207-354-5179
Accepting New Patients!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Our office welcomes many types of medical insurances. Payment for account balances are due at the time services are rendered. Please bring your insurance card with you to your first visit. We accept many forms of payment, including cash and most major credit cards.
***For those who do not require insurance reimbursement, we offer a time of service discount. We are understanding of all circumstances and work diligently with your circumstances being kept in mind.
If you have any questions concerning the financial aspect of your visit, our office administrators are on-hand during our regular business hours to answer your questions and address your concerns.
OUR Chiropractic SERVICES
Chiropractic healthcare is a branch of healthcare pertaining to the health of the spine, nervous system and musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation and other techniques to address the underlying conditions that are responsible for symptoms like back pain, neck pain, and chronic headaches. Chiropractic healthcare is generally practiced free of the use of medications or invasive therapies and treatments. Instead, patients are encouraged to adopt healthier lifestyles and eating habits to coincide with chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic exercises. Patients who follow the instructions of their chiropractors often experience less muscle tightness and overall pain.
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR CHIROPRACTIC HEALTHCARE?
The only way to know if you are a candidate for chiropractic healthcare is by consulting with a chiropractor for a complete clinical assessment. If you are not a candidate for chiropractic healthcare, or if you require medical treatment beyond the scope of chiropractic, you will be referred to the appropriate specialist or practitioner.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?
Like any doctor visit, you will be asked to complete paperwork about your medical history and reason for visiting the chiropractor. You may be treated to ultrasound therapy or electronic muscle stimulation and heat or ice to help your body prepare for a chiropractic adjustment. The purpose of the adjustment is to reset areas of spasm or weakness in the spine and other areas of the musculoskeletal frame to an optimal state.
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We have office hours Monday-Wednesday & Friday
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We are in network with most health insurance companies therefore a complimentary verification of insurance benefits is completed for you to determine your coverage benefits and co pay.
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We are cost effective, meaning we will do all we can to get you out of pain and back to living your life as soon as possible.
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***For those who do not require insurance reimbursement, we offer a cash discount if paid at time of service.
YOUR FIRST CHIROPRACTIC EXAM INCLUDES
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History of complaint(s) reviewed with doctor
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Spinal range of motion assessment
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Orthopedic and neurologic exams
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Digital palpation assessment
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Report of findings/diagnosis. Any further exams deemed necessary for your case (x-rays, MRI, etc…)
IF YOUR CONDITION IS FOUND TO BE A CHIROPRACTIC PROBLEM, YOU MAY BE TREATED USING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
Spinal and Extremity adjustments
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Manual spinal manipulation (doctor uses hands), which is a very safe and effective procedure that has been around for over 100 years. It has been acknowledged by numerous medical associations including the AMA (American Medical Association) as a preferred choice for neck and back pain.
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Increases your spinal range of motion (ROM) so you can move better.
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Reduces muscle spasm, aches and pain, and pinched nerves.
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Orthotics available to address acute and chronic foot pain (coming soon)
MUSCLE STIMULATION & THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND (US), HEAT/ICE THERAPY
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There are numerous benefits when physical therapy is used in conjunction with spinal adjustments. Modalities we use include US, muscle stimulation, heat and ice therapy to address muscle spasm, inflammation and pain when needed.
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES & STRETCHES
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Therapeutic exercise programs involve evaluation of an individual’s movement, physical capabilities, body type, and activity level in order to prescribe exercise and other physical means to help improve function. The exercise program’s pacing, specific exercises, and amount of practice with Dr. Thomas will vary depending on the condition and the individual’s needs. Developing the right exercise for the individual sometimes requires trial and error, reviewing the person’s response to the exercise, and adjusting the exercise accordingly.
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Stretches and exercises are given to help you help yourself between your treatments with us.
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They may also be used after your acute phase of care to help offset the wear and tear you put on your spine in your day-to-day life.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
"Since starting treatment my pain is nearly gone and I have been able to concentrate on tasks at home and complete them. I am sleeping better, more patient and calm and less stressed also"
As chiropractic healthcare is a whole-body approach to restoration and maintenance of health, diet, rest, exercise, CMT and lifestyle modification are the tools at our disposal. Ensuring our patients have adequate vitamin and mineral levels, along with the other factors of health mentioned above, nutrion may help our patients reduce their risk for acute and chronic sickness, including seasonal colds and flu The multimodal approach to treatment the strongest weapon we have to strengthen and heal the body.
Micronutrients and Immunity: Vitamin C and Other Antioxidants
Immune cells have a high requirement for antioxidants – especially vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene. Many immune cells (i.e., neutrophils) use these antioxidants to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals (ROS) to kill viruses and other microbes. Immune cells also require antioxidants to protect themselves against the ROS they produce.
With suboptimal antioxidant status, immune cells cannot kill viruses as effectively and cannot protect themselves from the ROS they generate. The high ROS levels, in turn, damage immune cells and become less effective or immunosuppressed.
