About
Michelle Schimelpfenig, DO, MPH, FAAP, brings more than 15 years of experience caring for children and families across a range of clinical settings. She holds board certification in pediatrics and earned a Master of Public Health alongside her medical degree. She currently trains through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, completing a fellowship that deepens her focus on prevention, nutrition, and whole-child wellness.
Dr. Schimelpfenig previously practiced at Sanford Health, where she built lasting relationships with many of the families who followed her to Dakota Children's Clinic. Some of those families have trusted her with their children's care for nearly a decade. She is particularly passionate about advocating for premature infants and supporting families through the earliest, most vulnerable stages of development. Outside the clinic, Dr. Schimelpfenig spends time with her three children, tends a garden, enjoys the outdoors, and cares for animals on her small farm. Those same values of connection, curiosity, and appreciation for the world around her shape her approach to pediatrics every day.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (in progress)
Additional Training
MPH (Master of Public Health)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Schimelpfenig right for?
Dr. Schimelpfenig is a strong fit for families who want a lasting relationship with a single, trusted pediatrician. Parents of newborns and premature infants benefit from her advocacy experience and hands-on support during early development. She works well with families seeking integrative approaches alongside evidence-based care. Older children and adolescents dealing with developmental, behavioral, or chronic wellness concerns also find her approach a good match. Families who value direct access to their doctor and unhurried appointments tend to feel most at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schimelpfenig specializes in general pediatrics, integrative medicine, and preventive care. She focuses on nutrition, lifestyle, and development alongside standard pediatric medicine. She also has particular experience supporting families of premature infants through early growth and developmental milestones.
Yes. Dr. Schimelpfenig holds board certification in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also earned a Master of Public Health and is currently completing fellowship training in integrative medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Schimelpfenig has cared for children and families for more than 15 years. She practiced at Sanford Health before founding Dakota Children's Clinic, and some of her patient families have stayed with her for nearly a decade across both practices.
Dr. Schimelpfenig combines evidence-based pediatric medicine with a focus on prevention, nutrition, lifestyle, and child development. She is completing integrative medicine fellowship training to expand the tools she offers families. Her philosophy centers on walking alongside families through every stage of childhood, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Yes. Dr. Schimelpfenig has a strong record of advocating for premature babies and supporting their families through the challenges of early development. Patient families specifically highlight her compassionate guidance during their premature infants' growth journeys.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Schimelpfenig directly by text or message without going through phone trees or staff layers. She also provides after-hours guidance for urgent concerns, so families are not left waiting until the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Schimelpfenig offers home visits for newborn-to-one-year members. The membership for that age tier includes the first two visits as home visits. Families located more than 25 miles from the clinic pay an additional travel fee.
Yes. Dr. Schimelpfenig performs medical ear piercing for children aged two months and older using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System. The procedure takes place in the clinic's calm, child-friendly environment. The fee is $100 and is available to members and non-members alike.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026