Common Questions
Answers before you book.
Everything you need to know about gentle chiropractic care at Shift Clinic, from what to expect at your first visit to insurance billing.
Our Techniques
Instead of high-velocity thrusts, Shift uses spinal decompression, assisted stretching, and therapeutic roller massage. Same goal, less drama. No cracking, no bracing yourself.
Yes, often more so for athletes and desk workers with repetitive-strain patterns. Decompression and soft-tissue work address the muscles, discs, and nerves around the joint, not just the joint itself. Dr. Lee will always recommend what's best for your specific condition.
Gentle traction that creates negative pressure within a disc, drawing material back toward the center and relieving nerve pressure. Especially effective for disc herniations, sciatica, and chronic lower back pain. Most patients describe it as a pleasant stretching sensation.
You lie on a specialized table while the table applies slow, rhythmic traction to the lumbar or cervical spine. Sessions are 15–25 minutes. No pain, most patients find it deeply relaxing and many feel immediate relief afterward.
Motorized roller tables apply consistent pressure along the full length of your muscles and fascia, covering the entire posterior chain in one pass. Especially effective for runners and cyclists with tightness that spans from glutes to calves. Feels like a firm, thorough massage.
For Runners & Cyclists
No. Most patients run or ride the same day as their appointment. Mention your upcoming events when you book and Dr. Lee will plan around your race calendar.
Yes. Book 6–12 weeks before your event and Dr. Lee will build a plan that corrects imbalances and peaks your body for race day.
Yes. Common cycling presentations, IT band syndrome, anterior knee pain, thoracic stiffness, neck pain in the drops, are all in Dr. Lee's wheelhouse. He also applies a bike-fit lens to identify how your position may be contributing.
Booking & Your First Visit
No referral needed, book directly online. Bring any imaging you have, but it's not required.
Intake, movement assessment, and hands-on treatment, all in one visit. You'll leave knowing what's driving your pain, with a realistic plan and no pressure.
Most patients feel meaningful improvement within 3–6 sessions. At your first visit, Dr. Lee will give you a specific recommendation, no vague answers, no pressure to commit upfront.
Insurance & Billing
Most extended health plans cover chiropractic, typically $300–$1,000/year. We don't direct-bill, but we email you a detailed receipt after every visit, submit it through your insurer's app in under two minutes.
Many plans cover $200–$500 per pair when prescribed by a chiropractor. We provide the required biomechanical assessment report, check your benefits guide or ask your plan administrator.
Fees are competitive with Downtown Vancouver rates. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges, no mandatory packages. Book online or send us a message for details.