What to expect on your first visit
Drs. Cooper and Johnson
New Patient Forms
After you schedule your first appointment, we will send you a link to complete the forms online.
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Download and print the forms
Basic Intake Form
Auto Injury Form
The Journey to Wellness
Phase 1: Pain Relief
Many people make their first visit to a chiropractor because they are in pain. During phase 1, the main goal is to reduce your symptoms and help get you out of pain. Sometimes this will mean more frequent visits until you are out of pain. This will help get you out of the “acute phase” of your injury.
Most people are under the assumption: No pain = health. Unfortunately, pain is a very poor indicator of health. Pain is usually the last symptom to arrive when we are unhealthy.
For example, consider a cavity in your tooth. Does it hurt when it first develops or only after it has become serious? How about heart disease? Regardless of whether we are talking about cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stress or problems with the spine, pain is usually the last thing to appear. When you begin chiropractic care, pain is also the first symptom to disappear, even though much of the underlying condition remains.
An example of good outcomes when following treatment plans
An example of poor outcomes when not following treatment plans
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
Getting patients out of pain is the easy part. Typically, the pain will be 80% or more improved within the first 6 visits. If you stop treatment at this point, the chances of the pain recurring are much greater. Even though your pain is gone, the problem still remains. Until we correct that problem, the chance of your symptoms coming back is very likely.
During phase 2, your visits will be spaced out longer. You will be given exercises and stretches to perform at home to help restore function and stability.
It is incredibly important to finish your treatment plan. Read more about typical treatment plans here.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Maintenance is Key to Healthy Living
Once your body has fully healed, routine chiropractic care can help ensure that your physical problems do not return. You can’t expect to visit the gym for a month and have results for life. In a similar way, it is important to continue chiropractic care to ensure the health of your musculoskeletal system.
Many years ago, dentists convinced everyone that the best time to go to the dentist is before your teeth hurt, that routine dental care will help your teeth remain healthy for a long time. The same is true of chiropractic care for your spine. It is important to remember that your spine experiences normal wear and tear as you walk, drive, sit, lift, sleep, and bend. Routine chiropractic care can help you feel better, move with more freedom, and stay healthier throughout your lifetime.
When you make routine chiropractic care a part of your lifestyle, you avoid many of the aches and pains that so many people suffer through, your joints will last longer and you will be able to engage in more of the activities you love.
Services Offered
Insurance
Insurance Benefits
If you are curious if your insurance has chiropractic benefits, please call our office. (503) 257-1324
We are more than happy to check your benefits for you. Please provide your insurance information, your name, and your date of birth.
For out-of-network patients, a superbill is available upon request.
We do not accept OHP at this time.
Car Accidents & Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
If you were in a car accident in Oregon, you are eligible to receive at least $15,000 toward your health care costs. This is called personal injury protection (PIP). Motor vehicle accident insurance benefits can be used for numerous natural health care services, including chiropractic and massage therapy. You can open a medical claim by following these steps:
- Call your auto insurance company (a claims adjuster will be assigned to your case and will help you open your medical claim)
- Provide our clinic with the following information: the name of your insurance company, the name and phone number of your claims adjuster, and your medical claim number (which you get from your adjuster)
Payment at the Time of Service
Cascade Chiropractic & Wellness accepts payment by credit card, cash, and check at the time of service if you do not have health insurance that includes chiropractic benefits.
