Your First Visit: A Pathway to Wellness
At The Chiropractic Experience, we believe in providing personalized care that empowers you to take control of your health. Dr. Mark Howarter is committed to understanding your health concerns and creating a tailored pathway to a healthier future. Our approach involves a thorough examination, advanced scans, and x-rays, ensuring we gather comprehensive information to guide your chiropractic journey.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
Examination – Gathering Vital Information:
Dr. Mark's First Priority
Dr. Mark’s first priority is to understand your body and its unique needs. Through a detailed intake, consultation and examination, he will assess your health status, identify potential issues, and gain valuable insights into your overall well-being.
Comprehensive Exam
Our team utilizes state-of-the-art technology to get a comprehensive view of your musculoskeletal system. Scans include:
- Digital X-Rays
- CLA Insight Scans
- SuperFeet RX Feet Assessment
- Thermal Imaging for heat signature patterns (neuropathy)
- Toronto Clinical Scoring System (TCSS) (neuropathy sensory exam)
These tools help us uncover underlying issues that may not be immediately apparent.
Setting Proper Expectations
We believe in transparency. During this initial visit, we will discuss the examination process and explain how it contributes to creating an effective and personalized care plan.
What to Expect on Your Second Visit
Report of Findings – Sharing Your Path to Wellness:
Careful Analysis
After careful analysis of the gathered information, Dr. Mark will present you with a detailed Report of Findings. This report serves as a roadmap for your future care.
Recommendations for Care
Dr. Mark will provide you with recommendations tailored to your specific needs. These may include chiropractic adjustments, in-office therapies like shockwave or decompression, corrective home care products and practices, stretches/exercises, and nutritional programs for optimal healing.
What to Expect on Your Third Visit
Making Your Care a Reality: LAUNCH
Feasibility Assessment
We understand that implementing a care plan involves practical considerations. During your third visit, we’ll work with you to ensure that the recommended care is feasible for your lifestyle.
Payment Options and Scheduling
Our team will discuss payment options and create a schedule that aligns with your commitments. We aim to make your chiropractic care convenient and accessible.
Personalized Support
Personalized Support: Dr. Mark and our team are here to address any concerns and answer questions you may have about your care plan. We are dedicated to providing ongoing support as you embark on your journey to improved well-being.
Your Fourth Visit & Beyond
Moving Forward and Tracking Progress:
Services Provided
This is where the treatment comes in, we’ll use any combination of our services to provide care as needed for your condition, to help you reach the best quality of life possible!
Progress Evaluations
Throughout care, we will do progress evaluations to understand the subtle changes and progress being made through care. If necessary, we may periodically re-do scans to monitor progress and better understand how to fine tune your care.
Follow Up
If part of your care program includes “homework” for you in the form of stretches, exercises, or lifestyle changes, we will follow up with you throughout your care to see how that homework is going, and if you have any questions.
Our goal is for you to have the best quality of life possible, and we work WITH you to help you reach that goal!
