New Patient Center
Everything you need to know before your first visit. No surprises, just clear answers.
What to Expect
Our process is thorough and objective, and each step is explained before it happens. If you have read about obstructions on this site, this is where that idea becomes a measured, individual answer.
Consultation, Then Examination
- Complimentary Structural Consultation (15 minutes, no charge): a conversation with Dr. Bury about your history, your goals, and whether this approach may be appropriate for you. It is a conversation only. No examination, imaging or treatment takes place, and there is no obligation to go further.
- New Patient Structural Examination (separate from the consultation, paid): the comprehensive structural examination, booked under that name in Jane. If you choose to proceed, it includes orthopedic, neurological and functional testing, with posture measured against normal reference values. It can sometimes follow the consultation on the same day when scheduling and clinical circumstances allow; that is arranged at the consultation, not promised in advance. The fee is explained before it is scheduled.
- X-rays: Taken only when clinically warranted, and explained and priced before they are taken. Not every patient needs imaging.
The Patient Recommendation Conference
This is the visit where your examination findings, our recommendations, and the proposed plan are reviewed with you.
- Review of Findings: Dr. Bury will walk you through your measurements and, where imaging was taken, your X-rays.
- The Plan: an Individualized Structural Correction Plan if corrective care is recommended, or an Individualized Care Plan that may include other care or referral when that is the better path.
- Your decision: If care is recommended and you choose to proceed, the first visit of your plan is scheduled. Nothing is booked beyond the conference until you decide.
- Structural Reassessment: scheduled progress examinations that repeat your baseline measurements, with comparative imaging only when clinically indicated.
Patient Forms
Adult and pediatric intake forms are sent to you when you book, so you can complete them before you arrive. If you would rather fill them in on paper, call the office and we will have them ready for you.
What to bring
- Photo identification.
- A list of your current medications.
- Any relevant prior imaging and reports (X-ray, MRI or CT), so we do not repeat what already exists.
- Your payment, HSA or FSA card if you choose to proceed with the examination.
- Comfortable clothing you can move in.
Payment and Insurance
We would rather you know exactly how this works before you book than find out afterwards.
What is complimentary, and what is not
- Complimentary Structural Consultation: no charge.
- New Patient Structural Examination (the comprehensive structural examination): $150.
- X-rays: $100 additional, only when clinically warranted and explained before they are taken.
- These are separate services, not a package. The examination fee covers assessment only. An adjustment may be performed on that visit when it is clinically appropriate, but it is not included in the examination fee and is never guaranteed. Any treatment is discussed, priced and consented to separately.
Optimus Spine & Posture is primarily a direct-pay practice. We can provide an itemized superbill upon request for patients who wish to submit their expenses to their insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on the patient’s individual insurance plan, benefits, and coverage.
We also accept HSA and FSA payments. We do not submit insurance claims on your behalf, and Medicare has specific coverage and billing limitations, so please ask about your own situation rather than assuming a service is covered.
Fees and the care we recommend are explained to you before you agree to any paid service.
If you would like the fees in advance, call 724-672-3794 and ask.