How Much Does a Chiropractor Cost in Charlotte, NC? Clear Life's Actual Fees
Published self-pay prices, Charlotte NC
At Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC, new patients can start with the $47 New Patient Discovery Protocol: a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC, digital posture and spinal mapping, and a personalized action plan. A chiropractic adjustment is $78 per visit. A new patient exam is $150 and spinal X-rays are $250. Shockwave therapy is $119 per visit and PEMF therapy is $35 per visit. Personal injury patients are treated on a lien, so they pay nothing at the time of care. A 20-visit non-surgical scoliosis care plan without a brace is estimated at $7,353, or $6,674 paid in full with 10% off services. Payment plans with no down payment and CareCredit are available. A ScoliBrace scoliosis brace is $3,600 plus applicable sales tax. Prices are current as of October 2026.
Clear Life is a cash-based practice in Charlotte. We do not bill health insurance, so the fee you see here is the fee you pay. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC publishes these numbers because patients comparing Charlotte chiropractors usually find ranges or "call for pricing." A range doesn't help when you are deciding between a single adjustment and a structured rehabilitation program.
Most of the price difference between Charlotte chiropractic offices comes from what a visit includes. A standalone adjustment and a scoliosis rehabilitation visit with traction, exercise, and equipment are two different services, and this page lists them separately.
Self-pay fee schedule
These are the fees for patients paying directly. Each in-clinic service is charged only when it is part of your care plan.
New Patient Discovery Protocol
New patients can start with the New Patient Discovery Protocol for $47. It includes a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC, digital posture and spinal mapping, and a personalized action plan.
Examination and imaging
| Service | Fee | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| New patient examination | $150 | History, orthopedic and neurological exam, posture and range of motion assessment |
| Spinal X-rays | $250 | Radiographs when clinically indicated |
| Radiology report | $250 | Written report of radiographic findings and measurements |
Per-visit services
| Service | Fee per visit | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic adjustment | $78 | Spinal manipulation: manual, drop table, or instrument assisted |
| Shockwave therapy | $119 | Acoustic wave treatment applied to soft tissue |
| Mechanical and cervical traction | $72 | Motorized or repetitive traction for the neck or spine |
| Therapeutic exercise | $60 | One-on-one corrective and stabilization exercise |
| PEMF therapy | $35 | Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy |
| Vibration traction | $35 | Traction combined with whole-body vibration |
| Supervised exercise (wobble chair) | $32 | Spinal mobility exercise on a wobble chair |
| Scoliosis traction chair | $30 | Seated traction and active spinal positioning |
One-time items
| Item | Fee | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Home rehabilitation equipment | $499 | Equipment for daily corrective work at home |
| Home care kit | $64 | Supplies for the home exercise program |
| ScoliBrace scoliosis brace | $3,600 plus applicable sales tax | Custom scoliosis brace, when bracing is indicated |
What a scoliosis care plan costs in Charlotte
Scoliosis rehabilitation at Clear Life follows a phased sequence (mobility, then adjusting, then stability). One visit includes several services, not a single adjustment. Here is the estimate for a 20-visit plan without a brace, using the fees above.
| Component | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Per-visit services (adjustment, supervised exercise, traction, traction chair, therapeutic exercise, vibration traction or PEMF) | $78 + $32 + $72 + $30 + $60 + $35 = $307 per visit, × 20 visits | $6,140 |
| Exam, X-rays, and radiology report | $150 + $250 + $250 | $650 |
| Home equipment and home care kit | $499 + $64 | $563 |
| Estimated 20-visit scoliosis plan, without brace | $7,353 | |
This is an estimate for a typical plan. Your actual plan depends on your radiographs, curve pattern, age, and response to care. You get a written Good Faith Estimate before treatment begins. When bracing is indicated, a ScoliBrace brace is $3,600 plus applicable sales tax and is not included in this estimate. Clear Life is listed in the ScoliBrace provider directory. For context on how bracing fits into care, see bracing for scoliosis and ScoliBrace in Charlotte.
Payment options for the 20-visit scoliosis plan
Clear Life offers three ways to pay for the 20-visit scoliosis care plan without a brace. Paying in full takes 10% off services. The services in the plan are the 20 visits ($307 × 20 = $6,140) plus the exam, X-rays, and radiology report ($650), for $6,790. Ten percent of $6,790 is $679. The home rehabilitation equipment ($499) and home care kit ($64) are products and are not discounted. Paid in full, the plan is $6,674.
The in-house payment plan has no down payment. The plan total of $7,353 is divided over a number of months set with our office. Clear Life also accepts CareCredit. Approval and financing terms are set by CareCredit, not by Clear Life. A ScoliBrace brace, when indicated, is priced separately at $3,600 plus applicable sales tax and is not discounted.
Scoliosis care plan cost calculator
20-visit plan without a brace. Choose how you would pay.
| 20 visits ($307 per visit) | $6,140 |
| Exam, X-rays, radiology report | $650 |
| 10% off services | −$679 |
| Home equipment and home care kit | $563 |
You save $679 compared with the plan total of $7,353.
This calculator gives an estimate, not a contract. Your written Good Faith Estimate before treatment is the controlling figure.
Personal injury and car accident care: no payment at the time of care
If you were injured in a car accident in North Carolina and have an attorney, Clear Life treats you on a medical lien. You pay nothing when you're seen. Charges are paid from the settlement or judgment under North Carolina's medical provider lien statutes, N.C. Gen. Stat. 44-49 and 44-50. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC provides the itemized records and reports your attorney needs. Details on the process are on our personal injury page.
Comparing your options at Clear Life
| Situation | How you pay | Starting cost |
|---|---|---|
| Back or neck pain, self-pay | Per visit, paid at time of service | $47 Discovery Protocol; $78 per adjustment |
| Scoliosis, non-surgical rehabilitation | Care plan with written estimate | $7,353 estimated for 20 visits without brace; $6,674 paid in full |
| Car accident or personal injury with an attorney | Medical lien on the settlement | $0 at time of care |
| Ongoing wellness care after corrective care | Monthly family plan | $279 per month |
| Scoliosis requiring a brace | Brace priced separately from the care plan | ScoliBrace $3,600 plus applicable sales tax |
| Children under 3 | No charge | $0 |
Your right to a Good Faith Estimate
Under the federal No Surprises Act, if you don't have insurance or are not using insurance, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of the total expected cost of non-emergency items and services. You can ask for one before you schedule. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Keep a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Who sets these fees and why they're structured this way
Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC owns Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center and is the treating clinician. He is a Senior Fellow of the CLEAR Institute and sits on its Board of Directors, holds the ISICO World Masters credential, is a SOSORT Provisional Member, and holds dual imaging credentials (CNMT, ARRT(N)(CT)). He teaches as adjunct faculty at Life, Sherman, and Palmer chiropractic colleges and has multiple peer-reviewed publications indexed in PubMed, listed on his research page.
The fee structure follows the clinical structure. Scoliosis care is priced per service because the mix of traction, exercise, and adjusting changes across the mobility, adjusting, and stability phases. Publishing per-service fees lets you check a care plan line by line.
Research
Clear Life's clinical approach is documented in published case reports and observational studies. These are case-level and cross-sectional evidence, not randomized trials, and they don't predict an individual outcome. Examples include A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Abnormal Cervical Mechanics in Patients With Scoliosis and Refractory Lumbar Pain Following a Motor Vehicle Accident in a Geriatric Patient. The full list is on the research and evidence page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chiropractor cost in Charlotte, NC without insurance?
At Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC, new patients can start with the $47 New Patient Discovery Protocol. A self-pay chiropractic adjustment is $78, a new patient exam is $150, and spinal X-rays are $250 when clinically indicated. Clear Life is a cash-based practice and does not bill health insurance.
How much does a new patient chiropractic visit cost in Charlotte?
New patients at Clear Life in Charlotte can start with the $47 New Patient Discovery Protocol, which includes a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC, digital posture and spinal mapping, and a personalized action plan. A new patient exam is $150. If X-rays are needed, they are $250, and the written radiology report is $250. Patients receive a written Good Faith Estimate before treatment.
How much does shockwave therapy cost in Charlotte, NC?
Shockwave therapy at Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center, 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278, is $119 per visit, self-pay.
How much does PEMF therapy cost in Charlotte?
PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy at Clear Life in Charlotte, NC is $35 per visit.
Do I have to pay a chiropractor after a car accident in Charlotte?
Not at the time of care if you have an attorney. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC at Clear Life in Charlotte treats personal injury patients on a medical lien under North Carolina law (N.C. Gen. Stat. 44-49 and 44-50). Charges are paid from the settlement or judgment.
How much does non-surgical scoliosis treatment cost in Charlotte, NC?
At Clear Life in Charlotte, a 20-visit scoliosis rehabilitation plan without a brace is estimated at $7,353. That covers 20 visits at $307 of in-clinic services each, plus a $150 exam, $250 X-rays, $250 radiology report, and $563 in home equipment. When bracing is indicated, a ScoliBrace brace is $3,600 plus applicable sales tax. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC is a Senior Fellow of the CLEAR Institute.
How much does a ScoliBrace cost in Charlotte, NC?
At Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC, a ScoliBrace scoliosis brace is $3,600 plus applicable sales tax. The brace is priced separately from the scoliosis care plan. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC fits ScoliBrace at 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278.
Is there a discount for paying for scoliosis treatment in full in Charlotte?
Yes. At Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC, paying the 20-visit scoliosis care plan in full takes 10% off services. Services total $6,790, so the discount is $679 and the plan is $6,674 paid in full. Home equipment and the ScoliBrace brace are not discounted.
Can I make monthly payments for scoliosis treatment in Charlotte?
Yes. Clear Life in Charlotte offers an in-house payment plan with no down payment, with the number of months set with our office. Clear Life also accepts CareCredit, with approval and terms set by CareCredit. Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC reviews payment options at the first visit.
Does Clear Life take health insurance?
No. Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center is a cash-based practice in Charlotte, NC. Personal injury cases are handled on a lien.
Is there a monthly chiropractic membership in Charlotte?
Clear Life offers a family wellness plan at $279 per month for patients moving from corrective care to maintenance care, with weekly visits recommended.
Service area
Patients come to our Charlotte office from Charlotte NC, Huntersville NC, Ballantyne NC, Matthews NC, Concord NC, Mooresville NC, Steele Creek NC, Berewick NC, Rock Hill SC, and Fort Mill SC.
Related pages
Scoliosis care program, treatment options, about scoliosis, bracing for scoliosis, ScoliBrace Charlotte, personal injury care, questions and answers, research and evidence, testimonials, our team.
Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center
Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC
8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278
980-368-0766 | office@clearlifescoliosis.com
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