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Listen and clarify
Discuss your main concern, goals, health history, medications, supplements, and what you hope to understand or change.
First consultation guide
What to expect at your first visit
A calm, unhurried first visit should help you feel heard, understand the evaluation, and know what options are available before you decide on care.
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Evaluate
Complete a relevant physical, movement, or nutrition assessment. Dr. Kim should explain each part and ask for consent.
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Plan together
Review findings, possible options, limitations, alternatives, referrals, and how progress would be measured.
In-office or online
Dr. Kim sees patients in her Honolulu office at 1441 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 511, and offers online (virtual) visits for functional nutrition consultations. For an online visit, complete your forms online beforehand and have your medication and supplement list handy.
What to bring
- A list of medications and supplements, including doses
- Relevant medical records or imaging reports if requested
- Your symptom timeline and two or three priorities
- Completed online forms, or a printed copy of the Word form
- Any X-rays, MRI or CT reports, and recent blood work
- Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
- Questions about scope, safety, follow-up, and next steps
Complete your forms online before your visit.The New Patient Forms page has the New Patient Form, Privacy Notice and System Survey, which you can fill out and submit online.
How Dr. Kim evaluates
Your first visit is a full evaluation: a comprehensive symptom survey, a consultation, and a physical examination. Dr. Kim may use motion palpation (hands-on assessment of how the spine moves), orthopedic and neurological tests, and muscle testing. X-rays are not required in this office unless concerning findings arise. Please bring any X-rays, MRI or CT reports, or blood work you already have.
What is muscle testing?
Muscle testing (applied kinesiology) is a non-invasive technique Dr. Kim uses alongside standard examination. Light pressure is applied to an outstretched arm while the strength of the muscle response is assessed. It is one part of her evaluation, not a stand-alone diagnosis, and you are welcome to ask questions or decline it.
Will treatment happen the same day?
It may or may not. The right next step depends on the history, examination, informed consent, and whether chiropractic or nutrition care is appropriate. There should be no pressure to begin treatment or agree to a long plan immediately.
What happens after the visit?
You should leave with a clear understanding of the findings, next steps, what progress would look like, when the plan will be reviewed, and what should prompt a call or a different kind of care.