New Patients

Welcome to Lake Country Health Center. It is our privilege to care for you.  Our belief is that balance… in the body, in nutrition, and in lifestyle benefits your health and reduces stress, a leading cause of pain and illness. Our goal is to make your visits with us as easy and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting better.

The New Patient area tells you what you can expect at your first visit and provides you with some of the paperwork we’ll need to begin treatment. We hope by providing this to you in advance, you can take your time in addressing these details at your convenience. We can also help you with any questions that arise. 

What will your initial chiropractic evaluation include?

Your first visit to Dr. Murray will consist of a thorough evaluation of your discomfort or complaint through discussion of your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle information, and family history followed by a careful spinal and extremity examination. Dr. Murray may also determine that more detailed information is needed from x-rays or other diagnostic imaging.

Health History

An accurate diagnosis and treatment plan is based, in part, on the information you provide to him,  including reliable and detailed information from your past and current health history. A thorough history simply ensures that Dr. Murray has the best information possible to recommend treatment for you. Even minute details can provide clues and direction to a trained chiropractic doctor like Dr. Murray.

Physical Examination

Dr. Murray often says that listening is one of his greatest diagnostic tools. He insists on understanding your complaint and history thoroughly before beginning the physical examination. During the exam, Dr. Murray will move your spine, arms and legs through various positions to determine normal and abnormal ranges of motion.  Based on what he observes from the exam, he can locate areas of spinal stress or abnormal movement that are likely contributing to your ailment.  He may prescribe a treatment plan using one or several therapies. Or, if your complaint is better served by another specialist, Dr. Murray will refer you to another doctor who he knows and trusts to help you.

New Patient Forms
Download Center

Below are most of the necessary forms we need for your first visit. Please click on the desired form below to print or download it.  You may also call
Lake Country Health Center if you need assistance.

Click Here to Download
the New Patient Packet
Updated April 2009
(Adobe Acrobat PDF, 4MB)