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"
Care for every season of family life.
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
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."
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.
Booking takes less than a minute.
Same-week appointments are usually available. New patients welcome — including newborns, kids, moms, dads, and athletes.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701