Clinic Forms

Before arriving for the Initial Session,
please review the following forms:

Patient Intake Form
This form will give the practitioner the information they need to proceed with your assessment and ensure the most complete treatments possible. Please fill in the form and sign the bottom. Your signature will indicate that the New Patient Information & Assessment Form has been reviewed. Please bring this form to the Initial Session.

24-Hour Appointment
Cancellation Policy Form
This form will cover our cancellation policy. Please review the form, sign the bottom and bring it to the Initial Session.

Office Guidelines and Policies
This form will cover the clinic's policies. Please review. Do not print the form. We will provide a completed copy at the end of the Initial Session.

Things you should know
before you arrive for your
first appointment:

Patients should arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the Initial Session to complete the necessary forms.

Please do not smoke or wear perfume or fragrances prior to coming in for treatment.

Please bring any allergy tests from medical doctors to the Initial Session.

Typically, Prescription or over-the-counter medications will not affect the treatment. Patients are advised to seek out the Prescribing physician to have questions of this nature answered.

Patients who have other therapies (massage, acupuncture, etc) scheduled on the same day as the AAT treatment should schedule those therapies PRIOR to the AAT treatment, if possible.

If experiencing an acute stage of illness including an elevated temperature, the patient should contact Dr. Chiungos to reschedule the appointment.

Chiungos Chiropractic and Wellness -
DOES NOT treat anaphylaxis or any life-threatening symptoms. Strict avoidance is always advised. In a life threatening situation, patients are always advised to dial 911, or seek out the nearest emergency medicine provider.

 

Questions & Answers


How soon will I see results?

Many cases respond quickly to the treatment and achieve long-term benefits within the first few treatments. However, each case is different and some patients require additional treatment.

What are the most common symptoms addressed by Dr. Chiungos?

Bloating, cramping, reflux, heartburn, gas, diarrhea, nausea, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, post-nasal drip, itchy watery eyes, coughs, wheezing, shortness of breath, red, scaly or itchy rashes, blisters with oozing and crusting, dry leathery skin areas, hives, itchy skin, hyperactivity, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, tiredness, chemical sensitivities, reactions to the sun, any negative reaction to harmless substances.

How many sessions are needed?

No two cases are alike, and sometimes, a patient will not realize the positive affects of this treatment. Generally, the number of sessions required depends on the number of items causing a reaction. For example, a patient who reacts to five families of substances (dairy, wheat, corn, animal dander and pollen) may require between 5 to 12 sessions to relieve the symptoms or resolve a condition.

How long do I have to wait before I can have contact
with the items that were addressed in my session?

Following a session, a patient should avoid the substance that was treated for 2 hours, if possible. Depending on the item addressed, avoidance is not always possible. It is recommended that the patient not have excessive contact with the item until the following day.

Can I have more than one treatment in a day?

Generally, Yes. Two treatments can be completed in one day. However, there must be at least 2 hours between sessions.

How long are the sessions?

Again, every case is unique, however, generally, the Initial Session takes approximately 30 minutes and includes an assessment and one treatment. Follow-Up Sessions often take 15 minutes and include one treatment.

Do you take health insurance for the treatments?

No. We do not take health insurance for AAT chiropractic services.

How do I make an appointment?

You can make an appointment by calling Dr. Chuingos at 978-250-6886.

Do I need to stop taking any of my medications before the treatment?

No, patients do not need to stop taking medication that has been prescribed by a medical doctor without his/her authorization. You may continue taking over the counter medication to control current symptoms, as this will not affect the treatment. Patients are advised to seek out the Prescribing physician to have questions of this nature answered.

Are any traditional medical allergy tests offered in the clinic?

Chiropractic medicine is not the same as what an "allergist" who might be a Medical Doctor will provide. Dr. Chiungos does not offer any "conventional" allergy testing. Patients are encouraged to bring in allergy tests from their physicians.

Are there any guarantees that my symptoms will be relieved?

Unfortunately, Dr. Chiungos can not make any guarantees. Every case and patient is different; however, the majority of our patients respond favorably to the AAT treatment on a long-term basis. Dr. Chiungos cannot guarantee that new symptoms will not develop in the future.

Can a food intolerance be treated?

No. A food intolerance is different from an allergy or sensitivity in that there may be an enzyme deficiency, which inhibits the body from properly digesting the substance. Such cases are not affected by the treatment. Patients with such conditions continue to avoid such foods unless told differently by a medical doctor actively treating them.

Can you treat for anaphylactic symptoms?

No. We do not treat conditions involving anaphylactic reactions. However, patients with an anaphylactic reaction may be treated for other sensitivities that are not life threatening. In a life threatening situation, patients are always advised to dial 911, or seek out the nearest emergency medicine provider.