Dr. Chris Slininger, DCCJP, DC

Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP, is a board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic, Craniocervical Specialist, and founder of Cerebral in St. Petersburg, Florida. Serving the Tampa Bay community since 2013, he is one of fewer than 80 Craniocervical Specialists nationwide and one of only two Certified Advanced Orthogonists with this degree. A U.S. Army veteran who served nine years as an engineer and Training NCO in the Medical Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dr. Slininger completed his Bachelor of Science at Eastern University and earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West. He holds a Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures (DCCJP) through the ICA’s Council on Upper Cervical Care and serves as Executive Director of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute and founder of Synapse Continuing Education.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

• Scope of Practice: Specialized upper cervical chiropractic care, craniocervical junction evaluation, gentle …non-invasive spinal corrections, and functional neurology.
• Primary Conditions Treated: Prolonged and complex neurological issues, including migraines, chronic headaches, post-concussive injuries (mTBI), dysautonomia, dizziness and vertigo, balance issues, and brain fog.
• Targeted Interventions: Advanced Orthogonal percussive sound-wave spinal corrections ("sonic hammer" technique), upper cervical biomechanical alignment, 3D imaging assessments, and functional neurology protocols.
• Licensure & Certifications: Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in Florida; Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures (DCCJP); Certified Advanced Orthogonist.

About Cerebral

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, Cerebral provides specialized upper cervical and functional neurological care to patients across the Tampa Bay area. The practice focuses on identifying, explaining, and correcting the underlying root cause of complex, long-term health issues using cutting-edge technology and non-invasive, gentle care to support long-term resolution and recovery.

• Office Note: Please note that our office closes daily for lunch from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.