Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Improve Your Life by Alleviating Pain and Stress

Count on Dr. Keogh for personalized chiropractic care, medical services, and massage therapy that’ll get you the relief you need. Dr. Keogh, our experienced chiropractor, is also a Board-Certified Integrative Medicine (BCIM) practitioner. He graduated from the Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis and undertakes continued training at the Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic in Iowa. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
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Multidisciplinary, Prompt Healthcare at Your Service

We are always accepting new patients in need of comprehensive care for muscular and skeletal discomfort, lower back, neck, and shoulder injuries, and headaches, among other symptoms. Have all your needs addressed under one roof! For your convenience, we complete X-rays on site.

Safely Treating Men and Women of All Ages

We will treat your health concern with more than just symptomatic relief. We diagnose the root cause of your discomfort and develop a plan specified to remedy it.  
  • Pain management / chiropractic
  • Massage therapy
  • Therapy: Ultrasound & EMS
  • Muscle stimulation
  • Chiropractic care
  • Shockwave Therapy
  •  Regenerative Cell Therapy
  • X-rays
  • Athletic Physicals
  • DOT Medical Exams
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Dr. Steven C. Keogh

Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Steven C. Keogh earned his Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, graduating cum laude. Upon graduation, Dr. Steven began his teaching career as a professor of Anatomy & Physiology at a local community college in Kansas City, MO. In 2020, he enrolled at Cleveland University - Kansas City to pursue a doctorate in chiropractic. Simultaneously, he continued as a professor of Anatomy & Physiology teaching pre-nursing students at a local community college. Dr. Steven graduated in the spring of 2023 and then returned to Thief River Falls with his wife, Mikayla, to carry on the legacy of his father’s business, Altra Care. Dr. Steven is currently a professor of Anatomy & Physiology with Chamberlain University. He is excepting his first child in April of 2026 & is beyond excited for his next big adventure as a dad.
Throughout his career, Dr. Steven has maintained a strong interest in athletic performance, longevity, aesthetics, and regenerative medicines. 
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Stacy: Radiology, Chiropractic Assistant

Stacy has been employed at Altra Care for over 10 years. She is bubbly, efficient and compassionate. Stacy moved from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Thief River Falls and lives with Odie, her puppy.  She has two children and loves dogs!

What Stacy likes most about working at Altra Care is interacting with patients and watching them improve, with less pain and better quality of life. Stop in and say hello! 😁👋 Stacy and all our staff are here to serve YOU!

Meckenzie: Radiology, Chiropractic Assistant  

Joined the Altra Care team over 10 years ago. Meckenzie has 2 adorable children, is a dedicated mother, and a "junk" antique lover! 

What she enjoys most about working at Altra Care is that we are more than chiropractic: she embraces the fact that there is more to chiropractic healthcare than muscular-skeletal problems, and is proud that here at Altra Care we treat the whole person and find the problem, and not chase the symptoms. 

Stop in and see Meckenzie and the entire team at Altra Care in Thief River Falls - we are HERE TO SERVE YOU!
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Katie: Receptionist

She is the happy face you see when you walk in the front door. 😁 Katie has been dedicated to Altra Care for 15 years. She is from Portland, ND. She currently resides in Karlstad, MN with her husband Corey and 3 children. In her spare time she enjoys reading, learning and family time. 

What Katie enjoys most about Altra Care is that no work day is the same, with new people to meet everyday and always something new to learn. She enjoys working for a doctor that is able to offer different healthcare options.

Stop in and see Katie, along with the entire team at Altra Care in Thief River Falls - we are here to serve you!