what to expect at your first appointment
A thorough beginning. We'll send a form ahead of your visit so we can get to know you and understand your life's experiences, then expand on the key points in person.
for adults
your history
We discuss your key health concerns or challenges along with any health goals you may have, big or small. This gives us thorough insight into the wider picture of your current health and how we can best support you.
functional assessment
We carry out a thorough functional assessment to establish a present-moment baseline for how your body is working. This covers functional neurology testing, balance and co-ordination, muscle testing, postural checks, chiropractic-specific testing, and cranial and jaw assessments.
personalised plan
Following the assessment, we'll agree the most effective path to reaching your goals, and a personalised programme of care to support your healing journey.
for babies and children
When booking an appointment for your baby or child, you will receive a form ahead of the first visit. This also requires information regarding pregnancy, birth and the early years, regardless of your child's age. Please take the time to fill these in as fully as you can, even for older children.
We often recommend a phone consultation before the assessment, so we can get a true understanding of what's going on for your child.
your child's history
We will talk through any key areas of concern and details of the day to day challenges or difficulties your child is experiencing. We look to understand your child's history and identify the roots of distress, their processes and areas of challenge. It all helps to build more context and understanding of what they're experiencing, at the root, not just the symptoms.
paediatric & neurological assessment
The paediatric assessment is tailored appropriately around your child's age, gathering as much information as possible to understand their baseline of stress and challenge. From days old to eighteen years, we cover functional neurology, balance and co-ordination, muscle testing, posture, primitive reflexes, TMJ and cranial function, and for babies, latch, suck and oral myofunctional mechanics.
personalised plan
Following the assessment, we will discuss the most effective path to supporting your child, and a personalised programme of chiropractic care to support their healing journey and health goals.