Your First Visit

Your First Visit What happens on the first visit? We need to find out about you, so first you will answer questions for us about your current health, your past health, and what you may be doing that is not working for you. Link to our First Visit Forms Next, the doctor completes a detailed examination of your body and your spine. This is followed by a computerized scan of your spinal nerves to discover any problem areas. Then if needed, we will take X-rays of your spine. After completing these steps, we'll set up a convenient time for you to return and meet with the doctor to go over all examination findings and test results and have all your questions answered.. You will receive a full report, together with a specialized care plan just for you.

We need to check your nervous system. We do a thermal scan first, then surface EMG.

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request you fill our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care will you meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurologic, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to to get a full evaluation of a patient. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  Most people are amazed once they their x-rays and can often immediately identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma will give you a report of findings to answer the three most popular questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests, Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Dr.Gina Caserma believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the appointment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.  Treatment is interactive with you so you can express any concerns you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining  healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.

• Your First Visit