Absolute Health Chiropractic
Absolute Health Chiropractic and Wellness Center is a chiropractic office at 4110 NW 37th Place, Suite D in Gainesville, Florida. The practice is led by Dr. Rick Haines, who grew up in Tallahassee and moved south to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He completed his internship at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, then spent four years completing his chiropractic education at Sherman College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and moved back to Florida four months after graduation to begin practicing. The site tells the story that he found chiropractic as a UF undergraduate while suffering debilitating migraines every two weeks, that a persistent roommate whose father was a chiropractor finally convinced him to make an appointment, and that he has not suffered a migraine since completing his plan of care. The office has been open in Gainesville since 2008, and Diana, who now works the front desk, was one of its very first patients. Denise manages the office. The practice describes its work as finding the key to nervous system stress and relieving that tension with chiropractic treatment, and it presents chiropractic as natural, safe pain management without side effects. Core services include chiropractic adjustments to correct subluxations, care for auto accident injuries and whiplash, DOT physical exams for CDL drivers, back, neck and muscle pain relief, migraine, sinus and headache relief, treatment for bulging and herniated discs, pinched nerve and sciatica care, arthritis and joint pain relief, and sports injury care. The office also lists nutritional consulting, chiropractic health and wellness care, stress relief, workplace ergonomics, scoliosis screenings, carpal tunnel syndrome, vertigo, ear infections, and allergies and asthma among the conditions it addresses. New patients are offered a 100% free initial analysis that the site says reveals a personalized treatment plan for increasing mobility and decreasing pain, along with a no obligation consultation. A first visit runs through a consultation, a chiropractic examination covering the ability to turn and bend, reflexes and standard postural, neurological, orthopedic and physical tests, x-rays if required using what the office calls state of the art imaging equipment, a report of findings, and then treatment. Patients are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment and to bring the downloadable new patient paperwork already filled out. On billing, the office says it participates in many different insurance programs, takes Medicare, workers compensation and personal injury cases, is a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider, accepts assignment from Medicare, and takes any verified insurance, and it asks patients to call and confirm their provider. It also helps directly with insurance forms, offers discounts for cash patients, and says a flexible payment plan can be approved for patients with no insurance coverage. Payment methods listed are cash, check, debit and all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and closed Saturday and Sunday, and the site notes that after hours appointments are available upon request.
Services
Chiropractic adjustments and subluxations
Chiropractic adjustments are described by the office as physical treatments designed to fix subluxations, meaning poor positioning of the joints. The site explains that Dr. Haines applies precise but gentle pressure to a subluxed area to bring the bones back into proper alignment, which restores joint function and helps prevent further subluxations. It notes that subluxations can appear in any joint, not only between the vertebrae.
Auto accident and whiplash care
Care for injuries from motor vehicle collisions. The site says that whether the problem is from a recent accident or an injury from years ago, a thorough evaluation with appropriate treatment can help recovery, and that whiplash injuries, headaches, generalized pain and stiffness from auto collisions are all addressed by chiropractic methods. The office also works with auto insurance and personal injury cases.
DOT physical exam
Absolute Health Chiropractic provides complete physical examinations as required by the Department of Transportation, listed on the site as the DOT physical exam for CDL. The office describes the process as quick and painless, and says proper treatment will be recommended if any problems are found.
Back, neck and muscle pain relief
The site describes chiropractic medicine as centered on the spine, using painless adjustments, exercises and stretches to relieve chronic or acute neck and back pain and improve the range of motion of the spine.
Migraine, sinus and headache relief
Treatment for frequent or severe headaches. The office says that by correcting misalignments in the spine and head, Dr. Haines provides an effective, natural alternative to prescription drugs without the danger of side effects.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
4110 NW 37th Pl D, Gainesville, FL 32606, USA
FAQs
Who is the chiropractor at Absolute Health Chiropractic?
Dr. Rick Haines. He grew up in Tallahassee, earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Florida, completed his internship at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, and spent four years completing his chiropractic education at Sherman College in Spartanburg, South Carolina before returning to Florida to practice. Denise is the office manager and Diana works the front desk.
Is there an offer for new patients?
Yes. The office advertises a 100% free initial analysis that it says reveals a personalized treatment plan for increasing mobility and decreasing your pain, and it says it offers no obligation consultations. Call (352) 377-7373 or fill out the appointment form on the site to arrange it.
What happens on my first visit?
The site describes five steps. First a consultation, where you complete the required forms and the doctor asks about your condition to determine whether chiropractic care is right for you. Then a chiropractic examination covering your ability to turn and bend, your reflexes and standard postural, neurological, orthopedic and physical tests. X-rays are taken if required. The doctor then gives you a report of findings and explains the treatment that is right for you. Last comes the treatment itself, and the office says most patients get relief from the very first adjustment. You are asked to arrive 15 minutes early with your new patient paperwork completed.
Do you treat auto accident injuries?
Yes. The office says that whether your problems are from a recent accident or the result of an injury from years ago, a thorough evaluation with appropriate treatment can help your recovery. Whiplash injuries, headaches and generalized pain and stiffness from auto collisions are all addressed. The practice works with auto insurance and workers compensation cases and says it can help you directly with insurance forms.
Do you take insurance?
The office says it participates in many different insurance programs and that more than likely it can take yours. It lists Medicare, workers compensation and personal injury, says it is a Blue Cross Blue Shield provider, accepts assignment from Medicare and takes any verified insurance. Call (352) 377-7373 to check your specific provider. For patients with no insurance coverage, the site says a flexible payment plan can be approved.
What payment methods do you accept?
The office lists cash, check, debit and all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. It also says it offers discounts for cash patients.
What are your hours and where are you located?
Absolute Health Chiropractic and Wellness Center is at 4110 NW 37th Place, Suite D, Gainesville, FL 32606. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm and closed Saturday and Sunday, and the site notes that after hours appointments are available upon request. Call (352) 377-7373 to reach the office.