If you’ve searched for “upper cervical near me,” “UCC near me,” or “upper cervical chiropractor near me,” you’re looking for something specific — and rare. Upper cervical care focuses on the very top of the neck, where the head meets the spine and the brainstem lives. Cerebral Chiropractic Center provides that care from St. Petersburg, serving patients across Tampa Bay.
What upper cervical care is
Upper cervical care (often shortened to “UCC,” or referred to by techniques like atlas orthogonal and orthospinology) is a gentle, precise form of chiropractic. Instead of general manipulation, it targets the atlas and axis — the top two vertebrae that cradle the brainstem and protect the pathways between your brain and body. A small, specific correction there can change how the entire nervous system functions.
Where we are, and who we serve
Our office is at 7601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N in the Gateway area of north St. Petersburg (33702). St. Petersburg is ground zero, but our patients come from across the region: St. Petersburg · Pinellas Park · Clearwater · Largo · Seminole · Dunedin · Palm Harbor · Tarpon Springs · Tampa · South Tampa · Brandon · Bradenton · Sarasota.
Conditions we most often help
People find us when a problem has been chronic and nothing has worked — especially when it’s neurological in nature.
How to find a real upper cervical practice near you
Look for doctors with specific upper cervical credentials, a defined technique, and a real office with patient reviews — not just a directory listing. At Cerebral, Dr. Chris Slininger is a Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures (DCCJP), and our team focuses specifically on the upper neck and functional neurology.