Is a busy chiropractor the best chiropractor? I think there are several factors and questions to ask before making this assumption.

Question 1: What is the reputation of the doctor in the area where he/she practices?

Question 2: What types of treatments are offered and what is the chiropractors level of experience with each?

Question 3: Is the clinic busy all the time or is the doctor using a tactic called "cluster-booking" to make him/her appear busier than he/she really is. This technique usually schedules 4 people every 15 minutes for short bursts of time throughout the day. Sometimes this tactic is used on a smaller scale to give the doctor time to catch up on notes between sets of appointments.

Question 4: Is the doctor honest and straight-forward with you about your condition and treatment plan? Also does he/she provide several options for care such as; one plan for pain relief and another for long-term corrective care?

Question 5: Is the staff friendly and inviting (An unhappy or unfriendly staff usually means an unhappy/unfriendly doctor)? This does not mean that the doctor is bad, just that you may not enjoy a good relationship one-on-one with him/her.

Question 6: Is the office clean? This is an indicator of the doctor's attention to detail.

Question 7: Does the doctor evaluate/re-evaluate and adjust treatment plans according to the patient's progress or is there a "one-size-fits-all approach where he/she tries to "sell" you on an extended treatment plan without having an initial trial of care.

Question 8: How pushy is the doctor when recommending extended treatment plans? These plans make the clinic the most money.

These are several questions to consider when looking for a good chiropractor who will be your guide on your way back to wellness and health.

At Leath Chiropractic, there is no "hard sell" approach to care. we have several options and allow our patients to choose what type of care best suits their needs. Dr Leath re-evaluates treatment plans frequently and makes adjustments according to levels of progress. Our office is beautiful and clean and we have an excellent reputation for being honest, caring, and community-oriented. Our staff is friendly and our focus is to bring happiness into each and every person's day. Keep in mind that not every chiropractor is the same and there are major differences between clinics even in the same neighborhood. It is my hope that I have created a clinic that is right for our community in Arlington, TN

Sincerely,

Dr J