People Who Genuinely

Care About Your Health

Meet the team behind St. Charles Pain & Wellness Center — dedicated

to helping you move better, feel better, and live fully since 2010.

Rooted in St. Charles, Focused on You

St. Charles Pain & Wellness Center was founded in 2010 by Dr. Jacob Hertz and his wife with a single purpose: to bring compassionate, results-driven chiropractic care to the St. Charles community.

What started as a dream to help people live without pain has grown into a practice that has cared for tens of thousands of patients — from newborns just days old to seniors in their 80s. We've been privileged to walk alongside our patients through recovery, maintenance, and total wellness.

  • Opened in St. Charles, IL in 2010

  • Tens of thousands of patients served

  • Patients from newborns to seniors, age 80+

  • Drug-free, non-surgical approach to care

  • Deeply involved in the local community

The People Behind Your Care

Meet Our Team

Experienced, compassionate, and genuinely invested in

your wellbeing — every single visit.

Dr. Jacob Hertz

Dr. Hertz earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic, graduating Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2007. He began his career in Peoria, IL in a busy family practice before opening St. Charles Pain and Wellness Center in 2010 with his wife.

Over the years, Dr. Hertz has cared for tens of thousands of patients — from newborns just days old to seniors in their 80s. He uses a variety of gentle, safe chiropractic techniques tailored to each patient, with the goal of delivering fast, effective, and lasting results.

Deeply rooted in St. Charles, Dr. Hertz volunteers at his church, supports River Valley Christian School, and actively participates in local community events. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children.

Melissa Ishman

Hello! My name is Melissa Ishman, and I serve as the Chiropractic Assistant and Office Manager at St. Charles Pain and Wellness Center. I’m a devoted wife and proud mother of one daughter.

With over 20 years of experience in the chiropractic field, I’ve had the privilege of helping patients in both Texas and Illinois. Outside of work, you’ll often find me cheering on my daughter at her sporting events.

Ann Sixt

Hello!  My name is Ann Sixt, and I am a Chiropractic Assistant here at St. Charles Pain and Wellness Center.  I have worked as a part time Reading Teacher in a local school district since moving to Illinois in 2006, and in the last year began working here in the afternoon three days a week.  I enjoy working with the patients and seeing their improvement.  It is so nice to be part of a team that clearly cares about their patients.

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Ready to Meet the Team?

New patients are always welcome. Call us or book your first appointment online today.

Location Address

302 S 14th St

St. Charles, IL 60174

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