Prenatal · Pediatric · Sports · Family

Prenatal Chiropractic

Gentle care to support your body through every stage of pregnancy — easing common discomforts and helping create space for baby with Webster-technique adjustments.

Gentle support for comfort, alignment, and pelvic balance during pregnancy.

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, chiropractor and founder of Alpha Chiropractic in Cape Girardeau, MO
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.

Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls giving a gentle chiropractic adjustment at Alpha Chiropractic in Cape Girardeau
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls adjusting a patient on the treatment table at Alpha Chiropractic
Dr. Rina Patel-Jerls working with a patient in the Alpha Chiropractic treatment room
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 Certified
    International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), 2022
  • Perinatal Certification
    80 hours of training through the ICPA, 2022
  • CACCP Certified
    Academy Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, May 2026
  • Certified Doula
    Since September 2025
  • Doctor of Chiropractic
    Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida campus, 2020
Prenatal FAQ

Questions about chiropractic care during pregnancy.

More answers about insurance, first visits, and appointment policies are on our FAQ page.

Can chiropractic care help during pregnancy?

Prenatal chiropractic care may help with pregnancy-related discomfort, pelvic balance, hip discomfort, low back discomfort, and overall mobility. Care is gentle and adapted for each stage of pregnancy.

What is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique was developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Its purpose is to deliver a safe and comfortable adjustment to restore proper pelvic balance and function.

"It was developed to restore normal physiological function of the mother and improve her comfort throughout pregnancy in preparation for a safer, easier birth."

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.

What conditions may chiropractic care help with?

Chiropractic care may help with neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, hip pain, shoulder pain, posture-related discomfort, pregnancy-related discomfort, infant tension, sports-related discomfort, and general mobility concerns. Every patient is different, so our team will evaluate your specific needs and recommend care based on your situation.

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Now accepting new patients

New patients welcome — including newborns, kids, moms, dads, and athletes.

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