What to Expect at Your First Chiropractic Visit With Me

Walking into a new provider's office for the first time can feel like a lot, especially if you're pregnant, sleep deprived with a new baby, or simply someone who's never tried chiropractic care before. I want your first visit to feel like the opposite of overwhelming. Here's exactly what to expect.

Before you even arrive

I like to connect with new patients personally before their first appointment, usually with a phone call to go over intake questions, directions to the office, billing details, and anything you're wondering about. My goal is that by the time you walk through the door, you already feel like you know me a little, and nothing about the visit feels like a mystery.

The visit itself

• A real conversation first:

  We'll talk about what's brought you in, whether that's pregnancy-related discomfort, concerns about your baby, ongoing pain, or general wellness care. I want to understand your history, your goals, and what a good outcome looks like for you specifically.

• A thorough assessment:

  This includes looking at posture, movement, reflexes, lifestyle factors, and areas of tension or restriction as well as a general health screening. For pregnant patients, this also means paying attention to pelvic balance and the specific changes your body is experiencing at your current stage. For babies, this looks different, a gentle, hands on assessment appropriate to their age and comfort.

• Treatment, explained as we go:

  I don't believe in mystery adjustments. I'll explain what I'm finding and why I'm recommending a particular approach, so you understand the "why" behind the care, not just the "what." I will always discuss with you the differences in treatment approaches and what would work best. Your care is just that, yours. Therefore you always have autonomy in deciding what you are comfortable with.

• A plan, not just a single visit:

  Depending on what we find, we'll talk about what your care plan might look like, and there's never any pressure to commit to more than feels right for you.

After you leave

For initial appointments, you can expect a personal check-in text the following day. I want to know how you're feeling, not just send you on your way and hope for the best.

Billing and logistics

I direct bill wherever possible, so we'll go over your coverage during that pre-appointment call. My aim is for the administrative side of your visit to be as simple and stress-free as the care itself. And if direct billing isn’t an option for you, self pay via credit, debit, e-transfer and cash are always an option. We will discuss what to expect financially before beginning any care plan so you always know what to expect.

The bigger picture

More than anything, I want your first visit to feel like the start of being genuinely known and cared for, not just another name on a schedule. Whether you're coming in during pregnancy, bringing in your baby, or seeking care for yourself, that's the standard I hold every visit to.

If you have questions before booking, reach out, I'm happy to talk it through.

Book online through the website https://www.drkaitethechiro.ca/, or by calling or texting my office phone (250) 792-0704

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