Biography

Chris Slininger, D.C., D.C.C.J.P

Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures

Mission

People deserve real answers and real solutions.  Too many people suffer without understanding what is wrong with them and get treatments, drugs, and surgeries without dealing with the root cause of their problem.  Dr. Chris Slininger's practice and teaching revolves around one main mission - to help people get down to the root of the problem and fix it at its root.  Health is more than just feeling better.  It is truly getting better and experiencing the fullness of the health God designed you for.  Ultimately, health is Gods's design.

Biography

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.

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 Diplomates 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 also serves on 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 13 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. 

Education

2009 - Eastern University, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

2013 - Life Chiropractic College West - Doctorate of Chiropractic

2014 - Advanced Orthogonal Institute - Certified Advanced Orthogonist

2019 - ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care - Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures

Licences & Certifications

Florida State Chiropractic License

Certified Advanced Orthogonist - Advanced Orthogonal Institute

Diplomate of Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures - ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care

Memberships & Associations

International Chiropractic Association

ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care

Pinellas County Chiropractic Association

Experience

2013-2017 Practiced at Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic

2014 Founding Board Member of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute

2014-Current - Technique Instructor, Advanced Orthogonal Institute

2015 Preceptor, Life University

2015-2017 Director of Doctors, Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic

2016 Board of Directors, International Chiropractic Association's Council on Upper Cervical Care

2017-2021 Executive Director, Advanced Orthogonal Institute

2017 Founder/Owner, U.C. Strategic Solutions LLC

2017 Director of International Chiropractic Association's Council on Upper Cervical Care

2017 Strategic Action Chair of International Chiropractic Association's Council on Upper Cervical Care

2017-2020 Practiced at Upper Cervical Center of Brandon

2018 Opened Upper Cervical Center of St. Petersburg

2019-2023 Practiced at Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic

2023 Founded Synapse Continuing Education

2023-Current Practiced at Comey Chiropractic Clinic

Speaking Experience

Dr. Chris Slininger is an experience professional speaker having presented hundreds of hours of presentations on topics including complex neurological conditions, health and wellness seminars, practice management and business, motivational speaking, philosophy and chiropractic, technique training, and more.

Featured in

The Secret to Healing

Dr. Slininger was featured in an Upper Cervical documentary called The Secret to Healing.  Dr. Chris Slininger is one of 30 upper cervical specialists featured in "The Secret to Healing". In this 53-minute documentary, these upper cervical specialists share their expertise on the reasons why the body gets sick…and how it heals. Take a deep dive into the science behind the brain’s ability to heal conditions such as seizures, migraines, dizziness, brain fog, back pain and more through advances in upper cervical chiropractic care.