Chiropractor Services in Sumner
New Patient Process
Welcome
Your first visit will last approximately an hour during which time we will review your medical history, perform an evaluation and, if necessary, refer you for x-rays. If the evaluation does not call for x-rays we may adjust you during that first visit. Following visits will include formulating a plan to help you reach your best self and clear explanations of every process.
Pre-Appointment Preparation:
- Upon making your first appointment to start care we will also schedule you out 2 times weekly for 6 weeks. These appointments are easily adjusted as Dr. Cheris evaluates your care plan after your initial assessment. We also require a $50 non-refundable deposit which holds your New Patient appointment.
- We are in-network with most insurance companies. We are happy to check and verify coverage per your insurance plan. Please have your insurance card available when you call, as we do this prior to your first visit.
- We ask that you bring any recent x-rays, MRIs, or CAT Scans that are related to any spinal problems you may be suffering from.
- Please download the forms that were emailed to you and fill them out to the best of your knowledge. All history is helpful in this assessment as it will provide context to the evaluation.
- Please arrive to the exam 15 minutes early so that we can process your paperwork. Doing so allows us to reach our goal of remaining on schedule with our appointments which respects both your time and ours.
New Patient Appointment:
1) Patient Forms:
Upon entering our office, we will help you to get settled. You will need to complete any additional paperwork, providing us with your health history and information, as well as the needed information for our records system. Please fill out the history forms emailed to you ahead of time, or allow an additional 20 minutes prior to your visit to complete in the office.
2) Consultation:
Your first visit you will be a consultation with the doctor to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Dr. Cheris to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how chiropractic care can meet your goals.
3) Examination:
After your consultation, the doctor will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your spinal health. Some of the tests we utilize are:
- Postural assessments
- Facilitative pattern palpation
- Range of motion evaluation
- Motion palpation
- Neurological and Orthopedic tests
Depending on your specific condition, we may refer you for x-rays. X-rays can help us develop the most effective care plan for you and alert us of any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their x-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.
We do not automatically x-ray every patient.
4) First Adjustment:
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, you will receive your first adjustment at Vibrant Life. This adjustment is designed to help you become familiar with doctor Cheris’ practice and to enable her to discuss any adjustment concerns you have. Dr. Cheris’ will tailor her adjustment to utilize the gentle touch that you need.
5) Report of Findings:
Once you have received your first adjustment you’ll be scheduled for a follow-up visit in the next 2 to 4 days. The follow-up visit or “doc talk” is where the doctor will sit down with you and go over all of the findings, look at your response to the first treatment, and set out a plan of action in order to achieve the goals set out by you and the doctor.
Care plans consist of three stages:
- Crisis Care: where a percent improvement is seen
- Healing: where the body makes long-term changes with day-to-day activities while getting support through chiropractic
- Strengthening: where body builds endurance and is able to sustain healthy function through day to day stresses
Good faith estimate:
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
“Cash” Prices:
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Our New Patient Appointment includes your life history, exam, your first adjustment, and your Report of Findings during your second appointment in which the doctor will go over your personalized care plan. The total for this visit will be $290. Every adjustment after that will be a total of $110.00 per visit. These amounts are due at the time of service. We also offer discounted packaged care plans that we would love to talk about in person if you are interested!
Helpful Patient Links
To make your care experience easier, Vibrant Life Chiropractic provides convenient online access to select patient resources and wellness products.
Patients may use the links below to order directly online:
- Bioligent: Order through Bioligent
- doTERRA: Order through doTERRA
- Fullscript: Order through Fullscript
These links are provided for patient convenience so you can access available products directly. If you have questions about which options may be appropriate for your needs, please speak with Dr. Cheris or our office team during your visit.
