Dr. Rabia Barkins, DC, DACBN, CCN, DiHom
Holistic Chiropractic for Pain, Hormone Balancing, Digestion, Insomnia, Fatigue, Anxiety/Stress, Allergies
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NEW PATIENT INFORMATION COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION: a 10-minute phone consultation is available for discussing treatment options and recommendations for your specific needs. For appointment or information please call (760) 942-2764. WORKSHOPS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE NEW PATIENT

QUESTIONS
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1. What should I do prior to my first appointment?
2. What happens during my first appointment
3. What educational materials will I receive?
4. Do I really need the Specialized Lab Tests?
5. If I don’t like to take supplements, what kind of treatment do you use?
6. How is the treatment any different than just going to the health food store?
7. How do you know if I am ready for treatment?

ANSWERS

1. What should I do prior to my first appointment?

The questionnaire forms that are sent to you prior to the first visit are an essential part of the examination. The questionnaires are reviewed by the doctor prior to your examination. Valuable consultation time can be used more effectively this way, saving you time and money.

2. What happens during my first appointment?

Your filled-out questionnaires help establish the prime focus for your preliminary examination.

We will do a manual examination and screening for possible organ weaknesses, using EAV Screening (biofeedback for acupressure organ points).

Specific laboratory screening tests are chosen for your individual needs. These are specialized, advanced tests, not used in traditional doctor's offices. They give information on the function of the organs and glands that can help find hidden problems.

If needed, we perform a Nutrition/Fluid analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation to determine the health of your cells. We can also attain information on body composition from the analysis.

3. What educational materials will I receive?

Educational materials include audiotapes, booklets, and handouts, and book lists. Education is our primary goal, since an educated patient can make better decisions about his or her healthcare.

4. Do I really need the Specialized Lab Tests?

It is your choice whether you would like to do further testing. Specialized tests help to find hidden causes of your health challenge. If you would like a treatment program for symptom relief, that can be done from the in-office testing.

Specialized Lab Test panels may include testing for:

Digestion
Adrenal Stress
Female Hormones
Male Hormones
Thyroid Function
Liver Function
Immune Function
Cancer Screen
Toxic Chemical Analysis
Cardiovascular
Heavy metal toxicity
Complete Blood Analysis (for blood cells, liver function, kidney function, anemia)

5. If I don’t like to take supplements, what type of treatment do you use?

Supplements help to supply nutrients, detoxify, and repair cells and tissue. If you don’t like to take supplements, there are food programs and manual techniques that can help your body to heal faster. (see "Favorite Links" button below). Generally, it takes more treatments for the healing to take place without supplements.

6. How is the treatment any different than just going to the health food store?

Specific vitamins, herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies and food programs are chosen for each individual. Self-treatment is generic and does not take into account the individual's unique body chemistry. Diagnosis with specialized laboratory testing detects hidden health issues that
can be corrected. Specific manual treatment is used to enhance your body's healing ability.

We only use the highest potency and quality supplements that have a proven track record and are backed by research. In general, they are not found in health food stores.

7. How do I know if I am ready for treatment?

You are ready if you believe that you are open to accept positive changes in your life. If you don’t feel you are capable or willing to make certain lifestyle changes at this time, it would be best for you to wait and not schedule an appointment at this time.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the office. Our goal is to be of service to you in a way that fully supports your optimum health.

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