Frequently Asked Questions

You can expect your first visit and evaluation to take approximately 60 minutes. If you are coming in with family members who are also getting their assessments, please prepare for longer. Please be sure to complete your paperwork online before arriving. After the first two visits, a typical visit takes between 5 and 15 minutes. There will be an occasional assessment as we closely monitor your progress, which on average takes no more than 20-30 minutes. We will schedule these extended appointments ahead of time with you so that you can properly plan for your day. If you would like to schedule additional time to talk one-on-one about a particular issue, just speak to our team and we will gladly accommodate you.

Optimal Life Chiropractic is no longer in network with insurance companies. Because of this, we are now able to offer lower, more straight forward and transparent pricing in all phases of our care. Our website will be updated with more pricing information soon. In the meantime, you are welcome to call the office or submit an inquiry form if you'd like to know more about our pricing. As always, our team will clearly explain all costs before any services are incurred. Rest assured there will never be any hidden or surprise costs.

Every person is different and the way their body responds depends on many factors. For example, if you have been dealing with neck pain and acid reflux for 10 years, it would be imprudent to assume you will feel better after just one adjustment. Some individuals feel better after the first adjustment, while others feel better after months of care. Some people experience healing sensations or retracing and can feel worse for a period of time as they begin their journey to functioning better and feeling better. Most of the time, our patients report sleeping better and experiencing more energy and mental clarity after their first few adjustments. If there is one thing we can guarantee after each adjustment, it is that your body will begin functioning better, and once you have proper nerve function and are holding your adjustments, the nerves can begin to heal and you will feel better as a result. True healing takes time and repetition.

Not only is chiropractic proven to be effective in treating a variety of ailments, it's also extremely cost-effective. Studies have shown that chiropractic patients and insurance companies save significantly on healthcare costs such as hospitalizations, surgeries, medications and more. Because every person and situation is different, it's difficult to know how much your care will cost before Dr. Roger or Dr. Austyn have a chance to evaluate you. After you complete the initial consultation and assessments, Dr. Roger and Dr. Austyn can determine your recommendations for care and a plan of action to help you reach your health goals. At your second visit, all financials will be explained and questions answered. It is important to us to keep care affordable for the whole family, so we have a variety of options available to you.

Every person and case is different. This is why we spend time discussing your health history and performing thorough assessments. We have a saying in our office that to see is to know, and to not see is to guess. The last thing we ever want to do is make guesswork of your health. Dr. Roger or Dr. Austyn will determine if you need diagnostic imaging, as these specific, chiropractic postural x-rays (taken on-site) help us understand if there are any problem areas in the structure and what the integrity of your spine is. These images show areas of degeneration, loss of disc space between the bones, lack of or abnormal curvature, and even the start of compensating curvatures. Any contraindications, limitations and more accurate expectations for your results are revealed.

Chiropractic is very safe. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive, drug-free approach to health and is among the safest of all health care practices. Chiropractic does not take anything out of the body or put anything in the body. It's designed to clear the path of communication in the nervous system so the body can heal and maintain its own health. Because chiropractic is so safe, chiropractors are able to enjoy one of the lowest malpractice rates of all healthcare practitioners!

Yes, chiropractors are doctors. While often referred to as chiropractors, the official title is Doctor of Chiropractic (also known as DC). Chiropractors are not Medical or Osteopathic Doctors (MD or OD). But like MDs and ODs, DCs undergo extensive education and training before becoming licensed professionals. Their curriculum is grounded in the sciences, but while medical doctors focus largely on pharmacology and surgery, chiropractors dedicate those hours to neurology and advanced imaging.

Like all healthcare practitioners, chiropractors undergo extensive education and training before receiving their doctorate degree and licensing. Prior to entering the doctorate program, students are required to master the core sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and physics. Once in the doctorate program, students continue training into the advanced clinical sciences, including neurology, bacteriology, virology, radiology, toxicology, orthopedics, and differential diagnosis. Students also receive extensive training on adjusting techniques and must complete clinical internships to perfect these skills. Lastly, all doctors of chiropractic must pass several rigorous national board exams and state exams before obtaining their license.

Furthermore, our doctors have each completed hundreds of hours of additional training and certifications in the years following earning their doctorates.