Brave Roots Chiropractic
Brave Roots Chiropractic is a Gonstead chiropractic clinic at 375 E Horsetooth Rd Building 2 Suite 101 in Fort Collins, and the office describes itself as a modern sanctuary of healing rather than just a clinic. Dr. Steve Cook, D.C. leads the practice. He has practiced in Fort Collins since 2010, graduated Cum Laude from New York Chiropractic College in 2009, and also holds an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Conservation from the State University of New York at Morrisville. The clinic says it specializes in restoring maximum function to the joints, nerves, and soft tissues of the body, with results it describes as less pain, improved posture, greater freedom of movement, and the restoration of damaged nerves. Care is built around the Gonstead Technique, which the office says is used by only a few chiropractors in Fort Collins, and which rests on five components: x-rays, palpation, instrumentation, visualization, and case management. Torque Release Technique is offered as well. A first visit runs roughly 45 minutes to an hour and includes a discussion of your health concerns, a skin temperature scan with a Nervo-scope instrument, static and motion palpation, x-rays where appropriate, and then a first specific adjustment, with a second visit scheduled to review findings and set a course of care. Alongside spinal adjusting the office runs several programs. Its peripheral neuropathy program addresses sensory and motor nerve symptoms in the hands, arms, legs, and feet. StemWave is an FDA listed acoustic wave device used for joint, muscle, and nerve pain, and the clinic states it is the only StemWave provider in the area. Rossiter Stretching is assisted stretching that creates myofascial release to free tight connective tissue, which the office says makes for an easier and more complete adjustment. Acupuncture is offered on its own or built into a chiropractic care plan, with sessions of about 30 to 45 minutes. In 2012 Dr. Cook completed the 220 hour coursework at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic to become a Certified Animal Chiropractor, and he treats dogs in the office and makes barn calls for horses around Fort Collins. Chiropractic care for kids, wellness care, and care during pregnancy round out the menu. Conditions the practice highlights include back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, scoliosis, disc injury, whiplash, work injury, arm and leg pain, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain, TMJ, and vertigo. On billing, the office states that Dr. Steven Cook is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield, also known as Anthem, and with Cigna. It adds that it can bill automobile insurance for injuries from a motor vehicle collision, routinely bills health savings accounts, and bills most other health insurance policies as an out of network provider. New patients can start with the $99 VIP Pass, which the office says covers the consultation, physical assessment, and any needed radiographs. The clinic notes it sits next to Whole Foods in Midtown Fort Collins.
Services
Gonstead chiropractic adjustments
Specific spinal analysis and adjustment using the Gonstead system of x-rays, palpation, instrumentation, visualization, and case management.
Torque release technique
Peripheral neuropathy program
A natural program for sensory and motor nerve symptoms in the hands, arms, legs, and feet.
StemWave shockwave therapy
An FDA listed acoustic wave device used for joint, muscle, and nerve pain. The first visit is 20 minutes and costs $49.
Acupuncture
Sterile needle treatment offered on its own or alongside a chiropractic care plan.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
375 E Horsetooth Rd Bldg 2 STE 101, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
FAQs
What is the Gonstead Technique?
It is the method Brave Roots Chiropractic is built around, and the office says only a few chiropractors in Fort Collins use it. The clinic describes it as a comprehensive, scientific system of analysis and adjustment with five components: x-rays, palpation, instrumentation, visualization, and case management. The office explains that adjustments are meant to be specific, and that the Gonstead listing system helps the doctor determine how a bone is misaligned and the best way to correct it.
What happens on my first visit?
The office says to expect roughly 45 minutes to an hour with the doctor, and asks that you fill out the initial visit forms online beforehand. The visit covers your health concerns, a skin temperature reading with a Temp-o-scope or Nervo-scope instrument, static and motion palpation, and a visual check of posture and gait. An x-ray is taken if appropriate, then the first specific adjustment is delivered. A second visit is scheduled to go over the findings and set a course of care.
Do you take insurance?
The office states that Dr. Steven Cook is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield, also known as Anthem, and with Cigna. It says it can also bill automobile insurance for injuries from a motor vehicle collision, routinely bills health savings accounts, and bills most other health insurance policies as an out of network provider. If you have chiropractic benefits the office says it will bill them for you, and you pay your co-pay or apply payment toward your deductible.
Is there a new patient offer?
Yes. The office advertises a New Patient Special it calls the $99 VIP Pass, which it says includes the consultation, physical assessment, and any needed radiographs for $99. You can also call (970) 482-5301 to schedule a new patient visit.
What is StemWave and what does the first session cost?
StemWave is an FDA listed medical device that uses acoustic waves to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms, and the clinic says it is the only StemWave provider in the area. It is used for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, knee pain, peripheral neuropathy, shoulder pain, muscle tears, ankle sprains, and hip pain. A typical treatment takes 5 to 10 minutes. The office says the first visit is 20 minutes long and costs $49.
Do you adjust animals?
Yes. Dr. Steve Cook is a Certified Animal Chiropractor who completed the 220 hour coursework at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic in 2012. He provides in-office chiropractic care for dogs and offers house calls for horses throughout the Fort Collins area. The office notes that animal chiropractic complements rather than replaces veterinary care, and that a summary of each visit is sent to your veterinarian.
What are your office hours?
The clinic is open Monday from 8:30am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm, Tuesday from 11:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, Thursday from 8:30am to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and Friday from 8:30am to 11:00am. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Where are you located?
Brave Roots Chiropractic is at 375 E Horsetooth Rd Building 2 Suite 101, Fort Collins, CO 80525. The office notes it sits next to Whole Foods in Midtown Fort Collins. Call (970) 482-5301 or book online to schedule.