New Patients
Your first visit starts here. Book an appointment, complete your forms before you arrive, and know what to expect.
New patient forms
New Patient Paperwork
Please download, print and complete the new-patient paperwork before your appointment. Bring the completed forms with you to your first visit.
- Download the forms Open the New Patient Forms PDF using the link below.
- Print and complete Print the document and complete all applicable sections.
- Sign and date Sign and date the sections that ask for it.
- Bring it with you Bring the completed paperwork to your first appointment.
Download New Patient Forms (PDF)
Already have an appointment?
Check the email address you booked with for your new patient forms. If you cannot find them, or you would rather go through them with someone, call the office.
Call (309) 699-7222Finding us
What to look for when you arrive
If this is your first visit to River City Chiropractic Center, here is what to expect, what to bring and how to book.
Scheduling your first appointment
Online appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. For appointments within the next 24 hours, please call (309) 699-7222 to check availability.
You do not need a referral from a physician to see a chiropractor in Illinois.
River City Chiropractic Center does not accept insurance. Please contact the office with any questions about payment options.
Ready to book your first visit?
Before your visit
The more accurately you can describe what has been happening, the more useful the first appointment is. It helps to have thought about:
- When the problem started, and whether anything specific set it off.
- What makes it better and what makes it worse — sitting, standing, lifting, first thing in the morning, end of the day.
- Whether the pain stays in one place or travels, and whether there is any numbness, tingling or weakness.
- What you have already tried, including anything a physician has advised.
- What it is stopping you doing that you would like to get back to.
What to bring
- Photo ID.
- A list of your current medications, including anything over the counter, and particularly any blood thinners.
- Any recent imaging or reports relating to the problem, if you already have them.
Your medical history matters clinically. Conditions such as osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, recent trauma, recent infection, a cancer history, previous spinal surgery or a current pregnancy change what is appropriate, and occasionally mean that hands-on treatment is not the right call at all.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing you can move in. You will be asked to bend, turn and move through some ranges of motion as part of the examination, so anything you would happily do light exercise in works well. Avoid restrictive belts or heavy layers if you can.
What happens at a first visit
The visit starts with a conversation about what is bothering you, how it affects your day, and what you are trying to get back to doing. That conversation guides the examination and the recommendations that follow.
From there, Dr. Davis carries out an examination appropriate to what you have described — typically looking at how you move, where symptoms are provoked, and any relevant neurological or orthopedic testing the presentation calls for.
What comes next depends on those findings. In many cases it is reasonable to begin treatment at the same visit. Sometimes it is not, because further evaluation, imaging or another provider is the sensible next step first. You will be told which of those applies and why.
You should leave a first visit understanding what Dr. Davis thinks is going on, what the options are, and what to do between now and the next appointment.
Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
Often, but not automatically. Treatment on a first visit depends on what the examination shows, and on whether manual care is appropriate for you. It is a clinical decision rather than a default.
Finding the office
River City Chiropractic Center is at 731 Sabrina Dr, Suite B, East Peoria, IL 61611. The practice serves patients from across the Greater Peoria area, including Peoria, Washington, Morton, Pekin and Creve Coeur.
Ready to get started?
Your first visit
What to expect on your first visit
Not sure whether chiropractic care is right for you? An evaluation is a reasonable place to start, and it is not a commitment to a course of treatment.
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A conversation
A discussion of your symptoms, health history, previous treatment and the activities you want to return to.
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An appropriate examination
An examination appropriate to your symptoms and history.
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A clear explanation
Dr. Davis explains what the examination found and outlines your options in plain language.
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An individualized plan
If chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment is tailored to you. If another provider is the better next step, Dr. Davis will tell you.
Common questions
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
No. You can book directly with a chiropractor in Illinois without a physician referral. If your insurance plan requires a referral for reimbursement, that is a question for your plan rather than a requirement to be seen.
What if chiropractic care is not right for my problem?
Then you will be told so. Part of the point of examining before treating is deciding whether care here is appropriate at all. Some presentations need a physician, imaging or emergency assessment instead, and some are better suited to a different provider. Being told that is a legitimate outcome of an appointment.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, your insurance card if you intend to use insurance, a list of your current medications — including anything over the counter and particularly blood thinners — and any recent imaging or reports relating to the problem. Bring your completed new patient form if you filled it in beforehand.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Comfortable clothing you can move in. Part of the examination involves bending, turning and moving through ranges of motion, so anything you would happily do light exercise in works well. Avoid restrictive belts or heavy layers if you can.
Will I be adjusted at my first visit?
Often, but not automatically. Whether treatment happens at a first visit depends on what the examination shows and whether manual care is appropriate for you. Sometimes the right next step is further evaluation or another provider first — and you will be told that directly.