Chiropractic care for car accident injuries.
The Drs. Pierce actively participate in improving Beaverton and Portland, OR's health care resources.
- Chiropractic First, llc wins the 2009 Business Diversity Institute, Professional Service Award. link
- Dr. Christopher Pierce is appointed to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) Rules Advisory Committee 2009. link
- Dr. Huma Pierce is appointed by Oregon's Governor to the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) 2009. link
- Dr. Christopher Pierce helps to establish Portland's Patient Physician Co-op 2011. link
- Call 503-626-5761 during normal office hours to schedule your exam and treatment times. If there is an emergency such as a recent auto injury and you need urgent Chiropractic care after hours care please call 503-753-9301. A new patient exam is required prior to beginning any Chiropractic treatment. X-rays may also be required prior to treatment depending on history and exam findings.
- Fill out your new patient forms online from home, work or your smart phone. We will send you an email with a secure link to our online electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Come in to be be treated and be seen by the doctors ASAP.
Answer: New patient exams often include a thorough history, comprehensive physical evaluation, any necessary vitals, orthopedic and neurologic testing, range of motion and palpatory evaluation of spinal and extremity regions of complaints and spinal X-Rays. Our exams traditionally are much more intensive and holistic than what you would receive at a hospital or urgent care clinic. Treatments often include education of how not to re-injure one's self, manual and instrument Chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic exercises, nutritional guidance and all natural physical therapy. Exams average 60-75 minutes.
Chiropractic, physical therapy and licensed massage therapy for auto injuries with no out of pocket charges to
verified/qualified personal injury protection PIP claims. Health insurance and auto insurance are not a guarantee of benefits and the person receiving the care is ultimately financially responsible for their care. Call 503-626-5761 to have us call your car insurance company to verify
your Chiropractic and Massage benefits for you. We also accept health
insurance with Chiropractic and massage benefits. We are participating
providers for Blue Cross Blue Shield and many other health insurance plans.
Chiropractic First, llc has two clinic locations to serve you better. One in SE Portland, Oregon and one in downtown Beaverton, Oregon. Dr. Christopher Pierce adjusts at both Chiropractic clinics Monday through Thursday and occasionally on Fridays and provides emergency care in off-clinic hours. In the mornings Dr. Christopher Pierce adjusts at the downtown SE Portland clinic location and then adjusts patients in the afternoon and early evening Monday through Thursday at the SW Beaverton clinic. Dr. Huma Pierce performs exams, X-rays and adjustments on patients in Beaverton Monday - Friday. Call 503-626-5761 to schedule your Chiropractic appointment today.
We have 2 Chiropractic clinic locations:
222 SE 8th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 map/directions 503-236-0013
12820 SW 2nd St. Beaverton, OR 97005 map/directions 503-626-5761
Click on The Bicycle Chiropractor's logo above to visit
Portland's The Bicycle Chiropractor website.
Chiropractic visits are available by appointment Monday-Friday:Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 10:00am
Sat & Sun: Emergency & urgent care Chiropractic visits by appointment 503-753-9301.
Massage therapy is available at our Beaverton massage clinic location Monday - Sunday.
Call 503-626-5761 or click here to visit the 2nd Street Massage website.
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The Drs. Pierce would be honored to be your Chiropractors.
Dr. Christopher Pierce and Dr. Huma Pierce are a dynamic husband and wife Chiropractic team. They have practiced together in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon since 2001. They often work together on clients’ cases. They are parents and have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating children’s health issues. The youngest children the Drs. Pierce have adjusted ware only minutes old. Dr. Christopher Pierce adjusted his son after a traumatic hospital birthing process affecting his neck and lungs, allowing him to clear his lungs of meconium and breathe clearly for the 1st time. The doctors have worked successfully with reversing infertility cases using Chiropractic techniques link. Both doctors are distinguished fellows of Chiropractic Biophysics / Clinical Biomechanics of Posture CBP. They have had the distinction of teaching other doctors spinal corrective techniques in the US, Canada, Asia and Europe. The doctors have created an upbeat, fun, and healing family environment to practice the art of Chiropractic. Chiropractic First, llc provides Chiropractic, weight loss and massage services at the Beaverton clinic location. This is a time saving benefit to those people who need both healing services. The downtown SE Portland clinic focuses on golf rehab and training, bicyclists, cycling related injuries and accidents, bicycle commuters, and bike performance training.Going to a Chiropractor should be an easy and enjoyable experience. You should know what to expect with regard to quality of care and fees ahead of time. Here, we have done our best to explain what you can expect on your first and follow up visits to Chiropractic First, llc.
- Call 503-626-5761 to schedule your initial exam.
- Give us any relevant insurance information to have your benefits verified prior to your first visit.
- If you don't have insurance or Chiropractic benefits, that OK, we welcome providing quality care for everyone. Just let us know if you will be paying directly out of pocket so we may simplify your paperwork and offer you our most affordable payment at time of service discounts.
- You will receive an email and personal pin number to access your online paperwork (EMR) Medicfusion.
- Fill out your paperwork from home, work or most smart phones at your convenience.
- Show up to your exam a few minutes early, show you valid state ID and insurance card, and complete your check-in on one of our computers.
- You will be seen by Dr. Huma Pierce or Dr. Christopher Pierce promptly at your exam time, please don't expect to sit around in a waiting room.
- If you are in serious pain, the doctors may process your X-Rays immediately and either Dr. Christopher Pierce or Dr. Huma Pierce will adjust you right then after your X-rays have been reviewed. If you are not in dire pain you may be scheduled for your adjustment on a later date so as to have a more complete review of your X-rays and create a plan for spinal correction.
- Complete your payment for your visit with the receptionist or at the EMR computer station. For those who either just want to try us out, are self employed and don't have health insurance, are under-insured or are paying cash out of pocket. Call 503-626-5761 to ask us about our current new patient exam special rates. Remember, there usually are no out of pocket fees with qualified auto insurance claims or qualified workers compensation claims. Health insurance and auto insurance are not a guarantee of benefits and the person receiving the care is ultimately financially responsible for their care.
- Schedule a (no cost) report to review your exam and X-ray findings with Dr. Huma Pierce or Dr. Christopher Pierce.
- Schedule follow up adjustment appointments at either of our 2 clinic locations in Portland or Beaverton with Dr. Christopher Pierce or Dr. Huma Pierce.
- Remember, after your first visit with us, appointment scheduling, cancellations, and payments, etc can all be made on line with our Medicfusion website portal.
- We have made it very affordable for patients who are not insured or are under-insured choosing to pay directly out of pocket. We charge a flat rate of $147 for your initial exam and any necessary X-rays giving you a significant payment at the time of service discount. Future care is $60 per adjustment, $60 per re-exam, and $40 per X-Ray view taken. These prices apply to treatments during normal clinic operating hours Monday-Friday. There are usually no out of pocket fees with qualified auto claims or qualified workers compensation claims. Health insurance and auto insurance are not a guarantee of benefits and the person receiving the care is ultimately financially responsible for their care.
- All health insurance and personal injury protection PIP rates are charged at the most current Oregon Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule link. The state of Oregon determines these fees every second April. Visit the Oregon.gov website link to better understand how health insurance works in Oregon that we have found. Here they discuss Medicare, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP), Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP), free or reduced priced clinics, individual insurance plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), club and association group plans. We are participating providers for many different health insurance companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, for some other health insurance programs we are out-of-network providers link. These doctors and other medical providers may charge more than the allowable expense. Once your insurance company pays its share, you are ultimately responsible for the balance. This balance is in addition to deductibles and co-insurance amounts you pay. Sometimes the insurance company pays the entire claim to you instead of paying the out-of-network provider. In that case, the medical provider can require full payment of all charges from you.
- For massage therapy at our Beaverton clinic location click here or call 503-626-5761.
What sets us apart from other Chiropractic clinics in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon?
Availability - Dr. Christopher Pierce is the primary adjusting doctor for Chiropractic First, llc. He practices at both clinic locations Monday through Thursday. Dr. Christopher adjusts in downtown Portland in the mornings and Beaverton in the afternoons and evenings. This allows clients from both sides of the river to schedule convenient appointments and reduce their commute times to their appointments. Dr. Huma Pierce is available Monday through Friday at the Beaverton Chiropractic First, llc clinic location.
Experience - Dr. Christopher Pierce has adjusted Olympic athletes, professional athletes, musicians, celebrities, infants, children, adults and seniors. He has an extensive educational background in athletic training, exercise physiology, the clinical biomechanics of posture, martial arts, cycling and nutrition in addition to Chiropractic. Dr. Huma Pierce draws from her diverse background in Chiropractic, Biology and the clinical biomechanics of posture when diagnosing the cause of people’s conditions. She also is experienced to testifying on behalf of her patients for auto injury and personal injury cases. Dr. Huma Pierce is fluent in English, French, Urdu, Punjabi and also speaks some Hindi.
Passion and Purpose - The Drs. Pierce love what they do and are enthusiastic about helping others to achieve optimal health and wellness. They are confident in their skills and techniques. They feel that they provide the highest quality Chiropractic care possible. The doctors continue to keep current with Chiropractic research and techniques as the Chiropractic profession evolves. Both doctors are active in supporting the Oregon Chiropractic Association, Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the politics of providing affordable local health care in Oregon. Their goal is to help make the Portland metro area the healthiest place on the planet to live.
Affordability - The team at Chiropractic First, llc has made every possible effort to make the quality care that they provide, affordable to all who value it. All health insurance and personal injury protection PIP rates are charged at the Oregon Workers' Compensation Fee Schedule. The state of Oregon determines the fees we charge. You can look up the most current fee schedules to see what we charge insurance companies here. Medicare rates are used for Medicare rates click here for Noridian Medicare rates for Oregon. Patients who have been injured in a car accident in Oregon usually do dot have to pay anything out of pocket for Chiropractic care and massage therapy. Health insurance and auto insurance are not a guarantee of benefits and the person receiving the care is ultimately financially responsible for their care. We can bill their auto insurance directly if they have opened a claim for the accident and have provided us with a valid claim number.
Other services offered include Customized Exercise and Nutrition Plans. Custom medically guided rapid weight loss plans, low back pain relief, neck pain relief, headache relief, posture improvement, fibromyalgia, type II diabetes, and stress relief are always available. As these plans vary in depth of history, analysis and are customized to the patient's specific health care needs.
Chiropractic, massage therapy and physical therapy are often 100% covered by auto insurance claims when you are in a car accident in Oregon thanks to Oregon's mandatory liability insurance law (Personal Injury Protection/PIP). In most cases there are no out of pocket fees for qualified auto injury claims in Oregon. Health insurance and auto insurance are not a guarantee of benefits and the person receiving the care is ultimately financially responsible for their care. Same day appointments and Chiropractic appointments are available by calling 503-626-5761. Do you know what to do in case of a car accident in Oregon? Get the Oregon MVA checklist here. link
Convenience - Our patients fill out their paperwork on line at their own convenience. This keeps their appointment time in-office to a minimum. Appointments after the initial phone call to receive your log in and pin number may be scheduled on line as well. Payments can also be made online to protect your credit card information. In fact, nearly all of our paperwork is electronic which helps both you and our environment.
Real Results - Case Study
This young patient came to us with a loss of the normal curve in their neck and associated neck pain, neck stiffness, headaches, numbness and tingling in the hands and upper back tension. They had troubling sleeping without discomfort and every day began and ended with neck pain. Following a corrective care Chiropractic program of adjustments, exercises and traction, their neck curve returned to near normal and they experienced relief of their symptoms and full range of motion. More results and Chiropractic testimonials.
Drive times and distances to your closest Chiropractic First, llc clinic and Portland zip codes:
Downtown Portland: 0+ minutes @ 0+ miles (97204, 97205, 97209, 97210, 97201)
Southeast Portland - SE Portland: 0+ minutes @ 0+ miles (97214, 97215, 97216, 97202, 97206, 97266, 97233, 97236, 97222, 97267)
Southwest Portland - SW Portland: (97204, 97205, 97201, 97239, 97221, 97225, 97223, 97219)
Northeast Portland - NE Portland: (97232, 97212, 97211, 97213, 97218, 97216, 97220, 97230)
Northwest Portland - NW Portland: (97209, 97210, 97229)
North Portland - N Portland - NoPo: (97227, 97217, 97203)
Beaverton: 0+ minutes @ 0+ miles (97005, 97006, 97007, 97008, 97075, 97076, 97077, 97078)
Cedar Hills: 5 minutes @ 1.74 miles (97225)
Aloha: 6 minutes @ 3.03 miles (97006, 97007)
West Slope: 7 minutes @ 2.58 miles (97225)
Raleigh Hills: 7 minutes @ 2.78 miles (97225)
Garden Home: 10 minutes @ 3.87 miles (97223)
Cedar Mill: 8 minutes @ 4.00 miles (97229)
Tigard: 10 minutes @ 5.87 miles (97223, 97224)
Lake Oswego: 12 minutes @ 7.60 miles (97034, 97035)
Hillsdale: 13 minutes @ 6.18 miles (97201, 97219)
Bonny Slope: 14 minutes @ 5.19 miles (97229)
Hillsboro: 18 minutes @ 9.98 miles (97123)
Downtown Vancouver, WA: 15 minutes @ 10.0 miles (98660, 98661, 98662, 98663, 98664, 98665, 98666, 98667, 98668, 98682, 98683, 98684, 98685, 98686, 98687)
Portland International Airport - PDX: 19 minutes @ 11.19 miles (97218)
Wilsonville: 20 minutes @ 15.18 miles (97537)
Both clinics have free parking available.
Chiropractic First, llc
Adjusting Oregonians since 2001.
Christopher Pierce, DC
Huma Pierce, DC
Phone: 503-626-5761
Email: info@c1pdx.com
Fax: 503-626-5782
12820 SW 2nd St. Beaverton, OR 97005
222 SE 8th Ave. Portland, OR 97214
Beaverton Chiropractic - Beaverton, Oregon
