What a First Visit Looks Like at Titan Chiropractic in Petaluma, Step by Step

Most parents feel a little nervous before a first chiropractic visit. That is normal. You have never done this before, and this is your child. So here is the whole thing, step by step, exactly as it happens at our Petaluma office. No surprises. Families come to us from Petaluma, Penngrove, Cotati, Rohnert Park, and all over Sonoma County, and almost every one of them says the same thing on the way out: “That was so much easier than I expected.”

Before you arrive

We keep this part simple. You will get your intake paperwork ahead of time so you can fill it out at home instead of juggling a clipboard and a toddler in the lobby. Bring your child as they are. Fed or hungry, napped or not, in a carrier or running laps. Our office is built for families, and a fussy day does not throw us off. If you want to know more before you come in, our what to expect page is a good place to start.

Day 1, part one: we listen first

Your first visit is called Day 1, and it starts with a conversation, not a table. Dr. Reilly sits down with you and hears the whole story. Your pregnancy and birth story if this is for your baby. The sleep, the feeding, the big feelings, the things you have already tried. Nothing is rushed. You will not get five minutes and a shrug. This part matters, because your story tells us where to look.

Day 1, part two: the INSIGHT scans

Next come the scans. This is the part parents ask about most, so here is what they are. Our INSIGHT scans are three gentle readings that show us how your child’s nervous system is doing. The nervous system is the brain, the spinal cord, and all the nerves. It runs everything in the body.

The first scan reads the heat pattern along the spine. That pattern is run by the automatic nerves, the ones that quietly control organs and glands all day. The second scan reads the electrical activity along the spine, the energy the nervous system is firing off. The third scan reads the rhythm of the heartbeat, beat to beat. Think of that one like a gas pedal and a brake. It shows whether the body is stuck on the gas or able to rest.

None of the scans hurt. There is no radiation. Nothing pokes or presses. A newborn can be scanned while nursing. The three scans combine into one simple number from 0 to 100 called the CORESCORE, and that number becomes our starting line. This is the heart of how we work. We don’t guess. We test, adjust, and retest.

Day 1, part three: a gentle first adjustment

If everything we see says your child is ready, Day 1 usually ends with a light first adjustment. An adjustment is a gentle, specific input to the spine that helps clear stress patterns so the nervous system can settle and do its job. For an infant, the pressure we use is about what you would use to check a ripe tomato. That is it. No cracking, no twisting, no force. Most babies stay calm through the whole thing, and plenty of kids think the table is the best part. Before we adjust, Dr. Reilly does a short head check from the Zone Technique, the method we use, to find exactly which points need attention. Then we book your Day 2 visit, which happens within a day or two.

Is this you, reading this with a baby on your chest at 5 AM, wondering if this could help your family? You can schedule a Day 1 visit online in about a minute.

Day 2: your report of findings

Day 2 is short and it might be the most valuable visit of all. Dr. Reilly walks you through exactly what the scans found, in plain words, picture by picture. What we found. What it means. And the plan we recommend for your child, including how many visits, how often, and what it costs. You leave with real answers instead of a maybe. Parents tell us this is the first time anyone has shown them what is actually going on, rather than telling them to wait and see. Then your child gets adjusted again, and care begins.

Common questions from Petaluma parents

Does it hurt? No. Gentle and specific is the whole approach, for newborns through grandparents at our pediatric and family practice.

How long are visits? Day 1 runs about 45 minutes. Day 2 is about 30. Regular visits after that are quick, often 10 to 15 minutes.

Can I stay with my child? Always. You are part of the visit, not a spectator.

What should I bring? Your child, and any questions you have. That is really it.

Whether you are five minutes away in Petaluma or driving in from Penngrove, Cotati, or Rohnert Park, the first step is the same easy one: pick a Day 1 time that works for your family. Strong. Clear. Unshakable. Built like a Titan.

Titan Chiropractic, 1476 Professional Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954. Neurologically focused prenatal, pediatric, and family chiropractic for Petaluma, Penngrove, Cotati, and Sonoma County. We don’t guess. We test, adjust, and retest.