Your First Chiropractic Visit
What to expect at your first chiropractic visit with Dr. Olenek, using Applied Kinesiology.
Consultation
You’ll meet one-on-one with Dr. Sean to discuss your health history, concerns, and goals.
Examination
Using Applied Kinesiology, Dr. Sean performs a thorough examination and specialized testing to address the root cause rather than merely the symptom.
X-ray Studies
Your specific condition may require us to take x-rays to either rule out more serious conditions or assist us in developing the most effective treatment plan for you.
Same Day Treatment
Once finished with the examination and all appropriate studies, patients will generally be provided with their first treatment during this same visit. This may include spinal adjustments, acupuncture, physical therapies, and/or soft tissue therapies.
Home Instructions
Prior to leaving, patients will be given instructions on certain activities or procedures to be conducted at home. This may include avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.
Schedule Your Next Appointment
You will be given a convenient appointment time for your follow-up visit. Generally, patients are seen within a week to reassess their progress and discuss their customized treatment plan.
Your First Acupuncture Visit with Tim Monaco, AP, LMT
Thorough Intake
Tim begins with a detailed conversation about your health history, your current concerns, and the patterns behind them — sleep, digestion, stress, energy, and activity all inform the picture.
Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
Two of the core diagnostic tools in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The tongue and the quality of your pulse reveal information about your internal balance that guides how your treatment is designed.
Treatment
You will receive your first acupuncture treatment during this same visit, tailored to what the intake and diagnosis reveal.
Chinese Herbal Recommendations
Where appropriate, Tim will recommend Chinese herbal formulas to support and extend the results of your treatment between visits.
Home Care Instructions
Before you leave, you will be given guidance to follow at home — which may include activity, diet, or self-care recommendations specific to your plan.