A place to begin
A first appointment should help you understand both the work and the person providing it. At Advanced Neurosomatic Therapy, the first session is a 75-minute initial evaluation, priced at $140. It creates time for a detailed conversation, assessment, and a plan shaped around your priorities. Here is how to think about that visit before Dallin arrives at your Sarasota home or office.
Start with what you notice in daily life
You do not need to arrive with the right terminology. It is enough to describe what you notice, when you notice it, and which activities feel different from usual. A specific example can be more helpful than a long list: turning to look behind you, sitting through a workday, or returning to a regular movement practice.
The published initial evaluation includes a conversation about pain, relevant medical history, and daily movement patterns. Make a short note of the questions you want to ask so they are easy to remember. The website's general inquiry form is best used for planning and logistics; discuss detailed personal health information directly with Dallin through the intake process he recommends.
Assessment helps set the focus
Dallin's initial evaluation includes a postural and structural assessment, attention to muscle tension and range of motion, and hands-on assessment. These observations help inform the areas considered during the session. You can ask him to explain what he is looking at and how it relates to your stated goals.
An assessment is a starting point for planning the bodywork. It does not mean every concern has a single cause, and it does not require you to commit to a predetermined course of treatment. The plan should make sense to you, including what the next appointment would focus on if you choose to continue.
The first visit may include hands-on work
The initial evaluation can include the beginning of hands-on work as time and the assessment allow. How that time is used depends on the conversation and what is appropriate for the session. It is helpful to think of this appointment as a foundation rather than expecting it to cover every area in one visit.
During hands-on work, share how the pressure and positioning feel. You can ask questions, request an adjustment, or pause. There is no need to stay quiet to be a good client; your experience is useful information.
Leave with a clear next step
The published first-session description includes an individualized treatment plan. Before the visit ends, ask which priorities the plan addresses and what a follow-up would involve. You may also want to clarify timing, location, and any practical arrangements for another mobile visit.
Published follow-ups are 60 minutes for $135, 90 minutes for $185, and 120 minutes for $240. Ask Dallin which length fits the intended focus. If you are still deciding whether to book the evaluation, the online scheduler currently offers a free 15-minute discovery call. It is a straightforward place to ask about fit before arranging a paid treatment session.
Start with a conversation
Begin with a conversation. Choose a free discovery-call time or contact Dallin with a question about the first visit.
