What to Expect During Your First Visit to The Healing Joint in Scottsdale.
Nervous About Seeing a Chiropractor? You’re Not Alone.
Starting chiropractic care for the first time can be a little intimidating — especially if you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, or recovering from an accident. At The Healing Joint, we make your first visit simple, welcoming, and all about getting you answers and relief.
Whether you’re from Scottsdale, nearby Phoenix, or just moved to the Valley, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Step 1 – A Warm Welcome & Intake Process
When you arrive, our front desk team will greet you and have you fill out a few quick forms about your health history, symptoms, and goals.
We want to understand not just what hurts, but also how it’s affecting your life — work, sleep, fitness, and overall wellness.
Step 2 – One-on-One Consultation with Dr Derakhshani “Doctor D”
Next, you’ll meet with one of our licensed chiropractors for a personal consultation. We’ll go over:
- Your health background
- Current concerns (e.g. back pain, disc injury, post-accident issues)
- Any prior treatments or diagnoses
- Your lifestyle and activity level
We believe in taking the time to truly listen, so we can design the right plan for you.
Step 3 – Movement + Range of Motion Testing
To pinpoint the root cause of your discomfort, we’ll guide you through some simple movement tests to assess:
- Flexibility
- Posture
- Joint function
- Muscular tension
This helps us create a custom treatment strategy that targets the source, not just the symptoms.
Step 4 – Your Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, we’ll walk you through a recommended plan — whether that includes:
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Class 4 laser therapy
- Soft tissue work or decompression
- Home exercises and wellness guidance
You’ll never feel rushed or pressured. We’ll answer all your questions and make sure you feel confident in your care.
Step 5 – First Treatment
If it’s safe and you’re ready, we may start your first treatment the same day — often with a gentle adjustment, muscle release technique, assisted stretching and exercises to do at home, cupping, electrical stimulation (as needed). We may also suggest adding laser therapy, Acupuncture, or Decompression for cervical / lumbar spine disc herniations.
Most patients feel relief after their very first session.
What to Bring to Your First Visit:
✅ Your ID
✅ Insurance info (if applicable)
✅ Comfortable clothing
✅ Questions you want answered!
Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix & Surrounding Communities
Our clinic is conveniently located near the Phoenix-Scottsdale border, making us an easy stop for patients in:
- Old Town Scottsdale
- South Scottsdale
- Central Scottsdale
- Arcadia
- North Phoenix
- Tempe & Paradise Valley
- Mesa
We’re honored to care for this amazing community.
Ready to Book Your First Visit?
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just want to move better and feel better, we’re here to help.
📞 Call us today or book online now to start your healing journey.
✨ We can’t wait to meet you!
