Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP

Dr. Slininger has been serving the Tampa Bay community since 2013. He is one of less than 80 Craniocervical Specialists nationwide and one of only 2 Certified Advanced Orthogonists with this degree. He has been featured on TV and as well as an Upper Cervical Care documentary called The Secret to Healing.

As a Craniocervical Specialist, he practices with a focus on helping patients that have had prolonged and complex neurological issues like headaches, migraines, post-concussive injuries, dysautonomia, dizziness & vertigo, balance issues, brain fog, and much more. His specific approach is to identify the root of the issue, explain it, and strategize the most logical approach to the long-term resolution of the health issue using cutting-edge technology and techniques in upper cervical care and functional neurology. He uses a gentle and non-invasive approach to correcting the spine with percussive sound waves. This “sonic hammer” approach is called Advanced Orthogonal.

Dr. Slininger is a U.S. Army veteran, serving oversees during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as an engineer and a Training NCO in the Medical Corps for nine years. While serving, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree as an Athletic Trainer. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College in Hayward, CA where he focused on Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. Upon graduation in 2013, he moved to Florida to begin his career at Pierce Clinic, where he was certified in the Advanced Orthogonal technique. In 2019, he completed his Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures through the International Chiropractic Association’s Council. He has trained in many of the Upper Cervical techniques including NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Blair.

He serves as the Executive Director of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute, training doctors around the country on the cutting-edge technique called Advanced Orthogonal. He has served on the Board of Directors of the International Chiropractic Association’s Council on Upper Cervical Care. He is the founder of Synapse Continuing Education, a company dedicated to providing cross-professional education for healthcare provider on some of the most cutting edge content, topics, procedures, and technology. He is a professional speaker and teaches continuing education nationwide. He has also developed many online health courses for patients such as Health By God’s Design, The Eating Perfectly Masterclass, and more.

Dr. Chris has been married for 15 years to his beautiful wife, Mary, and they have 5 children. He loves outdoor adventure and studying ancient history. More than anything, he loves God with all of his heart and loves serving people. He is a part of a ministry called 33rd Company that exists to bring the gospel to the most unreached and dangerous places on earth.