Your First Visit to The Lifting Doc
New patients start with a 40-minute initial exam and treatment. We'll assess your movement, identify what's holding you back, and get you started on the path to feeling better.
What to Expect at Your Initial Exam
Your first appointment is 40 minutes. We'll spend time understanding your movement history, current pain points, and athletic goals. Dr. Castro will perform a hands-on assessment, testing your range of motion, palpating key structures, and identifying restrictions or imbalances. From there, we'll explain our findings clearly and begin treatment that same visit. You'll leave knowing exactly what's going on and what our plan is moving forward.
The Adjustment and Soft Tissue Work
If an adjustment is part of your care plan, you'll experience Dr. Castro's strong, confident hands-on approach. We combine chiropractic manipulation with soft tissue therapy, Graston or Active Release Technique, to address both joint restrictions and muscle tightness. This integrated approach means you're not just getting cracked; you're getting a full assessment and multimodal treatment in one visit.
Follow-Up Visits Are Shorter
After your initial exam, follow-up visits are typically 20 minutes. You'll come in for your planned treatment, adjustments, soft tissue work, or stretching, without the full assessment overhead. This keeps the momentum going and lets us build on the foundation we set in visit one.
Insurance and Payment
Some insurances are accepted and will affect your out-of-pocket cost. We recommend calling us at (845) 620-0939 to verify coverage and ask about pricing before your visit. Payment is due at the time of service. If you have questions about cost or coverage, our team is happy to help.
Book Your Initial Exam
Click the button below or call (845) 620-0939 to schedule your 40-minute first appointment. Let us know if you're dealing with a specific injury or just looking for a full-body reset, this helps us prepare.
Arrive and Check In
Come about 10 minutes early to fill out a brief intake form with your health history and any current concerns. We're located at 300 N. Middletown Rd., Suite 2, Pearl River, NY 10965.
Dr. Castro Assesses You
You'll sit down with Dr. Castro, who will listen to your goals and concerns. Then he'll perform a hands-on movement and structural assessment, palpating your spine, testing your range of motion, and identifying what needs work.
Treatment Begins
Based on his findings, Dr. Castro will begin your treatment in that same visit. This might include a chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue therapy, stretching, or a combination. You'll feel the difference right away.
Leave with a Plan
Before you go, Dr. Castro will explain what he found, what he did, and what your next steps should be. You'll know exactly how often to come back and what to expect from your care.
Schedule Your Next Visit
Book your follow-up visit (20 minutes) before you leave. Consistency builds results, and our front desk will help you lock in a time that works.
Ready to feel better? Book your initial exam now.
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