DR. KRISTIN KRUSSEL AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALING
I n 2001, the doors opened at the Center for Mind, Body & Spirit. Co-founders Deborah Zorensky, a practicing dietitian, and Linda Du , an intuitive, saw an opportunity to bring together multiple providers under one roof to address the varied needs of their clients and customers. Within four years, they moved to larger quarters at 7649 Delmar Boule- vard to make room for their growing team of practitioners. e Center for Mind, Body & Spirit o ers mental, physical and spiritual therapies and lifestyle programs ca- tered to each individual. With almost 20 independent practitioners o ering unique services under one roof, pa- tients and clients can seek an integrat- ed approach to their care to include chiropractic, acupuncture astrological consultations, massage, bioenergetics, energy therapy, hypnosis and more. is approach to holistic healing caught the attention of Dr. Kristin “Kris” Krussel and allowed her to cross paths with Deborah. “Seeing e Center was the rst time I experienced a business where so many of my inter- ests and passions intersect,” Dr. Kris says. “I knew I had to be a part of this space. A licensed chiropractor and tness professional, Dr. Kris’s goal as a physician is to o er her patients a holistic healing experience beyond spinal adjustments. And so, in 2007, she began o ering chiropractic care at e Center and later also became one of the acupuncture practitioners. Since graduating Logan University
in 2005, Dr. Kris has been providing chiropractic care to patients in the St. Louis area, and she has always sought opportunities to diversify her o erings. In addition to postgraduate coursework at Logan and her acu- puncture licensure, she has studied chiropractic neurology, myofascial release, kinesiotaping, corrective ex- ercise prescription, nutrition, female hormone balancing, labor and deliv- ery support, meridian therapy, acu- pressure and acupuncture, pediatric chiropractic, and pre- and post-natal chiropractic care, and is currently studying functional medicine. “No two bodies are alike, so I never saw treating patients with a one-size- ts all approach,” Dr. Kris says. “Hu- mans are beautifully complex, and the process of healing and maintaining health is incredibly personal,” Dr. Kris says. “I see much more progress made when patients are treated as the unique individual they are through a multifaceted approach.” In 2022, when e Center was ready to change ownership, Dr. Kris stepped in. With so much history with e Center and with values that align to its mission, Dr. Kris felt ready to take on the prospect of running the multifaceted business. “Each of our independent provid- ers is deeply talented, highly trained, and has a wealth of experience, but what’s most impactful about our work is the integrated approach we take to healing,” says Dr. Kris. She acts as the wellness concierge, learning about a patient or client through the one-on-
one consultations to develop a person- alized list of recommendations. “ e consultations are a great way for me to help clients reach their goals.” She adds, “It’s the best part of what I do!” With so many practitioners under one roof, the options for an individ- ual’s healing journey are staggering. Patients and clients can receive a free consultation with Dr. Kris as their guide, giving them a window into what services or support they may be able to receive at e Center and beyond. e Center also boasts 800 sq/ of retail space with an exceptionally well-stocked stone and crystal selec- tion rivaling any collection you may nd at many local conventions, plus a myriad of gi s, jewelry, healing tools, nutritional supplements, and more. While Dr. Kris didn’t always see herself as a business owner, she’s glad she was open to the possibility of taking a leading role at e Center. “I have very important shoes to ll and am grateful to those who have forged such a rich path,” she says of this venture. “But I’m con dent that all of my experiences throughout my career were exactly what I needed to be able to say ‘yes’ to this opportunity.” She adds, “It’s such a privilege to be a part of this community. I’m grateful to be able to continue the vision that Deborah’s and her original business partner Linda created more than 23 years ago.” For a free consultation, contact: e Center for Mind, Body & Spirit 7649 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis MO 63143 Centerformindbodyspirit.com Call or text 314-725-6767
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