Dr. Kathleen Ruebbelke, D.C., D.I.C.C.P.

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Kathleen Ruebbelke is a second generation chiropractor and educator.  Seeing amazing results in her mother’s chiropractic office inspired her to follow the calling to serve humanity through the natural health care practices of Chiropractic.  She received her Doctorate of Chiropractic through Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986, and went on to become a Diplomate in Chiropractic Pediatrics in 1996.  Specializing in women and children, she is thrilled to be serving the community in private practice in Moline, Illinois.

Dr. Ruebbelke is happily married with an adult son.  In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, traveling and spending time with loved ones.  She believes “Do what you love, and love what you do”.

Chiropractic Techniques Utilized:

* Diversified/Palmer Package – Manual adjusting involving the hands and using a comfortable drop-piece table.
* Activator Methods – Hand held adjusting instrument and protocol.
* Flexion-Distraction – A method that utilizes a table to assist in stretching the low back and discs.
* Brimhall Methods – Pre and post evaluation muscle testing to help determine neurological status and balance the physical, chemical and emotional imbalances related to the vertebral subluxation complex.  An adjuster, percusser and laser may be used.
* Cranial Sacral Therapy – Subtle movement of the bones of the skull.
* Webster Breech Turning Technique – Gentle adjustment and protocol to assist in turning a breech position baby to normal head down birth position.
* Logan Basic – A gentle manual ligament and muscle method for spinal balance.

Meet The Staff:  

Mary Eastland, Account Specialist. Mary has been with Real Health Chiropractic for 4 years.  She will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding insurance or billing.  Mary also puts together our quarterly newsletter.

Melissa Zumdome, Melissa has been with Real Health Chiropractic since October 2010.  She will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding Upcoming Events, Special Promotions and Marketing related questions. Melissa also puts together the quarterly newsletter and webpage.

Drew Ruebbelke, Front/Back Office Assistant. Drew has been with Real Health Chiropractic since June 2010.  He will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding patient scheduling and marketing.  Drew will be attending Palmer College of Chiropractic starting in the summer of 2011.