Your First Visit, What to Expect

No surprises. No pressure. Just a thorough, thoughtful look at what’s actually going on in your child’s nervous system, and a clear path forward.

What to Do Before Your First Appointment

We want your first visit to feel smooth and unhurried, so here’s what will help you prepare.

What to bring:

Your completed new patient intake forms (we’ll send these to you ahead of time, please fill them out before you arrive so we have more time together)
Any relevant records, evaluations, or notes from other providers (helpful, but not required)
Your insurance card if you’re using insurance
For infants: a pacifier, a familiar toy, or anything that helps them feel comfortable

What to wear:

Comfortable clothing. For your child’s visit, easy-to-remove layers are helpful so we can check their spine comfortably.

How long should I plan for?

Your first visit is typically 60 to 75 minutes. Follow-up visits are shorter, usually 15 to 30 minutes.

Here's Exactly What Will Happen

Step 1: Warm Welcome & Health History

You’ll meet your doctor and have a real conversation, not a rushed intake. We want to hear your story: what you’ve noticed, what you’ve tried, what concerns brought you in. This is your time to be fully heard.

Step 2: The INSiGHT Neurological Scan

This is where we get objective. Our INSiGHT technology measures the function of your child’s nervous system, looking at nerve interference, muscle tension, and how the brain and body are communicating. It’s completely non-invasive, painless, and takes just a few minutes. The results show up on a screen in real time.

Step 3: Physical Examination

Your doctor will perform a gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic examination, checking posture, spinal alignment, range of motion, and neurological reflexes.

Step 4: Report of Findings

Your doctor will sit down with you and walk through everything, what the scans showed, what the exam revealed, and what it means for your child’s care. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the path forward. No vague recommendations. No pressure. Just clarity.

Step 5: First Adjustment (If Appropriate)

If your doctor determines that care is appropriate on the first visit, a gentle adjustment may be given. For infants and young children, the pressure used is extraordinarily light, often described as the weight of a fingertip.

The Technology That Makes the Difference

INSiGHT scanning is the tool that separates neurologically-focused chiropractic from everything else you’ve tried.

Here’s the problem we’re solving: the nervous system controls everything, sleep, digestion, immune function, behavior, focus, sensory processing. But you can’t see nerve interference from the outside. Symptoms show up, but their source stays hidden.

INSiGHT scans change that. Using three complementary assessments, thermal scanning, surface EMG (electromyography), and heart rate variability, they measure:

Where nerve stress is located in your child’s spine
How severe that stress is
How well the nervous system is self-regulating

The result is a detailed, visual report that gives your doctor an objective baseline, and gives you, as a parent, a picture you can actually see and understand.

No guessing. No assumptions. Just data.

What Happens Next?

After your first visit, you’ll have a clear care plan, designed specifically for your child based on their scan results, history, and examination findings.

Care plans vary. Some patients come in for a focused, short-term series of adjustments. Others begin a longer wellness care relationship. We welcome patients of all ages — from newborns to grandparents. See how we care for the whole family. Your doctor will recommend what they believe is appropriate and explain exactly why.

What to expect in the early weeks:

Some children respond very quickly, parents notice changes in sleep, mood, or digestion within the first few visits. Others take more time, especially when the nervous system has been under prolonged stress. Your doctor will track progress at every visit and adjust the plan as needed.

You are always in the driver’s seat. We make recommendations. You make decisions. Expecting a baby? We also offer specialized pregnancy chiropractic care tailored to every trimester. We’re here to support you, not pressure you.

We'll Help You Navigate the Financial Side

We accept many major insurance plans and will verify your benefits before your first visit so you know what to expect. We also offer transparent, affordable self-pay options.

We accept:

Most major PPO insurance plans
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Self-pay, ask our team about our new patient options

To verify your coverage before you come in:

Call us at (636) 296-8123 and our front desk team will help walk you through it. We want no financial surprises on your first visit. Have more questions before you come in? Contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

The first step is the hardest. We'll make it easy.

You deserve answers, and so does your child. Let’s start with a scan.