Dr. Kristina Ruddle
DC, CACCP
Dr. Kristina Ruddle graduated from Logan University in 2015 and is a licensed Chiropractor serving the St. Louis community. She was born and raised in South County, attending Assumption grade school and Cor Jesu High School. She has always enjoyed helping people and knew she wanted to be a doctor from a very young age. As a child she began seeing a Chiropractor for scoliosis, and from then on she knew Chiropractic was her calling. Kristina studied Biology, Pre-Medicine, and Business Administration at Saint Louis University. She then attended Logan University and received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Doctorate in Chiropractic. While attending Logan, Kristina realized her love for treating pregnant women and children; she began putting in extensive hours working towards her Certification in Pediatrics outside of school. In 2017, she earned her Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. She now enjoys being able to keep the whole family healthy by treating pregnant women, infants, children, and adults of all ages!
Techniques
Dr. Ruddle is trained to treat with Thompson Drop, Cox Protocol, Diversified, Logan Basic, Webster Technique, Sacro-Occipital Technique, Activator, Toggle Upper Cervical, and Torque Release Technique
Dr. Ruddle is Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics and Webster Technique Certified
Education
Logan University: Doctor of Chiropractic 2015
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Saint Louis University: Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Business Administration Certificate
Additional Postgraduate Education
Pediatric and Family Care
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association - 200 Hour Certification (C.A.C.C.P.) -- The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association offers Doctors of Chiropractic an opportunity to achieve Pediatric Certification through advanced academics and clinical studies. The rigorous, 200 hour curriculum offers techniques and protocols of care for children and pregnant women. The 15 module course covers levels of training and expertise additional to what is offered in chiropractic colleges. Those Doctors who have completed the hours of study are examined in the practical application of the course academics, technique and case management. Once they have successfully passed the exam, they receive certification recognition from the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the ICPA. The initials C.A.C.C.P. stand for Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics. The ICPA recognizes their Certification status with their continued membership with the ICPA and they are listed as having a Pediatric Certification on the ICPA membership directory.
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The Essentials of Chiropractic Care for Children
Full Spine Segmental Evaluation and Adjusting
Neuroimmunology: Patterns of Interference
Techniques: Thompson and Logan
Developmental Neurobiology
Research: Evidence Informed Practice
Bridging the Gap Between Crisis Care and Optimal Function
Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ASD, ADHD, LD, PDD, SPD... What They Mean and How to Care for Them
Transforming Practical Experience to Family Practice
Evaluation and Adjusting Protocols: Correcting Primary Spinal and Cranial Subluxation Patterns with Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)
Neurology of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex and Thompson Technique 2
First Adjustment Seminar by Claudia Anrig
Infant and Prenatal Craniosacral by Lori Hendrickson, CS
Pediatrics Certification Part 1 and 2 with Dr. Suzanne Seekins, DC
MCPA Pediatrics Class 1&2
Clinical and Radiographic Signs of Child Abuse
Vaccinations: Do the Risks Outweigh the Benefits Part 1-5
Advanced Spinal Assessment and Adjusting for the Infant and Child
Breastfeeding and TOTs: Functional Support Through Chiropractic
Building the Chiropractic Family Practice
Connecting with Parents, the Baby, and Supportive Care Providers
Cranial Eval & Adjusting Protocols for the Infant and Child
Neurodevelopemental Challenges: Brain Based Analysis and Adjusting
Practical Neurology of the VSC & Advanced Drop Technique
Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy from the Baby's Prospective
Protecting the Chiropractic Family Practice
Research: Evidence-Informed Practice
Techniques: Thompson and the Logan Infant Exam
The Essentials of Chiropractic: Adjusting the Infant and Child
The Pediatric Nersour System: Assessment and Techniques for Clinical Practice
Women and Webster Technique
Perinatal Care: Webster Technique Certification
Family Nutrition: Epigenetics and Parental Health and Nutrition for the Perinatal Period
Generations Seminar by Claudia Anrig
First Annual Women's Health Symposium at Logan University
The Essentials of Chiropractic: Education in the Perinatal Period by Dr. Ian Shtulman, DC, CACCP
Perinatal Neuroimmunology: Patterns and Interference
The Essentials of Chiropractic: Education in the Perinatal Period
Nutrition
Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Health
Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune Disease: A Functional Approach
Nutritional Psychology: Anxiety
The Consequences of Leaky Gut Syndrome
Stress
Digestion and Absorption
Food and Inflammation
The Consequences of Dysbiosis
The Truth About Gluten
General Chiropractic
Mastery of Chiropractic Principles and Practice
DC Power Hours - Diagnostic Imaging, Physical Diagnosis, Record Keeping
MCPA Logan Basic
Evidence-based Evaluation & Management of Common Spinal Conditions: Part 1 Cervical Spine
Evidence-based Evaluation & Management of Common Spinal Conditions: Part 2 Throacolumbar Spine
Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Radiology Case Review Part 2 - Missed or Mis-Diagnosed? Do Your Eyes Lie?
Concussion 101
Topics in Radiology for the Practicing Chiropractor, Part 2
The Art of Muscle Testing
Post-Traumatic Headaches
Sexual Boundaries
Migraine Headaches
Tension Type Headaches
Cervicogenic Headaches
Chiropractic Risk Management Record Keeping and Compliance
Professional Boundaries
Chiropractic Ethics
Healthcare Compliance
Documentation
Cultural Diversity and Competency
Burnout to Outstanding
OSHA Standards for Communicable Diseases
Measure what Matters: Thermography, HRV, SEMG
Chiropractic Intern
Meet Shelly
Shelly Helsel is a trimester 9 (out of 10) chiropractic student at Logan. Before finding her passion for chiropractic, she worked in environmental education and later as a Chemist for the Cleveland Water Department. She received her bachelor’s degree in 2013 with a dual major of Chemistry and Biology from Baldwin Wallace University. Shortly after graduation, she suffered an injury which resulted in years of chronic pain until chiropractic changed her life. Shelly appreciates low force techniques and has advanced training in Activator Technique, Sacro Occipital Technic, and Applied Kinesiology. Although she enjoys treating people of all ages, she has a particular interest for women’s health, perinatal care, and working with infants. Aside from holistic healthcare, Shelly loves hiking and traveling, especially to places she can practice her Spanish.
* Some add ons not available with prenatal massage
Massage
Meet Kayla
Kayla Lenz is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Prenatal Massage Specialist in the state of Missouri. Kayla specializes in Prenatal, Postpartum, and Swedish Massage. She offers add on treatments such has heat therapy, aromatherapy, reiki, and CBD therapy*
* Some add ons not available with prenatal massage
Meet the Team
St. Louis Family Chiropractic strives to create an environment that feels like family. That's why our staff make every effort to connect with you and your loved ones at every visit so our office doesn't feel like an office, it feels like home.
