About Dr. Brenda Kingen, St. Louis (Brentwood) Chiropractor

Growing up in the rural town of West Branch, Michigan, Dr. Brenda Kingen became a chiropractic patient at the age of 19.  It was her first summer break from undergraduate studies at Michigan State University.  She chose to work at the local door factory hanging 80# doors on the paint line 60-70 hours/wk and played softball 3 nights/wk and tournaments almost every weekend.  Within a couple of weeks she was complaining of severe right neck and shoulder pain.  She had difficulty lifting her arm let alone throwing a softball.  Rather than going to the family physician, her father sent her to his chiropractor. She was amazed at the ability of the body to heal without the use of drugs and surgery!  She intuitively knew chiropractic was more than just about back pain.

When Dr. Kingen shared about her experience, she was met with many negative opinions about chiropractic.  Even though medical school had always been in her plans, she followed her heart and entered Logan College of Chiropractic in 1990.  Upon graduation in 1993, she chose to stay in St. Louis and practice as an associate doctor for three years.  In 1996, she opened her own practice with a commitment to educate as many people as possible about the benefits of chiropractic care.  “It’s not just about back pain, neck pain or headaches.  It is a way of life for me.  A healthy nervous system combined with a healthy lifestyle is going to allow human beings to live better longer.”  Dr. Kingen specializes in postural correction and educating patients about lifestyle changes.  The mission of Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center is to be a “partner” in your healthcare, not to just get you out of pain.

When Dr. Kingen is not in her practice or out in the community lecturing about her life mission, you will usually find her playing golf, working in her yard or reading a good book.  She was the on-site chiropractor for the LPGA Michelob Light Classic held in St. Louis from 1996-2001.  She is also a presenter at clinics for the St Louis Business Women Golf Association and Circle of Fitness Golf Clinics.  She is a member of the Missouri State Chiropractic Association, the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.

Dr. Brenda, as she is known to her patients, has received numerous awards and honors. She is also a much  sought-after lecturer and guest speaker and active in her local community.

EDUCATION:
1990-1993	Logan College Of Chiropractic
	1851 Schoettler Rd., Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis)
	Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
1978-1983	Michigan State University
	East Lansing, MI
	Degree: Bachelor of Science
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE:
1993	Licensed to practice Chiropractic including
	Physical Therapy and Acupuncture in the
	State Of Missouri
1995	Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
	Missouri State Chiropractic Association
	International Chiropractic Association
	World Chiropractic Alliance
	Chi Rho Sigma (Honorary)
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
1996-Present	Private Practice at Kingen Chiropractic
	Wellness Center
	Brentwood, MO
1993-1996	Associate Doctor at InMotion Health Center
	Clayton, MO
1990–1993	Logan Chiropractic Student employed at
	Clayton/Richmond Heights Chiropractic Center
CONTINUED EDUCATION:	Rehabilitation: 100 hours
	Acupuncture: 400 hours
	Motion Palpation: 60 hours
	Receptor Tonus Technique (NIMMO): 24 hours
	Chiropractic Biophysics: 24 hours
	Practice Management: 240 hours
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2002	Keynote Speaker for Whole Foods Market, Brentwood, MO
2001	Spirit Award, The Waiting List Practice
2000	State Doctor of the Year, The Waiting List Practice
1996-2001	Chiropractor for LPGA Michelob Light Classic, St. Louis, MO
1993 April	Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Logan College of Chiropractic
1993 April	Logan College Research Award
1993	Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
GUEST LECTURER:	Ford Motor Company
	General Motors Corporation
	Whole Foods Market
	Wild Oats Market
	RBG Accounting Firm
	Federal Express
	St. Louis Effort For Aids
	St. Louis Business Woman Golf Association
	Circle of Fitness Golf Clinics