What to Expect on Your First Visit
Your journey to pain relief and better mobility starts with a simple step—scheduling an appointment with Dr. Leusden. We make the process quick, easy, and stress-free so you can focus on getting the care you need.
Step 1: Booking Your Appointment
Scheduling your first visit is easy—just call or text our office. We keep paperwork minimal and can even email it to you in advance for added convenience.
⏳ Appointment Length: Your initial visit is scheduled for about 40 minutes, ensuring enough time for a thorough evaluation and your first treatment.
Step 2: Comprehensive Evaluation & Diagnosis
Upon arrival, Dr. Leusden will review your health history and explore any underlying issues contributing to pain, stiffness, or past injuries.
🔎 How Diagnosis Works
Dr. Leusden uses your body as a diagnostic tool, identifying where stress, trauma, and tension have accumulated. No unnecessary contracts, pre-paid treatment plans, or routine X-rays—only what’s clinically necessary. If an X-ray or MRI is needed, you will be referred to a trusted radiologist.
Step 3: Your First Adjustment
The first visit is where real progress begins. Unlike traditional chiropractic methods, Dr. Leusden’s detailed, precise approach allows for faster, longer-lasting results.
💡 Why Do Our Adjustments Hold So Well?
For each spinal level, Dr. Leusden analyzes 35-45 anatomical factors—ensuring the most accurate and effective adjustments.
✅ What Gets Adjusted on the First Visit?
Dr. Leusden’s approach focuses on regionally clearing areas of stored tension and misalignment, including:
✔️ Pelvis, lower back, and lumbar spine
✔️ Upper thoracic spine and cervical spine (neck)
✔️ Cranial bones and jaw (TMJ)
✔️ Extremities (shoulders, knees, ankles, wrists) – if needed
Most clients notice significant improvement after just one or two visits, compared to 4-7 visits in traditional chiropractic care.
🛠️ A Systematic Approach to Lasting Relief
Dr. Leusden’s method, Open Sourcel Technique (OST), follows a structured process:
1️⃣ A primary misalignment is identified and corrected.
2️⃣ This correction reveals deeper issues that can then be treated.
3️⃣ The process continues until the entire region is cleared.
This approach ensures that corrections hold longer, often eliminating the need for frequent adjustments.
Step 4: Follow-Up Visits & Ongoing Care
Because adjustments are so effective, fewer visits are needed.
📅 Recommended Follow-Up Schedule:
✔️ Second visit – about one/two weeks after the first
✔️ Third visit – about 3-4 weeks after the second
✔️ Additional visits, if needed, are based on how well the adjustments hold
Most clients feel a difference after the first visit, while others may notice full benefits after a follow-up session.
💭 What to Expect After Treatment
It’s common to experience mild soreness for 24 hours, similar to post-exercise stiffness. As your body adapts, you’ll likely notice:
✔️ Improved posture & mobility
✔️ Less pain & tension
✔️ Greater stability & balance
✔️ Enhanced mental clarity
Start Your Journey to Pain-Free Living Today
You don’t have to live with nagging pain, past injuries, or chronic discomfort. Contact Dr. Leusden today and discover how chiropractic care can help you or a loved one.