St. Louis Family Chiropractic - Dr Kristina Ruddle-Mungenast, DC, CACCP
Dr. Kristina Ruddle-Mungenast is a Chiropractic Physician in South Saint Louis County. Louis community.
Dr. Kristina Ruddle graduated from Logan University in 2015 and is a licensed Chiropractor serving the St. 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. She now enjoys being able to keep the whole family healthy by treating pregnant women, infants, children, and adults of all ages! EDUCATION:
- Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
Doctor of Chiropractic 2015
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
- Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Business Administration
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association - 200 Hour Certification
Perinatal Care: Webster Technique Certification
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
Family Nutrition: Epigenetics and Parental Health and Nutrition for the Perinatal Period
Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ADS, 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
Mastery of Chiropractic Principles and Practice
- First Adjustment Seminar by Claudia Anrig - 12 Hours
LICENSURE:
- Licensed to Practice Chiropractic, State of Missouri
- Board Certification, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Board Certification, Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS:
- American Chiropractic Association
- Missouri State Chiropractic Association
- International Pediatric Chiropractic Association
04/30/2026
Spring has a way of making people want a fresh start.
We start getting questions like:
“Where do I even begin?”
“Why do I still feel off even when I’m trying to do the right things?”
One thing we talk about a lot in our office is this:
your body is designed to adapt and heal—it just needs the right kind of support.
This article explains that idea really well, especially this time of year when people are trying to reset their routines.
If you’ve been feeling a little stuck health-wise, this is a good read 🤍
One of Dr. Mungenast’s favorite things about chiropractic? Getting to care for the whole family.
From infants to grandparents, her goal is to help every patient achieve better movement, better function, and better overall health.
She believes true wellness starts with a properly functioning nervous system—and chiropractic care is a powerful way to support that.
Because when your body works better, life feels better. 💛
04/28/2026
Not sleeping well
Feeling stressed all the time
Always a little tense
A lot of people don’t realize how connected that all is to the nervous system.
That’s a big part of what we’re working on when we adjust, not just pain, but how your body is functioning as a whole.
04/27/2026
Our staff is heading home before the expected inclement weather. We will be intermittently monitoring the phone, texts, and email through the afternoon, so please reach out or go to our booking site to schedule an appointment!
04/26/2026
Quick reminder that healing doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes it looks like:
→ getting adjusted
→ supporting your body with things like red light
→ and giving your system what it needs to reset
That’s what we focus on here 🤍
04/25/2026
Your body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy. Prenatal chiropractic care supports alignment and balance along the way.
04/23/2026
If you’ve had a baby… what surprised you most about postpartum?
We hear so many different answers in our office—and honestly, most of them come back to the same thing:
‘No one told me it would be like this.’
This article does a really good job explaining that early postpartum season (the fourth trimester) and why support matters so much.
👉 Read all about it here https://icpa-member-resources.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Chiropractic+Newsletters/Discover+Chiropractic+-+Thriving+in+the+Fourth+Trimester.pdf
👇 Drop your experience below—this helps other moms more than you think
04/22/2026
Caring for the tiniest patients 💛👶
While in chiropractic school, Dr. Mungenast discovered a passion for working with pregnant moms, babies, and children and she’s been all in ever since.
She completed extensive additional training and earned her Certification in Pediatric Chiropractic Care to better serve growing families.
From pregnancy to newborns to kids (and parents too!), she loves helping families stay healthy through every stage of life.
Because healthy families start with a strong foundation. 🙌
04/21/2026
A lot of parents come in thinking chiropractic is just for adults…
But kids go through a lot too. Birth, growth, learning to walk, bumps, falls… it adds up.
We focus on helping their little bodies stay balanced so they can grow and develop the way they’re meant to.
04/19/2026
Lately we’ve been loving adding red light therapy to visits ❤️
It’s one of those things that feels simple but makes a big difference—helping your body recover, reduce inflammation, and just function better overall.
A lot of our patients say they leave feeling more relaxed and recharged (which we love to hear).
If you’ve been curious about it, ask us next time you’re in!
04/18/2026
As kids grow, their nervous systems are constantly adapting. Pediatric chiropractic care supports healthy communication between the brain and body.
04/17/2026
When the social media girl decides it’s content time 🤭
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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!
EDUCATION:
Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri
Doctor of Chiropractic 2015
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Business Administration
ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:
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.
Perinatal Care: Webster Technique Certification
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
Family Nutrition: Epigenetics and Parental Health and Nutrition for the Perinatal Period
Pediatric Alphabet Soup: ADS, 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
Mastery of Chiropractic Principles and Practice
Research PBRN I
Research PBRN II
First Adjustment Seminar by Claudia Anrig - 12 Hours
LICENSURE:
Licensed to Practice Chiropractic, State of Missouri
Board Certification, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Board Certification, Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
