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. Assessment may include Insight scans and relevant orthopedic tests. Ask what each test measures and its limitations; scans alone do not provide a complete neurological diagnosis. We ask a lot of questions. We listen to the answers.
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X-Rays (When Indicated)
X-rays are considered only when clinically indicated and expected to change care, with risks and alternatives discussed. SkyChi does not X-ray pregnant patients or babies. Children's imaging needs should be assessed individually rather than by a blanket age rule.
- 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. The proposed technique depends on age and findings: fingertip contact for infants and instrument-assisted care for many older children and adults. 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.
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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. There is a small clicking sound; discomfort can occur, and risks and alternatives should be discussed before care. 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 published prices, and contact the team to confirm complete inclusions and total costs.
FAQ
The questions we get most often.
Still have questions?
The consultation call is the fastest way to get them answered.