What to Expect on Your First Visit
We will welcome you with a warm smile. Your first visit may take up to 40 minutes. Follow-up visits are much shorter.
1. Intake Form
You’ll complete a brief, one-page form to give Dr. Handly an overview of your health history and your current concern.
2. Consultation
You’ll meet with Dr. Handly for a one-on-one consultation to discuss why you’re here, your health background, and your lifestyle. He will answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.
3. Chiropractic Explanation and Assessment
Dr. Handly will explain what chiropractic care is, how it works, and how it relates to your specific condition. If you’re comfortable and agree to move forward, he will perform a spinal assessment and your first chiropractic adjustment.
Dr. Handly uses precise, gentle techniques—without twisting or popping joints—using the most scientifically advanced assessment tools and the Activator instrument.
Your Care Plan
Adjustments:
You will receive specific chiropractic adjustments, not general spinal manipulation. Dr. Handly uses the Activator instrument to apply a gentle, controlled force to specific areas of the spine, pelvis, extremities, and cranium to restore proper nerve and joint function.
Frequency:
The number and frequency of visits will depend on your response to care. Factors include age, lifestyle, general health, trauma history, and examination findings.
Goals of Care
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Reduce symptoms – such as pain or discomfort by correcting segmental dysfunctions.
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Improve spinal stability – so adjustments “hold” and fewer are needed over time.
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Maintain progress – through ongoing care to help prevent relapse or degeneration.
After Your Adjustment
We recommend going home to rest if possible. Your adjustment starts the body’s natural rebalancing and healing process. Avoid strenuous exercise for the first two weeks to allow your body time to respond.
There are no negative side effects from Activator adjustments. While the procedure may feel light and gentle, it delivers a powerful effect. Chiropractic care is not the same as medicine or physical therapy—it is its own distinct healthcare approach based on science, natural healing, and precise technique.
Dr. Handly will also provide you with simple things you can do at home to support your care. When you commit to the process, it leads to lasting, long-term health benefits.