Your First Visit

Patient Forms

Upon entering our office our receptionist will greet you and welcome you as a member of our family.  We will request you fill our patient forms located in the New Patient Center. The paperwork provides us with general information about yourself and your condition.

Consultation

Next you will have a consultation with Dr. Mark Armbruster to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, as well as potential treatment options. Your first visit is designed for Dr. Mark Armbruster to learn more about you, your condition and your expectations to determine whether chiropractic care meet your goals.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. Mark Armbruster will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes, your ability to turn and bend as well as other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural, and physical examinations. Nothing will be done in our office without your consent.

Surface EMG

A sEMG will be preformed, it is a totally non-invasive and does not cause pain or irritation.  sEMG stands for Surface Electromyography.  It is a device which measures the amount of electrical activity your muscles release when the are contracting, more commonly known as muscle tension.  It can allow us to see the stress effects that are taking place in your spine.  Most people are amazed once they see their sEMG and can often immediately identify their imbalances which can cause the spinal misalignments.

Report of Findings

Once all the information and examinations have been performed, Dr. Mark Armbruster will give you a report of findings to answer the three most popular questions: 

1. Can you help me?
2. What do you recommend that I do to get better?
3. How much is it going to cost?

After discussing with you your history and your goals, examining your spine and reviewing any x-rays or tests, Dr. Mark Armbruster will discuss recommendations with you. If you have a condition that requires care with other providers, the doctor will tell you. If Dr. Mark Armbruster believes we can help you, we will recommend treatment and a wellness program.

Treatment

Dr Mark's Chiropractic technique style is based on the Network Chiropractic approach.  It is a scientific yet holistic approach to health and wellness that utilizes both low-force techniques and structural manipulation. The determining factor as to which adjustive technique is used on any given visit is based on honoring and responding to the present time state of the body's needs.  He also encompasses a sports style approach when working with extremities that assists with carple tunnel, knee pain, hip and shoulder problems.

Wellness Program

Prior to leaving, patients will be instructed on a wellness program to be conducted at home. If you are in pain when you first come into our office this may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.  If you desire an overall wellness lifestyle, our wellness team will work with you to create good habits and routines that support your success.  Every body is unique and different and therefore everyone requires a unique and customized wellness plan.  The foundation of our overall wellness lifestyle is maintaining healthy posture and good spinal alignment, eating a healthy diet, taking supplements, keeping your weight under control and stress relief.