WELCOME TO HEALTH HORIZONS

We are located in beautiful downtown Oakmont.  Our location at 333 Allegheny Avenue, offers a spacious parking lot for your convenience. Upon entering the center of the building under the awnings, you will see an elevator to your right and a set of stairs to your left.  We are located on the second floor in suite 202. Upon entering our doors you will greeted by one of our front desk staff members.  

Staff will welcome you to the office and check you in.  

• You will be asked for your personal ID and insurance card.
• You may have paperwork to do if you have not done so prior to your appointment.  
• If you are seeing a doctor for chiropractic, you will be asked to fill out an assessment of your pain on the Ipad. (10 questions)

CONSULTATIONS

Health Horizons offers 30 minute no-charge consultations on our Chiropractic, Nutrition, Lifestyle & Nutrition Coaching and Functional Neurology.  

• 30 minutes of one on one time with the doctor or coach.
• You have the opportunity to discuss your health-related concerns.
• The doctor or coach will explain how they feel Health Horizons can assist you in your health concerns.
• You can schedule your next step in the process.

INITIAL CHIROPRACTIC/ATLAS CHIROPRACTIC VISIT

After you have been checked into the office, a chiropractic assistant or the doctor will start to go over your intake with you. We will ask many questions about your health history. This initial visit is designed for us to learn more about you, your concerns and determine how chiropractic care can assist you in meeting your goals.

Health Horizons will be asking questions about your basic medical history: 

• Medications or supplements you are taking
• Medical conditions you have
• Any allergies you may have
• Previous accidents/falls
• Previous surgeries 
• Family history

When this process is complete your doctor will start the examination. 

Examination 

After your intake, one of our doctors will perform a complete chiropractic examination testing your reflexes and flexibility.  Other standard neurological, orthopedic, postural and physical tests will be performed as needed based on your condition. 

Digital Radiographic Studies 

Digital x-rays are then taken based on your examination findings. 

Images of your spine assist us in determining:

• The underlying causes of your structural concerns
• Contraindications to certain spinal adjustments
• The chronicity of your problem and whether or not a referral outside the office is necessary. 

Digital films use significantly less radiation than normal x-rays.

YOUR SECOND CHIROPRACTIC/ATLAS VISIT

Report of Findings 

This visit is a one-on-one detailed Report of Findings. Doing this in a separate visit allows time for the doctor to review the information gathered on the initial visit and determine the best course for your care.  Your Report of Findings visit takes approximately one hour and will enable you to understand the underlying causes of your health concerns and our recommendations for optimum care.  We encourage you to bring a significant other to this visit.  Our doctors will review the information gathered on the initial visit and answer any questions including:

• How can you help me?
• What is my treatment plan?
• What is the cost of my care?

The doctor will advise you on proper posture and body mechanics and may provide you with at home exercise or stretching instruction to assist in the healing process. You will also be notified if your concerns require consultation with other providers.

Atlas Orthogonal patients will also: 

• Go over list of do and don'ts 
• You will be fitted for your cervical collar
• You will be fitted for your cervical pillow 

  

Adjustment 

At the conclusion of your Report of Findings visit, you will receive your first chiropractic adjustment. 

This may include:

• Spinal adjustments
• Extremity adjustments 
• Trigger point myotherapy.  

Your visits are interactive, so you can ask questions about your care at any time. You will receive periodic re-examinations to monitor your progress.  Should you present on your initial visit with a very acute issue, the doctors will do their best to fit you in on the same day as your new patient visit for your initial adjustment. 

Atlas Orthogonal Adjustment

You will receive your first Atlas adjustment on the Atlas table:

• You will rest laying on your back for 20-30 minutes after the adjustment
• When you get up you will then have post Atlas x-rays