New Patient Information For Chiropractic Care In Windsor

What New Patients Should Know Before Visiting Lakeview Chiropractic And Acupuncture Wellness Centre

This page is for people who are considering care but want to understand the process before they commit. Many new patients arrive frustrated or skeptical after symptoms have limited work, sleep, exercise, or daily life. The clinic uses a two-visit process to listen, examine, review the findings, and explain recommendations before a treatment plan proceeds.

Your First Appointments At Lakeview Chiropractic And Acupuncture Wellness Centre, Step By Step

The new patient process is structured across two visits so the examination findings can be reviewed before recommendations are finalized.

Paperwork And Intake

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to complete the clinic’s intake forms. The information covers your current concern, health history, prior injuries, medications, and the activities that have become difficult.

Consultation With Dr. Drazic

Dr. Drazic discusses why you booked, how the problem began, what makes it better or worse, previous treatment, and your goals. This conversation helps determine whether a chiropractic examination is appropriate and whether another provider should be involved.

Examination And Diagnostic Assessment

The examination may include range of motion, orthopaedic testing, neurological screening, computerized spinal assessment, and thermal imaging when appropriate. X-rays may be requested off-site when the findings indicate that imaging would support diagnosis or safe planning.

Report Of Findings And Care Plan Review

At the second visit, Dr. Drazic reviews the examination and any imaging with you. He explains the findings, whether the clinic can help, the recommended services, the expected first phase of care, and the financial information relevant to the plan.

Treatment Or The Appropriate Next Step

If care is appropriate and you choose to proceed, treatment may begin during the second visit and the first phase can be scheduled. When the findings point to another provider, additional testing, or a different pathway, the clinic explains that recommendation instead.

How To Prepare For Your First Appointment

Bringing the right information helps the consultation and examination stay focused.

What To Bring:

Your Ontario health card for identification and any relevant administrative use.
Your Green Shield or Blue Cross for Veterans information, and auto insurance claim details when applicable.
A current medication and health-condition list.
Relevant medical records, reports, or imaging already available.
Comfortable clothing that allows the area of concern to be examined.
Questions you want Dr. Drazic to address.

Helpful Preparation Tips:

Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment.
Write down when the symptoms began and what activities affect them.
Tell the clinic before the visit if the problem followed a motor vehicle collision or workplace injury.
Avoid including detailed personal medical information in an unsecured website

Shirley Stratichuk helping a new patient at Lakeview Chiropractic their their new patient intake paperwork.

Is Lakeview Chiropractic Care The Right Fit For Your Situation?

The clinic evaluates musculoskeletal, spinal, joint, and selected nerve-related symptoms to determine whether conservative care is appropriate. The website cannot diagnose your condition or confirm treatment suitability before an examination.

Depending on the findings, a plan may include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, Class 4 laser therapy, shockwave therapy, orthotics, or a combination that addresses separate treatment goals.

Recommendations are based on the history, examination, computerized assessment, and imaging when indicated. The clinic does not place every patient into the same service or schedule.

Some presentations require emergency care, medical testing, specialist referral, or a different provider. The purpose of the first two visits is to identify the safest and most appropriate next step, not to guarantee that chiropractic treatment will be recommended.

Insurance, Pricing, And Payment Information For New Patients

Financial details are reviewed before the recommended treatment plan proceeds, with the fuller discussion occurring during the second visit after Dr. Drazic has explained the findings.

Q: Does The Clinic Accept Insurance?

We bill eligible Green Shield claims, Blue Cross coverage for Veterans, and Ontario auto insurance claims. Coverage and reimbursement depend on the individual plan or claim, so patients should verify eligibility, limits, and documentation requirements.

Is Direct Billing Available?

Yes, Lakeview Chiropractic only accepts direct billing for Green Shield. Coverage varies by plan, and patients remain responsible for amounts the insurer does not pay.

Q: Can Patients Pay Directly For Care?

Yes. Private-pay patients may use cash, cheque, Visa, or Mastercard. The clinic reviews the recommended care plan and costs before the patient decides whether to proceed.

Q: When Are Costs Explained?

Dr. Drazic reviews the recommended care plan and financial considerations during the second visit, or earlier when requested. Patients should understand the proposed services and cost responsibilities before choosing whether to proceed.

Q: How Should Coverage Be Confirmed?

Contact the applicable insurer before the appointment and ask about coverage, annual limits, referral requirements, and direct-billing rules. Bring the policy or claim information to the clinic so the team can explain the administrative process.

Meet Dr. David Drazic, D.C., Chiropractor And Clinic Director

Dr. David Drazic, D.C. | Chiropractor And Clinic Director

Dr. Drazic leads the consultation, examination, report of findings, and treatment planning. New patients receive a clear explanation of what was found, whether the clinic can help, and what the recommended next step involves.

Book Your First Visit At Lakeview Chiropractic And Acupuncture Wellness Centre

The first step is a structured assessment, not an automatic treatment commitment. Request an appointment online or call the clinic to ask questions about the two-visit process, same-day availability, insurance, or what information to bring.

Address: Lakeview Chiropractic & Acupuncture Wellness Centre, 23 Amy Croft Dr, Unit #4 Windsor, ON N9K 1C7

Phone: (519) 735-2214

Service Area: Windsor, Windsor, LaSalle, Lakeshore, Essex County, and surrounding communities

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Frequently Asked Questions From New Patients In Windsor

Q: Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?

A physician referral is generally not required to request a chiropractic appointment. Benefit plans and auto-insurance claims may have separate documentation requirements, so confirm any case-specific requirement with the insurer and the clinic.

Q: How long is the first appointment?

The current new-patient information describes an initial appointment of approximately one hour. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early so paperwork does not reduce the time available for consultation and examination.

Q: Will I receive treatment at the first visit?

The clinic uses a two-visit assessment process. Treatment is generally considered after Dr. Drazic reviews the findings and care plan at the second visit, provided care is appropriate and you choose to proceed.

Q: Will I need X-rays?

X-rays are requested when the history and examination indicate that imaging would support diagnosis or safe treatment planning. They are not described as automatic for every patient or every condition.

Q: Does the clinic offer same-day appointments?

Same-day appointments may be available when the schedule permits. Call (519) 735-2214 before travelling to the clinic so the team can confirm an appointment time.

Q: What should I do after a motor vehicle accident?

Call the clinic and explain that the symptoms followed a collision before booking. Be prepared to provide the insurance company, adjudicator or adjuster details, and any available claim documents so the office can confirm the current intake requirements.

Q: Does Dr. Drazic speak Serbian?

Yes. Dr. Drazic speaks Serbian in addition to English, which may help Serbian-speaking patients communicate their history and questions more comfortably.

Q: What happens after I agree to the care plan?

The clinic can begin the recommended treatment and schedule the first phase of visits in advance. Progress is monitored so the plan can be adjusted, completed, or referred when the response or findings require a change.