
New Patient Centre
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BOOK VIA OUR ONLINE
BOOKING PORTAL
OR BY PHONE
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COMPLETE YOUR
ONLINE NEW PATIENT
SCREENING FORM
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ARRIVE AT THE CLINIC
ON CONFIRMATION
OF YOUR APPOINTMENT
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We look forwards to welcoming you at Sandbach Chiropractic Clinic
As a new patient, we’ll guide you through a process that helps us understand your health needs and the reason you’ve come to see us. Here’s what to expect:
1. Booking Your Appointment: You can book your first appointment with us online, by phone, or in person. Once your appointment is scheduled, we’ll send you a questionnaire by email.
2. The Pre-Visit Questionnaire: The questionnaire is an important step, as it allows us to gather background information about your health, medical history, and the concerns you’d like to address. It also includes a consent form so that we can ensure you're fully informed and comfortable with the care we provide.
3. Arriving at the Clinic: When you arrive for your first visit, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team, who will guide you through any final steps of paperwork before you meet with the chiropractor.
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What to Expect on Your First Visit
When you come in for your appointment, we’ll start by sitting down and having a conversation about what you’re hoping to get out of chiropractic care. This discussion is key, as it gives us a clear picture of your overall health and the specific concerns you want to address. Here's what to expect on your first visit:
Step 1: The Consultation
We’ll spend time talking about your medical history, any symptoms you’re experiencing, and any specific goals you have for your care. This helps us understand your unique situation and ensures we’re providing the best possible care tailored to your needs.
Step 2: The Examination
After our discussion, we’ll move on to a thorough examination. This includes:
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Postural Analysis: We’ll assess your posture to identify any misalignments or imbalances.
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Orthopaedic & Neurological Testing: These tests help us evaluate the function of your muscles, joints, and nervous system.
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Joint Range of Motion: We’ll check how well your joints are moving and functioning.
These assessments help us pinpoint the underlying causes of any pain or dysfunction and give us a clearer understanding of what needs to be addressed.
Step 3: Discussing the Findings
Once the examination is complete, we’ll sit down and explain the findings with you in detail. We want to make sure you fully understand how chiropractic care can help you, and how we plan to approach your treatment.
Step 3: Explanation and Consent to Treatment
Identify the type of treatment recommended, any potential side effects, risk and benefits so that you feel comfortable with consenting to chiropractic care (signing a consent form to begin chiropractic care).
Step 4: Chiropractic Adjustments & Treatment.
In many cases, we’ll begin chiropractic adjustments during your first visit, depending on your individual needs. If we determine that adjustments are appropriate for you, we’ll start the process right away.
Your first visit typically takes about 1 hour, allowing us ample time for consultation, examination, and any necessary treatment.
We’re here to help you feel better and improve your overall health, and we’ll make sure you’re well-informed every step of the way.
We look forward to helping you feel your best.
What Should I Wear for My First Visit?
For your first session, we’ll need to assess your posture and the natural alignment of your spine, as well as check how your joints are moving. To help us with this, we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing like shorts and a vest or sportswear. This will give us the best view of your body’s natural movement and posture during the assessment. We also provide gowns if you prefer to change into one for your appointment.
Once we’ve completed the initial assessment, we typically treat you with your clothing on. However, for ongoing care, we recommend wearing loose, non-restrictive clothing so you can move freely and comfortably during your adjustments.
Follow-Up Sessions
After the initial assessment, we’ll tailor your treatment based on the specific nature of your issue. The number of follow-up visits required will depend on how long you’ve had the problem and the severity of the condition. We will discuss this with you during the consultation to give you a clearer idea of what to expect.
In most cases, we will schedule a few appointments each week to begin with, allowing us to manage and address the reason you sought chiropractic care. As we progress, we’ll adjust the frequency of visits depending on how you’re responding to treatment.
These follow-up appointments are an essential part of your care and will help us to achieve the best possible results for your health and wellbeing.
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