
At Dakota Children’s Clinic, we believe every child deserves thoughtful, unrushed, and affordable healthcare. With over 15 years of experience in pediatrics, we partner with families to nurture healthy bodies, confident minds, and resilient spirits—now and for life.
This is pediatric care the way it was meant to be: personal, accessible, and centered on your child.
To provide accessible, affordable, and personalized pediatric care that empowers families and helps children thrive—physically, emotionally, and developmentally.
We focus on prevention first, addressing the root causes of illness and supporting long-term wellness through:
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Best-practice pediatric medicine
Strong parent-provider relationships
Whole-child care
Our goal is simple:
to help your child grow into a healthy, confident adult.
Pediatrician | Integrative Medicine | Founder
Dr. Michelle Schimelpfenig brings over 15 years of experience caring for children and families in a wide variety of settings. Her approach blends medical excellence with deep compassion and personal connection.
She believes pediatric care should be:
• Compassionate
• Collaborative
• Rooted in trust
• Focused on long-term health
After years in traditional healthcare systems, Dr. Schimelpfenig founded Dakota Children’s Clinic to create a place where families feel known, heard, and supported.
“My calling is to walk alongside families as they raise healthy, resilient children—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.”
