Your First Visit:
What to Expect
We understand that visiting a new healthcare provider can feel uncertain. At Well Connected Chiropractic, your first visit is designed to be thorough, comfortable, and informative.
How to Prepare
A few simple steps to make your first appointment
Your first appointment typically takes 45-60 minutes and includes a comprehensive evaluation, detailed examination, and precision 3D imaging (if needed). You'll leave with a clear understanding of your condition and a customized care plan designed specifically for you.
To help us provide the best care possible, please bring the following items to your first appointment:
Photo ID
For identification and record-keeping purposes.
Insurance Card (If Applicable)
Both front and back. We'll verify your coverage and benefits.
Prior Medical Records or Imaging (If Available)
Previous X-rays, MRIs, or medical reports related to your condition. These help us understand your health history and avoid duplicate testing.
List of Current Medications & Supplements
Include dosages. This helps us understand your complete health picture.
List of Questions or Concerns
Write down what you want to discuss. We want to address everything that matters to you.
What to Wear
You'll remain fully clothed during your examination and adjustment. Avoid restrictive clothing or accessories that might interfere with imaging or examination (such as heavy necklaces or rigid collars). As a courtesy to our more neuro-sensitive patients please refrain from wearing perfumes or colognes, these scents can be very irritating. Thank you for your kindness in that regard.
Your Visit
Your First Appointment Step-by-Step
Here's exactly what happens during your first visit, from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave with your personalized care plan for your first correction.
Welcome & Check-In
When you arrive, you'll be greeted by our friendly front desk team. If you've completed your paperwork from the link we emailed you, your check-in takes just a moment. If not, we'll provide assistance in a comfortable space to complete the intake forms. You'll also have the opportunity to review and ask questions about our policies, insurance coverage, and payment options.
One-on-One with Our Dedicated Staff
Our dedicated staff will sit down with you for an in-depth consultation to understand your health history, current symptoms, and wellness goals. This isn't a rushed conversation, it's a genuine dialogue. We'll ask detailed questions about:
- When your symptoms began and what triggers them
- Previous treatments you've tried and their results
- How your condition affects your daily life
- Your health goals and what "better" looks like to you
- Your complete health history, including past injuries or accidents
This is your time to be seen and heard. No concern is too small, and no question is off limits.
Detailed Neurological & Orthopedic Assessment
We will perform a comprehensive physical examination focused on your upper cervical spine and nervous system. This includes:
- Posture analysis to identify structural imbalances
- Neurological tests to assess nerve function and reflexes
- Orthopedic assessments to evaluate range of motion and joint function
- Palpation to identify areas of tension, misalignment, or tenderness
- Leg length analysis to detect spinal imbalance
- Thermographic heat study to give us information about your nervous system
Everything is gentle, and a detailed explanation occurs at each step. You remain fully clothed throughout the examination.
Advanced 3D Imaging for Customized Care
If Dr. Hoefer determines that imaging is necessary to see your specific spinal structure, you'll receive precise 3D imaging. Unlike traditional chiropractic X-rays, Blair Technique imaging captures your unique spinal anatomy in multiple angles to ensure your adjustment is perfectly customized to your body.
Not all patients require imaging on their first visit. Dr. Hoefer will only recommend it if it's clinically necessary for your care.
Your adjustment will be based on your exact anatomy, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Total Time: 45-60 Minutes
Your first visit is comprehensive because we believe in doing things right. You're not a number. You're a person with a unique body, unique health history, and unique goals. We take the time necessary to truly understand you and provide care that's designed specifically for you.
After Your Visit
Your First Correction
(Separate Appointment)
What to expect at your first Correction.
After Dr. Hoefer analyzes your imaging and exam findings, you'll return for your first Blair correction. Here's what happens during this important appointment.
Neck Care Assessment
Neck Care is a unique tool that Dr. Hoefer uses to assess your cervical ROM as well as the joint position sense in your body. Unlike manual ROM measurements this helps Dr. Hoefer specifically measure the function of your neck in relation to your head and it even tracks your vestibular system. This objective measure is the most state-of-the-art measuring tool on the market and is used across many professions to ascertain quality data.
Report of Findings
Dr. Hoefer will review all findings with you, including any imaging results. She'll explain what was discovered during your examination, how your upper cervical misalignment may be contributing to your symptoms, what The Blair Technique can do to address the root cause, confirm the corrections that need to be made, and answer any questions you have. You'll receive clear, visual explanations, often including your 3D images, so you fully understand what's happening in your body and how care will help.
Your First Blair Correction
Dr. Hoefer will perform your first Blair correction during this visit. Many patients are surprised by how gentle it is. There's no twisting, cracking, or popping in the neck ever. You'll lie comfortably on a specialized Blair table in a side lying neutral position. Dr. Hoefer uses a precise, controlled approach to correct the misalignment using a protractor to match your anatomy exactly. The entire adjustment takes just moments. You may feel immediate relief, or changes may occur gradually over the next few days.
Some patients require a different position other than side lying and in that case accommodations will be made to meet you in your unique circumstance.
Post-Correction Rest & Instructions
After your adjustment, you'll rest in a comfortable, quiet space to allow your nervous system to begin integrating the correction. Dr. Hoefer or a team member will provide specific instructions for the next 24-48 hours, including activity recommendations (rest, hydration, avoiding strenuous activity), what sensations or changes you might experience, when to schedule your follow-up visit, and how to contact us if you have questions.
Scheduling & Next Steps
Before you leave, you'll schedule your 1st follow-up appointment based on your personalized care plan. Our front desk team will answer any remaining questions about scheduling, insurance, or payment. You'll leave with a clear understanding of next steps, your 1st follow-up appointment scheduled, and direct contact information for questions.
Comprehensive approach
Beyond Blair Upper Cervical corrections, we offer PEMF therapy, Erchonia Laser Therapy, therapeutic massage, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This integrated approach addresses your healing from every angle for optimal results with the most cohesive blend of nervous system regulation tools under one roof.
Gentle, safe care
Our precise, gentle, image guided technique is safe for trauma patients, post surgical patients, complex chronic cases, even newborns to seniors. No twisting, cracking, or popping ever. Every correction is engineered specifically for your anatomy and unique circumstance.
Most insurance plans accepted
We're happy to bill out-of-network insurance on your behalf, and we provide full support if you've been in auto accidents by billing MedPay directly through your auto insurance if available.
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