Personalized care centered around holistic healing.
Phases Of Care
1
Relief
If you are in pain when you come into our Highlands Ranch office, our first objective is to help you reduce pain and start feeling better as soon as possible.
In your initial visit you will receive a consultation, exam and treatment based on you provider’s recommendations.
You will also receive a custom treatment plan aimed at long term solutions.
2
Correct and Restore
During the corrective phase of care, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, which helps prevent further injury or pain.
The goal of corrective or restorative care is to help bring your body back to 100% functioning.
You will be given exercises and continued treatment in order to fully achieve your mobility goals.
3
Perform
Once your body has healed and you are no longer experiencing back pain or other symptoms, it is important to come in for care to avoid future problems.
In our final phase, visits will be focused on personal movement goals and maintaining your body’s alignment.
We are here to support your long term goals and maintain your overall health by tailoring your care to meet your needs.
“Dr. Nat is a great addition at Optimal Health! Her combination of chiropractic treatment paired with her expertise in muscle movement and rehabilitation is the perfect combo to recover from sports injuries and keep you healthy. She makes sure that you understand why you have your pain and works with you on to how to heal and prevent injuries. Highly recommend checking out Optimal Health!”
— BRITNEY HATTAMER
YOUR FIRST VISIT
It is our commitment to you that we will provide all elements of the best of holistic health care, so you can avoid unnecessary drug use and surgery. By creating a treatment plan based on assessing the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, we are able to create long term solutions to your health and mobility needs.
Patient Forms
Upon entering our office, our receptionist will welcome you as a member of our family. We will request that you complete our patient forms , this paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition.
We will send you a link so you are able to fill out the forms online prior to your first appointment. Or feel free to come to the office 15 min before your appointment to fill it out in person.
Consultation
Next, you will have a consultation to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for the provider to learn more about you, your condition, and expectations to determine how holistic care can meet your goals.
Examination
After your consultation, your care provider will perform a complete an exam to test your reflexes and flexibility. Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical tests will be performed as well. However, nothing will be done in our office without your consent.
Report Of Findings
Once the information is collected and examinations are performed, you will be given a detailed report of all findings and answer any questions including:
How can you help me?
How often do I need to come in?
What will my treatment cost?
After reviewing your health history, goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, your provider will discuss recommendations and notify you if your condition requires additional care.
Treatment
At the conclusion of this initial appointment, you can choose to experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments, laser therapy, and/or soft tissue massage. Treatment is interactive, so you can express concerns about the different styles of treatment anytime.
Wellness Program
Prior to leaving, the doctor will suggest a wellness program to incorporate outside of treatment. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include: ice or heat application instructions, certain activities or positions to avoid, and at home exercises and/or stretches. If you desire, our wellness team will work with you also to create healthy habits and routines for your lifestyle. Every person is unique, therefore everyone requires a customized wellness plan. The purpose of our wellness program is for you to achieve good spinal alignment, have a healthy diet, exercise, and maintain a positive mental state.
FAQs
What should I wear to my initial appointment?
You should wear loose fitting clothes that you are comfortable in and do not restrict movement. For example: leggings, athletic shorts, t-shirt
What not to wear: A tuxedo, last year’s halloween costume, any type of scuba gear.
How long is my first visit?
About 30 minutes depending on your needs. Please come 15 minutes early if you have not completed the online paperwork.
When will I feel better?
Our goal is to provide relief within your initial visit. For most patients continued care is necessary for long term relief and pain management. If you’re not feeling better within the first phase of care your provider will reevaluate your current treatment plan and recommend further options to help you get moving in the right direction.