Frequently Asked Questions

Chiropractic care focuses on supporting the nervous system and helping your body function at its best. Your autonomic nervous system controls your body's stress response, including the “fight or flight” response that helps you react in challenging situations. When your body stays in a constant state of stress, it can contribute to feelings of tension, fatigue, poor sleep, and other challenges. Chiropractic care helps support balance within the nervous system, allowing your body to better adapt, recover, and maintain overall wellness. At Beyond Chiropractic, each adjustment is personalized to help you feel your best and support a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

A chiropractic adjustment is a technique used to restore proper joint motion and improve how your body moves. When a joint is restricted or not moving as it should, a chiropractor uses a controlled force to help restore its normal function.

Adjustments can be performed in different ways depending on your needs, including hands-on techniques, specialized tables like the Thompson Drop Table, or instruments such as the Activator for a more gentle and precise approach.

Every person and every visit is different. Your adjustment is always tailored to what your body needs that day, which means your care may change as your body changes.

Chiropractic care is for everyone who is living and breathing. From infants to seniors, people of all ages can benefit from care that supports proper movement, posture, and overall wellness.

You don’t have to be in pain to see a chiropractor. Our bodies are constantly adapting to daily stress, activities, and past injuries, sometimes creating imbalances without us realizing it. Regular chiropractic care helps identify areas where your body may not be moving or functioning at its best. Chiropractic care may help support relief from concerns such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, muscle tension, TMJ discomfort, and posture-related issues. At Beyond Chiropractic, Dr. Val’s goal is to educate, empower, and provide personalized care to help you and your family feel your best at every stage of life.

The popping or crack-like sound you may hear during the adjustment is the release of gas that gets built up between your joints. When a joint moves due to muscle tension, a small little pocket of air builds in that space and when that space is closed the air releases and makes a “pop” sound similar to bubble wrap. It's also important to know that each adjustment is different and you may not always hear that “pop” sound, but joint motion is still restored. 

We believe that nerve irritation can be cause by  three factors.

1. Physical: This is the most obvious to people. This happens when you're riding your bike, hit a curb and maybe you flip over the handle bars. Things such as car accidents, athletic injuries and so on also fit this category. As we get older, our bodies become less resilient and our nerves become more reactive. This is typically why we sometimes see someone "throw out their back" with something as simple as bending down to tie their shoes. 
2. Chemical: This is seen in metabolic issues such as colitis, diabetes, IBS, poor diet, headaches, migraines or even long-term use of medications.  
3. Emotional: This is typically in the form of stress. Research shows time and time again that chronic stress is bad for the body and results in things like increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and even an increase in blood glucose levels. 

First visits are fun! Your first appointment is all about getting to know you, your health history, and your goals. We’ll talk about past injuries, surgeries, medications, daily challenges, and anything you want me to know so we can create the best plan for your care. After our conversation, we’ll check how your body moves through a series of orthopedic, neurological, and movement assessments. I’ll also evaluate your range of motion and look at how your body functions as a whole. Once we complete the exam, we’ll discuss the best next steps. Some patients may receive an adjustment on their first visit, while others may need additional evaluation or recommendations before beginning care. Remember, every-BODY is different, and your care will always be personalized to you!

Babies and kids have nervous systems too! The adjustment for babies and kids is different than a typical adult adjustment and incredibly gentle. Reasons that we see babies and kids include stressful births, torticollis or "wry neck", recurring ear infections, colic, bed wetting and so much more. If you have any specific questions, ask us next time you're in!

We do not take x-rays at your first visit. We take the time to analyze how your body functionally moves on your first visit and the Doctor will decide what is necessary. If you have any previous X-rays they are always helpful to bring with you to your appointment!

Beginning August 1, 2026, Beyond Chiropractic will transition to a self-pay practice and will no longer accept or bill health insurance for chiropractic services.

We believe this allows us to provide straightforward pricing, focus on your care, and spend less time dealing with insurance restrictions and paperwork.

Our Self-Pay Rates

Adults: Initial Visit – $99 | Follow-Up Visits – $50

Students & Pediatric Patients: 

Initial Visit – $50 | Follow-Up Visits – $35

Seniors: Regular Adjustment – $40

Military: Receive 15% off services with a valid military ID.

If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you may be able to use those funds for eligible chiropractic services. We recommend checking with your plan administrator to confirm your benefits.