Your First Visit to Our Austin Practice You will be warmly welcomed and made to feel at home. Help is on its way!
New patients often remark how friendly and welcoming our office is. Seeing patients come in pain and seeing health return is rewarding not just for the doctor and the patient it’s also for the team that makes it possible. You’ll be greeted by Laverne when you first enter our office. If you’ve already completed your admitting paperwork, great! If not, if after doing so we’ll likely show you a short 5 minute video and then you’ll meet Dr. Whitehead.
The purpose of your consultation with the doctor is to discuss your health goals and see if chiropractic can help you. If Dr. Whitehead thinks your problem will respond to chiropractic care, a thorough examination and possible x-rays will help identify the cause of your problem. Following your evaluation, for patients in acute pain, relief care is given.
Patient Forms
Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We will request that you complete our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition.
Consultation
Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. Wendee Whitehead to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Dr. Wendee Whitehead to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
Examination
After your consultation, Dr. Wendee Whitehead will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.
X-Ray Studies
Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays as well. X-rays help us develop the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
Report of Findings
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, Dr. Wendee Whitehead will give you a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
- How can you help me?
- How often do I need to come in?
- What will my treatment cost?
After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, Dr. Wendee Whitehead will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires care with other providers. Dr. Wendee Whitehead will provide the best treatment and wellness program for your needs.
Treatment
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
Wellness Program
Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest a wellness program to incorporate outside of treatment. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include: ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to avoid, and at home exercises and/or stretches. If you desire, our wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a customized wellness plan. The purpose of our wellness program is for you to achieve good spinal alignment, have a healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.
