Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office, we'll ask you to fill out patient forms, unless you print them at the New Patient Center at this website and bring the completed forms with you.  The paperwork provides us with general information about you and your condition.

Consultation

Next you'll have a consultation with Dr. Trumps to discuss your health-related problems and concerns, as well as potential treatment options.  Your first visit is designed for Dr. Trumps to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations of chiropractic wellness care.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Trumps will perform a complete chiropractic examination, testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend, as well as other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural and physical examinations.  Nothing will be done at our office without your consent.

X-Ray Studies

Your specific condition may require that we obtain x-rays for a full evaluation. X-rays help us rule out more serious conditions, or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.  Most people are amazed when they see their x-rays, and may even be able to see their own misalignments and degeneration.

Report of Findings

Once information is assembled and examinations have been performed, Dr. Trumps will give you a report of findings to answer the 3 most frequent patient questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing x-rays or tests, Dr. Trumps will discuss recommendations with you.  If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you.  If Dr. Trumps believes we can help you, she will recommend a treatment and wellness care program for you.

Treatment

Patients will generally be provided with their first treatment at the conclusion of the appointment.  This may include spinal adjustments, physical therapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.  Treatment is interactive with you, so you can express any thoughts you have about the style of adjustment you will be most comfortable with.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients are provided a wellness program to be conducted at home.  If you're in pain when you first come into our office, this discussion may include instructions about ice or heat application, and about avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, we'll work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Each body is unique; so everyone requires a customized wellness plan.  The foundation of an overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, weight management and stress relief.