Patient Forms

Upon entering our office Allison or Amy will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will have you fill out our patient forms in our New Patient Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition and takes only a few minutes.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr.  Borkhuis to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for you to get to know  Dr. Borkhuis and for her to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care from out team will help you reach your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Borkhuis 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. We also perform advanced scans of your nervous system to evaluate your level of health and track your progress.  Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

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

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Borkhuis will give you a brief report of findings on your first visit, and on the second visit will answer all your most important questions such as: 

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

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and giving you a brief report of findings, Dr. Borkhuis will most times give you an adjustment on the first day.  On the second visit, Dr. Borkhuis will go through a thorough report of findings to help you understand your condition, and know your options and our recommendations for correction and relief. If Dr. Borkhuis believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.  If you have a condition that requires care from other providers, we will tell you and work with them as well.

Treatment

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

Wellness Program

From the start of your care here, you will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come intor 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 nervous system through proper posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control, and various stress relief strategies.  Your lifestyle choices determine your health!