New Patient Experience at Sage Clinic
An Elite First Visit Built Around Complete Clarity
Wondering what your first chiropractic visit actually involves?
No vague promises or rushed adjustments. At Sage Clinic, your care is guided by a rare expertise. Dr. Sage is one of only a few doctors in the country who has perfected a dual-approach program combining Gonstead chiropractic precision with non-surgical spinal decompression, offering you unmatched clarity and targeted results from your very first visit.
What Happens on Your First Visit
Visit 1:
Consultation + Complete Exam
You will undergo a comprehensive consultation, get advanced biomechanical, neurological, and orthopedic exams and X-rays if needed to accurately pinpoint your exact condition
Visit 2:
Your Answers + Treatment Plan
The doctor will review your test results with you, explain their custom treatment, protocol and officially begin your care.
Visit 3:
First Progress
Check
We will conduct a progress check to evaluate your body's response to the initial treatments and fine-tune your ongoing care.
Spinal degeneration from old trauma doesn't fix itself with generic care. Our evaluation reveals:
- Exact misalignments causing nerve irritation
- Disc wear from years of abnormal loading
- Which combination of Gonstead precision + Hill DT decompression your case needs
No one-size-fits-all. Your spine gets the specific interventions it requires.
What Sets This Apart...
Most offices do quick exams and routine adjustments. We do:
- Hill DT decompression alongside Gonstead—rare dual approach
- Immediate x-ray review (no waiting weeks)
- Treatment based on degeneration stage, not symptoms alone
- Clear 3-visit roadmap so you know exactly what's next
Frequently Asked Questions
Not, not typically. The doctor needs time to review the findings to determine the best course of treatment for your particular case.
Targets disc pressure from degeneration with precise, controlled traction.
Gonstead corrects alignment; Hill DT relieves disc/nerve compression.
We evaluate honestly. Advanced degeneration gets different recommendations.
Many people noticed changes within the 1st 1 to 3 visits depending on the severity of their condition.
Ready to see if we can help?
Experience a first visit build on compassionate care and honest, truthful recommendations.