Your First Visit to Our Fairbanks Practice

New patients are warmly welcomed to our Fairbanks chiropractic office.

Your first visit will consist of being greeted by Jessie and Sarah, our front desk receptionist and billing manager for this office. You will be handed a "new patient packet" which will take between 5 and 10 minutes to fill out, depending on how much information you have for us.

You will then be greeted by myself or escorted to a treatment room where I will introduce myself if I have not already done so. I will have a short interview with you where you will be able to tell me all about the problems that you are experiencing, how long you have been experiencing them as well as possible causes related to these problems.

I will perform and examination of the areas of complaint and discuss with you the results. This will also be the time that you will have to ask any questions about me, the clinic, or chiropractic care in general. depending on the severity of your condition and the results of the examination, you may or may not receive your first adjustment that visit.

Sometimes I will require some additional time to compile the notes and results of the examination as well as the x-rays( if necessary), and plan a course of action.

I will then schedule to come back the next day, or later the same day for a "report of findings". This is where we sit down and discuss together the results of the tests and x-rays and set out a plan of action to first get you out of pain, and then second, to keep you out of pain. This entire first visit is usually between 20 and 40 minutes. Loose clothing is always best, and we have gowns for those that may be wearing compromising attire.

On your way out, Jessie or Sarah will consult with you regarding your insurance benefits if you are insured for care, and you will be expected to pay your co-pay at the time of service. If you are a cash patient, we offer a 10% discount for services if you pay at the time of service and we do not have to extend credit for services rendered.

Jessie or Sarah will then schedule your next visit as per the treatment plan we will have discussed.

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Dr. Todd Asks some important questions of interest to Fairbanks residents - Chiropractor Fairbanks Dr. Todd Asks...

How could chiropractic help a stomach problem?
Chiropractic works by locating and reducing areas of the spine compromising nerve communications between your brain and your body. If nerves to or from your stomach are irritated, your stomach won't work right. Chiropractors find the source of the interference, reduce it and allow your body to work as designed.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.