Preparing for your first visit
What forms must be completed prior to your first visit?
There are several required forms to fill out before we can begin: They are in one convenient file.
Please click the red box link below entitled “print patient packet” and fill out and bring to your first session
Fill these forms out and bring them completed to your first visit.
Why must these forms be completed prior to your first visit?
Completing these forms saves time – so that the first appointment is not spent doing paperwork – The questionnaires take time to complete.
If you have problems printing the form as a PDF, Please try clicking the blue button and open the word document, then print.Alternative Patient Packet
PREPARING FOR THE FIRST VISIT
What must I bring to the first visit?
Bring a complete list of current doctors, and other practitioners including their name and phone numbers.
Please bring an approximate description of previous surgeries, injuries, accidents to include what happened, and when.
Please bring some information regarding any allergies you have or suspect.
Please bring some information regarding any foods that cause discomfort of any kind whatsoever.
If you had a blood test in the last 90 days, ask your doctor for a complete copy and bring it, and any other lab tests in the last 90 days.
PAYMENT
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance – we will provide Superbills with Codes. It is up to you to get reimbursed. You can call you insurance company to find out what they cover. Each policy is different regarding deductibles, coverage parameters , length of coverage (number of visits allowed).
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, Master Card, Personal Checks and Cash.
Do I receive a bill for services?
Payment is expected at each visit.
What are your fees for services?
We charge $125 for the first visit.
Subsequent visits are $100 per hour, unless they run more than an hour
$150 for 1.5 hours.
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENTS
What is the length of time for an appointment?
Most appointments run approximately one hour.
How many appointments will I typically have?
Most patients see me 4-6 times. Chronic conditions can take much longer.
SCHEDULING
What are your hours for appointments?
We work Monday – Saturday. We work after hours (after 5:00 ) case by case.
How long will I wait prior to my appointment?
We expect you to be on time – we do not keep you waiting.
What if I have to cancel an appointment?
Cancellations on the day of the appointment are charged $50 unless they are due to emergencies or unforeseeable last minute changes.
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Will the herb and supplement cause side effects?
Herbs and supplements can cause side effects.
Are the herbs and supplements you provide safe?
All of our products come for the highest quality sources – that test their products for purity, quality and accuracy.
Can I take the herbs and supplements you provide with my other medications?
We make every effort to avoid side effects due to taking Herbs or Supplements while also taking medications.
CAN YOUR INTEGRATIVE APPROACH HELP ME?
We have been able to help many people with health issues that do not respond to other approaches. It is not possible to tell you over the phone what we can do to help you.
How can I best determine if YOU will help my condition?
We do not want to waste your time and money if we cannot help you. The first meeting is the best way to determine what we can do.