First Visit, Dr. Serge Sautre, Atlanta chiropractor, Dr. Serge Sautre

	WELCOME

	OUR PATIENTS SPEAK

	FIRST VISIT

	MEET DR. SAUTRE

	THE CLINIC

	Travelling For Care

	FRANCAIS

	CHIROTENNIS

	WHAT IS HEALTH?

First Visit

Intake form (download)

Upon entering the office, we have some information for you to fill out. Please print and fill out the health forms and bring them with you for the first visit. These questionnaires will help us gather information about yourself, your health and your condition.

A checklist of what to bring to your first appointment:

Arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
Patient Intake Form: please complete it and bring it with you.
X-Rays, MRI and/or Scans: Bring any available X-rays, MRI or scans with you or have them sent to arrive by the time of your appointment.
A List of Medications: Please bring a list of medications you currently are taking or have taken recently, whether over-the-counter or prescription. Include the strength and dosage of each medication.
Insurance Information: Please bring your insurance card or necessary insurance information. If your insurance carrier requires a referral, bring referral numbers and forms. If your treatment is covered by Workers' Compensation, bring a letter of authorization from your insurance carrier.
A List of Personal Health Questions or Concerns: Sometimes we forget all the things we wanted to tell or ask the doctor, so make a list of your questions or concerns before you come to your appointment. And don't forget to bring it with you!

Consultation

Once your information has been reviewed, you will have a consultation with the doctor to discuss your health and conditions.

History and Examination - The Structural Fingerprint_^™ Exam

Our approach begins with a complete assessment of the body structure (the spine and articulations). The Structural Management™ Program is the primary protocol used in our office, is considered to be one of the most advanced programs when dealing with structural alignment, pain, injury, nervous system function and performance.

The Structural Fingerprint Exam is comprised of a comprehensive series of tests to evaluate your cervical spine, feet, knees, pelvis, low back, mid back, muscles, reflexes, leg length, and functional ability. We will also perform a Digital Postural Stability Scan, and x-rays (to give us further insight into the structural alignment of the spine ...insight that cannot be obtained any other way. Other necessary diagnostic studies will be performed based upon patient's clinical presentation.

Same Day Care and Report of Findings

Once finished with the examination and all appropriate studies, generally you may receive care immediately to provide you some relief and we will schedule a follow-up visit to review your Report of Findings, Postural/Center of Gravity results and X-rays analysis.

We will provide you with a personalized care plan which includes specific adjustments and home care activities based on your own body structural status and weaknesses.

Home Instructions

Prior to leaving, you will be given instructions on certain activities or procedures to be conducted at home. This may include ice or heat application instructions, avoidance of certain activities or positions, as well as home exercises and/or stretches.

Atlanta chiropractor Dr. Serge Sautre provides safe, effective family and sports chiropractic care.