2401 Bernadette Dr. STE 209
Columbia, MO 65202
Mon | 6:30am – 6:00pm |
Tue | 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Wed | 6:30am – 4:00pm |
Thu | 6:30am – 6:00pm |
Fri | 8:00am – 1:00pm |
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NEW PATIENTS.
Thank you for considering The Wellness Way – Columbia Way for your health needs. Let’s get started!
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Questions about the process of becoming a Wellness Way patient? New Patients, please review our frequently asked questions!
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The fastest and easiest way to schedule your appointment with one of our doctors is to contact our office at (573) 443-6828 and we will schedule you at the first available time that is convenient for you.
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2503 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
Frequently Asked Questions
- Your insurance card
- The completed and signed Signature Pages from Step 2
- Your lab records from the past two (2) years
Anywhere from 30 minutes to two (2) hours depending on the patient. This allows for a thorough review of your history; a physical examination; and any lab testing deemed necessary. We also allow ample time for you to ask questions.
Yes. Most new patient evaluations involve several doctors and/or nurses.
Some of the charges may be billable to insurance. Exams, x-rays, and chiropractic manipulations (aka adjustments) are billable to insurance but coverage depends on your individual policy. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact their insurance company to verify what chiropractic coverage is in place (in-network or out-of-network depending upon which insurance company you have coverage with).
Functional medicine or nutrition services are not billable to insurance at this time.
Lab work results are very important and will typically assist the doctor in determining the plan of care. If prior lab work has not been completed, our doctors may recommend lab testing at your first appointment. This typically involves blood work or test kits.
Several lab companies offer insurance billing and others are cash only. If insurance billing IS available, the lab company will bill the lab to insurance, but it will be your responsibly to check your insurance coverage. If labs are necessary, additional testing and billing options will be discussed at the time the patient receives the lab.
Most patients with nutritional health concerns will have supplements recommended. Each supplement is chosen for the patient for a specific reason based upon the symptoms described to the doctor, as well as the results of any lab testing. The doctor will get into further details about the supplements ordered for you at your second appointment.
The intent is always for the patient to eventually lessen the number and/or dosage of supplements, but the timeline for this is different for each patient and is based upon the improvement of the patient’s condition over time. Often improvements are seen by 3-6 months and again at 9-12 months, however, results may take longer if patient fails to implement the dietary recommendations.
Due to Quality control, all Supplements are non refundable.
After we receive your test results, we will call you to set up your next appointment. At this appointment, the doctor will go over your test results, your plan of care, and give you an estimate for length of care.
The billing department will meet with you to discuss financial aspects and discounted plans. Plans range from $900 to $2,500. Follow up appointments will be scheduled. These may include, but are not limited to, follow ups with the doctor, chiropractic adjustments, and dietary consultations.
Based on your signs and symptoms, X-rays may need to be completed as well as orthopedic testing. After the first few appointments, you will receive a doctor’s report. The doctor’s report will include information about your x-rays and a recommended plan of care. Adjustments will begin within the first few appointments. At this point, if you would like, you can speak with a member of our billing department about chiropractic care plans.
Dr. James Hamilton, DC
My chiropractic story started with my mom. She had been suffering from chronic migraines, and fortunately our neighbor recommended for my mom to try their chiropractor. After finding relief from her daily migraines, my entire family started regular maintenance care with an upper cervical chiropractor. When the family moved to Salisbury, Missouri we continued care with Dr. Jeremy Maxwell. While I was in high school I made the decision to to pursue Chiropractic as a career. I attended undergrad at North Lake College in Irving, Texas, and Parker University for chiropractic training. At Parker I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Anatomy, in Health and Wellness. In 2017 I graduated with my Doctorate of Chiropractic, and have been practicing in Salina, Kansas since.
Dr. Jeremy Maxwell
I grew up in Pleasanton, CA and graduated from Amador Valley High School in 1992. I then went to York, NE to attend York College on a soccer scholarship and to attain my under graduate studies in pre-Chiropractic. It was in York where I met my wife Shelby, who is from Rhinelander, WI. We married in August of 1995. I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated in June of 1999. I have been in private practice in Fayette, MO., since April of 2001, and now have a second location in Columbia, MO., since 2005. We have 4 wonderful children Aiden, Myy, Emi and Zechman.
I absolutely love what I have been called to do, and that is to help families maximize their health potential through Chiropractic. No other profession gets to intimately work with the innate healing potential the Creator placed in each of us like the Chiropractic profession. Every day we get to witness lives changing and health improving by turning on the power of the human body through spinal corrections. When the brain and body can talk without interruption, the Creator’s design can do what is was designed to do and that is to heal on its own. We look forward to the opportunity of sharing our passion for living healthy full lives and taking part in your health goals.
In Health
Dr. Jeremy Maxwell
Dr. Jessica Smith
I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and started seeing a chiropractor at the age of 12. I struggled with horrible migraine headaches and had multiple volleyball injuries. After my first adjustment, I knew I wanted to become a chiropractor. I went on to attend Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO. There I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology, a Master of Nutrition and Physical Performance, and my doctorate in Chiropractic. I also have a teaching certificate in middle and high school science and middle school math.
My passions in chiropractic are women’s health, pediatrics, and pregnancy. I obtained a Webster Certification for pregnant women with the International Chiropractic Association and I am working towards my pediatric diplomate. I also plan to become a doula, post partem depression counselor, and a lactation specialist. I was drawn to the Wellness Way lifestyle due to my own personal experiences. I was diagnosed with Ovarian and Uterine cancer and went through so many worst case scenarios. I want to help other women in my situations work through their worst-case scenarios and help them win their fights naturally and come out on the other side healthier than before. Whether it is with cancer, infertility, or pain, I want to help everyone live their best life and not sit on the sideline.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy time with my daughter, dogs (2 Dobermans and 1 border collie), and playing volleyball.