Visit Info
We take our time with you.
Clinic Hours
Tuesday through Friday
9:00 am to Noon
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Same-day appointments are often available, even for new patients (because accidents happen).
Care Process
Overview
- New patient examination and recommendations: 1 hour (approximately)
- First treatment session: 15-30 minutes is typical
- Follow-up treatment and assessment: 10-15 minutes each session is typical
Dr. Abramson performs all aspects of your care including measurements, X-Rays, discussion and treatment adjustments.
First Visit: 1 hour (approximately)
Here’s an outline of what goes on during your first visit.
- You complete a brief history and intake forms in the waiting area
- Meet with Dr. Abramson for discussion of your condition, history and treatment goals, and the NUCCA treatment approach
- Standing and lying down measurements taken by Dr. Abramson (you are fully clothed)
- Specific, extremely low radiation X-Rays at specific neck and head (cervical spine) angles taken by Dr. Abramson
- Meeting with Dr. Abramson regarding course of treatment (based on the X-Ray and measurement results)
- Precise, gentle adjustment is applied by Dr. Abramson to the first vertebra (near your ear) while you lie on one side of your body. This is the treatment that corrects misalignment.
- Standing and lying down measurements re-taken
- Wrap-up discussion regarding findings, care plan, what to expect following adjustment and how to protect the alignment achieved in the session.
Second Visit: 15-30 minutes
This session is typically scheduled three to four days from the first visit.
- Discussion about results of the initial adjustment and your experience since the last session
- Standing and lying down measurements taken by Dr. Abramson to assess if your body retains alignment and balance
- NUCCA adjustment is performed by Dr. Abramson, if indicated by the measurements
- Post adjustment follow-up X-Ray would be taken, if needed.
- Dr. Abramson reviews tips for maintaining your alignment correction
Follow-up Visits: 10-15 minutes
Your body’s response to the first adjustment determines the timing and number of additional sessions.
- Meet with Dr. Abramson to discuss your body’s response to adjustment and current condition
- Adjustment made, if indicated
- Dr. Abramson always has time for questions and dialog
Extremely Low Radiation X-Rays
We maintain lead filters over our X-Ray delivery tube, substantially reducing the amount of radiation required to accurately measure your head and neck alignment. We place a lead vest over your body as a precaution; the X-Ray is precisely focused on the head and neck—well above the shoulders.
Insurance and Payments
Preferred Provider for Major Plans
Dr. Abramson is an approved Chiropractor for most insurance providers. It is always wise to check your plan’s coverage, and for Dr. Abramson specifically, before your first visit. We will help you!
Here’s a list of major insurers which cover Dr. Abramson’s treatment within some or all of their plans.
- Auto insurance plans (for accidents)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- First Choice
- Kaiser Permanente (only a few of their plans)
- Lifewise
- NW Administrators
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence Blue Shield
- Uniform Medical Plan
Many policies require a co-payment, which is due at the time of service.
Medicare
Payment is required at the time of care. Our office submits invoices for your treatment to Medicare.
No Insurance Coverage
Payment is collected by our office at the time of your appointment.
If you have insurance that does not cover Dr. Abramson’s care we will provide a form you can submit for possible reimbursement.
Forms of Payment
We accept cash, check, Visa and Master Card at the time of your appointment.
