Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to complete your paperwork. Our front desk team will get you set up with the intake forms.
While you’re here, enjoy a complimentary snack and beverage from our snack bar—featuring cold brew and kombucha!
Our Guarantee:
If we believe chiropractic care is a good fit for your goals—and you feel comfortable moving forward with us—we’ll proceed with an exam. If your case would be better served by another provider, we’ll guide you with an appropriate referral.
Check In
Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to complete your paperwork. Our front desk team will get you set up with the intake forms.
While you’re here, enjoy a complimentary snack and beverage from our snack bar—featuring cold brew, kombucha, and even beer on tap! 🍹
The Consultation
When you arrive, you’ll meet with one of our chiropractors for a one-on-one consultation. This is simply a conversation. We’ll talk about:
- What you’re experiencing.
- How and when it started.
- Your overall health history.
- How your condition is affecting your daily life.
- Your goals for care.
The Examination
The exam involves gentle, hands-on evaluation as we talk through what you’re feeling. The exam is generally painless, with occasional discomfort only if we’re reproducing certain motions related to your complaint. Our goal is to clearly understand WHY you’re not feeling your best. This hands-on evaluation may include:
- Range of Motion Testing: Seeing how your body moves.
- Joint Mobility Assessment: Checking for restrictions in the spine and extremities.
- Muscle Tone Evaluation: Identifying areas of tension or weakness.
- Neurological Testing: Performed when appropriate to check nerve function.
Much of the exam involves gentle, hands-on evaluation as we talk through what you’re feeling. The exam is generally painless, with occasional discomfort only if we’re reproducing certain motions related to your complaint. Our goal is to clearly understand WHY you’re not feeling your best.
Treatment
Our doctors focus on helping your body move, function, and heal better using a variety of evidence-based techniques:
Chiropractic Adjustments:
To restore joint alignment.
- Align the joints
- Increase range of motion
- Reduce inflammation
Targeted Muscle Work:
To release soft tissue tension.
- Release soft tissue tension
- Break up adhesions
- Increase strength
Stretching & Mobility Work:
To improve flexibility.
- Increase flexibility
- Improve posture
- Improve breathwork
Strengthening:
Corrective exercises when appropriate.
- Support skeletal system
- Reduce future injury
- Increase biomechanical functionality
Shockwave Therapy:
To accelerate healing in chronic injury areas.
- Accelerate Healing
- Clear out dead tissue
- Reduce deep pain patterns
First Day Relief:
If imaging (such as X-rays or MRI) isn’t needed, most patients receive their first adjustment on the initial visit. Many patients leave their first appointment feeling noticeably better than when they arrived.
The Recommendation
Based on your exam findings, goals, and overall presentation, we’ll recommend a plan that makes sense for you. We consider several factors, including:
- Whether symptoms began from trauma or injury.
- Pain severity and frequency.
- Range of motion limitations and muscle tension.
- Whether pain radiates (sciatica, etc.).
Using this information, we determine a functional “wellness score,” which helps guide how much care is needed to reach your goals safely and efficiently.
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
Massage Care at PCMT
Many patients ask if they need to see our chiropractor first—the answer is no! You are not required to have chiropractic treatment before getting a massage. Our massage therapists have over a decade of experience and specialize in deep tissue, recovery, and stress reduction. You can book a massage as a standalone service or integrate it into your chiropractic recovery plan.
New Patient FAQs
Q: How long does the first visit take?
A: Please allow approximately 45–60 minutes for your initial consultation, exam, and treatment.
Do you take insurance?
In-Network
We gladly accept United Healthcare, Sutter Select, UMR, Medicare, Landmark, and Health Plan Services.
We also work with auto accidents and workers comp on a per case basis.
Out-Of-Network
Our office is out of network with the Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, and Blue Shield.
Our office does not bill these insurances directly, but we can provide patients with a receipt which can be submitted,
and many insurance plans will provide coverage at your “Out of Network” agreement. Check directly with your insurance
to see out of network deductibles and copays/coinsurance.
No benefit (HMO)
The following insurances are HMO’s and do not have a benefit in our office:
Kaiser, Healthnet, Medicaid, Medical
You are not required to use insurance to be seen in our office. We offer many cost saving options for non covered services.
Finances are never a reason why someone does not receive care at Plaza Chiropractic & Massage Therapy.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is best, as we will be performing range-of-motion tests and physical assessments.
Q: Do I need X-rays?
A: Not everyone needs imaging. Our doctors will determine if X-rays or MRIs are necessary after your physical examination.
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