About
Dr. Lindsay Tolksdorf is a board-certified family medicine physician and the founder of Arcturus Family Medicine in St. Peters, Missouri. A St. Charles County native, she graduated from Francis Howell North before briefly studying music education at Lindenwood University. She then spent three years in Christian service and leadership before returning to college. S. O. from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her family medicine residency took place jointly at Saint Louis University and Scott Air Force Base.
Dr. Tolksdorf served in the US Air Force at both Scott Air Force Base and Misawa Air Base in Japan, where she practiced in family medicine and urgent care settings. She completed the 300-hour Military Medical Acupuncture course at Nellis Air Force Base and pursued additional coursework in osteopathic manual therapies, including the Fascial Distortion Model. She holds FMCSA certification as a medical examiner for DOT physicals and carries a designation as an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for all classes of aviation medical exams. She is passionate about lifestyle medicine, using nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management as clinical tools. She believes healthcare works best as a two-way discussion. Outside medicine, she and her husband Jeff are raising three boys, tending their own vineyard, and exploring the world together.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Maryville University, B.S. Biology with Biochemistry minor
Medical School
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Saint Louis University and Scott Air Force Base
Additional Training
300-hour Military Medical Acupuncture course, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada; additional coursework in Osteopathic Manual Therapies including Fascial Distortion Model
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tolksdorf right for?
Dr. Tolksdorf works well for adults and families who want a primary care physician they can actually reach. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease benefit from her lifestyle medicine focus. She suits patients who want root-cause conversations rather than quick prescriptions. Commercial drivers needing DOT physicals and pilots requiring FAA aviation medical exams find a credentialed examiner in her practice. Her osteopathic background makes her a good fit for patients open to manual therapy alongside conventional medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tolksdorf treats a broad range of primary care conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, sleep apnea, and acute illnesses. She also focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.
Yes. Dr. Tolksdorf holds board certification in family medicine. O. from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Saint Louis University and Scott Air Force Base.
Dr. Tolksdorf uses lifestyle medicine as a primary tool for managing chronic conditions. She addresses nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and social connection alongside conventional treatments. Her goal is to build sustainable habits, not just write prescriptions.
Yes. Dr. Tolksdorf completed additional training in osteopathic manual therapies, including the Fascial Distortion Model. She integrates these techniques when appropriate alongside her standard family medicine care.
Yes. Dr. Tolksdorf completed the 300-hour Military Medical Acupuncture course through Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. She offers acupuncture as one of several complementary treatment options for appropriate patients.
Yes. Dr. Tolksdorf is an FMCSA certified medical examiner and performs DOT physicals for commercial drivers. The exam costs $125 and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Yes. Dr. Tolksdorf is an FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner designated to perform all classes of aviation medical exams. She conducts computerized color vision testing and ECGs in-office as needed. Exams cost $175, with an additional $50 for an ECG.
Dr. Tolksdorf served in the US Air Force at Scott Air Force Base and Misawa Air Base in Japan. She practiced in both family medicine and urgent care during her time in Japan. She also completed the 300-hour Military Medical Acupuncture course at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Dr. Tolksdorf believes healthcare works best as a discussion, not a one-way message. She takes time in every visit to understand a patient's goals and values before discussing options. She sees her role as providing knowledge and guidance, not directives.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026