You might not know this, but I had a bad fall on the ice after Christmas 2023 and ended up with terrible whiplash. I was in so much pain, and I couldn’t work. After dealing with the pain for a few days, I finally decided to go to Urgent Care. Unfortunately, they didn’t help, just telling me it would get better. I searched for a Chiropractor that would listened and help, and found Active Life Chiropractic. They gave me an x-ray and some nerve scans and came up with a plan to help me. They fixed my neck and back and after starting strenght training with Kayla I am at a healthier place than I have been for years. I’m so glad I could go to Active Life Chiropractic in Bismarck. They are so friendly and understanding, plus they have the best team! And if they couldn’t get any better they have Connie there everyday to offer comfort and joy, she’s the sweetest little dog! Connie has been going to work with her mom Dr. Sarah every day since she was 8 weeks old. Connie is employee of the month, every month!
I didn’t know that chiropractic care could help so much in our everyday lives. I asked co-owner Dr. Sara if she would be open to being featured on my blog, and she said yes! Dr. Sara asked her team member, Dr. Brenna Young if she’d be open to the interview. Dr. Brenna is the chiropractor who’s helped me so much, so I was very thankful for the opportunity!
Small Business Feature: Active Life Chiropractic
Can you share what your business is and how it started?
We are Active Life Chiropractic, located in Bismarck, ND. We are primarily a chiropractic office, but we offer many other services to our patients and our community. We were started in 2008 by Dr. Doug Ness and Dr. Sara Weigel Ness. They are a husband-wife chiropractic duo with an incredible passion for serving the community and serving families. When they started this practice, they wanted to serve as many people as they could in the community, leading families to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
We see a lot of families, very family-oriented, everyone from pregnant mamas, newborns, kiddos, athletes, regular adults, all the way up to people in their elderly ages. We are very well-rounded and love to help as many people as we can!
What services do you provide?
Of course, we specialize in chiropractic care, but we also have an exercise physiologist named Kayla Thomas. She’s incredible. We have some really amazing massage therapists as well.
We also have a therapy called STEM wave, which decreases inflammation and increases circulation. It is so effective at helping to heal any acute injuries or chronic issues that might be going on. We have seen amazingly quick results with our athlete population, getting them back in the game as soon as possible! It’s a great therapy to add to chiropractic care if needed.
Who benefits from chiropractic care?
When many people think of chiropractic care, they think of going in because something hurts or they experience an injury (like what happened to Angie!).
This is a great reason to seek chiropractic care, but many people don’t know how many other issues we can help with as well. For example, chiropractic care during pregnancy helps prepare the whole body for labor and delivery throughout the pregnancy.
For newborns and babies, chiropractic helps calm their nervous systems down so that they can grow and develop as efficiently or as best as they can. Babies can benefit from chiropractic care for issues like fussiness, gassiness, colicky, and sometimes even latching support.
We see many kids with ear infections, and seeing a chiropractor can help boost the immune system and fight off those infections. Athletes of all ages benefit from regular adjustments to keep them healthy and performing at their best in their sports.
There are so many benefits of seeing a chiropractor. One recent example was when a mom brought her one-year-old son in for chiropractic care. This little guy was learning to walk, but he had a weird hitch in his stride and was having a hard time. Gentle adjustments at the chiropractor were what he needed to really get his pelvis moving and functioning the way that it should, which helped him with walking.
If you’re dealing with chronic headaches, illness, pain, allergies, or anything that’s hurting your quality of life, chiropractic care might be able to help you!
What makes Active Life special?
We really look for the root cause of any issues that might be going on when someone comes to see us. Another thing that I love about our clinic is that we help people live their healthiest lives, even after the primary issues that they originally came in for are gone. We’ve really seen people love that aspect of wellness, thrive, and be able to do all the things they love to do.
What is Active Life’s vision for the future?
We began this practice to serve the community. We are constantly innovating and looking for more ways to serve as many people as we can. Our biggest goal is to serve our community and help people live the lives they want to live.
How can my readers support you?
There’s great information on our website and on our social media. But they’re always welcome to call us or even just come in and see us. If they are interested in booking an appointment with us, of course, they’re always welcome to do so.
You’re welcome to swing by the practice and we can give you a tour of the place, show them around, and tell them everything about us, ask or answer any questions that they might have. 215 W Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
