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Our
goal is to make every new patient feel relaxed, welcomed and
cared about from the moment you step into our office.
Plan on spending 45-60 minutes in our office on your first
visit.
Step 1 - Paper work
Many patients fill out our
New
Patient paper work prior to coming into the office.
If not, that takes approximately 10 minutes. If you
have any questions while filling out your paperwork prior to
your visit, simply leave that section blank and the Doctor
can review it with you during the consultation.
Step 2 - Consultation
Once we have your paperwork, which asks about your health
history and current health condition(s), then Dr. Kevin will
meet with you to review your information and give you an
honest opinion as to whether or not we feel Chiropractic may
be of benefit to you.
Step 3 - Examination
We then perform a thorough Chiropractic evaluation which in
our office consists of:
(a) Nerve Analysis - we use a state-of-the-art nerve
analysis machine that shows how much "nerve energy flow" is
being emitted from your spine and spinal nerves. This
painless evaluation helps identify any areas of "pinched
nerves" or reduced nerve flow that can be caused by spine
joint misalignments and/or tight muscles. This machine
can comfortably and safely be used on anyone from newborns
to geriatric patients.
(b) Muscle Tension Analysis - palpation (feeling) of
the muscles along the spine give us an indicator of where
imbalance/ injury has occurred. If you press on a
muscle and it is tender, then that is an indicator of
inflammation in that area of the muscle. Commonly
referred to as "trigger" or "pressure" points, massage of
these points along with realignment of the underlying joint
structures can significantly reduce muscle tension.
(c) Joint Alignment Analysis - visual
inspection and feeling for restriction of movement along
your spinal joints is how we identify misalignments
(referred to in chiropractic as a "subluxation") in our
office. In some cases (eg. trauma), we will recommend
an x-ray to evaluate if there is underlying degeneration or
cause of your problem. In our office, though, most
cases are accepted without the need for an x-ray.
Step 4 - Report of Findings
Although we explain everything as we are conducting the
evaluation, afterwards we'll "put it all together" by
reviewing what we have found and showing you on charts and
graphs what we feel is contributing to your problem and how
it can be helped. Here we allow plenty of time for
your questions and also explain what treatment protocol we
would recommend.
Step 5 - Treatment
Most of the time, we are able to provide a treatment after
the Report of Findings. We understand you want to
start feeling better as quickly as possible and unless
further tests are warranted, your road to recovery often
begins right away. After the treatment, which consists
of a Chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, you are
given "at home" instructions (eg. ice, stretches, rest,
etc.) to help continue the healing process.
In our office, you are ALWAYS able to call and talk to the
Doctor directly. If they are with patients, we will
call you back the same day. You can also email Dr.
Kevin at
drkevin@healthyforlifeclinic.com |
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"Chiropractic
care has helped my little girl. With all the
relief and joy we have experienced through this
process, we recommend to other parents the idea for
alternative health care. It has made a
difference in our lives & especially for our
daughter. Physically, emotionally...for the
rest of her life!"
- P.C., Eden Prairie, MN |
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"Thank you
for all the good care you have given my mother.
We both have so much confidence in your knowledge
and skills. I know that she wouldn't be
feeling as good as she is or doing as well without
your care."
- J.A., Minneapolis, MN |
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"I wanted to
take this time to thank you for treating me and
making it possible for me to play this season.
Without you and your support and treatments, I would
not have been able to participate and achieve my
goal of winning state. Thanks again for taking
the time to care!"
- H.H., Edina, MN |
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