If you would like to make an appointment, you can assist us to expedite your check-in by reading the following Cancellation Policy and Release Form then submitting online this New Client Registration Form andQuestionnaire. We will contact you to make an appointment. Or you can contact us for an appointment (816) 640-3155, fill out the Questionnaire and Release Form and bring them to your first appointment. The first consultation is 60 minutes in length and is a fee of $120.00. The doctor will go over medical history provided, diet, medication, supplements, behavior and will do a physical exam including tongue and pulse diagnosis.
Please print out the Welcome Letter to assist you in preparing for your first appointment and read the Cancellation Policy carefully. Because the first appointment is a 60 minute block of time and we do not double book, we require a credit card to hold that appointment time. Thank you for your cooperation in letting us assist you.
Cancellation Policy
Alternative medicine is different than conventional medicine in many ways. It is more hands-on and more time consuming to do a thorough examination and to take a complete history. Due to the time-consuming nature of the work that we do, it is imperative that our doctor is able to devote undivided attention to each patient during their appointments. We make efforts every day to keep our practice running on time, and to avoid asking our clients to wait. We respect your time and we ask that you respect our time. Most doctors’ offices double or triple book their doctors in order to remain efficient in spite of scheduling issues. Our practice is not in a position to schedule in this manner. The number of patients we can book in a day is quite limited. We have adopted the following cancellation policy due to excessive numbers of cancelled appointments on our scheduled work days. We have tried to avoid being rigid or negative in any way, as it disrupts our own positive energy. It is with regret that we have had to establish this practice policy regarding cancellations and missed appointments. We ask for your understanding in this matter.
1. We require at least 24 hour notice to reschedule or cancel an appointment. If an appointment is cancelled with less than the 24 hour notice, or if you fail to show up, you will be charged for that appointment.
2. Frequent cancellations will result in your being required to pay in advance for an appointment scheduled at one of our treatment locations.
3. Late arrivals will result in the appointment time being shortened by the amount of time that they arrive late. You will be charged for the full appointment.
As a courtesy to our clients and in an effort to reduce the number of cancellations and missed appointments, we try to place reminder calls the day prior to the appointment. Failure to receive a reminder call does not negate the 24 hour cancellation policy.
Thank you very much for your cooperation and consideration. Linda Faris
Release Form
Client name __________________________________________________________
Pet __________Age ____ Sex ___ Breed _______Description_________________
I, the undersigned, do herby certify that I am the owner (or duly authorized agent for the owner) of the animal described above and that I do herby give the doctor full and complete authority to examine, recommend, and prescribe treatment options, including complementary therapies such as (but not limited to) acupuncture and herbal medicine. This will serve for future treatments also, until such time as treatment is no longer needed. I understand that many of the treatment modalities utilized at this practice are beyond the scope of traditional veterinary medical practice and are not considered “standard” in the veterinary industry. The purpose of this initial visit is to evaluate my pet for the following problems___________ ________________________________________________________and to discuss a treatment program that may be useful in promoting the health of the above described pet. I accept full responsibility for the fees generated by such services, and realize they are due and payable at time of service.
Payment Policy
All fees must be paid in full at the time services. Any exception to this policy must be authorized prior to the performance of any service. We accept cash, checks, Master Card, Visa, and Discover for your convenience.
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