Okay. So last week was my first week of treatment. I didn't go for pain treatment, it was more for…read morethe constant tension in my shoulders and sleep issues I'd been having. I had received treatment from chiros in the past, but I never was able to keep up with them. They were usually from a car accident or with an employer, but when I changed employers, the insurance changed and many chiros at that time only really dealt with insurance companies for billing. Everything else was nearly impossible for individuals to pay out of pocket. In my case, I am a self-employed consultant and didn't really have dedicated health insurance for a while until Obamacare, which at the time was fine because I traveled so much finding a plan that worked all over the US and overseas was a nightmare. I didn't really know where I would be traveling, plus no real issues that required regular doctor visits. So, for the few times I had to go or for checkups, I just paid out of pocket. Anyway, when I selected a chiro this time, I wanted to be sure that I could afford it out of pocket if my insurance provider didn't cover the treatment or had a high deductible.
As I mentioned in my previous review, I purchased a Groupon to try this place out. However, before doing that, I checked out Yelp to get a sense of the place from other reviewers. One reviewer mentioned that they had been going to this place for years, how friendly the staff was, and that they were on an affordable monthly plan. I read a couple more reviews but this was a huge selling feature for me. So, I purchased the Groupon and off I went.
Boy, am I glad I did. The monthly treatment cost is extremely affordable and they offer lots of payment options. My treatments are 3 times a week for the first month. I also love the fact that treatment is working so quickly. After a week, I can definitely tell the difference. So, my treatment came with a water pillow that I use nightly and a posture pump that I have to use on the days I'm not adjusted. I haven't had the massage yet, but if everything else I've experienced is any indication, I can't wait! I've even considered adjusting my Massage Envy membership. I've been adjusted by Dr. Julio and Dr. Sam once. Both are very good. They have a slight different technique to get the desired results, but I felt great after both adjustments. Another thing that it might be good to know is that this is NOT your run of the mill chiro place. The treatments are way more than just come in and get a few bones cracked and leave. When you come in, you get signed in. EVERYONE knows your name, not sure how they are doing that because they see a lot of people, but OK. :) Anyway, when you get in they have a refrigerator on the left with juice and a coffee bar for you. Then just behind that area, is the "warmup" area. You have to go and warm up before being adjusted. So, they have you sit on the edge of a chair on a texture ball and stretch your back and sides. Once you have "warmed up" then you proceed to the adjustment area (directly across from warmups) and the doctor exchanges more pleasantries and asks about how you've been feeling since your last adjustment and then you can tell him/her about any problem areas. You get the adjustment and then you're on your want to the posture area. It looks like exercise equipment, and you lie down on this bench with your head hanging over a padded bar. The doctor will tell you how many minutes to lie there and you use the timer in the basket. This is supposed to help your bones "remember" the adjustment and helps them to hold the adjusted position. This is similar to the posture pump machine that I use on the days that I am not adjusted. Anyway, once all of this is done, then you are ready for the rest of your day.
They are very accommodating and flexible since as you can imagine, three times a week for the first week is a bit of an adjustment (pun intended). They are always able to accommodate my every-changing schedule and even watch my little one while I get seen by the doctor. So, all in all a wonderful place, calming atmosphere and all of the doctor's and front desk staff are pleasant and very nice. It's like if Starbucks had a Chiro practice. Lol.
One thing to be aware of, I'm not certain how the doctors work here, but it seems that Dr. Sam is always there, but the others may "rotate." It's not an issue really, just an observation, because I've been primarily seen by Dr. Julio since the review of my xrays. He's usually there to see me, but once he wasn't and Dr. Sam did the adjustment. When I initially came to the practice to do the xrays, I met Dr. Britni but I haven't seen her since. Then on Friday, I noticed another female doctor doing adjustments. I'd never seen her before, but she was pleasant too. Again, not an issue, the treatment quality has been the same, just an observation. Each doctor seems to build rapport with the patient regardless of if they are their patient. So, no awkwardness.
