Your First Visit to Our Lansing Practice

Welcome to the office! First, you will sign in, as you will on every visit.  Once seated, the assistant will get you started on filling out some personal information forms.  The first page asks for some basic information. (Want to get a head start? Just download the form, fill it out completely, and bring it in with you when you visit.) Next is the history form which you will fill out with pencil.  (It’s bubble format…just like taking a test!)  While you’re attending to the paperwork, the assistant will make a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card for our records.  Once you finish, you will be escorted to the exam room where you will be asked to change into the exam clothing provided. 

Next, Dr. Denise Rassel will come in and discuss the reason for your visit and go over some of your history.  The exam will begin with postural and “range of motion” evaluations, to check for restrictions and postural changes resulting from previous spinal injury.  You will be asked to lie down on the exam table, whereby the doctor will inspect your spine for tender areas and intrinsic muscle spasm resulting from trauma or “healed in” spinal injury.  Lastly x-rays—if deemed necessary—will be taken.