Why We Don't Take Insurance— And Why That’s a Good Thing for Your Family’s Care

Why We Don’t Take Insurance — And Why That’s a Good Thing for Your Family’s Care

At Life Chiropractic NH, one of the most common questions we get is: "Do you take insurance?" It’s a fair question, especially in a world where we’re used to swiping an insurance card at every healthcare appointment. But here’s the truth: we’ve made a very intentional choice not to contract with insurance companies—and it’s a choice that allows us to serve you better, more honestly, and with more heart.

Let’s break down why we don’t take insurance, and how it actually benefits your family’s care.

1. Insurance Isn’t Designed for True Wellness Care

Insurance is built to cover reactive, symptom-based care. It works best in crisis situations—broken bones, urgent surgeries, or medications for managing symptoms. But what about proactive, root-cause healing? What about long-term support for your nervous system, your baby’s development, your child’s sensory processing, your pregnancy journey, or your postpartum recovery?

That’s where insurance falls short.

At our office, we don’t wait for problems to get “bad enough” to qualify for care. Instead, we support your body’s ability to adapt, heal, and thrive—before issues escalate. That kind of care doesn’t fit in an insurance model… and we’re okay with that.

2. You Get Individualized, Unrushed, High-Quality Care

When insurance is involved, doctors are often forced to see more patients in less time to stay afloat. That leads to rushed visits, surface-level care, and burnout—for everyone.

But here at Life Chiropractic, we value time, connection, and intentionality. We take the time to listen to your story. To track patterns in your child’s development. To explain what we’re seeing, what’s happening in the nervous system, and how we can help.

Not being tied to insurance means we get to put our energy into YOU, not paperwork and red tape.

3. Transparent Pricing & Flexible Options

We believe you should always know the cost of care—no surprise bills, no waiting for insurance approval, no codes that don’t make sense. Our care plans are simple, affordable, and created with your unique goals in mind. You’re not locked into what insurance says is “medically necessary”—you get to decide what’s necessary for your family.

4. Your Healing Isn’t Limited by Policy Guidelines

Some of our tiniest patients need frequent check-ins during critical growth windows. Some mamas need regular care throughout pregnancy and into postpartum. And some adults need long-term support to unwind years of stored stress.

Insurance companies don’t always recognize the value of this kind of nervous system care. But we do. By not relying on insurance, we’re free to recommend what’s actually best for you—not just what’s billable.

5. Empowered Care Starts with Choice

Ultimately, not taking insurance gives you the power. You choose the frequency of care. You decide when and how you want to invest in your health. And we partner with you every step of the way—without restrictions, limitations, or middlemen.

We’re Here for You

We know this model may be different from what you’re used to, but we truly believe it’s a better way. A more human way. A way that honors your body, your family, and your healing journey.

If you have questions about our care plans or want to know how we can support your family, we offer free 15-minute phone consultations to connect, ask questions, and see if we’re the right fit.

You deserve care that’s intentional, heart-centered, and rooted in the nervous system—not the insurance system.

Let’s make healing simple, connected, and truly about YOU.

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Dr. Mackenzie Briley + The Life Chiropractic Team Serving families on the Seacoast with heart-led, neurologically focused care 📞 603-580-5893 | 🌐 lifechironh.com