Your First Visit

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 located in the New Patient Center. This paperwork provides us with your health history and information on your condition.

Consultation

Next, you will have a consultation with Dr. John Huy to discuss your health-related problems, concerns, and potential treatment options. This initial visit is designed for Dr. John Huy to learn more about you, your condition, and  expectations to determine if you will be accepted as a patient for Chiropractic care.

Examination

After your consultation, Dr. John Huy will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing 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.

X-Ray Studies

Depending on your specific condition, we may take X-rays and Digital Motion X-rays as well. This imaging will help us develop  the most effective treatment plan for you, and alert us of  any serious spinal conditions. Most people are amazed once they see their X-rays up close. In some cases, they can even identify their misalignments and degeneration themselves.

Report of Findings

Once the information is collected  and examinations are performed, Dr. John Huy will give you a detailed report of all findings before beginning care and answer all of your questions including :

1. What is wrong with me?
2. How can you help me?
3. How often do I need to come in?
4. What will my treatment cost?

After reviewing your health history,  goals, and examining your spine and X-rays, Dr. John Huy will discuss recommendations and notify you if  your condition  requires care with other providers.   Dr. John Huy  will  provide the best  treatment and  wellness program for your needs.

Treatment

 At the conclusion of this appointment, you can experience your first treatment. This may include spinal adjustments performed by hand or with the aid of an instrument, physical therapy, and/or soft tissue massage.  Treatment is interactive, so  you can express feedback about the different styles of treatment anytime.  Together we will develop the most effect treatments for you.

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.  Dr. Huy is a specialist in nutrition and therefore all patients benefit from his expertise in this discipline.  The purpose  of our wellness program is for you  to achieve good spinal hygiene, have a  health buidling diet, exercise consistently and without pain, and maintain a positive mental state.   At Tarpon Total Health Care, your total health is our primary concern.