Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
Yes, Dr. Neil Patel accepts most insurance plans for chiropractic care. Please call us at (203) 998-8225 to verify your benefits.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine/nutrition is a type of medicine that is focused on finding the root cause of your symptoms. Here’s a metaphor that sums up the difference between conventional medicine and functional medicine: if you had pain because you had a rock in your shoe, a conventional doctor would give you pain killers. The functional medicine doctor, through testing, would look for the rock and remove it.
What kind of Doctors are you?
Dr. Patel and Dr. Vreeland are both trained doctors of chiropractic. Doctors of chiropractic receive a four year medical degree after their undergraduate education, equal to the time spent in medical school. After chiropractic school, they each completed extensive training in functional medicine and acupuncture.
What should I wear to the chiropractor?
Please wear loose fitting clothes, shorts are optimal. Women, please wear a sports bra or an athletic top.
Can you go to the chiropractor while pregnant?
Yes! We love seeing out pregnant patients. In fact, many women experience back pain they never had during pregnancy. Her biomechanics have shifted and her ligaments have gained laxity due to the hormonal influx. Since it’s not optimal to take NSAIDs regularly while pregnant, chiropractic is a safe, drug-free pain relief.
Can Chiropractors prescribe medications?
Chiropractors do not prescribe medications. We provide drug-free, natural pain relief. Our goal is to find the root cause of your ailments and treat that without the use of drugs or surgery.
What Does it Cost?
The cost depends on what you come in for and what your goals are. We offer many different treatments at varying costs. We will be completely transparent about all pricing and payment options before you commit to any treatment.
Do you treat Vertigo?
Most likely! Vertigo can stem from different causes, but the most often presentation we can definitely help with a simple, non-invasive maneuver to recalibrate the stones in the inner ear.