New Patient Center

Welcome to Dr. Hall’s New Patient Center!  Scheduling your first appointment with Dr. Hall is simple.  Here you will find all the necessary new patient intake forms and learn what to expect on your first consult.  The reason for your visit will determine which forms you need to fill out.  

If your symptoms are primarily musculoskeletal complaints, like back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, shoulder or knee problems, or if you were referred to us through your insurance company, then click the CHIROPRACTIC tab below.

If you have chronic health challenges and are seeking comprehensive wellness care that may include functional diagnosis, nutritional counseling, specialty testing and a personalized wellness strategy, then you please click the FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE tab below.

If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in other sections of the site, please call our office Monday through Friday at (805) 687-0533 and the front desk staff will be happy to assist you.

Welcome to Dr. Hall’s New Patient Center!  Scheduling your first appointment with Dr. Hall is simple.  Here you will find all the necessary new patient intake forms and learn what to expect on your first consult.  If you have any questions that aren’t answered here or in other sections of the site, please call our office Monday through Friday at (805) 687-0533 and the front desk staff will be happy to assist you.

The first step is filling out the intake forms ahead of time.  When doing this, it is best to set aside 30-45 minutes where you will be free of distractions.  Our ability to draw effective conclusions about your state of health and how to optimize it’s improvement depends largely on the accuracy of the information in which you provide, including symptoms that you may consider minor.  Health issues may be influenced by many factors; therefore, it is important that you carefully consider the questions asked in this form as well as those posed by the doctor during your consultation.  This will assist our goal to provide you with an optimal plan of health care, enhance our efficiency, and will provide effective use of your scheduled time.

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What to Expect

Initial Consult

The initial consult typically lasts 30-45 minutes.  Dr. Hall will take a detailed history, then perform a series of orthopedic and neurologic tests to accurately determine the most likely cause of your symptoms.  Once the underlying cause of your complaint is uncovered, Dr. Hall will treat using the modalities indicated in your case.  These may include Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy, Manual Traction, Soft Tissue Therapy, Active Release Technique, Therapeutic Exercises or Ultrasound.

Follow-up visits

Follow-up visits are shorter, usually no more than 15 minutes. The frequency of your follow-up visits all depends on your case.  In most instances, if you aren’t in debilitating acute pain, Dr. Hall recommends two visits per week for the first 2 weeks.  He will then perform a re-exam on your 5th visit to assess your progress and determine if chiropractic therapy is the best option for you. At times, Dr. Hall may recommend additional therapies depending on your condition.  These include Near-Infrared Light Therapy (Celluma), Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) or Custom Orthotic Fittings. These unfortunately are not covered by insurance and do have a separate fee schedule.  Check out the Services section of this website if you are interested in learning more about these awesome technologies and how they can help you achieve your health goals quicker.

Getting Started

The first step is filling out the intake forms ahead of time.  Our ability to draw effective conclusions about your state of health and how to optimize it’s improvement depends largely on the accuracy of the information in which you provide, including symptoms that you may consider minor.  Health issues may be influenced by many factors; therefore, it is important that you carefully consider the questions asked in this form as well as those posed by the doctor during your consultation.  This will assist our goal to provide you with an optimal plan of health care, enhance our efficiency, and will provide effective use of your scheduled time.

Download the Chiropractic Intake Forms

Once complete, call our office at 805-687-0533 to schedule your appointment!  You can return the completed forms to us via email ([email protected]), fax (805.687.0620) or bring them with you to your appointment (please arrive 10 minutes early).

(Note: Due to COVID-19, we currently have reduced office hours.  We are out of the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, so please leave a message if we don’t answer your call and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

What to Expect

Initial Consult

Your initial consult will take 60-90 minutes. Dr. Hall will begin with a thorough review of your medical history and intake forms, where he can gather any additional information that pertains to your primary health complaints. This session will help establish your current state of health and determine what your immediate and long-term health goals are. This is also the time for you to ask the doctor any questions you may have.

Following your history, Dr. Hall will perform a physical and nutritional exam. Based on the information obtained from your detailed history and exams, the doctor may recommend special lab tests to help arrive at a diagnosis. This initial visit will lay the foundation to create a personalized plan that will ultimately lead you to optimal health.

Follow-up Visits

On your first follow up visit, Dr. Hall will go over the exam findings and any lab results and explain how they impact your health. At this point we will have a clear picture of what needs to be addressed and you will be provided with a clear and direct clinical management plan to optimize results.

Chiropractic treatment, specific dietary changes, nutrient supplementation, physiotherapy, exercises and stress-reduction techniques may all be components of your healthcare plan. As you can see, after just 2 visits you’ll be well on your way to regaining your health and improving your quality of life!

Follow-up Visits

The number and frequency of follow-up visits are determined by the patient’s condition. These usually last fifteen to twenty minutes. Dr. Hall will review the current treatment plan and address any concerns to ensure progress continues in the right direction. As symptoms improve, adjustments are made to your wellness plan, ultimately leading to maintaining an optimal state of health. Missing or delaying follow-up visits will prolong the process and make it more difficult to achieve the desired results.

Phone Consults

Dr. Hall helps patients across the US with their health concerns. These consults are treated the same as office visits, whereby the intake forms, patient history and lab work will be used to create a wellness plan. In this case, the plan may include co-management with a local chiropractor or other healthcare provider. If you would like to schedule an appointment but are unable to visit the clinic, please call the office to see if this option will work for you.

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