Questions I get asked
Do I have to be adjusted?
Adjusting is one tool of several, and plenty of my visits involve very little of it. We start with what you're comfortable with — soft tissue, stretching, decompression, the Activator — and the adjustment earns its place later if it needs one. Most people who get there decide to.
What if I'm nervous about my neck?
Very common, and reasonable. The neck responds well to a lot that isn't manual adjustment, and the Activator lets me be specific about a joint while staying well inside its range. We can work on your neck for a long time before manually adjusting it ever comes up.
My surgeon said I'm not a candidate yet. Is there anything to do while I wait?
Often, yes. "Not yet" means come back when it's worse, which is a sensible position for a surgeon and a strange thing to plan your next few years around. Worth finding out whether the joint is the problem or whether something's loading it badly.
I've had this for years. Is it too late?
Duration matters less than people expect. Some of the biggest changes I've seen were in people who'd had something for decades, because nobody had looked at the whole pattern — only the spot that hurt.
Do you take insurance?
I do not bill insurance, but I can provide a superbill or itemized bill per visit that patients can submit to their insurance for out-of-network benefits reimbursement.
Do I need a referral?
No. Book directly. If what you've got is outside what I should be treating, I'll tell you and point you at the right person.
How long before I feel something?
Some people notice a change during the first visit, which is common with soft tissue work and range of motion. Whether it holds is the next few visits' job. If we're several in and nothing's moved, that's information, and I'd rather change the plan than keep going.
Are bad knees hereditary?
Mostly no. There are inherited conditions that affect joints and they're real, but a family where everyone's knees hurt is usually mirrored movement, preferred footwear, same work models, and a shared belief that this is how it goes. That's more workable than genetics.
What's the difference between the free consult and a first visit?
The consult is 30 minutes of conversation, by phone or in person, free, no exam. It's there so you can find out whether I'm the right call before you book. The first visit is a full examination and usually some treatment.