Your First Appointment with Elevated Health NYC
Patient Forms
When you enter our office for the first time, you’ll be greeted with a smile by our receptionist. The first request as a new patient is to fill out our “new patient” forms. This provides our team with your full health history so we can properly assess your condition and come up with the perfect personalized treatment plan.
Consultation & Full Examination
The next step is a consultation with one of the doctors to discuss any health-related issues, concerns, and possible treatment options. The initial consultation helps the doctor understand more about you, any potential conditions, and your health and wellness goal expectations to determine what treatments to move forward with.
After your consultation, the doctor will conduct a full and complete examination, which tests your flexibility and reflexes. Other standard orthopedic, neurological, physical, and postural tests will be done as well. With that said, nothing will be performed in our office without your consent.
X-Ray & MRIs
We may take X-rays or an MRI, depending on your condition. This helps us develop the best treatment plan possible for you and provides us with an indication of the severity of your condition. Most people are very surprised when they see their X-rays close up. In some cases, patients can even identify degeneration themselves!
Findings Report
Once our team collects the information from the examinations performed, the doctor will give you a thorough findings report. After reviewing your health history, examining your X-rays or MRI, and going over your wellness goals, the doctor will also talk about treatment plan recommendations and options. They will also let you know if your ailment requires care from other providers. This is to ensure you are offered the best treatment possible.
The doctor will also be able to answer any and all questions, including queries about treatment costs and the length of time it will all take.
Wellness Program
Functional medicine is at the heart of our approach, meaning that we don’t just treat your symptoms, but rather, we look at the root cause of your condition and create a comprehensive treatment plan to address it.
Before you leave, the doctor will suggest a wellness program with activities you can do while at home and outside regular office visits, as well as exercises you can do to improve your condition. This wellness program will be tailored specifically to your needs and is meant to accelerate the healing process as well as prevent any future problems.
Our wellness team can also work with you to create other healthy routines and habits for your lifestyle through nutrition counseling. Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of overall health, and it can significantly influence recovery and rehabilitation. Our experts will assess your dietary habits and recommend modifications to ensure your body is receiving the vital nutrients it needs to heal and function at its best.
We also use bloodwork to monitor health trends. These tests check for suboptimal levels and imbalances that can be addressed before they become bigger issues. For example, we may check for triglyceride levels, vitamin deficiencies, or inflammation markers, which allows us to stay ahead of potential health problems and keep our patients feeling their best.
Keep in mind that, because of the consultation and full examination, your first visit with Elevated Health NYC will likely be your longest! We want to make sure we have all the necessary information to create a personalized treatment plan for you, and we want you to have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.