About Us
Dr. Beth Schoenekase
Dr. Beth was born and raised in St. Louis. She enjoyed an active childhood participating in sports and enjoying the outdoors. In high school, Dr. Beth was a three-sport athlete playing soccer, softball and basketball. She went on to play soccer for Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri and began undergraduate studies in exercise science/pre-med. Like most young people participating in sports, she sustained a few injuries that required athletic trainers, physical therapists, and osteopathic doctors. Spending time with these professionals ignited a fire for helping people in similar situations. After more research and on-site visits, Dr. Beth found her passion for chiropractic.
She graduated with honors from Logan College of Chiropractic (now Logan University) in 2008. Following graduation, she began working alongside Dr. Donald Rueschhoff at the current practice location. Dr. Rueschhoff retired soon after that, and Dr. Beth took the practice over at the end of 2009. Dr. Beth has taken advanced training in the treatment of pregnant women and children, and nutrition. She really enjoys helping patients of all ages improve their health and relieve their pain. She is currently furthering her education in acupuncture and functional medicine. These two together bring one of the oldest, proven therapies together with the newest research to best help the patient. She believes in treating the patient as a whole to improve overall wellbeing.
Dr. Matt Pilgrim
Dr. Matt is originally from northern Wisconsin and played hockey for Lindenwood University before attending chiropractic school at Logan University. He obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree while also obtaining a Master’s degree in Sports Rehabilitation. He is board qualified as a Chiropractic Sports Practitioner. Dr. Matt has experience working with athletes and non-athletes alike and is certified in a variety of treatment modules for both the spine and extremities. He accepts walk-ins and would be happy to help you with your pain and keeping you well. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his fiancé Susan as well as enjoying the outdoors with his 3 dogs.
Dr. Donald Rueschhoff
Dr. Donald Rueschhoff is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. He is proficient in full spine diversified adjusting, in addition to Logan Basic, cranial adjusting, flexion-distraction, and drop table manipulation. He is also proficient in the adjusting of extremities, including the shoulder, knees, elbows, hips and ankles. Dr. Rueschhoff is a certified sports physician and a board qualified chiropractic orthopedist. His office hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Heather Ellis
Heather was born in Springfield, Missouri, then moved to Festus with her family and attended Festus High School. She is still a member of the community today, living locally with her husband and two children. Heather has been a member of our office family since 2016. Prior to that, she worked with a retired member of our team at a different location. She handles all of our insurance claims and front office duties and is always available to help you!