Root-Cause Chiropractic Care for People Who've Tried Everything Else.
Precise upper cervical care. Real answers. Real results.
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — Consultation, Full Exam & 3D Digital X-Rays.
Serving Rochester Hills & Metro Detroit for 25+ years.
One approach. Many conditions.
When the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, it can drive symptoms across the entire body. Here are the conditions we most commonly help — click any that already has a dedicated page.
- Migraines
- Headaches
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Disc Injury
- Vagus Nerve Dysfunction
- Vertigo
- Occipital & Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Neck Pain
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- TMJ
- Posture
- Arthritis
- Digestive Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Meniere's Disease
- Middle Back Pain
- Pregnancy
- Whiplash
- Shoulder Pain
Not sure if we can help with your case? — we'll tell you honestly.
Straight from Dr. Cicala's YouTube channel.
Short, plain-English videos on migraines, back pain, dysautonomia, and what to expect at your visit.
Upper Cervical Migraine Care
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Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Explained
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What to Expect as a New Low Back Pain Patient
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How We Help Patients Avoid Surgery
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Microcurrent for Migraine Relief
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Brain Fog & Vagus Nerve Issues
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3 Simple Headache Relief Hacks
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What To Expect At Your Visit
Watch on YouTubeHow Upper Cervical Care Actually Works
Most chiropractic manages symptoms. Corrective upper cervical care addresses the structural interference at the base of your skull that can drive symptoms across your entire body.
We Measure — We Don't Guess
3D digital X-rays measured to the millimeter and degree. You see exactly what's out of place and what a correction actually looks like.
Gentle, Precise Corrections
NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — no twisting, no popping, no cracking. Low-force adjustments safe for all ages.
Pre & Post X-Rays Prove the Work
We re-measure to confirm the correction held. You don't have to guess whether your body is getting what it needs — the imaging shows it.
$99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam
Here's What's Included
- Initial Consultation$75
- Full Neurological & Structural Exam$150
- 3D Digital X-Rays (if clinically necessary)$100+
- Personalized Report of Findings$50
Federal insurance exclusions may apply. Ask the front desk for details.
Book Your $99 New Patient Exam
Contact us — we'll take it from there.
450+ Five-Star Reviews from Metro Detroit
"Dr. Cicala is the real deal. He actually took the time to find out what was wrong instead of just adjusting me and sending me on my way. I've never had a more thorough exam."
"I came in skeptical after years of trying everything. The upper cervical work is gentle, precise, and it's given me my life back. I recommend everyone in Rochester Hills to Dr. Cicala."
"No cracking, no forcing anything. Just clear answers backed by imaging and a plan I could actually follow. The whole family sees Dr. Cicala now."
"Warm office, straightforward pricing, and results I can see and feel. He explains everything so it makes sense — no upsell, no confusion."
"Best chiropractic care I've ever received. If you're stuck and nothing else has worked, this is where you go."
"Twenty-five years of experience shows. Dr. Cicala found things on my X-rays that no one else had ever looked for."
Dr. Richard Cicala, D.C.
Dr. Cicala has spent 25+ years helping people in Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit get their lives back — from migraines and back pain to dysautonomia and everything in between. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and is certified in NUCCA, Orthospinology, and Activator — precise upper cervical techniques that don't involve twisting, popping, or cracking.
His approach is simple: use a real exam and precise 3D X-rays to find what's actually going on, explain it in plain English, then correct it — so your body can finally heal.
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- NUCCA · Orthospinology · Activator
- Palmer College Graduate
- 25+ Years Experience
Three Simple Steps to Real Relief
- 1
See Exactly What's Going On
A sit-down consultation, a full neurological and structural exam, and 3D X-rays measured to the millimeter — so you get real answers.
- 2
Get a Personalized Plan
Dr. Cicala walks you through what's driving your symptoms and a clear correction plan with a beginning, middle, and end — no pressure, no confusion.
- 3
Get Your Life Back
Less pain. More energy. Show up for work, workouts, and your family without your body running the show.
Everything you might be wondering.
- The upper cervical spine (C1 and C2) sits at the base of your skull and surrounds the brainstem. When these bones shift out of alignment, they can interfere with nerve signals traveling between your brain and body. Upper cervical corrections are precise, low-force, and measured on X-ray — no twisting, no popping, no cracking.
Ready to get real answers about your health?
Book your $99 Balanced Living New Patient Exam — consultation, full exam, and 3D digital X-rays. Rochester Hills and Metro Detroit patients welcome.
Balanced Living Chiropractic — Rochester Hills, MI
Office Hours
- Monday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed