Your First Visit
Welcome to AlignSD! Thank you for choosing us as your wellness care provider. We believe that, given the right tools, every body can heal itself, but sometimes we need a little help to facilitate the change we want to see. That's where we come in!
Your first visit is focused on understanding your condition, establishing your goals, and conducting a thorough evaluation to ensure chiropractic care is the right approach for you. We'll review your health history, perform a physical examination, and prepare a comprehensive report of findings for your next visit.
What Happens During Your First Visit
Your first visit is dedicated to gathering information about your condition, understanding your goals, and conducting a thorough evaluation. This allows us to determine if chiropractic care is the right approach for you and to establish a baseline for your current functional level.
We'll review your health history to ensure chiropractic treatment is safe for you, perform a physical examination to identify the root cause of your issue, and assess your current functional status. This information will be used to prepare a comprehensive report of findings that we'll review together during your second visit, where we'll present your personalized treatment plan.
Our Chiropractic Methods
Align
Reduce pain, inflammation, and balance the spine for improved mechanical function
Mobilize
Lengthen muscles to take pressure off joints
Strengthen
Restore neuromuscular communication to stabilize the foundational work
Maintain
With regular chiropractic care to optimize your adaptive response to daily stressors
End Chronic Pain for Good with Our Evidence-Based 3-Stage System
Unlike traditional chiropractic that only treats symptoms, our systematic approach addresses root causes through Foundational Care → Corrective Care → Wellness Optimization. Each stage builds on the last for lasting results. Plus, specialized pregnancy care available for expecting mothers.
Foundational Care
Pain Relief & Stabilization
We focus on reducing pain and inflammation, restoring mobility, and establishing a clear care baseline that's essential for your future progress.
Pregnancy Enhancements
Webster Technique, gentle adjustments, & prenatal education
Corrective Care
Root Cause Resolution
We address the underlying issues leading to your problem, retraining your body for lasting changes in posture, movement, and strength.
Pregnancy Enhancements
Labor preparation, pelvic mobility training, and partner education
Wellness Optimization
Peak Performance & Prevention
This proactive phase maintains your progress, builds resilience, and prevents setbacks, helping you feel and function your best consistently.
Pregnancy Enhancements
Birth preparation, postpartum recovery, and infant care integration
Your First Visit Process
Your first visit is focused on evaluation and understanding your needs. We'll gather comprehensive information to ensure chiropractic care is right for you and prepare a detailed report for your next visit.
Condition Review & Goal Setting
We'll discuss the specific condition or complaint you're seeking care for, understand your current functional level, and establish your wellness goals. This helps us ensure we're aligned on your desired outcomes.
Health History Review
We'll review your complete health history to ensure chiropractic care is safe and appropriate for you. This includes understanding your medical background, previous treatments, and any contraindications.
Physical Examination
A comprehensive physical examination will be performed to rule out any contraindications and isolate the root cause of your issue. This may include posture analysis, range of motion testing, neurological assessments, and specific orthopedic tests.
Functional Assessment
We'll evaluate your current functional status to establish a baseline for your condition. This assessment helps us understand your starting point and track your progress throughout your care journey.
Report of Findings Preparation
Based on our evaluation, we'll prepare a comprehensive report of findings that will be presented during your second visit. This report will include our assessment, recommended treatment plan, and care recommendations.
Next Steps Discussion
We'll explain what to expect during your second visit, where we'll review the report of findings together, present your personalized treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have about your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you may have questions about your first visit. Here are answers to some common questions.
Insurance & Payment Options
We strive to make quality care accessible and offer various payment options to accommodate your needs.
Insurance Coverage
We accept most major insurance plans and are in-network providers for many carriers. Our team will verify your benefits before your first visit and explain your coverage details.
We currently work with the following insurance providers:
Payment Options
For patients without insurance coverage or those who prefer to pay directly, we offer the following options:
- •Cash Plans: Discounted rates for patients who pay at the time of service.
- •Package Plans: Save on multiple sessions when purchased together.
- •Wellness Memberships: Monthly plans that include regular care at reduced rates.
- •HSA/FSA: We accept Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account cards.
- •Credit Cards: We accept all major credit cards.
Have questions about insurance coverage or payment options? Our team is here to help.
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- Convenient Mission Valley location
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