Meet Our Care Team
Your Village of Wellness Support
Dr. Ali Schweitzer, DC, CACCP
Bozeman Clinic Owner + Founder | Pregnancy and Pediatric Chiropractic Specialist | Webster Technique Certified | Diversified, Thompson Drop, Logan Basic, SOT, Cranial
Dr. Ali Schweitzer loves her work. As the founder of Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Ali believes that everyone who has a spine should see a chiropractor to maintain the optimal health and proper function of the nervous system. Her compassionate mindset and dedicated expertise allow her to provide uniquely exceptional pregnancy and pediatric care, providing adjustments that allow people’s bodies to heal themselves and support lifelong health. She loves creating relationships with her patients — “they become family, and I love watching their families grow.” Her patients thrive in that relationship of trust, and appreciate Dr. Ali’s insightful, empathetic approach to chiropractic work.
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Dr. Ali Schweitzer went to chiropractic school determined to help pregnant mothers and children. In addition to the rigorous regular curriculum, she pursued hundreds of additional hours of education to earn a Certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric care from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and the Academy of Family Practice. She is Webster Certified through the ICPA. She practices using various chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Thompson Drop, Logan Basic, and SOT. Dr. Ali also does cranial work on children and adults. She continues to seek out the best techniques and advanced approaches through ongoing continued education.
Herself a mother of two, Dr. Ali understands firsthand what it’s like to feel mentally and physically exhausted, and encourages her patients to lean on the Active Family Chiropractic support system to help both mama and baby stay healthy and thriving. “Self-care is health care,” she says.
Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, Dr. Ali Schweitzer earned her Bachelor’s in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Minnesota Moorhead. After graduating from Logan University College of Chiropractic in 2010, she moved to interior Alaska, serving patients in Fairbanks for two years before moving to Bozeman. Here, she stepped into the leadership role of Active Family Chiropractic (formerly Thomas Family Chiropractic) at 27 weeks pregnant — since day one, Active Family Chiropractic has been family-centered in every sense.
Dr. Ali enjoys spending time with her family — her husband Josh, who is also a chiropractor, their two energetic children, two dogs, and one cat. They fill their time with camping, hiking, hot springs, paddle boarding, and being on the water at every opportunity. And she loves to laugh — belly laughs with good friends and family fill her cup.
Dr. Megan Dondelinger, DC, CACCP
Pregnancy and Pediatric Specialist | Webster Technique Certified | Diversified, Thompson Drop, Activator
Originally from Northern Minnesota, Dr. Megan was raised in a family that cherished an active and healthy lifestyle. She developed a deep-rooted appreciation for prioritizing health from an early age. Her introduction to the healing principles of chiropractic occurred during her high school hockey days, where the impact of this transformative approach captured her heart. Determined to follow her calling, Dr. Megan initiated her educational pursuit at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, laying the foundation for a future dedicated to wellness.
While at Concordia, Dr. Megan interned at a family wellness chiropractic office where witnessed the profound power of chiropractic, particularly with the pediatric and prenatal population. Embracing the guiding philosophy that "as the twig is bent, so grows the tree," she pursued higher education and earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West. Committed to excellence, she continued to refine her skills by engaging with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association from who she received her Webster certification and a Certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric care.
Dr. Megan firmly believes in the transformative potential of chiropractic care for every pregnant mother and newborn. Her goal is to empower families for the best birth outcomes and infant health, enabling them to live to their full potential. Her commitment to holistic health and chiropractic care create a nurturing and empowering space for those she serves.
Outside of the office, Megan enjoys spending time with family and friends, engaging in outdoor activities like hiking and skiing, and savoring moments with a hot cup of coffee.
Dr. Michelle Abbamonte, DC
Chiropractor | Webster Technique Certified | Diversified, Thompson Drop, Activator
Dr. Michelle is a Polyvagal informed chiropractor who works with patients of all ages. She has a special interest in pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractic and has been certified as a Webster practitioner through the ICPA. She believes that when mom is healthy and well-supported, the whole family thrives. In addition to adjusting the full spine, she enjoys adjusting extremities. She utilizes a variety of techniques, including Diversified, Thompson Drop and Activator. She is a lifelong learner, always seeking out continuing education to bring back into practice to better serve her patients.
Originally from St. Louis, MO, Dr. Michelle moved to Phoenix, AZ when she was 12 and later attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literature, Writing and Film in 2009. After an eighteen-year stint working in several industries in Corporate America, she underwent a personal health transformation under chiropractic care and decided to change careers so that she could help others. She received her Chiropractic training at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA, where she graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic in 2021.
She and her husband, Josh also welcomed their son Weston to the family in early 2022. Soon after, they set out on a cross-country road trip in search of a place where Weston could grow up in a small mountain town with a wonderful community, and local farm-raised food. They both fell in love with Bozeman, MTand they were able to relocate after Dr. Michelle spent some time in clinical practice in Plantation, FL. When Dr. Michelle is not in the clinic, she can be found somewhere outdoors with her family, cooking, or studying nutrition.
Amber Sipes
Office Manager
If you ask Brayden who is the boss at the office, he’ll tell you it’s Amber, and Dr. Ali agrees. This amazing woman runs the show. As the friendly voice on the phone and at the front desk, she coordinates and manages everyone’s busy schedules, and answers questions with a deep knowledge of our practice, philosophy, and our approach. Amber loves our patients — getting to know them and their families. She keeps things running smoothly at the office and keeps everyone on track. Her smile is contagious and she’s always ready to lend a listening ear.
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Laci Larson
Billing Manager | Doula | Birth Worker
You may not see this incredible woman too much in the office, although she does pop in from time to time, however she runs the behind the scenes that keeps this office up and running. If you have questions about billing and your insurance Laci it you gal, she may work remotely from home, but she ensures all our patients understand what it is that they are paying for. Laci loves our patients — getting to know them, and supporting their health goals. She keeps the behind the scenes running smoothly, and always has anwers for those tough insurance questions. She is a master problem solver and always gets to the root of the problem to keep our office up and running. Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness wouldn’t be complete without her.
When she’s not working, you can find Laci spending time with her family or offering her doula and post-partum services. She’s also the person behind the amazing elderberry syrup we have here at the office. This busy woman goes above and beyond in all aspects of her life.
Brayden & Aurora
Office Helpers | Marketing Executives | Social Media Managers
From time to time you'll see these little cuties in our office, but you’ll see them a lot promoting Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness on Instagram and Facebook. These two love to make reels and show everyone how awesome chiropractic care is.
Don’t be fooled by their cuteness however, when they are in the office they are often running around adding to the chaos, but hey we don’t mind.
They really show people that we practice what we preach here and how much our office is a family practice in the truest sense!
The team of practitioners at Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness intentionally reflects that philosophy of interconnection.
We know how to balance our chiropractic care with a big-picture, holistic approach to your health. We understand the whole system, and our methods reflect that. Your body, lifestyle, and experiences are wholly unique, and your treatment should be too.
At Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness, we support your wellbeing with deep knowledge around exactly what techniques will help your body function at full health — so you can feel your best.
Caring expertise for your whole wellbeing
Chiropractic
Our chiropractors provide family-centered care and specialize in pregnancy and pediatric support.
Our Office
Everyone in our office supports you and gives you individulized care. We love supporting you through it all.
“I started seeing Ali for chiropractic during my first pregnancy when I experienced pelvic pain and sciatica. I experienced similar pain during my second pregnancy (this time with twins) and automatically started seeing Ali. Being pregnant with twins I decided to incorporate additional care into my routine and scheduled multiple appointments with Emily for massage and Rianna for acupuncture. I love that I can schedule all these appointments in one building and even back-to-back on the same day.
They're so understanding of mom-life and the reality of sometimes being late or having to bring a toddler along. I'm thankful to have an office where I can get care that actually helps me feel better, while making it as easy as possible to schedule and get the care I need!”
— N. Koljonen
