The reason why I'm asking these questions about Chiropractic is because my husband is a Chiropractor. He is going to open his own office soon and I'm helping him with some ideas about business and I'm doing the design and decorating. Your opinions as a chiropractic patient are very import to us and we could really benefit from knowing what a patient likes to see in their chiropractors office.
1. When it comes to lighting in the waiting room, would you rather have medium level lighting with stylish design or very brightly lit with standard office florescent lights?
2. Would you rather feel like you're going to an upscale luxury office with affordable prices or a standard, basic looking medical office with the same prices?
3. Would you as a patient feel better about having all of your treatment done in one private room of your own or would you rather do the exam in one room, then move to another room for your adjustment and then yet another room for your treatments?
Thank you all
2007-01-08 20:24:09 · 4 answers · asked by Erika 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
As a chiropractic patient, ( serious auto accident victim)...as well as having a daughter who is a chirporactic assistant of 3 years..., these are my thoughts....
1) If your husband doesn't need bright florescent lighting...it's more relaxing to offer the medium lighting...wouldn't necessarily have to be a stylish design..but often chiropractic patients suffer from headaches, bright lights are annoying when you have a headache.
2) Of course...anyone would rather feel as though they are in an upscale office at an affordable price...however, be sure not to exceed your husbands budgets...business won't last long if you do that..I live in a small community in Northern Indiana and we can get adjustments here for $18.00. New patient visits are $25.00, then reduce upon return. Other chiroporactors with more "upscale" offices in our area are $25-$30.....my chiropractor office is always busy....while others are not....it's all about $$ now a days!
3) The less the patient has to move..the more relaxed they will be...moving from room to room is a huge hassle...especially if they are in pain.....do as much is one room as possible....This would also help in getting patients out in a timely manner, if they didn't have to wait for a different room to become available.
Another suggestion I may add, would be.....if your husband could have a massage therapist either on staff, or in common practice with him....they would compliment eachothers practice, and more than likely offer both of them a larger cash return on their business investment.
Having a friendly, knowledgeable staff is probably more important than any of the other novalities that you've asked about. And, his staying as close to schedule as possible as to not keep people waiting...sitting in a waiting room when you hurt and don't feel well really sucks!!!
Hope you find these suggestions helpful....
2007-01-09 03:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by Shelly B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From who I've met and my personal preferences, Chiropractic offices would benefit greatly from a moderate oriental presence and feng shui as many of the customers will take notice of these elements in a positive light.
The orient is famed for its spectular, unique healing methods. I think chiropractic offices do best when they differentiate themselves from the cold and dreary doctors' offices.
2007-01-09 04:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by Garet Claborn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the low lighting, comfortable upscale furniture and one room for all aspects of the treatment. Think soothing colors and soft sounds, relaxing.
2007-01-09 12:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charge your patient less and encourage people with no insurance to avail your services even to those who does not have money. have a sign fre bono
2007-01-09 04:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by trykindness 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋