Straight answers to what people usually ask before booking.
Will you pop or crack my neck?
No. I specialize in Open Source Technique (OST), a light-force method, and it’s the only way I practice. When you’re testing in the right place at the right time, it takes very little force to correct an issue. It’s gentle enough for a newborn and gentle enough for older patients dealing with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Most people are surprised how relaxed it feels. Some fall asleep.
Do I have to sign a contract or pay upfront?
No treatment contract, no prepayment. Much of the real work happens right at the first appointment, including detailed treatment of your most chronic concerns. Most people need about 2 to 3 visits total to initially clear the whole body, not months of twice-weekly appointments.
Do I need X-rays first?
Not usually. The testing I use is specific enough to find exactly where and how an old injury is being held in your body without imaging. If I suspect an actual fracture or other pathology, I’ll refer you out to a diagnostic radiologist for X-rays or an MRI.
Why does the correction hold so long?
Because the testing finds the real source, not just the symptom. I check somewhere between 25 and 35 different anatomical aspects at every level of the spine, and address what’s actually contributing to the problem. Clear all of that, and there’s nothing left pulling things back out of place, which is why visits can be spaced out further than typical chiropractic care.
How often will I need to come in after that?
Once the initial series is done, most people move to a maintenance schedule. That can mean monthly for someone with significant trauma or ligament damage, or once or twice a year for someone who’s mostly stable. Either way, it’s a real schedule, not a sales pitch. No contracts, no set number of visits.
What if I’m not feeling better?
If you’re not responding the way we’d expect after that initial series, we talk about other options and I’ll refer you elsewhere. I have no interest in keeping you in my office if it’s not helping.
Does insurance cover this?
Depending on your policy, you may get partial or full reimbursement, and HSA funds usually apply too. Because the initial visits are relatively low cost and the whole approach is more efficient, most people find it works out regardless of their insurance situation. If you have specific questions, just ask.
Do you treat hypermobility or EDS?
Yes. Because the correction is light-force and doesn’t rely on forcing a joint past where it wants to go, OST tends to work well for hypermobile and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) patients who’ve been told regular chiropractic isn’t an option for them.
Where are you located?
I’m based in Salt Lake City and see patients from downtown, the Avenues, and neighborhoods across the valley, plus a second location in Richfield. Book an appointment here, or read what to expect at your first visit.