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1 New Patient Application Welcome to Our Clinic! Welcome and Thank You for applying as a patient to our clinic. We are a very unique team specializing in research-based spinal and postural rehabilitation. These methods have enabled our patients to achieve their optimal health when many other systems may have failed. Due to the unique nature of our clinic, we may not accept you as a patient until we are absolutely certain that we know the cause of your condition and are able to establish an optimal rehab program specifically for you; to help you recover your health. Please understand that if we accept you as a new patient, your health will need to be YOUR top priority as well as ours. Specific recommendations will be tailored to your individual needs. Thank you again for applying as a patient in our clinic. Patient Signature ALEXANDRIA WOODBRIDGE FALLS CHURCH MANASSAS Jefferson Davis Hwy. Suite 301

2 Patient Application ALEXANDRIA WOODBRIDGE FALLS CHURCH MANASSAS Jefferson Davis Hwy. Suite 301 Full Name: Nickname : Age Gender: [ ] M [ ] F Home Street Address: Home Phone: ( ) City, State, Zip: Work Phone: ( ) Address: Cell Phone: ( ) Birth : / / Social Security #: - - Marital Status: S M D W How were you referred to this office? Occupation: Employer Name: Spouse s Name: Work Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Spouse s Employer: Occupation: PURPOSE OF VISIT Reason for appointment & related health problems: condition started: Have you had this before? Injury related? 1. [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No 2. [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No 3. [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Yes [ ] No EXPERIENCE WITH STANDARD CHIROPRACTIC Have you seen a Chiropractor before? [ ] Yes [ ] No Who? When? Reason for visits? How did you respond? Did your previous chiropractor take before and after X-rays? [ ] Yes [ ] No Did your previous chiropractor tell you that poor posture can negatively affect your overall health? [ ] Yes [ ] No Did your previous chiropractor make you aware of any of your poor posture habits? [ ] Yes [ ] No Explain: Are you aware of any poor posture habits in your spouse or children? [ ] Yes [ ] No Explain: OTHER PROVIDERS Medical Doctors Seen: Name: of last visit: Is this your primary care provider? [ ] Yes [ ]No Name: of last visit: Is this your primary care provider? [ ] Yes [ ]No Name: of last visit: Is this your primary care provider? [ ] Yes [ ]No Previous surgeries (all types) and dates: What other testing or treatments have you tried to date for present condition with location (facility) and dates of those tests and treatments: Current over-the-counter medications: Current prescription medications: -1-

3 The most common postural weakness is Forward Head Syndrome (head and neck starting to bend/shift forward with progressive muscle weakening and stretching of your spinal cord). Even less severe forms of this posture can cause many adverse effects on your overall health. Have you ever been told or felt like you carry your head forward, noticed a rounding of your shoulders or development of a hump at the base of your neck? [ ] Yes [ ] No Signature of Patient/or Guardian: : SOCIAL HISTORY AND LIFESTYLE Do you exercise? [ ] Yes [ ] No How often? 1X 2X 3X 4X 5X per week other: What activities? [ ]Running, [ ]Jogging, [ ]Weight Training, [ ]Cycling, [ ]Yoga, [ ]Pilates, [ ]Swimming Other: Do you consider yourself to be...? [ ] Underweight, [ ] Normal weight, [ ] Overweight, [ ] Obese, [ ] Severely obese Do you smoke? [ ] Yes [ ] No How much? Do you drink alcohol? [ ] Yes [ ] No How much? per [ ] day, [ ]week, [ ] Month, [ ] Year Do you drink coffee? [ ] Yes [ ] No How many cups per day? What supplements do you take (i.e. vitamins, minerals, herbs)? HEALTH CONDITIONS Abnormal postural habits or distortions are the result of trauma or stress to the body that have misaligned regions of vertebrae in your spine. When these vertebrae are twisted from their normal position, they can cause physical stress to the spinal cord and the delicate nerves that pass between the vertebrae. These misalignments are called subluxations (sub-lux-a-shuns). It has been extensively documented that subluxations, causing physical stress to your nerves, can weaken and distort the overall structure of your spine. This is visualized as weakened and distorted POSTURE. Postural distortions can have many serious and adverse effects on your overall health. The most common and detrimental postural distortion is called Forward Head Syndrome/Posture (a hunched forward posture starting in the neck and progressively moving down your spine weakening the entire body). Please check any health condition you may be experiencing, now or in the past. CERVICAL SPINE (NECK): Postural distortions from subluxations in your neck (such as Forward Head Syndrome) will affect the nerves into your neck, arms, hands and head, negatively influencing these parts of your body. Do you NOW or have you EVER experienced? [ ] Neck pain [ ] TMJ/pain/clicking [ ] Allergies/hay fever [ ] Coldness in hands [ ] Sinusitis [ ] Headaches [ ] Dizziness/fainting [ ] Allergies [ ] Low energy/fatigue [ ] Depression [ ] Pain into shoulders/arms/hands [ ] Weakness in grip [ ] Visual disturbances [ ] Recurrent colds/flu [ ] Numbness/tingling in arms/hands [ ] Immune system weakness [ ] Arthritis in the neck [ ] Hearing disturbances [ ] Thyroid conditions [ ] Anxiety THORACIC SPINE (UPPER BACK): Postural distortions from subluxations in the upper back (such as Forward Head Syndrome) will affect the nerves to the heart and lungs, negatively influencing these parts of your body. Do you NOW or have you EVER experienced? [ ] Upper back pain [ ] Heart palpitations [ ] Heart murmurs [ ] Shoulder pain [ ] Tachycardia [ ] Asthma/wheezing [ ] Heart attacks/angina [ ] Shortness of breath [ ] High cholesterol [ ] Pain on deep inspiration/expiration [ ] High blood pressure [ ] Recurrent lung infections/bronchitis THORACIC SPINE (MID BACK): Postural distortions from subluxations in the mid back will affect the nerves into your ribs/chest and upper digestive tract, negatively influencing these parts of your body. Do you NOW or have you EVER experienced? [ ] Mid back pain [ ] Ulcers/gastritis [ ] Acid reflux [ ] Pain into ribs/chest [ ] Indigestion/Heartburn [ ] Scoliosis [ ] Hypoglycemia [ ] Tired/Irritable after eating or when you haven t eaten for a while -2- [ ] Kidney disease [ ] Gall bladder problems [ ] Diabetes [ ] Nausea [ ] Liver disease

4 LUMBAR SPINE (LOW BACK): Postural distortions from subluxations in the low back will affect the nerves into your legs/feet and pelvic organs and affect these parts of your body. Do you NOW or have you EVER experienced? [ ] Low back pain [ ] Numbness/tingling in legs/feet [ ] Coldness in your legs/feet [ ] Constipation [ ] Pain into hips/legs/feet [ ] Muscle cramps in legs/feet [ ] Frequent/difficulty urinating [ ] Diarrhea [ ] Weakness/injuries in hips/knees/ankles [ ] Recurrent bladder/urinary tract infections [ ] Menstrual irregularities/cramping [ ] Sexual dysfunction Please list any health conditions not mentioned: Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, explain: HISTORY OF PRIMARY COMPLAINTS Is this the first time you have had this pain? [ ] Yes [ ] No If No, when was the FIRST time you had these same symptoms? How did the CURRENT episode of pain/discomfort occur? How did the FIRST episode of pain/discomfort occur? Pain severity: If 10 is the worst pain imaginable, and 0 is no pain, please indicate your pain over the last 2 weeks: Pain Location: Pain Location: Pain Location: RIGHT NOW: At its WORST: At its BEST: At its AVERAGE: RIGHT NOW: At its WORST: At its BEST: At its AVERAGE: What makes your pain BETTER? (check all that apply): [ ] Nothing [ ] Ice [ ] Heat [ ] Massage/Rubbing [ ] Standing [ ] Rest [ ] Stretching [ ] Popping the joints What makes your pain WORSE? (check all that apply): [ ] Coughing [ ] Sneezing [ ] Bearing Down [ ] Lifting [ ] Bending [ ] Pushing [ ] Walking [ ] Laying down [ ] Movement of the head RIGHT NOW: At its WORST: At its BEST: At its AVERAGE: [ ] Exercise/Activity [ ] Bracing/taping [ ] Other: [ ] Over-The-Counter Medications: [ ] Prescription Medications: Other: Bladder Function: If you have had any change in your bladder function, do you: [ ] Urinate more o en [ ] Have problems with sexual function [ ] Sexual Intercourse [ ] Pulling [ ] Movement of the low back Would you describe your pain as: Location: [ ] Constant [ ] Frequent [ ] Occasional [ ] Seldom Location: [ ] Constant [ ] Frequent [ ] Occasional [ ] Seldom Location: [ ] Constant [ ] Frequent [ ] Occasional [ ] Seldom [ ] Running [ ] Driving [ ] Sitting [ ] Laying [ ] Have loss of control or accidents [ ] Have a sense of urgency [ ] Have a loss of sensation around the groin or buttocks [ ] Standing [ ] Sitting Signature of Patient/or Guardian -3-

5 Pain Quality: How would you describe your pain/discomfort (check all that apply): [ ] Dull [ ] Achy [ ] Stiff [ ] Intense [ ] Throbbing [ ] Sharp [ ] Stabbing [ ] Shooting [ ] Burning [ ] Constricting [ ] Annoying [ ] Tight Other: Radiating: Does your pain seem to radiate from the primary area: [ ] Yes [ ] No If Yes, where does the pain radiate to? Numbness/Tingling (pins and needles): Do you experience or have you recently experienced numbness and or tingling anywhere? [ ] Yes, [ ] No: Please describe where and when you feel these symptoms: Is your pain/discomfort WORSE: [ ] In the morning [ ] In the afternoon [ ] In the evening [ ] While sleeping [ ] While awake [ ] It does not seem to be affected by the time of day Is your pain/discomfort BETTER: [ ] In the morning [ ] In the afternoon [ ] In the evening [ ] While sleeping [ ] While awake [ ] It does not seem to be affected by the time of day FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY Have any of your biological family members ever been diagnosed with the following: [ ] Mental Health Disease [ ] Circulatory Problems [ ] High Blood Pressure [ ] Kidney Disease [ ] Liver Disease [ ] Autoimmune Disorders [ ] Neurological Problems [ ] Immune System Problems [ ] Heart Disease [ ] Epilepsy/Seizures [ ] Infectious Disease [ ] Digestive Disorders [ ] Lung Disease [ ] Heart Murmur [ ] Epilepsy [ ] Migraine Headaches [ ] Gall Bladder [ ] Other: [ ] Sharp with movement [ ] Unbearable [ ] Thyroid [ ] Back Pain [ ] Stroke [ ] Osteoporosis [ ] Arthritis [ ] Cancer [ ] Diabetes [ ] Scoliosis [ ] Broken Bones/Fractures Family History Present Age(s) Age(s) at Death Medical Problems / Cause(s) of Death Father Mother Sister(s) Brother(s) Son / Daughter Son / Daughter Son / Daughter Son / Daughter RADIOGRAPH CONSENT In order to best determine the cause and extent of my underlying spinal problems, I hereby give my consent to allow Virginia Family Chiropractic PM, PLLC to take spine or other relevant radiographs as deemed clinically necessary through chiropractic history/examination and in accordance with clinical usage indications as published in the Practicing Chiropractors Committee on Radiology Protocols for Biomechanical Assessment of Spinal Subluxation in Chiropractic Clinical Practice (2009). Signature of Patient/or Guardian ALL FEMALES: I also hereby declare to my knowledge that I am not pregnant. Initial -4-

6 Payment Policy ALEXANDRIA WOODBRIDGE FALLS CHURCH MANASSAS Jefferson Davis Hwy. Suite 301 We provide you with the same information your insurance gives our billing coordinator. If you have any additional questions regarding your benefits or coverage, please contact your insurance carrier directly. Co-payments are to be made at EACH visit. If you have a co-insurance, you will pay a portion at the time of each visit. For example if your portion is 10%, you would pay $10 each visit; 20%, you would pay $20 and so on. You may owe an additional amount which we will collect once your claim has been processed. Patients that have deductibles will be responsible for the contracted rate of your treatment per visit until the deductible has been met. This payment will be applied to your deductible once we receive an explanation of benefits from your insurance carrier. You may owe an additional amount which we will collect once all insurance payments have been applied, or have a credit depending on the claim processing. Referrals: Insurance companies (HMO s) sometimes require their members to obtain a referral from their primary care doctor before seeing a specialist such as a chiropractor. It is your responsibility to obtain a referral if needed, and you must do so prior to your scheduled appointment or you will be forced to reschedule. If a referral is not received, you are financially responsible for any charges incurred for that date of service. Be aware that most referral authorizations are good for a certain number of visits and have an expiration date. If you have any questions about obtaining a referral we will be happy to assist you. The contracted rate is an estimate we have of what your insurance allows. If you have an outstanding balance we will send you (3) statements. If we do not receive payment by the third which is the final statement, further collection action will take place immediately. Should you have any questions regarding the statement, PLEASE CALL US IMMEDIATELY in order to speak with the billing coordinator. Returned Checks: You will be charged a $40 returned check fee if a personal check is returned for nonpayment. A fee of $25.00 is charged if you do not cancel at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time or no-show. PRINT NAME OF PATIENT, PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. DATE SIGNATURE OF PATIENT, PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. -5-

7 Health Care Authorization Form (HIPAA) ALEXANDRIA WOODBRIDGE FALLS CHURCH MANASSAS Jefferson Davis Hwy. Suite 301 THE FOLLOWING AUTHORIZES VIRGINIA FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & PM PLLC TO USE AND/OR DISCLOSE PROTECTED HEALTH CARE INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION: I give permission to Virginia Family Chiropractic PM PLLC to use my name, phone numbers and clinical records to contact me with birthday cards, holiday related cards, health related messages, text messages, and information about treatment alternatives or other health related information. I give permission to Virginia Family Chiropractic PM PLLC to treat me in an open room where other patients are also being treated. I am aware that other persons in the office may overhear some of my protective health care information during the course of my treatment. Should I need to speak with a doctor or assistant in private, the doctor or assistant will provide a private room for these conversations BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. By signing the following, you are giving Virginia Family Chiropractic PM PLLC permission to use and disclose your protected health information in accordance with the directives listed above. Signature of Patient/or Guardian ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT & NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES I understand and have been provided with a notice of information practices that provides me a more complete description of information uses and disclosures: I understand that I have the following rights and privileges: The right to review the notice prior to signing this consent. Printed Name of Patient/or Guardian The right to object to the use of my health care information for directory purpose. The right to request restrictions as to how my health care information may be used or disclosed in this office to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations. Signature of Patient/or Guardian Printed Name of Patient/or Guardian -6-

8 AUTHORIZATION FOR CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT I, the undersigned, a patient in this office, hereby authorize Virginia Family Chiropractic to administer such treatments as is necessary, and to perform the following therapy and manipulation and such additional therapy or procedures as are considered therapeutically necessary on the basis of finding during the course of said treatment. I hereby certify that I have read and dully understand the above Authorization for Chiropractic treatment, the reason why the above named treatment is considered necessary, the benefits and risks the side effects of the treatment, which were explained to me by Virginia Family Chiropractic. I understand and am informed that, as in all health care, in the practice of chiropractic there are some risks to treatment, including but not limited, to muscle strains and sprains, fractures, dislocations, disc injuries, strokes. I do not expect the doctor to be able to anticipate or explain all risks and complications. I wish to rely on the doctor to exercise judgment during the course of the treatments which he feels at the time, based upon the facts then known is my best interest. My doctor has responded to all of my requests for information about proposed treatment. I have read, or have had read to me, the above consent. I have also had the opportunity to ask about its content. By signing below, I consent to treatment. I also certify that no guarantee of assurance has been made as to the results that may be obtained. Print Name Signature Witness or Nearest Relative -7-

9 Waiver & Release of Records Practice ALEXANDRIA WOODBRIDGE FALLS CHURCH MANASSAS Jefferson Davis Hwy. Suite 301 Please provide us with your mobile phone number and address in order to be included in our online community. The benefits of this service include: requesting online appointments, text reminders, and confirming appointments. By initialing below, I am giving consent for Virginia Family Chiropractic & Physical Medicine to contact me via or text. We will never share your information. Please initial to be included in this service Patient Name Cell Phone: Address: PATIENT RELEASE OF RECORDS I hereby authorize the release of my: X-RAY/MRI/CT SCAN reports, dated ER records, dated MEDICAL records, dated FILMS or documents, dated Send by fax or mail to the above address. PRINT NAME OF PATIENT, PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. DATE OF BIRTH SIGNATURE OF PATIENT, PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. DATE The release shall be effective for term of not less than five (5) years from the date of the execution. -8-