What to expect as a new patient at Capital Chiropractic Centre
We offer an initial consultation with a chiropractor to determine if we can help you.
Once you have made your booking, you will receive a confirmation email with details for your first visit. It will also have initial electronic health form to fill out. Or you can download it below.
If you wish to complete this form in the clinic, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
Our step by step process
STEP 1 – Complimentary Consultation
Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with one of our chiropractors.
This is your time to share your concerns, symptoms, and health history. We’ll ask thoughtful questions to gain a clear understanding of your current problem and your overall health.
Our number one priority in this first visit is simple :
We want you to feel heard and understood.
This consultation is complimentary.
STEP 2 – Comprehensive Examination
If, after your consultation, the chiropractor believes we may be able to help you, you can proceed with a comprehensive examination (standard examination fee apply)
Your examination may include:
Postural assessment
Neurological testing
Orthopaedic examination
Chiropractic assessment
We assess your body as a whole — not just the area where you feel pain — because true spinal health is connected to your overall function.
If clinically indicated, you may be referred for spinal X-rays to gain a clearer understanding of your spinal structure. X-rays are taken off-site and are bulk billed for Medicare card holders.
Pending the exam, you may/may not be treated on the first visit (standard treatment fee apply)
STEP 3 – Report of Findings
At your next appointment, we will sit down with you and explain everything clearly.
If X-rays were taken, we will walk you through your images and findings. You’ll gain a clear understanding of:
What’s happening
Why it’s happening
How we can help
What your recovery timeline may look like
We will outline your treatment options and associated costs upfront — no hidden surprises.
From here, we work together to create a plan tailored to your goals. Ongoing visits are focused on treatment, with periodic re-examinations to track your progress.
STEP 4 – Your First Adjustment
If, following your examination and report, you are a suitable candidate for chiropractic care, your chiropractor will perform your first adjustment.
Techniques are always tailored to you — your body type, preferences, comfort level, and condition.
If we determine that chiropractic care is not the right fit, we will refer you to the healthcare professional best suited to support you.
If you choose to proceed with care, standard treatment fees apply.
WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HELPING YOU GET WELL
Take the first step towards personalised chiropractic care in Braddon and Canberra City. Our friendly team is ready to help you move better and feel better.