Your First Visit: Simple, Gentle, Clear
Your first chiropractic visit in Tooele County should feel simple and reassuring. At ChiroLife, Dr. Nate Martin takes time to understand your health goals, perform a detailed spinal evaluation, and explain every step of care. You’ll receive a clear treatment plan and answers to all your questions, so you know exactly what to expect before, during, and after your visit. We welcome new patients of all ages—from first-time chiropractic guests to long-time Tooele residents.
What to Expect
During your first Chiropractic visit in Stansbury Park, You’ll be greeted personally by Dr. Martin: the doctor, owner, and sole provider at ChiroLife. Visits are one-on-one and tailored to your goals and comfort. Most first visits last 30–60 minutes and you’ll leave with a clear plan, costs, and next steps (no pressure, no upselling).
Step-by-Step: Your First Chiropractic Visit in Stansbury Park
1. Arrival & Orientation
Settle in, finish paperwork, ask questions, and get a quick tour so you know where everything is.
Download and complete your intake form before your visit:
You may also email the completed form to us.
2. Consultation
(Your Story & Goals) A relaxed conversation about what brought you in, your lifestyle, and what “better” looks like for you.
3. Exam
(Posture • Motion • Vitals • Neuro/Ortho) Gentle, practical tests to see how your body is moving and how your nervous system is functioning.
4. How Chiropractic Helps
(Model + Plain English) With a spine model and a simple explanation, you’ll see how stress changes joint motion and nerve signals—and why adjustments help.
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5. Findings Review
(Digital Nerve Chart) We’ll review what we found using a Neuropatholator nerve chart to connect symptoms with function.
6. Gentle Pre-Care
(If Helpful) Soothing e-stim and/or heat to relax tight areas and make care even more comfortable.
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7. First Adjustment
(If Appropriate) If your exam is clear, we’ll begin care using the least force necessary, customized to your comfort.
8. Q&A, Home Tips & Your Clear Plan
Visit frequency, simple at-home habits, expected milestones, and transparent pricing. No pressure. You control the pace. “Adjustments don’t treat symptoms; they restore function so your system can heal like it’s designed to.”
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Other Visit Types
Families & Kids
We keep visits calm, quick, and reassuring. Parents are welcome chair-side. We explain each step and keep force minimal for growing bodies.
Animal Chiropractic
Low-stress visits with patient handling. We review history, observe gait, perform a gentle exam, and proceed only if your animal is relaxed and it’s appropriate that day.
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Massage-Only Visits
No exam or chiropractic plan required—just massage. Perfect if you’re here only for soft-tissue work with our independent massage therapist. Relaxation or focused care, without additional steps.
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Acupuncture Visits
Follow the same calm intake flow as chiropractic, but with a gentle acupuncture exam instead. We review your history, discuss goals, and tailor treatment using time-tested acupuncture methods.
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Large Animal Chiropractic
Horse or livestock adjustments are usually performed at your barn or boarding facility. We observe gait and posture, perform a gentle hands-on exam, and adjust only if your animal is calm and it’s appropriate that day.
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Time Expectations
Most first chiropractic visits take 30–60 minutes. Follow-ups are usually 5–30 minutes depending on what’s needed that day.
- Kids: Shorter, calm, and parent-friendly.
- Massage or Acupuncture: Session length varies, usually 30–90 minutes.
- Animals: In-office visits are brief (5–20 minutes). Farm/barn visits vary, but plan for an unhurried exam and adjustment.
Patient Intake Forms
How to Complete Your Intake Form
Save time at your first visit: here’s how to complete your intake form:
- Download the form using the button above.
- Open it on your computer or tablet: it’s a fillable PDF, so you can type directly into the boxes.
- Save your completed form once you’ve filled everything out.
- Email your completed form to chirolife.ut@gmail.com before your appointment. (This is the quickest and easiest way to get started!)
- You can also fill it out in our office when you arrive: we’re happy to provide a computer or printed copy if needed.
- If you prefer, you may print and bring the completed form to your appointment, though emailing or filling it in office helps us prepare your visit more efficiently.
- Be sure to sign the form (digitally or in person).
- Bring any supporting records like imaging or referral notes if you have them.
All information is kept confidential and secure. Completing your form in advance helps us make your first visit faster and smoother.
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