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1st Step Family Wellness

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1st Step Family Wellness

Serves the whole family offering chiropractic, pediatrics and prenatal care, SOT cranial work and so much more. She finds the cause of the symptoms.

Dr. Jeanne is a wholistic chiropractic physician, meaning that she treats the body as a whole. She has studied many hours outside of formal education to be the best at pediatric and prenatal chiropractic, as well as women's health. She has taken more than 200 hours of classroom hours with hands on training in chiropractic adjustments and cranial work for the pregnant patient, infants, and children

. Dr. Jeanne has also studied Chinese medicine, and learned acupuncture outside of her formal education. Another passion of Dr. Jeanne's is nutrition. She has extensive knowledge in nutrition and how to heal the body with nutrition, nutritional supplements, and enzyme therapy. Dr. Ryan is a whole body chiropractor who treats not only the spine, but shoulders, wrist, knees, and ankles. He does SOT cranial work to help with headaches and migraines. He uses ART to reduce muscle tension.

***Outside office hours available by appointment. Take your 1st Step to Health with First Step Family Wellness. Our Family Serving Yours.

07/25/2025

Check out Dr. Ryan talking about the importance of Loomis enzymes and how they help your body heal. 💙

07/24/2025

Did you know only 5% of babies are born on their due date? 🤯

Most first births occur at 40 + 5 days! Dr. Jeanne has went beyond 40 weeks for all of her babies (some longer than others).

Start preparing your mind + body for labor during pregnancy.

The following will prepare your body + mind for labor (when the time is right) ⬇️
✔ Stay hydrated
✔ Daily physical activity (i.e. spinningbabies.com)
✔ See a pelvic floor physical therapist
✔ See a chiropractor
✔ Take a childbirth education course
✔ Mediation and/or Prayer
✔ Journal
Did you know only 5% of babies are born on their due date? 🤯

Most first births occur at 40 + 5 days! Dr. Jeanne has went beyond 40 weeks for all of her babies (some longer than others).

Start preparing your mind + body for labor during pregnancy.

The following will prepare your body + mind for labor (when the time is right) ⬇️
✔ Stay hydrated
✔ Daily physical activity (spinningbabies.com)
✔ See a pelvic floor physical therapist
✔ See a chiropractor
✔ Take a childbirth education course
✔ Journal
✔ Meditation or Prayer
✔ Share your “due month” with provider, partner, friends/family

These practices help prepare you for a safe, healthy, satisfying birth no matter how it unfolds.

The effort now = reward later. 💙

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Let us know in the comments below when you had your babies and if they came on their "due dates" or not?

07/22/2025

"This office is truly a hidden gem—my whole family loves coming here! In my kids’ words, Dr. Michelle is AMAZING. The front desk staff is always warm, welcoming, and incredibly patient as I juggle our complex schedule. As a healthcare practitioner myself, I deeply value the idea of a supportive village, and I’m so grateful we’ve found that here. Dr. Michelle listens closely to each of us and speaks directly to my children, making them feel empowered and involved in their own health journey. She asks thoughtful questions, takes her time, and isn’t hesitant to refer out when other services—like energy work—might be helpful. One of my favorite features is the office’s text messaging system. It’s so convenient to send a quick question or reschedule without needing to make a phone call. The front desk team is always kind and patient, helping us feel at ease every step of the way. In just a month, we’ve already seen dramatic improvements in our youngest child. He had been struggling with impulse control and an intense, jittery energy that frustrated him—he simply couldn’t settle down even when he wanted to. Now, his eye contact has improved significantly, and his communication has truly skyrocketed. It’s been such a joy for all of us to witness his growth and to more fully enjoy the unique contributions he brings to our family and the world around him. As a military family that’s moved frequently, we’ve seen our fair share of chiropractors—and I can confidently say that Dr. Michelle stands out for her knowledge, skill, and genuine care. We’ve truly found our chiropractic home while living here."

07/21/2025

"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." ~Dalai Lama

07/18/2025

"I want to be in labor for a really long time." ⏪ said no mom ever.

Did you know that regular chiropractic care can shorten labor and delivery times by up to 24% for first-time moms and 39% for second and third-time moms?

Did you see a chiropractor during your pregnancy? Let us know! 👇

Source: Fallon J. The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labor: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic, 1991:24-31

07/17/2025

It’s amazing what one gentle adjustment can do: less tension, more energy, and yes...even a better mood! 😊

Whether it’s stress, discomfort, or just one of those weeks, your nervous system deserves some love.

✨ You are truly ONE adjustment away from feeling more like YOU. ✨

07/16/2025

Have problems getting in your daily H2O?🚰

We've got you covered with delicious ways to increase your water intake!
🥒 Eat foods high in water content like cucumber, tomato, watercress, apples, celery, lettuce, watermelon, peaches, zucchini, and bone broth
🍋 Add a squeeze of citrus like lemon, lime, grapefruit, or orange
🌿 Steep in some herbs like mint, ginger, stevia leaves, basil, lemon
🍓 Make fruit-flavored ice cubes with berries, pomegranate seeds, pineapple, or clementines
🍊 Add a splash of unsweetened fruit juice for some DIY vitamin water

What are your favorite ways to jazz up your and your kids' water?

Comment below! 👇🏼

07/15/2025

"We love 1st Step Family Wellness staff! Lauren at the reception is very sweet. We see Dr. Michelle and I like her holistic approach and how she explains things well. This is one of the few places I can truly entrust with my children's health."

07/14/2025

"I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health." ~Voltaire

07/10/2025

Do you want to optimize your pregnancy and birth? 🙂

SWIPE for more information!

07/09/2025

Pregnancy is beautiful and can be uncomfortable, BUT it doesn’t have to be! 🤰

As your body changes to grow and nourish your baby, it's normal to feel new aches and pains…but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy supports your body’s natural design helping relieve pain, improve alignment, and even encourage better baby positioning for a smoother birth. 💚

In our latest blog, we’re diving into:
🔹 Common pregnancy discomforts (and what they mean)
🔹 How chiropractic care supports your body and baby
🔹 The Webster Technique and its role in birth prep
🔹 Research-backed benefits like shorter labor times and reduced need for interventions

✨ If you're ready for a more comfortable pregnancy and an easier birth, this one’s for you.

📖 Read the full blog here → https://1stepfamilywellness.com/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy/

07/08/2025

Thank You for Your Patience! ✨

We’d like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our patients for your kindness and understanding as we navigate this special season of growth within our 1st Step family.

🔹 Dr. Jeanne is currently on maternity leave and will be returning on October 13th and Dr. Ryan is out on paternity leave until August 1st.

We’re so grateful for your support, as we await and celebrate their new arrival, and we look forward to continuing to care for you with the same love and attention you’ve come to expect. 💙

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St. Louis, MO

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
	3pm - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 2pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13148057837

Website

http://www.1stepfamilywellness.com/, https://rss.com/podcasts/1stepfamilywellnessepisode1/2119993/

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1st Step Family Wellness focuses on total body wellness through wellness chiropractic, pediatric care, women’s health and fertility, prenatal and Webster Technique, nutritional strategy and enzyme therapy, acupuncture and chronic stealth infection diagnosis and treatment.

We offer educational classes about optimal healthy living, breastfeeding support and so much more!

Dr. Ryan and Dr. Jeanne Sandheinrich are a husband and wife chiropractic team. They opened 1st Step Family Wellness together in the summer of 2013, in Kirkwood, MO.

Dr. Ryan experienced chiropractic care as a child for his asthma. The relief he gained was astounding! After experiencing such a magnitude of success with his own results, Dr. Ryan knew he wanted to devote his life to helping others through chiropractic.

Dr. Jeanne received chiropractic care in high school. She had amazing results as well. Once she learned what chiropractic can do for children, and pregnant women, Dr. Jeanne knew this was what she was meant to do in life.

Dr. Jana Flora, a Saint Louis native, joined the 1st Step Family Wellness team in 2017. She began her journey in health following a severe knee injury in high school. The arduous recovery process led her to study chiropractic, as it proved to be an astounding way to facilitate natural healing and even prevent injury and illness.

In Dr. Jana’s first year of practice she developed a deep passion for caring for pregnant and pediatric patients, both from the enjoyment of treating them as well as from seeing the lifelong consequences of moms and children not receiving chiropractic care. As a result, she has relentlessly pursued opportunities to further her education in pregnancy and pediatrics, sifting through textbooks, attending seminars, and corresponding with mentors. She is currently working on her pediatric certification through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Steffanie is blessed to be a mother to two amazing young boys. Through raising them, she has come to know the benefits of holistic living and truly taking care for one’s body. Steffanie left the corporate world in early 2017 to pursue work that was more aligned with her holistic lifestyle. While Steffanie works reception at 1st Step Family Wellness, she has worked as a birth doula since 2015. It has always been her passion to normalize physiological birth.

Alissa began her holistic journey when she became pregnant with her first child. After exploring and researching about pregnancy and birth, she decided a hospital birth wasn’t for her, and she opted to have a home birth. Holistic well-being has been an integral force across all sectors of her life (even her dogs receive chiropractic care and massage therapy!). Since experiencing the wonders of breastfeeding in her personal life, Alissa became an enormous advocate for breastfeeding, and continued to become a La Leche League leader in 2014, in hopes of offering a support system for other moms trying to breastfeed.

Renee initially fell down the holistic health rabbit hole in 2013 learning about native herbs; which led to her passion for essential oils. Since completing over 100 hours of essential oil education from the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education, she teaches regular essential oil classes at the office in Kirkwood. While experiencing the joys and struggles of exclusively breastfeeding her son, a new passion began to burn in her—a passion to serve new moms. In 2017, she received her Lactation Counselor Certification, as well as completed Postpartum and Labor Doula training.

Take your 1st Step to Health with First Step Family Wellness!