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Your First Visit
On your first visit, we explain what’s likely driving your pain.
Start with a conversation and an individual assessment. The goal is to understand your concerns and whether conservative care is a reasonable option before you decide on a plan.
Conservative chiropractic care in Novato.
At a glance
Assess
Understand your individual findings
Explain
Discuss options and honest limits
Review
Choose the next step together
At a glance
What to expect from your first appointment
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Before you arrive
Your $49 evaluation includes a consultation, exam, X-rays if needed, a report of findings, and an introductory shockwave session when appropriate. Book your new-patient visit in Jane and call us with preparation questions.
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During the visit
You describe your story, the clinician examines the problem area and explains what they find.
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Before you leave
You know the next step, what it costs and when progress will be reviewed.
Before your appointment
Book the right starting point
Use Jane new-patient booking to choose your first visit. If you are unsure which appointment is appropriate or have practical access questions, call the clinic before booking.
Do not send health details through the general contact form.
Your $49 evaluation
Your $49 evaluation includes a consultation, exam, X-rays if needed, a report of findings, and an introductory shockwave session when appropriate. Ask us how to prepare for your visit.
Bring what you have
Relevant existing imaging or reports can help put your concern in context.
During your visit
From your story to a clear next step
Dr. Sarah Scharf, DC, or Dr. David Lepp, DC, walks through your history and examination findings with you.
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Tell us your story
Explain when the problem started, what changes it and which activities are difficult. Prior injuries, previous care and imaging help.
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Understand the findings
Expect likely contributors in plain language, the limits of what is known and whether more information or another opinion is needed.
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Your decision
If conservative care is appropriate, discuss services, practical goals, cost and when progress will be reviewed.
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Leave with clarity
Ask the clinician to demonstrate home guidance and explain what to do if symptoms change.
Honest about limits
No first visit can promise an outcome
Imaging is considered where appropriate and is not promised at every first visit. No visit can promise a diagnosis for every symptom, a fixed recovery timeline or a particular outcome. Urgent symptoms need medical assessment rather than waiting for a routine booking.
Your next step
Start with a conversation and assessment.
Book your new-patient appointment in Jane, or call the clinic with a general question. Individual care recommendations follow an assessment.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Call us and we’ll explain exactly how we can help.
Check the appointment details in Jane or call the clinic for the current visit length and preparation instructions. This page does not set a fixed appointment duration.
Imaging is considered where appropriate to your clinical situation. New X-rays are not promised or required by this page for every first visit.
Ask for the proposed care, costs and review points to be explained before deciding. An assessment does not mean that every patient needs the same treatment program.
Ask the clinic about preparation and bring relevant existing imaging or reports if available. Be ready to describe your symptoms, prior care and everyday goals.
Feel better. Live better.
Finally understand why you hurt—and what you can do about it.
We explain what we find, build a complete conservative plan and teach you how to stay ahead of it for life.