Your First Visit to Aligned Healing
New to chiropractic or new to us? Here's exactly what to expect, from booking to your personalized care plan.
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Step by Step
Book online
Use our online scheduler (Jane) and choose New Patient Exam + X-Ray or New Patient Examination. Either one is scheduled as a 60-minute visit. Prefer the phone? Call (628) 222-9998.
Intake forms
You'll share your health history, current concerns and goals.
Examination
A comprehensive chiropractic wellness examination, including neurologic and orthopedic examination and posture screening. X-rays are included if you book the Exam + X-Ray visit.
Plan & first adjustment
We explain what we found in plain language and recommend a personalized care plan.
“I can't believe it. I've only been coming here for a couple weeks, and there is already a big difference in my Xrays. They really do care about you, and helping you heal.”
What to wear & bring
- Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing you can move in (athletic wear is ideal)
- Avoid dresses, belts with large buckles, and bulky jewelry
- A list of medications and any relevant imaging or reports
- Arrive a few minutes early to settle in
Visit lengths
- New Patient Exam + X-Ray: 60 minutes
- New Patient Examination: 60 minutes
- Chiropractic Adjustment (returning patients): 15 minutes
- Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET): 20 minutes
Visit lengths as listed on our online scheduler.
What Patients Say
“Dr. Serena has worked with me for a while now and she's really helped me with my neck pain and headaches! … She took the time to listen to me and she is thorough with every visit.”
“Drs Serena and Patrick are incredible at what they do!! … they've still been able to help me undo a lot of the strain that my physical job puts on my body. I feel better for longer…”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is chiropractic care gentle?
Yes. Our approach is calm and gentle, and we explain everything before we do it. Adjustments are tailored to your comfort level, and you can always ask us to adapt or skip a technique.
Can children and babies be seen?
Yes. We see infants and children, and care is adapted to their size and development. Dr. Patrick Sage has over 15 years of experience as a pediatric nurse. A parent or guardian stays with the child during visits.
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
We provide prenatal and postnatal care using gentle, adapted techniques. Please tell us how far along you are and share any concerns from your prenatal provider. We'll coordinate as appropriate.
Do I need X-rays?
Not always. You can book the New Patient Exam + X-Ray or the New Patient Examination. If you're unsure which to choose, call us and we'll help you decide.
How long will I need care?
It depends on your goals, history and how your body responds. After your examination we'll recommend a plan and review progress with you along the way.
Do you take insurance?
We don't bill insurance directly, but we're happy to provide a superbill (a detailed receipt) you can submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We also accept HSA and FSA cards.
What if I have questions before booking?
Call us at (628) 222-9998 or email AlignedHealingChiropractic@gmail.com.
Ready for Your First Visit?
Choose a new patient appointment online, or call and we'll help you get started.