Questions & answers

Chiropractic care focuses on the muscles, joints, and nerves, especially the spine. Chiropractors find the source of pain and restore how your body moves, without drugs or surgery.

A quick, controlled movement applied to a joint that isn't moving well, to restore its normal motion and ease pain.

Adjustments are generally very safe when done by a licensed chiropractor. The most common side effect is mild soreness for a day or two. We screen every patient first, and serious side effects are rare.

Most people feel little to no discomfort, and many feel looser right away. Some feel mild soreness for a day or so afterward, similar to after a workout. Gentler options are always available.

It's gas being released from the fluid inside the joint, the same as cracking your knuckles. It's normal, and an adjustment works whether or not you hear it.

No. Chiropractic care isn't addictive. Once your treatment plan is done, some people choose occasional wellness visits to stay ahead of problems, but that's always your choice.

There's overlap. Chiropractors focus on how joints and the spine move, using hands-on care like adjustments. Physical therapists focus more on exercise-based rehab. At Atlas you get both: hands-on care plus corrective exercise.

New patient visits take about 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 15 to 60 minutes, depending on your treatment.

It depends on your condition and your goals. Some problems improve in a few visits, while long-standing ones may take several weeks. We'll give you a clear plan at your first visit.

Yes. We adapt adjustments and soft tissue work for each stage of pregnancy, and our Back On Trac seated decompression chair puts no pressure on the belly.

Yes, kids of all ages. We use gentle techniques adapted to your child's age and size, and a parent is always welcome in the room.

No referral needed. You can book directly with Dr. Covert online or by phone.

Yes. We accept Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Tricare, and many more, plus workers' compensation and auto accident claims. Call us and we'll check your benefits before you start.

Shockwave therapy isn't covered by insurance. Call us for current pricing, and we'll go over the cost before you start.

Paying yourself? You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate

Some insurance plans cover spinal decompression. Call us and we'll check your benefits.

Paying yourself? You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate

Book online anytime, or call us. South Reno ((775) 848-0540) is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm, with Saturday visits by appointment. Sparks ((530) 320-5110) is open Tuesday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

No. Both of our offices, in South Reno and Sparks, are inside Parkway Athletic Club, but anyone can come in for care. You don't need a gym membership.

Focused sound waves aimed precisely at injured tendons and tissue to restart your body's own healing. We use the PiezoWave2T by Richard Wolf for problems like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, knee pain, and tendinitis.

Richard Wolf, the maker of our PiezoWave2T, describes the treatment as gentle and for the most part pain-free. Most people feel a firm tapping, and we adjust the intensity to your comfort. No needles or anesthesia.

Usually 3 to 6 sessions, each about 10 to 20 minutes. Dr. Covert will map out your plan at your first visit.

A gentle, computer-controlled stretch of the spine that takes pressure off irritated discs and nerves in the neck or lower back. We offer it on our Triton table and our FDA-cleared Back On Trac seated chair.

In his words: "I use evidence-based care that combines adjustments, muscle work, and corrective exercise to fix the problem and help it stay fixed."

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Campus, graduating magna cum laude as salutatorian. He's also NASM certified in personal training and corrective exercise.