Care by life stage
Chiropractic care for school-age children and teens
Visits that fit the school day, before the first bell or after pickup.
Backpacks, desks, sports and screens all ask something of a growing body. The doctor looks at how your child sits, stands and moves, explains what was found, and talks with your child as well as with you.
What a visit includes
From hello to a plan
- 01
Step 1: Check-in and a talk
Your child's own words matter. The doctor asks what your child notices, and what you would like to know.
- 02
Step 2: Posture and movement checks
Sitting, standing, carrying a pack and, if your child plays one, a movement from a sport.
- 03
Step 3: Care explained first
Your doctor describes each adjustment, uses the lightest contact that fits and stops if your child is uncomfortable.
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Step 4: Habits for the week
Backpack fit, how to sit at a desk and a few movements your child can do at home.
Good to know
Before you book
How long, and how often
Visits run 30 to 45 minutes. Before-school visits start at 7:30 a.m., and after-school visits start at 2:30 p.m. Your doctor sets a plan after the exam.
What we do not claim
That care improves grades, focus or sports results
That chiropractic care replaces your child's pediatrician or coach
A number of visits or a result, because results vary
When to see a physician first
Call your pediatrician or 911 first after a hard fall or a blow to the head, or for a fever, new weakness, numbness or trouble walking.
How it is paid
Your plan decides what it pays, and coverage for children's visits differs from plan to plan. Our front desk checks your benefits before the first visit and calls you. If you pay yourself, we give you a written estimate in advance.
How fees work
Questions
Questions about this care
Does a parent need to come?
A parent or guardian comes to every visit and signs for care. A teen may spend part of the visit talking with the doctor if the parent agrees.
Can you write a note for school?
Yes. Ask the front desk for a visit note when you check out.
Can my teen come after practice?
Yes, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we are open until 6 p.m. Ask the front desk for the time that works.
Book a school-day visit
Call the front desk or send a message. We reply during office hours.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.