What to expect at your first Chiropractic Visit
Your first visit is an opportunity for your doctor to learn more about what you’re experiencing, evaluate your movement and function, and determine what type of care may be appropriate for you.
Your first visit, step by step.
Here’s what you can expect before and during your first appointment at Scripps Chiropractic & Functional Medicine.
- Schedule & Complete Your Forms: After scheduling your appointment, you’ll receive a welcome email from Jane App with your new patient forms. Please complete these before your visit so your doctor can review your health history, current concerns, and goals for care.
- Meet With Your Chiropractor: Your doctor will review your medical history and discuss what brought you in. This is also an opportunity to discuss your symptoms, previous injuries or treatment, daily activities, and any questions or concerns you may have.
- Complete Your Examination: Your examination will be based on your individual symptoms and needs. Depending on your concerns, this may include orthopedic, neurological, range-of-motion, joint, muscle, and movement assessments.
- Review Your Findings & Treatment Options: After your examination, your doctor will explain their findings, answer your questions, and discuss treatment options that may be appropriate for you.
Insurance & Payment
We are an out-of-network provider. This means we are not contracted with insurance companies. However, your insurance plan may include out-of-network benefits that reimburse a portion of the cost of your care. We also offer self-pay options for patients without out-of-network coverage.
Your new patient exam is $199 and includes your first treatment, when clinically appropriate. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, your insurance may reimburse a portion of this fee.
If you upload your insurance information with your new patient forms, our team can check your out-of-network benefits before your appointment. You can also contact us at info@scrippschiro.com with questions about coverage or payment options.
FAQ
We want you to feel informed and prepared before your first appointment. Find answers to common questions about what to expect, what to bring, payment, insurance, and more. Have a question we didn’t answer? Contact us via phone or info@scrippschiro.com and our team will be happy to help.
What do I wear for my appointment?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move is recommended.
Do I need X-rays before seeing a chiropractor?
No. You do not need to obtain imaging before your appointment unless instructed to do so. Your doctor will determine whether additional imaging or evaluation is appropriate based on your history and examination.
Why do you require a credit card on file?
We ask patients to keep a credit card securely on file to simplify payment and support our cancellation and no-show policies. Keeping a card on file does not mean you are required to use that card for your visits. You are welcome to use a different payment method at the time of your appointment.
The card on file may be used to cover outstanding balances or applicable late-cancellation or no-show fees in accordance with our office policies. If you have any questions about when your card may be charged, our team is happy to help.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider and are not contracted with insurance companies. However, your plan may include out-of-network benefits. If you provide your insurance information with your new patient forms, our team can check your benefits before your appointment. You can also contact our team at info@scrippschiro.com to discuss insurance coverage.