Meet Dr. Roger Smith, a doctor who listens after others haven't.

Dr. Smith has spent 26 years focused on one thing: finding and correcting the problems that other doctors miss. Discover why patients travel from across the country for his specialized care.

Dr. Roger Smith, Blair Upper Cervical Level 2 Specialist

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Smith's approach combines advanced technology with compassionate care, focusing on the root cause rather than just treating symptoms.

  • Compassionate Care

    Every patient deserves to be heard, understood, and treated with dignity. Your pain is real, and your story matters.

  • Precision Approach

    Every adjustment is guided by 3D imaging data specific to your anatomy — not a generic protocol.

  • Continuous Learning

    Staying at the forefront of Blair technique advances and imaging technology to serve patients better.

  • Last Resort Specialist

    When you've been dismissed elsewhere — Dr. Smith's specialty is the cases other doctors couldn't explain.

What Makes Dr. Smith Different

Blair Upper Cervical — a chiropractic technique that targets the top of the neck without any twisting or popping. Dr. Smith doesn't do a little bit of everything; he focuses on this one technique and the cases other chiropractors aren't trained for.

There are two small bones at the very top of your spine, right where your neck meets your skull. When they're even slightly out of position, they can disrupt nerves and blood flow that connect to your head — which is why chronic migraines, vertigo, facial pain, and conditions that haven't responded to anything else can have a hidden cause most doctors miss.

Dr. Smith uses 3D scans to see exactly where the misalignment is, then applies a brief, precise correction. No twisting or popping — just gentle, precise corrections.

Many of the patients who come to Dr. Smith have already seen multiple doctors, tried medications, and been told to live with their pain. Some have been doing this for years. They arrive cautiously hopeful — and Dr. Smith's practice is built around exactly that: the cases other doctors miss. Beyond complex cases, many patients see Dr. Smith for wellness and to feel their best — not only when something's wrong.

A Different Kind of Doctor

I became a Blair Upper Cervical specialist because I witnessed the limitations of traditional approaches. Too many patients were told 'you'll have to live with it' or 'try this medication.' I knew there had to be a better way.

Dr. Smith's journey began when he discovered the Blair Upper Cervical technique — a method so precise it uses mathematical calculations and 3D imaging to correct spinal misalignments that others miss. What started as professional curiosity became a lifelong mission to help the "impossible" cases.

Today, as one of a small group of Blair doctors worldwide who hold current Level 2 Advanced certification, Dr. Smith uses 3D imaging to find exactly what's out of place at the top of the neck — and corrects it without twisting or popping.

Why patients choose Dr. Smith

  • When traditional medicine has failed to provide answers
  • For trigeminal neuralgia, chronic migraines, vertigo, and balance issues
  • When you've been dismissed elsewhere — Dr. Smith's specialty is the cases other doctors couldn't explain.
  • For gentle care without forceful adjustments
  • 26+ years

    Of expertise, focused on one technique.

  • Fewer than 100

    Blair doctors worldwide. Dr. Smith holds Level 2 Advanced certification.

  • Thousands

    Of success stories.

  • Upper cervical

    Dr. Smith's exclusive focus.

Education & Advanced Certifications

Dr. Smith's journey to mastery includes rigorous training and ongoing education in the most advanced upper cervical techniques available.

  • Doctor of Chiropractic · 2000

    Sherman College of Chiropractic. Began specializing in upper cervical technique during training. Has focused exclusively on upper cervical care for 26 years since.

  • Blair Upper Cervical Level 2 Advanced Certification · 2023

    Blair Upper Cervical Society. Fewer than 100 Blair doctors practice worldwide. Dr. Smith is one of the few with current Level 2 Advanced certification — the focused upper-cervical training the typical chiropractor has never been trained to perform.

Professional Achievements

A track record of excellence in Blair Upper Cervical care

  • 26+ years specializing in complex cases
  • Thousands of patients treated when other approaches failed
  • Blair Upper Cervical Level 2 Advanced certification — held by only a small group of Blair doctors worldwide
  • Advanced CBCT 3D imaging used as it was designed for specific upper cervical care cases
  • Extensive experience with trigeminal neuralgia, balance issues, and chronic migraines
  • Patients travel from across the country for his specialized care

A Personal Mission

Every patient who walks through my door has a story of pain, frustration, and often, lost hope. My mission is to provide the precision and care they deserve — to be the doctor who finally listens, understands, and offers real solutions when everything else has failed.

— Dr. Roger Smith, D.C.

Blair Upper Cervical Level 2 Advanced Specialist

Meet the Staff

The team that keeps the practice running.

  • Wendy Tanamachi, Clinic Director and Chiropractic Assistant

    Wendy Tanamachi

    Clinic Director and Chiropractic Assistant

    Wendy brings more than 30 years in healthcare to the practice — beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant and going on to hospice, acute pediatric, and home health care before training in massage therapy. Working alongside chiropractors is where she first saw what upper cervical care can do. Outside the office, she is a dedicated advocate for Alzheimer's awareness in her father's memory.

  • Cindy Van Arsdale, Front Office Coordinator and Chiropractic Assistant

    Cindy Van Arsdale

    Front Office Coordinator and Chiropractic Assistant

    Cindy is a Certified Recreational Leader with over 25 years working with children, families, seniors, and patients with special needs — coordinating before- and after-school programs and managing recreational facilities. She also brings two decades of retail experience, including 11 years as a merchandiser for Hallmark. Building community and making people feel welcome is what she does best.

Ready to experience the difference?

When other treatments haven't worked, Dr. Smith's focused expertise in upper-neck care offers a different path. Take the first step.

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