Absolute Chiropractic

What Absolute Chiropractic does

Absolute Chiropractic is a privately-held, sole-proprietor chiropractic practice founded by Dr. Nathan Saj in Rochester, Minnesota, operating from a single location at 1610 Highway 52 North. The clinic exclusively practices the Gonstead Method — a full-spine chiropractic technique that uses five analysis criteria (visualization, Nervoscope instrumentation, static palpation, motion palpation, and weight-bearing X-ray analysis) to detect and correct vertebral subluxation complex. Dr. Saj has been in practice for nearly 20 years and is whiplash-injury certified; his wife Ellen Saj manages office operations and provides nutrition consulting.

The business offers a diversified set of musculoskeletal and occupational-health services under one roof: core chiropractic adjustments, DOT physical examinations compliant with FMCSA standards ($98–$100 per exam), DOT/non-DOT drug screens (5-panel urine at $25–$60) processed through a network of major lab partners (Medtox, Quest Diagnostics, CRL, Lab Corp), breath alcohol screening ($20), and dedicated auto-accident and personal-injury treatment programs. Adjacent wellness services — massage therapy, fitness/personal training, and nutritional supplements — are delivered via referral partnerships with MedCity Massage, Fit Personal Training, and NutriDyn rather than built in-house.

Revenue is generated through professional-services billing on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no enterprise contracts, insurance-network disclosures, or subscription pricing visible. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on community-event presence (Olmsted County Fair, Rochester Women's Health Expo, Home Show), word-of-mouth referrals, online appointment requests, and a WordPress website built by Doctor Multimedia. The practice serves individuals and families from Rochester and the surrounding communities of Stewartville, Byron, Oronoco, Pine Island, Spring Valley, and Kasson/Mantorville. There are no disclosed funding events, no multi-site expansion, and no institutional ownership; the entity is owner-operated with headcount in the 11–50 band.

Name

Absolute Chiropractic

Legal name

Absolute Chiropractic

Website

https://absolute-chiropractic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Absolute Chiropractic is a single-location, owner-operated chiropractic practice in Rochester, MN, led by Dr. Nathan Saj, that delivers Gonstead-method adjustments, FMCSA-compliant DOT physicals, drug and alcohol screening, and auto-accident injury care to individuals, families, commercial drivers, and personal-injury patients in southeast Minnesota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chiropractic Services

NAICS

Offices of Chiropractors (62131), Offices of Chiropractors (621310)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Auto Injury & Personal Injury Chiropractic (Whiplash) (HSADALAH)

Keywords

• Chiropractic services
• DOT physical exams
• Spinal adjustment therapy
• Gonstead technique
• Whiplash injury treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chiropractic Care Services: Professional chiropractic healthcare services provided to individuals and families seeking treatment for musculoskeletal issues, pain relief, and wellness care. Revenue is generated through patient visits and treatment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Absolute Chiropractic provides full-spine chiropractic adjustments using the exclusive Gonstead Method for individuals and families in Rochester, MN. The practice also delivers FMCSA-compliant DOT physical examinations, DOT/non-DOT drug and breath alcohol screening, and treatment for whiplash and personal/auto accident injuries, supported by referral relationships for massage therapy, fitness, nutrition, and nutritional supplements.

Product overview

Absolute Chiropractic operates as a single-location healthcare practice in Rochester, MN, offering a unified suite of chiropractic and wellness services centered on the Gonstead Method. The core service is Chiropractic Care, which is complemented by specialized offerings including DOT Exams, DOT/NON-DOT Drug Screens, Auto Accident Care, and Personal Injury treatment. The practice also refers patients to partner services for Massage Therapy, Fitness and Nutrition counseling, and Nutritional Supplements. The portfolio represents an integrated approach to musculoskeletal health, spinal wellness, and occupational health services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chiropractic Care Core full-spine chiropractic service using the exclusive Gonstead technique for individuals and families, including visualization, instrumentation (Nervoscope), static palpation, motion palpation, and X-ray analysis to detect and correct vertebral subluxation complex.
• DOT Exams Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations for commercial drivers compliant with FMCSA standards, including vision, hearing, blood pressure, lab tests, physical examination, and issuance of a laminated Medical Examiner's Certificate submitted to the DMV.
• DOT/NON-DOT Drug Screens Drug testing services including 5-panel urine testing for controlled substances (marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, opium analytes) and DOT/FMCSA-approved breath alcohol screening, processed through partner laboratories.
• Auto Accident Care Chiropractic treatment for injuries sustained in automobile accidents, including whiplash, herniated discs, muscle/ligament/nerve pain, and soft tissue damage, with emphasis on preventing long-term chronic pain and scar tissue.
• Personal Injury

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MedCity MassageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal massage therapy service provider referred to patients seeking complementary massage therapy services alongside chiropractic care.
• Fit Personal TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal fitness and nutrition service provider referred to patients seeking complementary fitness and nutrition services alongside chiropractic care.
• NutriDynminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNutritional supplements vendor (accessed via referral link with reference ID 112499) for patients seeking nutritional support products recommended as part of their wellness programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Labcorp: National diagnostic laboratory partner for Absolute Chiropractic's drug and alcohol screening program. Adjacent as a backend service provider enabling the practice's occupational health revenue stream.
• Quest Diagnostics: Major clinical laboratory partner used by Absolute Chiropractic for DOT/Non-DOT drug screening services. Adjacent as a downstream diagnostic supplier supporting the practice's occupational health offering.
• Palmer College of Chiropractic: Leading chiropractic education institution (Davenport, IA — within the same Upper Midwest region) and a foundational source of Gonstead-trained practitioners. Thematically connected as the talent and technique pipeline for the specialty chiropractic category.
• MedCity Massage: Active partner of Absolute Chiropractic providing in-network massage therapy referrals to chiropractic patients. Adjacent service provider within the same local wellness ecosystem in Rochester, MN.

Direct peers

• AlignLife Chiropractic: Chiropractic franchise combining chiropractic adjustments with functional medicine and nutrition. Comparable for its integrated wellness positioning and small-clinic format.
• 100% Chiropractic: Franchise network of full-service chiropractic clinics offering adjustments, massage, and wellness products. Directly comparable in service mix (adjustments plus complementary wellness) and small-clinic operating model.
• HealthSource Chiropractic: Franchised chiropractic network providing adjustments, progressive rehab, and wellness services in independent clinic settings. Comparable as a clinic-level chiropractic operator with a holistic care model.
• The Joint Chiropractic: National chiropractic franchise operating walk-in, membership-based clinics across the U.S. Directly comparable as a multi-location chiropractic services provider, though differentiated by volume-driven, low-friction retail model versus Absolute Chiropractic's specialty Gonstead approach.
• Chiro One Wellness Centers: Midwest-based chiropractic group with multiple clinic locations offering family chiropractic care, wellness programs, and patient education. Comparable as a regional multi-clinic chiropractic operator serving similar suburban patient demographics.
• LifeClinic Chiropractic: Chiropractic and rehabilitation services operator with locations co-located inside Life Time fitness centers. Comparable as a chiropractic service provider pairing spinal care with broader fitness/wellness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AbsoluteChiroMN
• Facebookfacebook.com/AbsoluteChiropractic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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