Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my appointment cost?

If you have health insurance that we accept (please see payments and insurance section under services) , your cost will be dictated by the details of your insurance plan and you will be responsible for any copays, coinsurance, and/or deductibles outlined in your plan.

If you do not use insurance, or we have not been able to verify your insurance, we expect payment in full at the time of service and provide a time of service discount. With this discount, a new patient visit including the exam and treatment averages $175 and follow up visits average $75.

Do you accept my insurance?

Please see the "Payments and Insurance" section under "Services" for a full list of the insurance companies we are in network with. If your insurance company is not listed we may still be able to bill your insurance. Please inquire about specific questions.

Does the clinic offer massage therapy?

Yes! We have in house massage therapy.

Does the clinic offer physical therapy?

Chiropractors in Oregon are able to be licensed to perform physical therapy. Our doctors are licensed in physical therapy and regularly incorporate physical therapy modalities and exercises in their treatments. Most insurance plans will cover physical therapy performed by Chiropractors.

What kind of adjustments are performed by the doctor?

The doctors at Alive perform manual adjustments when needed, and they are known to be much more gentle than many other providers. Many patients find this less frightening, more relaxing, and more effective for their needs. The doctors can also perform instrument assisted adjustments for those patients who prefer them.

What types of manual therapy treatments are offered?

We utilize the following modalities and techniques to treat soft tissues:

Cupping
Various manual therapy techniques similar to deep massage
Heat application
Pin and Stretch (also known as Active Release Technique or ART)

Do you treat all ages?

Yes! We treat people of all ages from infants to older adults. We tailor our treatment to each patient and offer many gentle alternatives for people in all stages of life.

Do you treat pregnant patients?

Yes! We treat pregnant patients in all stages of pregnancy. Chiropractic care is safe and effective for pregnancy-related pain and we have special pillows to make treatment more comfortable.

Do you take X-rays?

When deemed necessary, our doctors will refer patients for imaging. However, according to current research, it is not recommended that chiropractors perform xrays on every patient as it has been shown to be of limited use for the majority of cases and exposes patients to unecesary radiation. Evidence based best practice recommends only sending patients for imaging under specific circumstances or when not responding to regular care.

Below is an article by the American Chiropractic Association about x-ray recommendations.

https://www.acatoday.org/news-publications/chiropractic-education-and-radiography-best-practices/