Your First Visit, Step by Step
About 45 minutes, zero surprises: history → examination → findings in plain English → care when appropriate. Forms below to save you time.
1 Before you arrive
Download and complete the intake paperwork below (insurance or cash-pay version) — it saves about 15 minutes. Wear comfortable, movable clothing; there are no gowns here. Bring your insurance card and any recent imaging from other providers.
2 The conversation (10 minutes)
Your history, in your words: when it started, what makes it better or worse, what your work and life ask of your body. The doctor listens first — it aims the entire examination.
3 The examination (15–20 minutes)
Orthopedic and neurological testing — range of motion, strength, reflexes, nerve tension — plus screening for the red flags that would route you to medical care instead. This is where 360 postgraduate hours in chiropractic orthopedics earn their keep.
4 The report of findings
Plain English: what we found, what we recommend, how many visits we estimate, and what it costs. Questions welcome, decisions yours — 'let me think about it' is a perfectly good answer.
5 First treatment, same day
When examination supports it (most of the time), care begins immediately: specific adjustment, physiotherapy as indicated, and your first take-home exercises.
New Patient Forms — Download & Bring
Two versions, matching how you’ll pay. Completing them at home saves about 15 minutes of clipboard time.
Formularios disponibles — llame si necesita ayuda en español: (775) 829-7575.
First-Visit Questions
How long does the first visit take?
Plan about 45 minutes. Follow-up visits are considerably shorter — thorough doesn't mean slow forever.
Can I be treated on the first visit?
Usually yes — examination first, then treatment the same day when findings support it. When they call for imaging or referral first, you'll hear that instead, with the reason.
What should I bring?
Completed intake forms (below), your insurance card if using coverage, a list of medications, and any recent X-rays/MRI reports from other providers. For auto injuries: your claim number and any ER paperwork.
Do you take walk-ins?
Call first — (775) 829-7575. A first visit deserves a real 45-minute slot, and a two-minute call gets you the earliest one that does your situation justice. Acute pain gets priority.
What patients say
Reno Patients, In Their Own Words
“First time here… Friendly and efficient receptionist, she explained everything in detail. I saw Dr. Bader. Listened to my areas of pain, explained many things and my first adjustment was great. He is also friendly, has good “bedside” manners. They are a hometown health provider.”
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Bader for the last 15 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great bedside manor. The office is very well run… Most insurance is accepted and if it’s not, the cash plan is very reasonable. Walk in’s are acceptable and same day appointments are most likely.”
“Dr Bader is a Super Chiropractor! Palmer educated.”
“They actually work on fixing your issues with adjustments and therapy and get you in and out of the office in a timely manner.”
Real patient reviews from Google and Yelp, quoted word-for-word (ellipses mark trims — nothing else is changed). Individual experiences vary — care decisions always follow an examination. Read them all — unfiltered — at the sources.
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Tell Us What’s Going On
Fastest path is a call — (775) 829-7575 (Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–6 · Tue/Thu 2–6 · Fri 9–1). Prefer to write? Send this and we’ll call you back, usually within the hour during office hours — after hours, you’re first on the morning list.
One Call Starts It.
Mon/Wed 9–1 & 3–6 · Tue/Thu 2–6 · Fri 9–1 · 294 E. Moana Lane, Suite 28 · Se Habla Español