New patients
Your first visit, no surprises.
We built the first-visit experience the way we'd want it ourselves — unhurried, transparent, and shaped around you. Here's exactly what happens when you walk (or ride) in.
Your first visits
Three steps from schedule to care.
Before You Visit the Trail
Once you've scheduled your first appointment, please complete the intake paperwork linked on our website ahead of time, digitally or printed, so we can make the most of our visit together; reach out anytime if you have questions.
What to expect at your first visit
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early if you haven't submitted your paperwork ahead of time. Your first visit typically includes a review of your health history, a physical exam, and a conversation about your goals — whether that's relief from a specific issue or ongoing care for your whole family. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Bring with you
Your ID, and a list of any current medications or past injuries relevant to your visit. Kids and family visits are always welcome — we build care plans around every stage of life.
Your First Visit
Part 1: Understanding Your Story
Consultation
Your first visit is about connection, goals, and understanding your story. We look beyond symptoms to see the bigger picture of your health and what your body needs to function well. We'll sit down one-on-one to review your health history, current concerns, and goals, and explain how stress on the nervous system can affect the body and how chiropractic care supports regulation and adaptation.
Nervous System Scans
When appropriate, non-invasive CLA INSiGHT scans record temperature patterns, heart rate variability, and muscle activity. We'll explain what the measurements show and their limits. They do not diagnose a condition or determine your overall nervous system health; we consider them alongside your history and examination.
Your First Visit
Part 2: Your Plan and First Adjustment
Report of Findings
We'll review your history, examination, and any scan results together in plain language. We'll discuss recommendations, including whether care is appropriate and what the proposed frequency, duration, and goals would be. You can ask questions before deciding how to proceed.
Your First Adjustment
Before we begin, we'll review the proposed approach, including Torque Release Technique or hands-on adjustments, and answer your questions. If appropriate and you choose to proceed, your first adjustment can take place at this visit. Outcomes vary and no specific change is guaranteed.
Paperwork
Save the small stuff for later.
Fill out your forms before you arrive and we'll spend your first visit on you, not on a clipboard.
Common questions
Good to know.
- Do you take insurance?
- We are a cash-based wellness office serving whole families and do not work directly with insurance companies. This keeps your care focused on your goals rather than on what a plan will cover. We value long-term health and wellness, and we're proud to serve the Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas community. Because we don't bill insurance, we can build a care plan around you and keep our pricing clear and upfront. We're happy to provide the documentation you need if you choose to file for reimbursement yourself, and we accept FSA and HSA cards.
- When will I get adjusted?
- We do not guess with your health. We perform specific, detailed testing at your first visit so the doctor can review your findings and create the most individualized recommendations for your health goals. Once the doctor reviews your results and you commit to care, you will receive your first adjustment that same visit.
- Is it safe to adjust infants?
- Infants need an individualized assessment before any care is recommended. If chiropractic care is appropriate, Dr. Blake explains the age-appropriate approach, potential risks, and alternatives with the parent or guardian first. We encourage you to speak with your child's pediatrician about any medical or developmental concern.
- Why should my child see a chiropractor?
- Families come to us with different questions about posture, movement, and age-appropriate chiropractic care. We'll listen, explain what an evaluation can and cannot tell us, and recommend a pediatric medical professional for any medical or developmental concern.
- How long is each visit?
- Our goal is to deliver quality chiropractic care while respecting your valuable time. Your first visit takes about 60 minutes and includes your consultation, nervous system scans, report of findings, and first adjustment. From your second visit on, each visit will be either an adjustment or an adjustment with a progress assessment. Adjustment visits take 10 minutes or less, and visits with a progress assessment take 20 minutes or less.