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Answers to common questions

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 the infants to 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.