You shouldn't have to guess what this costs before you pick up the phone. Here it is, in the order it happens.
Good to know: We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice. Care is HSA/FSA eligible, and we give you a superbill you can submit to your insurance. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, we offer interest-free payment options up to 18 months for those who qualify.
Beyond that, no care plan price is quoted for you until you have seen your own scans. Traveling from out of town? The intensive prices are itemized on the Intensives page. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, the full plan and its cost are put in writing at your Report of Findings, before you decide anything.
"Everyone told me it would work. It didn't. Why would this be different?"
You're right to be skeptical. Everyone else told you it would work. None of them measured first. We don't ask you to believe us. We measure your nervous system first. If we can help, we'll tell you. If we can't, we'll help you find someone who can. If they do, you'll see it on your own report, and your re-scans will show whether it is changing. You won't have to take our word for it.
"Is this different than chiropractic?"
Yes, fundamentally. Most chiropractic care is built around moving joints so they feel better. Ours is built around neurological function. We use objective scans to find the precise interference that is keeping your whole system stuck in survival mode, and the correction is planned from your own scans and imaging. We're not just moving bones; we're resetting the body's master control system. Then we use technologies like laser and SoftWave to support that healing. If you've tried chiropractic before, so have most of the people we see.
"What is Quantum Spinal Mechanics? How can you correct the spine with no cracking, no twisting? Does that even work?"
Quantum Spinal Mechanics, or QSM3, is about precision over force. No cracking, no twisting, because the goal isn't just movement; it's neurological change. The correction is gentle and calculated, with you lying on your side in a neutral position. We're working with shifts as small as a fifth of a millimeter. Because this is the most sensitive part of the body, the nervous system's control center, less force is actually far more effective. And we re-scan, so we see the change right away instead of guessing.
"Is it safe? Does it hurt?"
The correction is gentle and specific. No cracking, no twisting, nothing forceful. It is planned from your own imaging, and your first correction is followed by a call from your doctor that evening.
"Can you see someone who has had spine surgery, or has hardware in their spine?"
Absolutely. Our approach is often a very good fit after surgery. There's no force, no cracking, no twisting, and we focus on how the nervous system is working above and below the surgical site. The goal is to clear the interference that's left, often from the strain of the original injury or the surgery itself. The hardware stabilizes the spine; we stabilize the nervous system's function.
"How do you know it works?"
We measure it. We scan before and right after the correction to show you, with clear data, what changed in your body's control system. We don't rely on guesswork or on how you feel that day; we track the change physiologically. Scheduled re-scans then show whether it is holding.
"What symptoms do you treat?"
We don't chase symptoms; we look at the system running them. The people we see most often come in with chronic pain, migraines, vertigo, severe fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and digestive problems, usually after being told their tests are normal. When the nervous system is working the way it should, the body is far better able to regulate and heal itself. That's where we focus. What people describe, and what we measure.
"Do you take insurance?"
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, which means your care is built around what your nervous system needs, not what insurance will approve. Care is HSA/FSA eligible, and we give you a superbill you can submit to your insurance. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, we offer interest-free payment options up to 18 months for those who qualify. Have out-of-network benefits? Estimate what your plan might pay you back.
"Do you accept Medicare or Medicaid?"
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept patients with Medicare Part B (the red, white and blue card) or Medicaid. If you're not sure what your coverage is, call us at 734.274.5107 before you book and we'll help you check.Look for MEDICAL (PART B) on the red, white and blue card. Sample card from Medicare.gov; Lazar Upper Cervical is not affiliated with Medicare or CMS.
"Is this expensive? What if I can't afford it?"
Compared to what? Years of suffering, appointments that lead nowhere, and the cost of managing symptoms for life. We provide a foundational correction, not an endless cycle of managing symptoms, and we invest in objective data and specialized technology so care is as effective and lasting as it can be. In plain numbers: the first two steps are a complimentary consultation and a $605 assessment, and nothing else is quoted until you have seen your own scans. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, you'll see the full plan and its cost in writing, with interest-free payment options up to 18 months for those who qualify, and you decide from there.
"I'd have to come in all the time."
Care is frequent at first, because that's when the correction is most likely to hold. Visits taper as your scans stabilize. Your schedule is set at your Report of Findings, in writing, before you decide.
"You're too far away."
Patients drive from across Michigan because nothing closer worked. Tell us where you're coming from on your Clarity Call and we'll plan the early visits around it. If you live outside Michigan or can't make the drive, ask about remote care.
what to expect
What happens, step by step
The path, in order: a consultation with PostureIQ™, a two-visit NeuroStructural Assessment, a Report of Findings, and then care, if the scans show we can help. You decide at every step, with your own scans in front of you.
The first visit is the complimentary consultation with PostureIQ™, a $251 value for new patients. You are heard, and your posture is measured. Nothing about care is decided before you have seen your own scans. Our role isn't to convince you of anything. It's to help you understand what's actually going on, and then decide what makes sense for you.
"What happens after the first visit?"
If you're a candidate for care, the next step is the NeuroStructural Assessment. It is $605 and takes two visits. Three nerve scans measure how your nervous system is regulating your body, digital and motion X-rays (if indicated) show the alignment of your upper neck, and your Report of Findings is delivered at the second visit.
"What is a Report of Findings?"
It is a sit-down with Dr. Lazar at your second assessment visit, in plain words, built from your own scans and images. It shows where your nervous system is under strain and whether your upper neck is part of it. Dr. Jonathan Lazar, D.C., or someone personally trained by him, will go over your scans and images with you. This is also where you learn whether we can help. If we can help, we'll tell you. If we can't, we'll help you find someone who can. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, your schedule and the full cost are put in writing, before you decide anything. Your scans are decision support, not a diagnosis.
"What will corrective care cost?"
Corrective care plans start at $2,500, and a typical plan is around $6,500. Nothing about care is decided until you have seen your own scans, so if Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, it is quoted in full, in writing, at your Report of Findings, before you decide anything. Care is HSA/FSA eligible. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, interest-free payment options up to 18 months are available for those who qualify.
"Is upper cervical care covered by insurance?"
Here, care is self-pay. We give you a superbill you can submit to your insurance. Care is HSA/FSA eligible. If Dr. Lazar finds you need a plan of care, interest-free payment options up to 18 months are available for those who qualify.
"What is a Clarity Call?"
It is a free 10-minute phone call with our team, a chance to find out if what we do is a fit. There is no commitment, and nobody will ask you to commit to anything. Book a 10-minute Clarity Call.
"I live far away. How does scheduling work?"
Patients drive from across Michigan because nothing closer worked. Tell us where you're coming from on your Clarity Call, and we'll plan the early visits around it. Your full schedule is set at your Report of Findings, in writing, before you decide. Patients and their families also get a negotiated hotel rate nearby.
"What are the memberships for?"
Corrective care comes first, with re-scans that show what is changing. After that, a membership is a plan to hold what you've gained, for as long as you want to keep it. It comes after corrective care, so it isn't part of the first steps.
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Is this for you?
Lazar Upper Cervical isn't for everyone. What we do works really well in certain situations, not all. That's why we measure first.
It's a fit if:
You've been told your tests are "normal," but you know something is wrong
You've tried multiple doctors, specialists, or chiropractors and you're still suffering
You want answers backed by objective measurement, not guesses
You're ready to invest in a structured plan to get your life back
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