Bozeman Family Chiropractors Dr. Ali Schweitzer and Dr. Kayla McVay

Dr. Ali Schweitzer, CACCP

Dr. Ali grew up in Bismarck, ND where she graduated from Century High School. She attended University of Minnesota Moorhead where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Chemistry. In 2010 she graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic and moved to Fairbanks, Alaska. She practiced in Fairbanks for 2 years before moving to Bozeman and buying Thomas Family Chiropractic (now Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness).

Dr. Ali specializes in pediatric and pregnancy care. She has received her certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and the Academy of Family Practice. She is also Webster Certified through the ICPA. She practices using various techniques including Diversified, Thompson Drop, Logan Basic, and SOT. Dr. Ali also does cranial work on children and adults.

Dr. Ali believes that everyone who has a spine should see a chiropractor to maintain the health and proper function of the nervous system. She treats people of all ages and strives to maintain healthy, happy families. Dr. Ali looks forward to serving the Bozeman area and helping those who want to be healthy, happy individuals!

In Dr. Kayla’s free time she enjoys being outdoors with her fiancé Forrest and her black lab Sabrina.  She enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, and trying out new local restaurants and markets in the Bozeman area. Dr. Kayla looks forward to starting her new life in the Bozeman area and helping the community maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle. ​​
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​​Brayden & Aurora, Office Helpers

From time to time you'll see these little cuties in our office.

Brayden loves being here to help Mom  with "making patients feel better." He's always offering hugs, smiles, and if you're lucky his own special adjustment (and these are free of charge!) 

Aurora runs the office when she is here and is always willing to give you a hug and toddler adjustment. She will make sure she's the one who takes you into the adjusting room and will demand you lay down on the table. ​

Dr. Kayla McVay

​Dr. Kayla is originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL where she grew up living the chiropractic lifestyle. As a child she received care from her two chiropractic parents and understood how the body works and functions from a young age. Dr. Kayla graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. She then embarked on a journey to Saint Louis, MO in 2016 to attend chiropractic school at Logan University. While at Logan University she received training in various techniques including Diversified, Logan Basic, soft tissue work and Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT).
 

Dr. Kayla is passionate about the pediatric and pregnant populations but has training in care for patients of all ages. She is currently a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) where she obtained her certification in Webster Technique. She has taken courses in cranial work as well as Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) where she is able to stabilize joints and the muscles surrounding the joints in a developing infant to help them hit their milestones in development properly. Dr. Kayla also enjoys incorporating functional medicine and nutrition along with chiropractic care.

​Marlene Welch, Office Manager

If you ask Brayden who is the boss at the office, he'll tell you it's Marlene, and Dr. Ali agrees. This amazing woman runs the show and the behind the scenes. She's the friendly voice on the phone, she manages the busy schedule, and answers all those questions you may have. She really keeps us all in line and always has a smile that is contagious. She is a mother, wife, and our office wouldn't be complete without her. 

Massage Therapist, Emily Pateman of South Bowl Therapeutic Massage

If you would like to schedule and appointment with Emily you can find her on schedulicity or you can call the office at 406-556-0307

Emily Pateman graduated from Healthworks Institute in Bozeman, Montana with a Liscence in Massage Therapy. She continued her education and received her certification in kinesiology taping in 2016.

Her passion is a full body approach to balancing the gap between mind and body, as well as injury rehabilitation. Her massage techniques are predominantly Myofacial, but she also draws upon Asian theories of total body wellness. She tailors her sessions based on the needs of each individual client, while striving to decrease pain and increase functionality for those she works with. Her goal is to see all her clients depart their sessions rejuvenated and ready to enjoy all the activities Bozeman has to offer.

​She looks forward to expanding her knowledge through both client relationships and continuing education.

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Acupuncturist, Rhianna Weaver of Big Sky Fertility and Wellness

Rhianna started her journey in health care at a young age volunteering her time at the local hospital ER. Later, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 5 years gaining valuable experience in patient management and care. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology with a minor in psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2010. She later earned a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado where she complete over 3000 hours of class training in both western and eastern medicine, and over 1000 hours of clinical experience treating both adults and children. Rhianna has over 100 hrs in post graduate training in treating fertility, acupuncture during IVF cycles, and pregnancy. She is currently working on getting her doctoral degree, and hopes to be a Fellow of the American Board of Complementary Reproductive Health in the near future. Rhianna specializes in reproductive health and pediatrics. She is also trained in treating pain, and internal medicine conditions. 

Rhianna is a certified Diplomat in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) which includes certification in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Clean Needle Technique.

On her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and swimming. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. You will always find a smile on her face, and a willingness to listen and understand with empathy and compassion.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Rhianna you can call her at 406-518-1887 or check out her website at   www.bigskyfertility.com