Can chiropractic care help children?
Pediatric chiropractic care may help support comfort, mobility, posture, movement patterns, and overall wellness as children grow and develop.
Prenatal · Pediatric · Sports · Family
Pediatric Chiropractic
Kid-friendly, family-friendly care that meets little bodies where they are — no cracking or forceful adjustments.
Supportive care for children as they grow, move, and develop.
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.
"Rooted in Care, Aligned for Life"
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls, CACCP
Prenatal · Pediatric · Sports · Family
Inside the treatment room
Care is gentle, unhurried, and adapted to each patient. Here is a look inside our treatment room at 1720 Kingsway Dr. in Cape Girardeau.
Meet your chiropractor
Training focused on moms, babies, and families.
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls serves on the board of the national nonprofit PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth) and is the secretary for the local nonprofit It Takes a Village. Read her full story.
- Webster CertifiedInternational Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), 2022
- Perinatal Certification80 hours of training through the ICPA, 2022
- CACCP CertifiedAcademy Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, May 2026
- Certified DoulaSince September 2025
- Doctor of ChiropracticPalmer College of Chiropractic, Florida campus, 2020
Pediatric FAQ
Questions about chiropractic care for babies and kids.
More answers about insurance, first visits, and appointment policies are on our FAQ page.
Can chiropractic care help infants?
Gentle infant chiropractic care may help support comfort, movement, feeding-related tension, body tension, and developmental mobility. Infant care is very gentle and specific to each child's needs.
Why should newborns and babies be seen by a chiropractor?
The lasting effects birth can have on the health of infants and children isn't always addressed in conventional healthcare.
Common factors that may cause tension or trauma during birth include:
- Very long or very short labor
- The use of Pitocin
- Pain medications such as epidural
- Restricted birthing positions
- Pulling or twisting on the baby's head during delivery
- Forceps or vacuum extraction
- Cesarean birth
Birth is a big event for both mom and baby. Getting checked and adjusted may be beneficial for both of you.
Dr. Rina has seen babies as early as hours after being born — it's never too early.
What techniques are offered?
There are numerous techniques in the chiropractic profession that have been developed to ensure every individual's needs are met.
We utilize a variety of techniques including Diversified, Webster, Thompson Drop Table, Activator, extremities adjusting, and craniosacral therapy.
We are a family-based practice where we see all ages and sizes.
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