- 5899 Whitfield Avenue, Suite 107, Sarasota, FL 34243
- (941) 243 3729
You've Been Told Everything Looks Normal. You Still Don't Feel Normal.
Specialized Upper Cervical Chiropractic care in Sarasota for vertigo, migraines, POTS, and post-concussion symptoms — when scans come back “clear” but you don’t
Your MRI, CT, and bloodwork can all read normal while a small misalignment at the top of your neck quietly disrupts the nerves and blood flow controlling balance, pressure, and pain. We use 3D CBCT imaging to measure that alignment down to a hundredth of a millimeter, then make a gentle, precise correction — no twisting, no popping.
We are partnered with NeckWise Upper Cervical Clinics and also known as NeckWise North Sarasota
The cervical spine is the most commonly overlooked area when it comes to the symptoms you have....
We know how exhausting and discouraging it can be to search for answers. If you’re dealing with vertigo, headaches, POTS, or other frustrating health challenges, chances are you’ve already been to doctor after doctor—only to be left with more questions than solutions.
You’re not alone. Every day, we meet people just like you—people whose MRIs, CT scans, and blood work all came back “normal,” yet they still don’t feel well. It’s a story we hear often, and it’s exactly why we do what we do.
Here’s the good news: your body was created with the incredible ability to heal. At Lavender Family Chiropractic, our focus is on restoring that natural healing power through gentle, precise Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. By correcting the root cause—rather than just covering symptoms—we help your body do what it was designed to do: recover, rebuild, and thrive.
If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready for a real solution, we’re here for you. There is hope—and healing starts here.
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Trusted Upper Cervical Care For the Whole Family in Sarasota Florida
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Why Upper Cervical
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Your Upper Cervical Chiropractors in Sarasota, FL
If you’re looking for an upper cervical chiropractor in Sarasota, you’ll be seen by one of two doctors who practice upper cervical care exclusively — no full-spine manipulation, no twisting or cracking.
Dr. Rusty Lavender, D.C. — Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic (2021, cum laude). B.S., University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (2018, magna cum laude). Certified in Advanced HIO Knee Chest, Upper Cervical Revolution, and TATS; completed his clinical internship under Dr. Steven Simmons of Simmons Specific Chiropractic. Founder of Lavender Family Chiropractic,(NeckWise North Sarasota), Co- Founder of NeckWise, and UCCNearMe.
Dr. Jacob Temple, D.C. — Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic (2023). Certified in Advanced HIO Knee Chest and Blair Upper Cervical techniques. Joined the practice in November 2023. Dr. Jake is the lead clinician at Lavender Family Chiropractic
Both doctors calculate corrections in advance from on-site 3D CBCT imaging — never improvised at the table — and track progress with paraspinal thermography. Meet the team » · How upper cervical chiropractic care works »
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Upper Cervical Care in Florida
Want to learn more about the unique form of chiropractic care that our chiropractors use at Lavender Family Chiropractic in Florida? Click the play button to watch a short 2 minute overview video.
We Have High Standards
Our Upper Cervical Doctors are required to be trained in our Specific Upper Cervical Technique. The Doctors have spent countless hours studying and practicing our specialty of care to deliver the highest quality of care to our amazing patients.
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Results vary. Upper Cervical care addresses spinal alignment and structure. Our patients report improvement in these conditions.
Why Upper Cervical Care in Florida
Precise
3D CBCT Imaging taken prior to the first correction allow us to measure your spine down to the one hundredth of a millimeter. Careful analysis reveals a precise correction formula used to restore your spine to its proper alignment.
Gentle
Upper Cervical is a very gentle chiropractic technique that involves no popping, twisting, or yanking of the neck or back. The precision of the adjustment allows us to make accurate corrections. We take pride in the fact that we do not guess with your health
Effective
Our Corrections are designed to hold their adjustment for prolonged periods of time allowing the body to regulate and start the repair process. This leads to faster recovery times.
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