What to expect
You don't need to know anything before you walk in. You just need to show up.
We'll handle everything else.
Your new patient journey
Here's exactly what happens, step by step.
- 01
The Consultation Call
Everything starts with a free 15-minute phone call with Dr. Rai. Not a sales call — a real conversation about what you're dealing with, what you've already tried, and whether SkyChi is genuinely the right fit. If it's not, she'll tell you and point you somewhere better. If it is, you'll book your initial exam before you hang up.
- 02
Your Initial Exam
Your first in-office visit runs 45 to 90 minutes. Longer than you're used to, and intentional. Insight neurological scans give us a clear picture of how your nervous system is functioning, plus any orthopedic tests relevant to what you came in for. We ask a lot of questions. We listen to the answers.
- 03
X-Rays (When Indicated)
To see is to know, and not to see is to guess. We don't want to guess with your health. X-rays are taken when they'll give us meaningful information that changes how we approach care. We don't x-ray pregnant women or babies, and we generally wait until kids are around 7 — unless they've been in traumatic sports or events.
- 04
Your Results Review
Before any adjusting, Dr. Rai sits down and walks you through everything she found. What the scans show, what it means, and what she recommends. You'll leave with a clear picture of what's going on in your body and a care plan that makes sense to you. We make decisions with you, not for you.
- 05
Your First Adjustment
Now we get to work. Instrument-assisted tonal technique — the same for every patient. No cracking, no twisting, nothing that makes you brace. Most patients are surprised by how gentle it is. A lot of them are surprised by how much they feel afterward.
- 06
Your Care Plan Conversation
After your first adjustment, we talk through your care plan in detail. How often we recommend you come in, what the timeline looks like, what progress will feel like, and what your investment will be. Nothing is assumed. Everything is explained.
Kids' appointments
For the parents who are nervous about bringing their little one in.
We get it. The idea of someone adjusting your baby or toddler sounds a lot scarier than it actually is.
For newborns and infants, the adjustment involves no more pressure than you'd use to test if a peach is ripe. One or two fingertips, gentle sustained contact — that's it. Most babies fall asleep. Some don't even stir.
For toddlers and older kids, we use the same handheld instrument we use for adults, scaled to their size. Small clicking sound, fast, and it doesn't hurt. Kids usually think it's interesting. Some ask to hold it afterward.
You'll be in the room for every appointment. Dr. Rai explains everything before she does it, and nothing happens without your understanding and agreement. There's a reason kids never want to leave.
Our promise
We make decisions with you, not for you.
You will never be pressured into a care plan at SkyChi. Dr. Rai will tell you what she found, what she recommends, and why. Then the decision is yours — start care, take time to think, or ask questions two days later. The goal is for you to feel informed and confident, not railroaded.
Pricing
What to expect, investment-wise.
Consultation Call
Free
Initial Exam
$75
Initial Exam with X-Rays
$175
Individual Adjustments
$60
Wellness Visits (Skyline Sustain)
$50
Program pricing varies by program and level. See the Programs page for full breakdowns.
FAQ
The questions we get most often.
Still have questions?
The consultation call is the fastest way to get them answered.