I believe that the human body was created to heal itself, and that my job as a chiropractor is to remove interference from the body so that the nervous system can do its job to its fullest capacity. I also strongly believe that pain has a huge impact on both physical and emotional well-being, therefore re-aligning the spine through chiropractic care can really begin to improve and, more importantly, increase your overall quality of life.
Pregnant women of all ages and through all stages of pregnancy are welcome! Gentle and focused chiropractic care can provide a natural way to have an easier and healthier pregnancy. Studies have shown that women who receive chiropractic care throughout their pregnancies experience many benefits, including a shorter labor and delivery time! Chiropractic during pregnancy is not necessarily focused on fixing an injury, rather it focuses on reducing pain, allowing for better sleep, and enabling the body to function at its optimal level for both momma and baby.
Not all infrared is the same. At True North Chiropractic Center, we proudly provide the use of a Sunlighten Sauna. Sunlighten’s patented Solocarbon heating technology delivers the highest quality and quantity infrared energy for clinically-proven health benefits. Some of these benefits include: detoxification, promoting overall immunity by assisting cellular health, increasing circulation, reducing blood pressure, decreasing muscle recovery time, providing relaxation, and improving sleep. For more information regarding Sunlighten Saunas we welcome you to visit their website at: sunlighten.com
Not all patients need or require X-rays. If X-rays are warranted, we are able to perform certain images in our practice. If we are unable to perform the needed image we will provide you with an order form to obtain the images with your primary care provider or clinic. In many cases, with your permission we are able to view images that have been taken at many of the area healthcare locations.
Many people refer to the intersegmental traction table as the "roller" table. This table helps to soothe muscles, lengthen the spine, and can decrease the incidence of muscle spasms. When the body is injured, muscles and spinal ligaments tend to tighten in order to protect the body. The relaxing massage-like action of the roller table helps increase blood flow and oxygen while increasing range of motion and decreasing muscle tightness. This helps to lengthen the spine while increasing strength, overall mobility and balance.
True North Chiropractic Center carries a wide variety of supplements and products that you might need on your wellness journey. We are carriers of both Nutri-West and Standard Process vitamins and supplements. We have a wide variety in stock and can also order. We also carry back and neck braces, supports, heel lifts, pillows, and Biofreeze.
If you are unfamiliar, unsure, or hesitant to utilize chiropractic services we want you to know what to expect and to feel good about your first visit. Our new patient visit consists of three main categories: Consultation, Exam, and Treatment.
Consultation:
During the consultation Dr. Kent will ask a series of questions in regards to your overall health and wellness. He will also do a thorough health history so that he has the full picture of your overall health as well as the problem that brought you to the office.
Exam:
The exam will include the doctor asking many questions related to your complaint as well as a physical exam that will include palpation of areas of pain or injury as well as some simple testing to rule in or out certain diagnoses.
Treatment:
Nearly all new patient visits will include an adjustment. In the rare circumstance that a contraindication for adjustment is identified, Dr. Kent will discuss the reasons and try to provide alternate suggestions to help you find the best solution and receive relief from pain or discomfort.
We believe in transparency, therefore, we want to share our billing philosophies. We understand that for many people, especially those who are not regular patients of chiropractic care, there is often a mistrust of the chiropractic field of medicine. Some of this mistrust is often related to how they as patients are charged, frequently being asked to go with a “payment plan” that involves paying large amounts up front for future treatments. If there is already some mistrust of a doctor (or at the very least a lack of relationship with one), this can feel like you are being forced into a sort of commitment that you may not be comfortable with yet.
While you might need more than one adjustment to get back to your health baseline, we do not believe in chiropractic package deals. Dr. Kent firmly believes in chiropractic maintenance adjustments and will help you determine your optimal chiropractic frequency.
We do not bill insurance. Why?
Currently our practice is not accepting insurance because we believe we can provide quality care at affordable prices (not much more than many peoples’ co-pays) without increasing our overhead with a billing specialist and/or special billing software. The reality is that accepting insurance requires more work and resources on our part with a lower payout, therefore our fees would have to increase. We are able to give you a “Superbill” which you are then able to easily submit to your insurance company.