Expert Neurological Care
In St. Petersburg, FL
Specializing in complex conditions like headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, P.O.T.S., brain fog, mTBI, and more through advanced Upper Cervical care.
Expert Neurological Care
In St. Petersburg, FL
Cerebral Chiropractic Center serves the Tampa Bay Area with the latest methods in upper cervical chiropractic care, advancements in functional neurology, and innovations in technology. See how thousands of people's lives have changed through advancements in Upper Cervical Care and functional neurology.
Your Path To Recovery
1. Start with a Specialist
Skip the generic approaches. Your first visit is with a doctor who specializes in complex, unresolved neurological conditions.
2. Get Real Answers—Not Just a Label
We go far deeper than a diagnosis. Our evaluation reveals the true origin of your condition—neurological, structural, and often missed by others—so you finally understand what’s really going wrong and what it will take to correct it.
3. Begin Root-Cause Correction
We don’t chase symptoms. Your care is built to create real neurological change through upper cervical and brain-based strategies—drug-free, surgery-free, and designed for long term improvement.
So Many Lives Restored
A glimpse of just a few of the testimonies of how patients have recovered.
Conditions We
Specialize In
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Vertigo
If ENT tests are normal, the root of your vertigo may be in the upper neck—not the inner ear.
P.O.T.S.
Upper neck misalignment can disrupt brainstem and vagus nerve function—key players in regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and autonomic balance.
Migraines
Irritation of the trigeminal nucleus in the brainstem—often caused by upper neck misalignment—is a major root of chronic migraines.
Brain Fog
Brain fog is often linked to impaired drainage of blood and cerebrospinal fluid from the brain.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Irritation to the trigeminal nerve often begins at its origin in the brainstem—just millimeters from the upper neck.
Headaches
Headaches are often caused by irritation in the trigeminal nucleus—located right in the brainstem.
Dizziness
The vestibular nucleus helps regulate balance—upper neck dysfunction may be disrupting its signals.
Ménière’s Disease
Upper neck misalignment can compress the brainstem and Eustachian tubes—disrupting balance, hearing, and pressure regulation.
Occipital Neuralgia
When the upper neck loses alignment, it can compress the nerves that wrap around the back of the skull.
Pressure in the Head
Misalignment of the upper neck can restrict venous drainage, causing cerebrospinal fluid and blood to back up inside the skull.
Balance Issues
Balance is controlled by the vestibular nucleus—upper cervical misalignment can throw it off.
Concussion & mTBI
Upper neck trauma is often the missing piece in lingering concussion symptoms—especially when brain imaging looks “normal".
Depression
Disruption of nerve signals between the brainstem and limbic system can impact mood, stress response, and resilience.
Neck Pain
Lasting neck pain often stems from structural imbalance at the craniocervical junction—where the head and spine connect.
Whiplash
Even low-speed crashes can misalign the upper neck, compromising brainstem function long after the impact.
Patient Success Stories
Just a glimpse of the thousands of patients helped by our doctors.
Our Doctors
Experts in Spinal and Neurological Care
Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP
Craniocervical Specialist
Dr. Slininger focuses heavily on complex neurological conditions and advanced spinal challenges such as headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, concussion, mTBI and more.
Dr. Ethan Surprenant, DC
Upper Cervical Chiropractor
Dr. Surprenant specializes in innovative, non-invasive Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care, uniquely addressing complex neurological conditions like dysautonomia, migraines, headaches, cranio-cervical syndrome, to restore lasting neurological health.
Featured on TV
Dr. Slininger has been featured on TV explaining the root cause of conditions like headaches, migraines, concussions, mild, traumatic brain injury, and stress. See why more people are seeking out Upper Cervical Care.
Headache & Migraine Relief
Dr. Chris sat down with Gayle Guyardo to discuss the effect of the upper neck on blood flow to the brain, and how it can cause headaches and migraines.
Pain Management
Dr. Chris talks about managing pain in the body by getting down to the root of the problem.
Understanding Headaches
Dr. Chris went on national television to explain the root cause of why headaches occur and why so few people know about upper cervical care.
Why Stress Makes You Tired
Dr. Chris joined Gayle Guardo to talk about the effects of stress on the body, and how to correct the upper cervical spine to shut it down.
The Root Cause of Headaches and Migraines
Dr. Chris was featured on Bloom to talk about how to identify the root cause of headaches and how to stop them without the use of medication.
Headache & Migraine Relief
Dr. Chris sat down with Gayle Guyardo to discuss the effect of the upper neck on blood flow to the brain, and how it can cause headaches and migraines.
Pain Management
Dr. Chris talks about managing pain in the body by getting down to the root of the problem.
Primary Practice Areas
Headaches & Migraines
The root cause of headaches and migraines is often hidden in the upper cervical spine. Dr. Chris is an expert with headaches and migraines.
Concussion & mTBI
Although concussion and mTBI are considered brain injuries, more research is showing that the primary problem may be coming from the upper neck.
Dizziness & Vertigo
Dizziness and vertigo often do not come from the inner ears. Take a deeper at how the nerves in the upper neck contriubute to dizziness.
Brain Fog & Brain Health
Blood flow to and from the brain are essential for maximum brain health. See how upper cervical care can restore brain health.
Neck Pain
Dr. Chris has helped thousands of patients recover from neck pain sustainabley without twisting, cracking, or popping the neck.
Brain Based Performance
Maximum physical performance and injury prevention all begin with healthy nerve signals to and from the brain.The best potential is steill yet to come.
Have you had a whiplash injury?
Car accidents and falls can cause significant problems in the upper cervical spine that are undetected by other chiropractors and medical doctors. We carefully evaluate each case to determine if you are a candidate for care at our St. Petersburg office.
Testimonials
I would highly recommend Dr. Chris. I have suffered with dizziness and vertigo for a few years and no other doctors could figure out why I was dizzy. I had been to several doctors and feeling very hopeless until I found the Cerebral Chiropractic Center and Dr. Chris. He took x-rays and did some testing and discovered that I have a major misalignment in my neck. I am under his care and within three weeks my dizziness is clearing along with my brain fog. I'm feeling better and getting back to my normal, good quality of life. I'm so grateful to have found him and would highly recommend him to family and friends.
Michelle Keyes
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Immediately knew I was at the right place once I spoke with Dr. Chris Slininger. He truly knows and understands the foundational principals of health/healing, in addition to being excellent at fixing vertebrae issues in a non-invasive way (and it legitimately works). Treatment is so mild, at first I was not sure if it would even work, but later in the day once muscles started turning back on, it was VERY clear this treatment works.
Skyler J.
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When I first came into the office, I had been having balance issues and daily pain for the last five years. I had an x-ray of my neck which I had broken over 40 years ago, but nobody had explained what was causing my issue. I was unable to lift much, and my job would not allow me on the latter, nor would they let me pick up much of anything. I met Dr. Chris at my job and we got to talking. He offered to read my x-ray report. We had a great informative consultation. I left feeling like this all can be taken care of. Since starting care, I have finished packing my home for a big move and I have NO PAIN! Dr. Chris help me in ways I didn’t even imagine. My hope is that I continue to feel great with better posture, and better breathing. This has been wonderful! Life-changing.
Debbie Waites
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When I first came into the office, I had balance issues, I was d dizzy, all of the time, and I had to notice. It was making it difficult to walk, and I was growing more and more afraid of falling. My wife saw Dr. Chris on the TV show “Bloom” when he was talking about balance issues and dizziness. She suggested that I came in and I did. Now, since starting care, I can walk without fear, and do normal things like cut the grass. I look forward to getting even more improvement with the tinnitus and the dizziness, but my life is changed!
John Crawford
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The adjustment technique they use is life-changing. I'll never again go to a "regular" chiropractor. Dr. Chris is very knowledgeable and he takes his time to explain the process.
Monika S.
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I have long history of chronic neck headaches that are on the way OUT. Sound waves proven with Xrays moved the Atlas bone back over 3 degrees toward normal. In 3 weeks of persistent, sound wave adjustments, cold laser therapy, all dizziness is gone and staying gone!! Halo vision left and seeing clear again in my peripheral. Chronic neck with severe daily headaches are mostly gone! My posture has improved! Steady on my feet again. God is faithful and guided me to Dr Chris Slininger. I still have a ways to go as my neck wanted to stay twisted in a stubborn way. I thank Dr Chris for his explanations and guidance back!!!!
Debbie Jetter
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Dr. Chris was very thorough. I immediately came into alignment and have kept it for about 3 weeks now. Wonderful, great experience. I’m calling it a “miracle”.
Delma G.
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At age 60, I felt my headaches were getting too frequent. I am very active so I didn’t want that piece to change. After some research, I discovered Upper Cervical Specialist, Dr. Chris. Has my detailed X-rays and signed up for a four week plan. After the first week, I could sleep through the night without four bathroom visits. By the end of the third week, certain smells that always seemed to trigger a headache, no longer bothered me. At the end of the fourth week, my lower back no longer ached after moving boxes around. By using very precise equipment to align my C1 and C2, Dr Chris has changed my life. I cannot thank Dr Chris enough for the energy I have regained and for taking the pain away. He is truly blessed with healing hands!
Sheri Peterson
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I'm not kidding when I say that I can NOT live without this highly skilled and experienced clinic. Dr. Slininger is great. After a tragic hit and run accident, I would not be able to function without my body specific adjustments. Unless I'm in alignment, normal daily life is not going to happen. It isn't a matter of recommendation for me. It's effective survival.
Kay Taylor
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I had a pinched nerve somewhere between my neck and right elbow causing pain. I tried 6 days of steroids to relax the muscles in my back but that did not stop the pain. So my wife recommended that I try the Chiropractor, that it might help relieve the pain. I had never been to a Chiropractor before so I was skeptical about how "Atlas Orthogonal treatment" would help my pain go away. I had the initial consultation with Dr. Chris and after 6-7 visits involving the "upper cervical stretcher" and "atlas re-alignment", my nerve pain has gone away and I can resume my normal daily activities. The length of your treatment plan my vary, but I am happy with my results and will recommend Dr. Chris Slininger to others.
Jin Eng
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