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What do I expect on my first visit to Good Life Family Health?

The object of the initial visit is to gather information that will be
relevant in determining your overall health needs. For example your
personal and family health history, your current health status and your
reason for coming in to the office.   You can expect to meet with either
Dr. Bonavito or Dr. Larragoite and discuss you case in detail. At this
time a determination will be made by both you, the patient, and Dr.
Bonavito or Dr. Larragoite if first we can help you in this office, if not
where can you go and seek the medical attention you need. Second, if we
can manage you condition what are the steps that will be taken to resolve
your current concerns.

Are there risks involved?

With any thing you do certain risks are involved.   Proper chiropractic
care provides a high level of certainty and safety with the Chiropractic
adjustment.

Do adjustments hurt?

A chiropractic adjustment is relatively painless procedure. The only true
form of discomfort that is felt can be described as a muscle soreness that
sometimes occurs following an adjustment due to the musculature being
re-trained to hold your body’s posture in the best biomechanical position.

Are there different types of Chiropractic adjustments?

Absolutely, techniques that are practiced here at Good Life Family
Health range from a more manual or physical spinal adjustment called
Diversified Technique or if you prefer a gentle instrument controlled
adjustment called Activator.

What is the popping sound I hear when I am adjusted?

The popping sound you hear is actually the release of nitrogen gases that
are naturally surrounding your spinal facet joints. The nitrogen gases are
moved when the joint is cavitated though its range of motion.

How long will I have to go to a Chiropractor?

Each individual case depends on the extent and mechanism of injury to
the area involved as well as the patient’s current state of health and
vitality. In our office from the beginning we set up a treatment program
that will fit each patient’s individuals needs and goals.

What type of education do Chiropractors receive?

Chiropractors receive four academic years of training, after a minimum of
three years of pre-professional education. During the educational process
must pass a series of national board examinations as well as a state
licensure exam in the state in which they choose to practice.

What types of patients/conditions do Chiropractors see?

Chiropractors treat patients from infants to the elderly and everyone in
between. Conditions include but are not limited to musculoskeletal
complaints.

What forms of payment are accepted?

We accept many insurance plans as well as cash, check, credit/debit cards.
We also provide payment plans. We are preferred providers for Blue
Cross Blue Shield and United Health Care. We also accept Medicare .