How to become a patient

Many people with chronic pain get stuck going from specialist to specialist and end up back where they started, more frustrated and more confused. If we accept you for care, our goal is to be the last place you need to go to recover.

1. Complete the new patient application

Tell us as much as you can about your main complaint: where it hurts, how long it has been going on, and what you have already tried. A completed application is required before we schedule a consultation.

2. We review your application

Once your application is complete, our team reviews it. If your case sounds like something we can help with, we will contact you to schedule a consultation. If it does not, we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

3. Consultation

We go over your case in detail, review any prior imaging, and explain what we think may be going on. This is a good time to ask questions. If you are a good candidate, we will invite you to schedule a comprehensive exam.

4. Comprehensive exam

The main purpose of the exam is to find the correct diagnosis. We want you to understand why you are in pain, why other treatments have not worked, what needs to change, and how our process can help you reach your goal. You should leave with a clear outcome to work toward.

5. Treatment

If care is still a good fit, we begin treatment. Chronic pain takes precision, attention to detail, and a systematic approach so you can recover as quickly as possible and keep your results as long as possible. The goal is for you to need as little care as possible while still being able to do everything you want and need to do.

6. Strength and independence

As you progress, the focus shifts to strengthening and load management. You get the tools to manage your pain and care for your body as independently as you want. Our best measure of success is a patient who no longer needs us.

Questions before you apply? Call (509) 682-4078, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.