The initial visit with Dr. Reiss is 1½ hours long; time spent entirely with the doctor.  It is divided into three segments.  First, Dr. Reiss asks for the complete medical history of the patient, including details about birth and childhood, family life, career, stresses, and lifestyle.  She will participate in this history, asking gently for more information about issues that to her sound like possible sources of imbalance or trauma.  In the second portion the doctor conducts a physical examination, with both conventional (eyes, ears, heart, blood pressure, etc.) and Osteopathic (alignment, tenderness, movement, and flexibility) interests carefully studied.  The last third begins the treatment with Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.  The patient remains fully clothed during the entire visit.  If appropriate, time is also made available during this first visit to provide lifestyle, dietary, and supplement recommendations.

Her treatment room is fashioned for comfort and deep relaxation - with soft lighting, gentle music, and the sound of waterfall.

Follow-up visits are a half hour long, and focus primarily on Osteopathic treatment.  However, if a patient has serious concerns that he or she wishes to talk to Dr. Reiss about, the emphasis of that visit can shift to accommodate that need.  Other factors that can improve the patient's health that were not covered during previous visits are discussed.

As the title of this page says, this description is for "typical" visits.  Special treatments that may address your health needs may necessitate adjustments to these regular proceedings.

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