New Patients
What to Expect at TRUSALUS
A Comprehensive, Biomechanical Deep Dive from Day One.
We do not operate an assembly-line clinic. When you walk through our doors, you are never handed a generic clipboard routine or rushed through a two-minute adjustment. Your initial appointment is an intensive, 60-minute clinical investigation designed to identify the neuromuscular, mechanical, and metabolic root causes of your symptoms—followed immediately by hands-on treatment.
initial evaluation
The 4-Step Clinical Framework
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Patient Comfort, Consent & Preparation
Before any physical contact or examination begins, Dr. Johnson outlines the clinical plan and confirms your informed verbal consent.
Patient Advocacy & Chaperones: In accordance with standard healthcare practices and clinical guidelines, a trained chaperone is present without exception for all examinations and treatments involving female and minor patients. Patients are encouraged to direct any chaperone-related questions to our clinical staff.
Clinical Attire: Unrestricted access to joints and fascial lines is required. We provide clean, sanitized clinical treatment gowns (for cervical, thoracic, and shoulder evaluations) and athletic treatment shorts (for pelvic, hip, and lower extremity assessments) for you to change into upon arrival.
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Objective Diagnostics & Functional Testing
Rather than isolating where it hurts, Dr. Johnson conducts a multi-system diagnostic workup:
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Vital Signs: Baseline tracking of vital signs, including Blood Pressure and Heart Rate.
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Body Composition Analysis: Comprehensive evaluation using our medical-grade InBody 270 multi-frequency analyzer—evaluating Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM), Body Fat Mass (BFM), Total Body Water (TBW), and segmental lean distribution to gauge cellular and metabolic vitality.
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Postural & Structural Alignment: Evaluation of postural distortions, pelvic tilts, scoliosis, scapular winging, and joint centration.
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Orthopedic & Neurological Provocation Tests: Region-specific assessments to evaluate nerve, muscle, and joint integrity.
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Functional Range of Motion & Manual Muscle Testing: Measuring active/passive motion barriers, end-feel quality, and grading muscle inhibition (identifying shut-down stabilizers versus hypertonic prime movers).
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Immediate Day-One Treatment
If your evaluation confirms that care is safe and clinically indicated, treatment begins during your initial visit. Depending on your diagnosis, Dr. Johnson immediately integrates:
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Neuromuscular Reeducation (NMR℠): Targeted positional releases and active vector loading to break down fibrotic scar tissue and reset inhibited motor pathways.
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Rapid Release Technology (RRT): High-frequency targeted vibrational therapy to break fascial cross-linking and flush metabolic waste from congested tissues.
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Precision Chiropractic Joint Mobilization: Doctor-guided diversified adjustments to specific spinal segments or extremities to restore normal load distribution.
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Assisted Stretching & Immediate Re-Assessment: Re-testing your ranges of motion before you leave the table to confirm real-time functional gains.
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Phased Recovery & Corrective Plan
Before completing your visit, Dr. Johnson establishes your clinical roadmap:
Corrective Exercise & Mobility Program: Targeted home rehabilitation protocols calibrated by target region and symptom thresholds, using accessible tools (yoga blocks, mats, resistance bands).
Metabolic & Caloric Guidelines: Targeted hydration, nutrition, and Designs for Health supplementation protocols when tissue healing or systemic inflammation warrants metabolic support.
ShockWave (SoftWave® TRT) Recommendations: Clear timelines if acoustic wave therapy is advised for chronic tendinopathies or deep joint degeneration.