Welcome to Altus Clinic
Welcome to a new way of dealing with chronic pain! We understand that living well with chronic pain can be challenging, and we are here to support you on your journey toward relief and improved wellbeing. Here we have included the information you need to learn more about what to expect as a patient at Altus.
Patient Questionnaire
Introduce yourself to us through the patient questionnaire and bring it to the office during your first visit to jumpstart our understanding of your pain journey so far.
Insurance Policies
We accept many kinds of insurance policies. Here is our approach to handling insurance and making sure you pay as little as possible for your pain management.
Office Policies
We look forward to providing you with a comfortable and welcoming office environment. Here is how we run our office to ensure your wellbeing while you are with us.
Am I A Candidate?
We are always happy to evaluate your pain situation to determine if you are a candidate for our program. However, in general, you will be a candidate if you are diagnosed with chronic pain and
Altus: Frequently Asked Questions
We know that starting a new pain management program can be daunting. That is why we answer some of our patients’ most common questions here, and stay available to answer any additional questions you have anytime you reach out to us!
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How is ALTUS different from other pain management programs I’ve tried?
We know you may be discouraged by the failure of other approaches to bring you relief. We are different from the standard approaches that involve pills and invasive procedures. We combine many different approaches, from nutrition to injections, to create a treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. And, we always choose the least invasive treatments possible to help you feel better, not worse, as you pursue your treatment program.
- What happens if my treatment plan is not working?
While we take lots of time to get to know you and your pain journey before we develop your treatment program, things may need to adjust as you embark on your pain management program. As a result, we maintain regular contact through follow up appointments and we immediately incorporate your feedback to tweak your treatments as necessary. Together, we will find the right combination of approaches to improve your quality of life.
- How do I know your treatments work?
We have many treatment options to offer you across many disciplines. However, they ALL are evidence-based, state-of-the-art approaches that have been proven to help patients just like you enjoy a better quality of life.
- Will I experience pain during my treatments at ALTUS?
If you have left a pain management program in more pain than when you started, that program was not for you. At ALTUS, we care about your long-term pain and your short-term experience in the office. That is why we focus on your comfort, both while you are with us and as you combat your pain long-term.
- Will you help me understand my pain better?
YES! You are a PARTNER in this pain management journey. That is why we NEVER expect you to just embark on a treatment program without first understanding your pain, what is causing it, and why we think our tailored treatment plan will work. Education is a foundational part of our approach to your treatment.