Prenatal Chiropractic
Gentle support for comfort, alignment, and pelvic balance during pregnancy.
Now accepting new patients
Gentle, family-centered chiropractic & wellness care in Cape Girardeau.
Chiropractic care, prenatal and pediatric care, infant care, cupping, facials, lactation consulting, red light therapy, and wellness services.
"Rooted in Care, Aligned for Life"
5.0 on Google
35+ patient reviews
5.0 Google Rating
35+ reviews
Webster & Perinatal Certified
80-hour prenatal and postnatal certification
CACCP Certified
200-hour pediatric certification
Certified Doula
Since 2025
Faith-Rooted Care
Family-first
Our Services
Care for every season of family life.
Infant Care
Gentle chiropractic care for newborns and infants.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Supportive care for children as they grow, move, and develop.
Adult Adjustments
Everyday pain, posture, headaches, and general wellness.
Sports Chiropractic
Performance, recovery, mobility, and injury prevention.
Cupping Therapy
Gentle suction therapy to support circulation, relaxation, and recovery.
Lactation Consulting
IBCLC support with Jentsy Philpot.
Red Light Therapy
A non-invasive wellness service for recovery and skin.
Sport Physicals
Pre-participation physical exams for athletes and students.
Thermography
Radiation-free imaging through Anita at Midwest Medical Thermography.
Peptide Consulting
Virtual consulting with Dr. Baillie Da Silva.
Meet your chiropractor
A passion for moms, babies, and whole families.
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls founded Alpha Chiropractic with a deep passion for prenatal and pediatric care. She's Webster-certified, CACCP-certified, holds an 80-hour perinatal certification through the ICPA, and became a certified doula in 2025 — making her the only provider with this depth of pediatric training within 84 miles of Cape Girardeau.
- Webster Certified
- CACCP Certified
- 80-hour Perinatal Certification
- Certified Doula
- Sports Chiropractic Background
- Advocate for moms & babies
5.0 on Google · 35+ reviews
Loved by families across Cape.
"Dr. Rina has been such a blessing to our family. She helped my son begin crawling correctly, which made a big difference in his development."
"I started seeing Dr. Rina for headaches and went from headaches almost daily to only having two after my first visit."
"I was adjusted throughout my pregnancy and it was a game changer with hip and pelvic pain."
Common questions
Answers, before your first visit.
Insurance, first visits, pregnancy and infant questions — all in one place.
Read the full FAQDo you accept new patients?+
Yes — we're actively welcoming new patients of all ages, from newborns to grandparents.
Do you take my insurance?+
We're in-network with many major carriers including BCBS, United, Cigna/ASH, Healthlink, UMR, and more. Give us a call and we're happy to check.
Is chiropractic gentle for babies?+
Yes. Adjustments for infants use only light, fingertip pressure — no cracking or twisting.
Ready when you are
Booking takes less than a minute.
Same-week appointments are usually available. New patients welcome — including newborns, kids, moms, dads, and athletes.
1720 Kingsway Dr. Suite 106
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Newborns to grandparents — every stage of family life.