Your first visit begins with a conversation. Dr. Collin will ask about your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and what you hope to accomplish. He will perform an examination and clearly explain your findings and care options before discussing the next step.

Most new patient appointments last about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on your condition, paperwork, and the reason for your visit.

Your examination may include posture evaluation, range-of-motion testing, muscle-strength testing, orthopedic or neurological assessments, and functional movement checks when appropriate.

Not every patient needs X-rays. If imaging may be useful because of your symptoms, injury history, or examination findings, Dr. Collin will explain why before moving forward.

In many cases, yes. If your examination shows that chiropractic treatment is appropriate, you may receive your first adjustment during the initial visit. If additional testing, imaging, or another evaluation is needed first, Dr. Collin will explain the next step.

Chiropractic care is generally considered safe for appropriately selected musculoskeletal conditions when provided by a licensed chiropractor, but no healthcare treatment is risk-free. Dr. Collin reviews your health history and examination findings and will explain whether chiropractic care is appropriate or whether another evaluation is needed.

You can generally schedule directly with Collin Chiropractic. Some insurance plans may have their own referral or authorization requirements, so check your plan or visit our Insurance & Payment Options page if you have coverage questions.

Some headache patterns may be related to neck tension, posture, or musculoskeletal irritation. Dr. Collin will evaluate your symptoms and explain whether chiropractic care may be appropriate or whether another type of evaluation is needed.

No. Collin Chiropractic sees patients of many ages. Evaluation and care are adjusted to the individual patient, including age, size, symptoms, health history, and comfort.

Chiropractic care may be appropriate for some pregnancy-related musculoskeletal concerns. Please let us know if you are pregnant so positioning, evaluation, and any care can be adapted appropriately, and referral can be recommended when another provider should be involved.

That is common for first-time patients. Dr. Collin takes time to listen, explain what he is doing, answer questions, and make sure you understand your options before care begins.

If additional visits are recommended, Dr. Collin will explain the findings, discuss your options, and help you decide what makes sense for you. There is no pressure to commit to unnecessary long-term care.