Why provide sliding scale chiropractic care?
Alternative healthcare, including chiropractic care, is often cost prohibitive to most. Because chiropractic care is poorly supported by insurance, it becomes a healing modality for those with greater intersections of privilege. Having grown up with financial insecurity and now becoming a healthcare provider, it’s been heartbreaking to realize that those who often need care the most are those who don’t have access to it, which rings especially true for minority women who are pregnant. I can now see how access to chiropractic care could’ve changed mine and my family’s life, and as I worked through chiropractic school, I was driven to find a way to give back and create a path of possibility for more women to receive chiropractic care. I want you to have a healthcare provider that will listen to you and help support you in healing and becoming more resourced. 

Why support women of color?
Any woman can tell you how their experience in the world of health care has likely been riddled with some really unfortunate experiences. For WOC, this tends to be even more true than most and it's something that can understandably alter trust in healthcare providers and the overall healthcare system. At Root Function, I want you to be seen for who you are and given the space to be listened to. As a chiropractor. I was trained in basic primary care and our office maintains this skillset to be a compliment to women’s overall healthcare and to make sure issues don’t fall through the cracks.

Who can apply for sliding scale coverage underneath Shift Change?
Shift Change is for WOC solopreneurs. We recognize that intersections of trauma and privilege heavily affect an entrepreneur’s access to chiropractic care and that is why we are here to support you.

Is the chiropractic care the same as at Root Function?
YES! Shift Change operates as a non-profit underneath Root Function, meaning that you will receive the same care as a patient not utilizing a sliding scale for payment. Your financial situation will remain private between you and the Root Function staff. 

Can you explain how the sliding scale works?
The sliding scale is based on a few factors including income and household family size. We are happy to look at your financial situation together to determine your cost before we begin care. Reassessment of your financial status is done every 6-12 months. All those who meet the requirement for sliding scale care are encouraged to apply for coverage. 

Why provide sliding scale chiropractic care?

Alternative healthcare, including chiropractic care, is often cost prohibitive to most. Because chiropractic care is poorly supported by insurance, it becomes a healing modality for those with greater intersections of privilege. Having grown up with financial insecurity and now becoming a healthcare provider, it’s been heartbreaking to realize that those who often need care the most are those who don’t have access to it, which rings especially true for minority women who are pregnant. I can now see how access to chiropractic care could’ve changed mine and my family’s life, and as I worked through chiropractic school, I was driven to find a way to give back and create a path of possibility for more women to receive chiropractic care. I want you to have a healthcare provider that will listen to you and help support you in healing and becoming more resourced. 

Why support women of color?

Any woman can tell you how their experience in the world of health care has likely been riddled with some really unfortunate experiences. For WOC, this tends to be even more true than most and it's something that can understandably alter trust in healthcare providers and the overall healthcare system. At Root Function, I want you to be seen for who you are and given the space to be listened to. As a chiropractor. I was trained in basic primary care and our office maintains this skillset to be a compliment to women’s overall healthcare and to make sure issues don’t fall through the cracks.

Who can apply for sliding scale coverage underneath Shift Change?

Shift Change is for WOC solopreneurs. We recognize that intersections of trauma and privilege heavily affect an entrepreneur’s access to chiropractic care and that is why we are here to support you.

Is the chiropractic care the same as at Root Function?

YES! Shift Change operates as a non-profit underneath Root Function, meaning that you will receive the same care as a patient not utilizing a sliding scale for payment. Your financial situation will remain private between you and the Root Function staff. 

Can you explain how the sliding scale works?

The sliding scale is based on a few factors including income and household family size. We are happy to look at your financial situation together to determine your cost before we begin care. Reassessment of your financial status is done every 6-12 months. All those who meet the requirement for sliding scale care are encouraged to apply for coverage. 

Shift Change was created to support WOC solopreneurs, providing them with thoughtful and self-honoring chiropractic care on a sliding scale

Are you a WOC solopreneur or a potentially low-income qualifying individual?

Email Dr. Danielle to find out more information about applying to the Shift Change non-profit at danielle@rootfunction.co