Workers' comp chiropractic care in Boulder, from a referral partner your office can count on.
Chiropractic and acupuncture under one roof for work injury care, from a Level One workers' comp provider with decades of experience in Boulder. You send the patient. We treat, coordinate with the adjuster, and report back to you.
Conservative care that moves the claim forward
For patients who need more than medication and rest, we offer function-focused treatment aimed at a safe return to work.
Level One WC provider
Established workers' compensation care, with decades of experience in Boulder.
Two disciplines, one office
Chiropractic and acupuncture together, so your patient does not need a second referral.
Easy to refer
Send the basics by phone, fax, or email, and we will get your patient scheduled.
We close the loop
You hear back on your patient's progress and work status. No wondering what happened.
Sending a patient is simple
Call or fax. We will confirm the appointment and let you know when your patient has been seen.
Send the referral
Phone (303) 817-0965 or fax (303) 845-6359.
Include the basics
Patient name and phone, date of injury, employer, carrier and claim number, adjuster contact, diagnosis, and any work restrictions.
We schedule promptly
We contact the patient, confirm the visit, and verify authorization with the carrier.
You get an update
Findings, plan of care and work status go back to you and to the claim file.
Stuck on a case that isn't resolving?
Dr. Kennedy provides second opinions and direct consultation to help get challenging cases to closure.
Work injuries well suited to conservative care
If you are unsure whether a patient is a fit, call. We are glad to talk it through.
- Back and neck pain from lifting, falls and awkward positions
- Shoulder, arm and wrist: repetitive strain and overuse
- Hip, knee and leg: slips, twists and impact injuries
- Acupuncture for pain, muscle tension and recovery
What your patient can expect
A clear exam, a plain explanation of what is going on, and a care plan that fits their job. We keep getting started simple for them. For an accepted claim, the worker is never charged for care.
Workers' comp care and referrals, answered
How do I refer a workers' comp patient?
Call (303) 817-0965, fax (303) 845-6359, or email the basics: patient name and phone, date of injury, employer, carrier and claim number, adjuster contact, diagnosis, and any work restrictions. We schedule promptly and report back.
What does the injured worker pay on an accepted claim?
Nothing. For an accepted claim, the worker is never charged for care.
Which carriers do you work with?
Pinnacol and other Colorado workers' comp carriers.
Do you offer second opinions?
Yes. Dr. Kennedy provides second opinions and direct consultation on challenging cases that aren't resolving, to help get them to closure.
Dr. Douglas Kennedy, DC - Boulder workers' comp provider
Chiropractor and trained acupuncturist, practicing in Boulder for decades. Workers' compensation is the heart of the practice, and he is a Level One workers' comp provider.
Watch on YouTube
The @chiropractorboulder channel has injury recovery and pain management videos you can share with patients. Some are older, but the basics still hold up.
Kennedy Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Serving injured workers and referring offices across Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, and Broomfield.