New Patients
What to Expect at Your First Visit
We want your first visit to Venn Chiropractic and Wellness Center to be comfortable, thorough, and easy to understand. Whether you’re coming in for back or neck pain, a disc or nerve-related condition, a sports injury, or another musculoskeletal concern, your first visit is focused on understanding what you’re experiencing and determining the appropriate next step.
When you arrive at our Frisco office, our team will welcome you and review the information needed for your evaluation, including your current symptoms, health history, previous injuries, and other factors that may be relevant to your condition.
If you’re already scheduled, you can save time by completing your new patient paperwork through our patient portal before your appointment. You will need the PIN provided by our office to access the portal.
ONLINE FORMS »
Your Consultation and Evaluation
After your paperwork is complete, a member of our team will review your health history and gather more information about your current symptoms, previous injuries, and what you hope to accomplish with care.
Dr. Venn’s evaluation is designed to determine what may be contributing to your condition and whether chiropractic care, spinal decompression, rehabilitation, or another approach may be appropriate.
X-Rays When Clinically Appropriate
Spinal X-rays may be taken when Dr. Venn determines they are clinically appropriate for your condition. X-rays can provide additional information about spinal structure, alignment, degeneration, previous injury, and other findings that may be relevant to your care.
X-rays are not appropriate for every patient or every condition, and factors such as pregnancy are considered before imaging is performed.
Your Examination
Your evaluation may include orthopedic, neurological, muscular, and chiropractic examination procedures based on your symptoms and condition. Dr. Venn uses these findings together with your history and any relevant imaging to better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Review Your Findings With Dr. Venn
Dr. Venn will review the important findings from your evaluation with you, explain what they may mean, and answer your questions. If he believes you are a good candidate for care, he will discuss the treatment options he recommends and why.
We want you to understand what we found, what we recommend, and what you can expect moving forward.
Your First Adjustment Is on Your First Visit
Unlike offices that routinely require patients to return on another day before beginning treatment, when chiropractic care is clinically appropriate, Dr. Venn will provide your first adjustment during your first visit.
Using the Gonstead chiropractic approach, the adjustment is based on your examination findings and, when applicable, relevant imaging rather than routinely adjusting the same areas on every patient.
If your evaluation identifies a reason that chiropractic treatment should not be performed that day, Dr. Venn will explain the findings and recommend the appropriate next step.
Please note: If you are using our $97 New Patient Special, the special covers the new patient evaluation, including spinal X-rays when clinically appropriate, and your report of findings. Your first chiropractic adjustment is not included in the $97 special and is a separate charge if performed.
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I had never been to a chiropractor before and I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone was incredibly friendly. Doctor gave great explanations of x-rays and plan of action. Answered all of my questions in detail. Overall excellent experience. -
Dr.Venn has magical hands. In my first visit itself, he was able to bring out a significant difference for my backache which has troubled me for years.
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Great first experience with the practice and chiropractic medicine.
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Dr. Venn logically and patiently explained everything he was going to do based on my X-rays. I have more confidence in him than in any other chiropractor I have ever seen.
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This was my first time seeing a chiropractor. The experience was excellent and I look forward to working with Dr. Venn.
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After my first visit I felt relief from the pain I have had constantly for the past few weeks. I feel a balance that I have never felt. I am very excited to see the progress from here.
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I am amazed at how good I felt after just one visit. I have been in pain for almost 3 years now. I feel like I have finally found a doctor that will listen to me and is going to try to fix the problem, not just mask the pain!
Regular Visits
Follow-up visits are typically more streamlined than your first appointment because Dr. Venn already has the information gathered during your initial evaluation.
When you arrive, you'll check in and let our team know how you're doing, including any changes in your symptoms or how you've responded since your previous visit. Before treatment, Dr. Venn can reassess relevant findings and make adjustments to your care when necessary. Before your adjustment, you'll have an opportunity to relax in one of our preparation rooms, which includes a massage chair for your comfort.
Your treatment will depend on your individual plan and progress. Depending on your condition, care may include Gonstead chiropractic, spinal decompression, spinal rehabilitation, or other recommendations designed to improve function and address factors relevant to your condition.
We also want you to understand how you're progressing. If you have questions about your symptoms, treatment, exercises, activities, or recommendations, we encourage you to ask them during your visits.
Dr. Venn monitors your progress throughout care and modifies treatment recommendations when appropriate based on how you're responding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Venn Chiropractic and Wellness Center is accepting new patients at our Frisco office. If you're unsure whether your condition is something we may be able to help with, you can contact our office and our team will help you determine the appropriate next step.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, any insurance information you would like us to review, and any relevant X-rays, MRI reports, or other records you already have. If you've completed your new patient forms online before arriving, our team will have that information available for your visit.
Will I be adjusted on my first visit?
Yes. When Dr. Venn determines that chiropractic care is appropriate after your evaluation, he will provide your first adjustment during your first visit. If your findings indicate that treatment should not be performed that day, he will explain why and recommend the appropriate next step.
Will I need X-rays?
Not every patient requires X-rays. Dr. Venn determines whether spinal X-rays are clinically appropriate based on your condition, health history, symptoms, examination findings, and other relevant factors. If you already have recent imaging that may be useful, bring it with you or let our team know.
How long will my first appointment take?
Plan on approximately one hour for your first appointment. This gives us time for your consultation, examination, spinal X-rays when clinically appropriate, report of findings, and your first treatment when appropriate. We don't want to rush the initial evaluation because this visit establishes the foundation for your care.
How long do regular visits take?
Follow-up visits are typically much shorter and can range from approximately 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the care being provided that day. A visit involving only a chiropractic adjustment may be relatively brief, while visits that include spinal decompression, rehabilitation, or a combination of treatments will take longer.
How many visits will I need?
There isn't one treatment schedule that's appropriate for everyone. The recommended frequency and duration of care depend on your condition, examination findings, goals, response to treatment, and progress over time. Dr. Venn will explain his recommendations and adjust the plan when appropriate.
What if I've already been diagnosed or have an MRI?
Bring any relevant imaging or reports with you. A previous diagnosis can provide useful information, but Dr. Venn will also consider your current symptoms and examination findings to determine whether those previous findings appear relevant to what you're experiencing now.
What if chiropractic isn't appropriate for me?
Not every patient or condition is appropriate for chiropractic treatment. If your evaluation identifies findings that warrant additional testing, another type of care, or referral to another healthcare provider, Dr. Venn will discuss that with you.
How much does the first visit cost?
We currently offer a $97 New Patient Special for new self-pay chiropractic and spinal decompression patients. The special includes your initial evaluation, spinal X-rays when clinically appropriate, and your report of findings. Your first chiropractic adjustment or spinal decompression treatment is not included in the $97 special and is a separate charge if performed. Learn more about our New Patient Special »
Ready to Schedule Your First Visit?
If you’re dealing with pain, a disc or nerve-related condition, a sports injury, or another musculoskeletal concern, the first step is finding out what may be contributing to the problem and what type of care is appropriate.
At Venn Chiropractic and Wellness Center, your first appointment is designed to give you answers. You’ll have time for a consultation, examination, spinal X-rays when clinically appropriate, a report of findings with Dr. Venn, and your first treatment when appropriate.
Call us at (972) 668-9200 or contact us online to schedule your first appointment.
