General Office FAQs

 

Q: Where are you located?

A: We’re conveniently located in Branson, Missouri. You can find directions and parking info at the bottom of any page.

 

Q: What are your office hours?

A: We’re open Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.  Closed weekends.

 

Q: Do you accept new patients?

A: Yes! We’re currently accepting new patients for chiropractic care, functional medicine, shockwave therapy, and massage.

 

Q: How do I schedule an appointment?

A: You can schedule online 24/7 through our website or call our office during business hours.

 

Q: Do you take insurance?

A: We’re an out-of-network provider for most insurance plans. However, we provide detailed receipts (superbills) for reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

 

Chiropractic Care FAQs

 

Q: What types of conditions do chiropractors treat?

A: We commonly help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, and joint stiffness. Chiropractic care also improves posture and overall mobility.

 

Q: What should I expect on my first chiropractic visit?

A: We always start off with a Complimentary Consultation to make sure that you are a good fit for the care that we deliver in our office.  If you are, then me move on to a thorough evaluation, explanation of your condition, treatment recommendations and treatment if appropriate. 

 

Q: Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?

A: Most patients find adjustments relieving, not painful. You might feel light pressure or hear a gentle pop as joints release tension.

 

Q: How many visits will I need?

A: Everyone’s body is different. Some feel improvement after one or two visits, while chronic issues may need a short care plan for best results.

 

Shockwave Therapy FAQs

 

Q: What is shockwave therapy?

A: Shockwave therapy (A.K.A. Acoustic Wave Therapy) uses sound wave energy to stimulate healing in injured tendons, ligaments, and joints. It’s non-invasive and drug-free.

 

Q: What conditions can it treat?

A: Common uses include plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, shoulder tendinitis, chronic hip pain, chronic knee pain, Achilles tendinopathy, and chronic joint pain.

 

Q: How many treatments are needed?

A: Most people need 4–8 sessions spaced one week apart for lasting results.

 

Q: Is shockwave therapy painful?

A: You may feel mild discomfort during treatment, but it’s very brief and well tolerated. No downtime is required afterward.

 

Q: Is shockwave therapy safe?

A: Yes. It’s FDA-cleared and supported by extensive research for musculoskeletal pain.

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Functional Health FAQs

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Q: What is functional Health?

A: Functional health looks at the root cause of chronic symptoms—focusing on hormones, metabolism, gut health, inflammation, and lifestyle factors. At Thrive, we use a broad panel of lab testing to determine your deficiencies and toxicities so that we can have a more complete understanding of what is going on inside your body.

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Q: What can functional health help with?

A: We help patients with fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, gut problems, and blood sugar concerns.

 

Q: Do you offer lab testing?

A: Yes. We use advanced lab testing to identify hidden imbalances in hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and nutrients.

 

Q: Is this covered by insurance?

A: Most functional health testing and consultations are not covered, but we keep our programs affordable and HSA/FSA eligible.

 

Massage Therapy FAQs

 

Q: What types of massage do you offer?

A: Our licensed massage therapist provides therapeutic, deep tissue, relaxation, and sports massage.

 

Q: How long are sessions?

A: You can choose 25 or 50-minute sessions.

 

Q: Can massage be part of a chiropractic plan?

A: Absolutely. Many patients combine massage with chiropractic and shockwave for faster recovery.

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Other Common Questions

 

Q: Do you treat athletes or active adults?

A: Yes! We specialize in sports injuries and performance recovery for runners, cyclists, golfers and active adults.

 

Q: What’s the cost for new patient visits?

A: We offer a Complimentary Pain Relief Consultation.  If we decide that you are a candidate for care, we can usually perform an evaluation and treatment on the first visit, in which case the fee is $97.

 

Q: Do you have any wellness programs or memberships?

A: Yes. Ask about our Thrive Health Membership for ongoing chiropractic and wellness care.

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