Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you take insurance? We accept most insurance, as long as they cover chiropractic. But be aware that no insurance company will cover the costs of nutrition.

2. How long does it take to get an appointment? You could be seen as early as the day after your phone call to this clinic.

3. How long does the first appointment take? Be prepared to spend 2 hours at the clinic on the first appointment, since the doctor wants to be very thorough.

4. Do I have to get a chiropractic adjustment? We will recommend the treatments we feel are in the patient’s best interest. However, you have the option to refuse any part of the treatment, or go to your own chiropractor or massage therapist.

5. What is Contact Reflex Analysis or muscle testing? Hundreds of miles of nerves carry electrical energy and connect with every organ, gland, muscle and tissue. There are approximately 75 known reflex areas on the skin which represent various organs, glands and bone structures. It is believed that when the body becomes ill there is an interruption of nerve energy to these reflexes. The reflex, when tested, will act similar to a circuit breaker under an overload. To test a reflex, the tester will use the patient's arm muscle (or any other muscle) as a "circuit" indicator. When the tester's fingertip comes near or touches a healthy reflex, the arm muscle will remain very strong. Nerve energy is flowing freely. The tester will not be able to push the patient's arm down without exerting a lot of force. However if the arm muscle is suddenly weak, and the tester can easily push the patient's arm down, a "hot circuit breaker" has been located. The nerve energy has been interrupted. Using this reflex information, the Health Care Professional will know if the problem is structural, physical, or nutritional. When the deficiencies are uncovered, an exact structural and/or nutritional support can be given to help the body heal. To learn more about Contact Reflex Analysis go to CRAHealth.org.

6. Will I need any lab tests? We only order lab tests if they are absolutely necessary. Generally speaking, no, we do not usually order lab tests.