Your first visit to a chiropractor is one of the most important decisions you can make. Which is why making sure that chiropractor will fit your need prior to your first visit is so crucial. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself, your newborn, your child, or your entire family, we want you to feel confident before you ever walk through our doors.
At Third Coast Chiropractic, we believe healthcare should never feel rushed or confusing. Our goal is to make your first visit comfortable, educational, and personalized from beginning to end.
This page will walk you through everything you need to know so you can arrive feeling prepared and excited about taking the next step toward better health.
Ready to get started?
Schedule your first appointment online or give our office a call at 231-354-2600.
Finding a chiropractor isn’t just about finding someone who performs adjustments. It’s about finding someone who listens, understands your concerns, and partners with you on your family’s health journey.
At Third Coast Chiropractic, you’ll never feel rushed through an appointment. Dr. Brad takes the time to understand your health history, answer your questions, explain what he finds, and create a care plan designed specifically for you.
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, bringing in your newborn, helping your child recover from a sports injury, or simply looking to improve your own health, you’ll receive gentle, neurologically focused chiropractic care tailored to your individual needs.
Our office is built around three core principles:
• Listen first.
• Educate every patient.
• Care for the whole family.
Your appointment begins with a conversation.
We’ll discuss your current concerns, previous injuries, surgeries, medications, lifestyle, and health goals. If you’re bringing in your child, we’ll also discuss pregnancy, birth history, developmental milestones, sleep patterns, feeding concerns, and any questions you may have.
We believe the better we understand your story, the better we can care for you.
Next, we’ll perform a thorough examination based on your individual needs.
Depending on why you’re visiting, your examination may include: posture evaluation, orthopedic testing, neurological assessment, range of motion testing, muscle testing, pregnancy-specific evaluations, pediatric assessments, and nervous system scans when appropriate.
Our goal isn’t simply to locate where it hurts. We want to understand why it’s happening.
Once your examination is complete, Dr. Brad will review everything with you in clear, easy-to-understand language.
You’ll learn: what we found, why it’s happening, whether chiropractic care is appropriate, what your treatment options are, and what results you can realistically expect
You’ll never feel pressured into care. We believe informed patients make the best decisions for their health.
Every patient receives an individualized care plan.
No two people are exactly alike, so no two treatment plans should be either.
Your recommendations will be based on: your goals, your examination findings, your age, your lifestyle, your current health, and your comfort level
Together we’ll determine the best path forward.
Your new patient appointment includes:
✔ Consultation
✔ Complete Health History
✔ Orthopedic Examination
✔ Neurological Assessment
✔ Nervous System Evaluation
✔ Personalized Recommendations
✔ Time to Ask Questions
✔ Individualized Plan of Care
Our goal is to give you answers, not simply another appointment
We believe quality healthcare should be accessible for families.
We do not bill insurance directly. Instead, we provide detailed receipts and superbills that many patients can submit for possible reimbursement. We also gladly accept HSA and FSA cards.
For families looking to prioritize long-term wellness, we offer affordable family membership plans that make regular chiropractic care simple and budget friendly.
Our goal is to remove financial barriers so parents never feel forced to choose which family member receives care.
To help your visit go as smoothly as possible, we recommend:
✔ Complete your intake paperwork before arriving.
✔ Wear comfortable clothing.
✔ Bring any imaging or medical records related to your condition.
✔ Arrive approximately 10 minutes early if your paperwork is incomplete.
✔ Write down any questions you’d like to ask Dr. Brad.
Dr. Brad is passionate about helping families live healthier lives through gentle, neurologically focused chiropractic care.
He has completed more than 400 hours of postgraduate education in pregnancy, pediatric, and postpartum chiropractic care and is certified in the Webster Technique, Torque Release Technique (TRT), and through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
His goal is simple: to help every patient feel heard, cared for, and empowered to take control of their health.
Many patients do. However, every case is different. If additional evaluation or imaging is necessary, we’ll explain why before beginning care.
Yes, Dr. Brad is Webster Certified and has completed extensive postgraduate training in pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care. Every adjustment is modified specifically for your stage of pregnancy.
Absolutely. Adjustments for infants and children are extremely gentle and use only the amount of pressure appropriate for their age and size.
Yes. If you have previous imaging or medical records related to your condition, please bring them with you.
Comfortable clothing is always recommended. This allows us to perform movement assessments and orthopedic testing more easily.
Most new patient appointments last between 45 and 60 minutes. This allows enough time to thoroughly understand your concerns and answer every question you may have.
Whether you’re struggling with pain, preparing for birth, bringing in your newborn, helping your child recover from a sports injury, or simply looking to improve your family’s health, we’d be honored to care for you.
Our team is here to answer your questions and make your first visit as comfortable as possible.
Monday 9:00a-1:00p & 2:00p-6:00p
Tuesday: 2:00p-6:00p
Wednesday: 7:00a-10:00a &2:00p-6:00p
Thursday: 11:00a-6:00p
Friday-Sunday: Closed
Monday 9:00a-1:00p & 2:00p-6:00p
Tuesday: 2:00p-6:00p
Wednesday: 7:00a-10:00a &2:00p-6:00p
Thursday: 11:00a-6:00p
Friday-Sunday: Closed
