Anna Payne alias The Bloodwork Whisperer
Website · momentumhealthwellnessmn.com#anna-payne
Practice location
231 Main Street NW
Elk River, MN 55330
Funnel-first framing that runs on persuasion, light on published evidence.
Oh, Anna Payne, the 'Dr.' who thinks a chiropractic license is a magic wand for fixing your hormones, your gut, and your autoimmune rage! She's the queen of the 'functional' grift, selling you expensive lab panels and Fullscript supplements while pretending conventional medicine is a scam. If you want to feel 'heard' and pay cash for a protocol that insurance won't cover, she's your girl—just don't ask her to actually treat your disease, because she's just 'educating' you while you buy her products.
High grift signals
Score breakdown
Direct answer
Anna Payne is licensed in Minnesota as a chiropractor (DC), not as an MD or DO, and Minnesota's chiropractic scope statute (Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4; §148.01 ("The practice of chiropractic is not the practice of medicine")) limits that license to musculoskeletal care, not the diagnosis or treatment of systemic disease. Even so, they advertise diagnosing or treating Digestive disease (IBS, Leaky Gut, SIBO), Thyroid Support, Hormone Balance, Autoimmunity, and Dutch hormone panel, conditions that belong with rheumatologists, endocrinologists, and gastroenterologists. Those same pages route patients toward supplements, lab panels, and paid programs that Anna Payne profits from.
Key findings
- False Authority: A chiropractor (DC) is licensed for musculoskeletal/spine care, not for diagnosing or treating systemic endocrine disorders like hormone imbalances, thyroid disease, or adrenal dysfunction. Using the 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical authority for these conditions is a false…see section ↓
- Claim "Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus)": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
- Claim "Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)": mixed in the medical literature.see section ↓
- NPI registry confirms Anna Payne as Chiropractor (DC) in Minnesota (NPI 1174456073).see section ↓
- Anna Payne shows credential inflation relative to stated vs likely credentials.see section ↓
- Dr Anna Payne is marketed with a doctor title, but reviewed credentials indicate Chiropractor (DC) rather than an MD/DO physician license.see section ↓
- Against Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners scope rules (Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4; §148.01 ("The practice of chiropractic is not the practice of medicine")), these advertised activities appear outside Anna Payne's license (including conditions they merely list as ones they treat):…see section ↓
- 23 of 24 advertised activities fall outside permitted Chiropractor scope in MN.see section ↓
Claims & evidence
15 advertised conditions or treatments fall outside their license scope. Each box leads with state-board scope notation; literature cross-check follows when we matched a specific claim. Every card carries its receipts: the quoted wording, a live source link, and an archived copy.
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus).
Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus)
- Supports
- The claim text only lists autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus) without making a specific causal or treatment assertion, but there is strong high‑quality evidence describing these as well‑defined autoimmune conditions and supporting standard immunomodulatory treatments where appropriate. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an organ‑specific autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid and autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin, leading commonly to hypothyroidism; this immunopathology and its classification as autoimmunity are described in modern integrative and textbook‑style reviews and clinical guidelines.[15][6] Levothyroxine replacement is the evidence‑based mainstay of treatment for hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, as reflected in contemporary guideline‑level sources.[15] For psoriasis, multiple national and international guidelines and living guidance documents describe it as a chronic immune‑mediated inflammatory disease driven by dysregulated T‑cell and cytokine pathways and support the use of targeted immunomodulatory treatments (biologics and small molecules) in moderate‑to‑severe disease based on numerous RCTs and meta‑analyses.[10][12][14] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypical systemic autoimmune disease with autoantibody formation and multi‑organ involvement; recent clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews/meta‑analyses describe immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies (including glucocorticoids, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, biologics) as evidence‑based treatments for organ‑specific manifestations such as lupus nephritis.[16][13][5][2][3] Meta‑analytic data specifically support the use of tacrolimus as part of the therapeutic armamentarium for lupus nephritis, with improvements in renal outcomes compared with some other regimens.[5]
- Contradicts
- Because the influencer’s claim is truncated and does not specify a mechanism, therapy, or non‑mainstream assertion (for example, that these conditions are not autoimmune, or that they can be cured by non‑evidence‑based approaches), there is no direct high‑quality evidence contradicting the minimal claim that Hashimoto’s disease, psoriasis, and lupus are autoimmune conditions. However, high‑quality guidelines and reviews do contradict several common influencer narratives that often accompany such lists, such as the idea that these autoimmune diseases can routinely be cured or reversed solely through diet, supplements, or “immune resets” without standard medical therapy; mainstream guidance emphasizes that Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism generally requires lifelong levothyroxine when overt, and that excess iodine or unproven supplements can worsen disease.[15] For psoriasis, guidelines stress that while lifestyle measures and topical therapies are helpful, moderate‑to‑severe disease usually needs evidence‑based systemic immunomodulation and cannot be reliably controlled by unvalidated alternative protocols alone.[10][12][14] For SLE, contemporary guidelines and meta‑analyses indicate the need for structured immunosuppressive regimens and close monitoring, and they do not support withdrawing all conventional therapy in favor of non‑validated approaches in most patients.[16][5][3] The tacrolimus meta‑analysis and other lupus reviews further highlight that treatment decisions must be individualized based on disease severity and organ involvement, not generic influencer recommendations.[5][3]
- Mainstream view
- Mainstream medical and scientific consensus is that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, and systemic lupus erythematosus are well‑characterized autoimmune diseases, each with distinct immunopathology, diagnostic criteria, and evidence‑based management strategies.[15][6][10][12][14][16][3] Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is considered a chronic organ‑specific autoimmune thyroiditis; most patients with overt hypothyroidism are treated with long‑term levothyroxine replacement, and immunomodulatory or complementary approaches remain investigational and adjunctive at best.[15][4] Psoriasis is viewed as a chronic, immune‑mediated inflammatory skin disease often requiring a stepwise approach (topicals, phototherapy, conventional systemics, then targeted biologic or small‑molecule immunomodulators) guided by severity scores and quality‑of‑life measures, as defined in major guidelines.[10][12][14] SLE is recognized as a systemic autoimmune disease with variable organ involvement; guidelines support early diagnosis, risk‑stratified immunosuppressive and biologic therapy (for example, for lupus nephritis or other severe manifestations), and long‑term monitoring rather than claims of simple cure.[16][5][3] Overall, these conditions are acknowledged as autoimmune; management focuses on controlling immune‑mediated damage Deterministic PubMed cross-check found no matching indexed studies for these terms (absence of indexed evidence is not evidence against the claim).
“Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus)”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4; §148.01 ("The practice of chiropractic is not the practice of medicine")
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone).
Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)
- Supports
- There is good evidence that carefully prescribed hormone therapy with estrogen and progesterone can improve quality of life in symptomatic menopausal women (for example hot flashes, genitourinary symptoms) and prevent bone loss and fractures when used in appropriate candidates and doses. Major position statements and guidelines emphasize that menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and an effective option for bone protection, especially when initiated before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset.[3][13][20][21] Early initiation after menopause is associated with more favorable cardiovascular outcomes than later initiation, with some meta-analytic data showing reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in younger initiators despite increased risks of stroke and venous thromboembolism.[3][13][20][21] There is RCT and guideline-based evidence that testosterone replacement in men with confirmed hypogonadism and bothersome symptoms can moderately improve sexual function, mood, anemia, and bone mineral density and may modestly improve body composition and glycemic control.[10][12][14][17][18][19] In women undergoing assisted reproductive technology, optimized luteal phase progesterone support (alone or combined with estrogen) is evidence-based for improving implantation and pregnancy outcomes. Meta-analytic data indicate that sex steroids (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) are key modulators of many physiological systems (bone, cardiovascular, reproductive, neurocognitive), supporting the general concept that maintaining hormones within an appropriate range is important for health, though not necessarily supporting broad “optimization” claims.
- Contradicts
- High-quality evidence does not support broad, anti‑aging or wellness “hormone optimization” with testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone in otherwise healthy adults with normal hormone levels. Major guidelines limit testosterone therapy to men (and in some jurisdictions women) with well‑documented hypogonadism and clear symptoms, and they emphasize uncertain long‑term safety, including possible cardiovascular and cancer risks, especially outside physiologic replacement ranges.[10][12][14][17][18][19] Randomized trials and meta‑analyses of menopausal hormone therapy show no reduction in overall cardiovascular events or all‑cause mortality in the general population of postmenopausal women and demonstrate increased risks of stroke and venous thromboembolism, particularly with oral estrogen and combined estrogen–progestin therapy.[3][13][20][21] Evidence also shows complex and sometimes adverse relationships between estrogen/progesterone receptor signaling and cancer risk or prognosis in breast and thyroid malignancies, underscoring that “optimization” of these hormones is not universally beneficial and may be harmful in some contexts. There is very limited high‑quality trial evidence that bioidentical or compounded hormone regimens used for anti‑aging or broad performance enhancement improve hard clinical outcomes; available data largely address symptom relief or niche outcomes (for example skin aging) and are insufficient to support generalized optimization claims.[15][11][13] The exercise and diet intervention literature shows that lifestyle changes can modulate sex steroid levels but does not support the notion that exogenous hormone optimization is required or superior for general health in eumenorrheic or postmenopausal women.[1][6]
- Mainstream view
- The mainstream medical position is that testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone should be used as targeted hormone therapy, not as open‑ended “optimization” tools. Testosterone therapy is recommended only for individuals with clearly documented deficiency and compatible symptoms, with doses titrated to restore normal physiologic levels and with regular monitoring for hematologic, cardiovascular, and prostate or breast risks.[10][12][14][17][18][19] Estrogen and progesterone therapy (menopausal hormone therapy) is considered the most effective treatment for bothersome menopausal symptoms and an effective option for prevention of bone loss, but it is prescribed after individualized risk–benefit assessment, favoring lower doses, transdermal estradiol, and micronized progesterone where possible to mitigate thrombotic and breast‑cancer risks.[3][13][20][21][11] Guidelines emphasize starting hormone therapy near the time of menopause and generally not for primary prevention of chronic disease in older, asymptomatic women. Use of sex steroids in fertility care and specific disease states (for example luteal phase support, certain cancers, endocrine disorders) is guided by disease‑specific protocols rather than generic optimization. Routine “hormone optimization” for anti‑aging, longevity, athletic enhancement, or vague wellness in otherwise healthy people with normal hormone levels is not supported by major guidelines and is viewed as experimental or potentially Deterministic PubMed cross-check found no matching indexed studies for these terms (absence of indexed evidence is not evidence against the claim).
“Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction).
Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction)
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns — inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies — that conventional medicine misses entirely.”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 2, 4
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Thyroid Support.
Thyroid Support
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Thyroid Support”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Hormone Balance.
Hormone Balance
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Hormone Balance”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Autoimmunity.
Autoimmunity
- Supports
- The claim text only lists autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus) without making a specific causal or treatment assertion, but there is strong high‑quality evidence describing these as well‑defined autoimmune conditions and supporting standard immunomodulatory treatments where appropriate. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an organ‑specific autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid and autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin, leading commonly to hypothyroidism; this immunopathology and its classification as autoimmunity are described in modern integrative and textbook‑style reviews and clinical guidelines.[15][6] Levothyroxine replacement is the evidence‑based mainstay of treatment for hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, as reflected in contemporary guideline‑level sources.[15] For psoriasis, multiple national and international guidelines and living guidance documents describe it as a chronic immune‑mediated inflammatory disease driven by dysregulated T‑cell and cytokine pathways and support the use of targeted immunomodulatory treatments (biologics and small molecules) in moderate‑to‑severe disease based on numerous RCTs and meta‑analyses.[10][12][14] Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypical systemic autoimmune disease with autoantibody formation and multi‑organ involvement; recent clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews/meta‑analyses describe immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies (including glucocorticoids, mycophenolate, tacrolimus, biologics) as evidence‑based treatments for organ‑specific manifestations such as lupus nephritis.[16][13][5][2][3] Meta‑analytic data specifically support the use of tacrolimus as part of the therapeutic armamentarium for lupus nephritis, with improvements in renal outcomes compared with some other regimens.[5]
- Contradicts
- Because the influencer’s claim is truncated and does not specify a mechanism, therapy, or non‑mainstream assertion (for example, that these conditions are not autoimmune, or that they can be cured by non‑evidence‑based approaches), there is no direct high‑quality evidence contradicting the minimal claim that Hashimoto’s disease, psoriasis, and lupus are autoimmune conditions. However, high‑quality guidelines and reviews do contradict several common influencer narratives that often accompany such lists, such as the idea that these autoimmune diseases can routinely be cured or reversed solely through diet, supplements, or “immune resets” without standard medical therapy; mainstream guidance emphasizes that Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism generally requires lifelong levothyroxine when overt, and that excess iodine or unproven supplements can worsen disease.[15] For psoriasis, guidelines stress that while lifestyle measures and topical therapies are helpful, moderate‑to‑severe disease usually needs evidence‑based systemic immunomodulation and cannot be reliably controlled by unvalidated alternative protocols alone.[10][12][14] For SLE, contemporary guidelines and meta‑analyses indicate the need for structured immunosuppressive regimens and close monitoring, and they do not support withdrawing all conventional therapy in favor of non‑validated approaches in most patients.[16][5][3] The tacrolimus meta‑analysis and other lupus reviews further highlight that treatment decisions must be individualized based on disease severity and organ involvement, not generic influencer recommendations.[5][3]
- Mainstream view
- Mainstream medical and scientific consensus is that Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, psoriasis, and systemic lupus erythematosus are well‑characterized autoimmune diseases, each with distinct immunopathology, diagnostic criteria, and evidence‑based management strategies.[15][6][10][12][14][16][3] Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is considered a chronic organ‑specific autoimmune thyroiditis; most patients with overt hypothyroidism are treated with long‑term levothyroxine replacement, and immunomodulatory or complementary approaches remain investigational and adjunctive at best.[15][4] Psoriasis is viewed as a chronic, immune‑mediated inflammatory skin disease often requiring a stepwise approach (topicals, phototherapy, conventional systemics, then targeted biologic or small‑molecule immunomodulators) guided by severity scores and quality‑of‑life measures, as defined in major guidelines.[10][12][14] SLE is recognized as a systemic autoimmune disease with variable organ involvement; guidelines support early diagnosis, risk‑stratified immunosuppressive and biologic therapy (for example, for lupus nephritis or other severe manifestations), and long‑term monitoring rather than claims of simple cure.[16][5][3] Overall, these conditions are acknowledged as autoimmune; management focuses on controlling immune‑mediated damage Deterministic PubMed cross-check found no matching indexed studies for these terms (absence of indexed evidence is not evidence against the claim).
“Autoimmunity”
Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Functional Hormone Optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone).
Functional Hormone Optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)
- Supports
- There is good evidence that carefully prescribed hormone therapy with estrogen and progesterone can improve quality of life in symptomatic menopausal women (for example hot flashes, genitourinary symptoms) and prevent bone loss and fractures when used in appropriate candidates and doses. Major position statements and guidelines emphasize that menopausal hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms and an effective option for bone protection, especially when initiated before age 60 or within 10 years of menopause onset.[3][13][20][21] Early initiation after menopause is associated with more favorable cardiovascular outcomes than later initiation, with some meta-analytic data showing reduced all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in younger initiators despite increased risks of stroke and venous thromboembolism.[3][13][20][21] There is RCT and guideline-based evidence that testosterone replacement in men with confirmed hypogonadism and bothersome symptoms can moderately improve sexual function, mood, anemia, and bone mineral density and may modestly improve body composition and glycemic control.[10][12][14][17][18][19] In women undergoing assisted reproductive technology, optimized luteal phase progesterone support (alone or combined with estrogen) is evidence-based for improving implantation and pregnancy outcomes. Meta-analytic data indicate that sex steroids (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) are key modulators of many physiological systems (bone, cardiovascular, reproductive, neurocognitive), supporting the general concept that maintaining hormones within an appropriate range is important for health, though not necessarily supporting broad “optimization” claims.
- Contradicts
- High-quality evidence does not support broad, anti‑aging or wellness “hormone optimization” with testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone in otherwise healthy adults with normal hormone levels. Major guidelines limit testosterone therapy to men (and in some jurisdictions women) with well‑documented hypogonadism and clear symptoms, and they emphasize uncertain long‑term safety, including possible cardiovascular and cancer risks, especially outside physiologic replacement ranges.[10][12][14][17][18][19] Randomized trials and meta‑analyses of menopausal hormone therapy show no reduction in overall cardiovascular events or all‑cause mortality in the general population of postmenopausal women and demonstrate increased risks of stroke and venous thromboembolism, particularly with oral estrogen and combined estrogen–progestin therapy.[3][13][20][21] Evidence also shows complex and sometimes adverse relationships between estrogen/progesterone receptor signaling and cancer risk or prognosis in breast and thyroid malignancies, underscoring that “optimization” of these hormones is not universally beneficial and may be harmful in some contexts. There is very limited high‑quality trial evidence that bioidentical or compounded hormone regimens used for anti‑aging or broad performance enhancement improve hard clinical outcomes; available data largely address symptom relief or niche outcomes (for example skin aging) and are insufficient to support generalized optimization claims.[15][11][13] The exercise and diet intervention literature shows that lifestyle changes can modulate sex steroid levels but does not support the notion that exogenous hormone optimization is required or superior for general health in eumenorrheic or postmenopausal women.[1][6]
- Mainstream view
- The mainstream medical position is that testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone should be used as targeted hormone therapy, not as open‑ended “optimization” tools. Testosterone therapy is recommended only for individuals with clearly documented deficiency and compatible symptoms, with doses titrated to restore normal physiologic levels and with regular monitoring for hematologic, cardiovascular, and prostate or breast risks.[10][12][14][17][18][19] Estrogen and progesterone therapy (menopausal hormone therapy) is considered the most effective treatment for bothersome menopausal symptoms and an effective option for prevention of bone loss, but it is prescribed after individualized risk–benefit assessment, favoring lower doses, transdermal estradiol, and micronized progesterone where possible to mitigate thrombotic and breast‑cancer risks.[3][13][20][21][11] Guidelines emphasize starting hormone therapy near the time of menopause and generally not for primary prevention of chronic disease in older, asymptomatic women. Use of sex steroids in fertility care and specific disease states (for example luteal phase support, certain cancers, endocrine disorders) is guided by disease‑specific protocols rather than generic optimization. Routine “hormone optimization” for anti‑aging, longevity, athletic enhancement, or vague wellness in otherwise healthy people with normal hormone levels is not supported by major guidelines and is viewed as experimental or potentially Deterministic PubMed cross-check found no matching indexed studies for these terms (absence of indexed evidence is not evidence against the claim).
“Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Dutch hormone panel.
Dutch hormone panel
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Dutch hormone panel”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure GI Map.
GI Map
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“GI Map”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Organic acids.
Organic acids
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“organic acids”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Food sensitivity.
Food sensitivity
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“food sensitivity”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Heavy metals.
Heavy metals
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“heavy metals”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Functional Medicine.
Functional Medicine
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Functional Medicine”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Blood Work Analysis.
Blood Work Analysis
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Blood Work Analysis”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Anna Payne is not licensed or approved by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners to diagnose, treat, or cure Hormone Support.
Hormone Support
No specific health claims of theirs were cross-checked against the literature.
“Hormone Support”
Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care)
Manipulation
False Authority
transcript · cited
A chiropractor (DC) is licensed for musculoskeletal/spine care, not for diagnosing or treating systemic endocrine disorders like hormone imbalances, thyroid disease, or adrenal dysfunction. Using the 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical authority for these conditions is a false authority tactic. Likely motive: To attract patients with complex systemic diseases who are frustrated with conventional care, positioning the chiropractor as a superior 'root cause' expert.
“Male and female hormone optimization — testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, adrenal health, and DHEA — using functional lab analysis and natural interventions.”
Fear Mongering
source material
This rhetoric creates fear that standard medical care is incompetent and that the patient's 'normal' labs are actually hiding dangerous disease, pushing them toward expensive functional testing. Likely motive: To justify the sale of proprietary or third-party lab panels (GI Map, Dutch panel) that are not standard of care.
Lab Test Upsell
transcript · cited
The practice aggressively markets non-standard, expensive lab panels (GI Map, Dutch, heavy metals) as essential for finding 'root causes,' often without clinical indication. Likely motive: Direct revenue from lab ordering fees or referral kickbacks from testing companies.
“We can order virtually any specialty test available — Dutch hormone panel, GI Map, organic acids, food sensitivity, heavy metals, and more.”
Proprietary Product Funnel
transcript · cited
The practice uses a practitioner-specific dispensary (Fullscript) to sell supplements, creating a direct financial incentive to recommend products. Likely motive: Practitioner markup or referral commissions on every supplement sold through the link.
“Momentum Health trusts Fullscript to power their dispensary. Here's why you should too: Healthcare's best supplements and wellness products are shipped right to your door.”
Undisclosed Compensation
source material
The site promotes specific labs (Rupa, LabCorp, Getlabs) and supplements (Fullscript) without explicitly disclosing that the practitioners receive financial compensation (markup, referral fees, or affiliate commissions) for these sales. Likely motive: To avoid regulatory scrutiny while maximizing revenue from product and test sales.
Testimonial Overload
transcript · cited
The site relies heavily on anecdotal testimonials claiming rapid, miraculous recovery from chronic conditions (fatigue, joint pain, insomnia) to validate unproven methods. Likely motive: To build trust and bypass critical thinking by showing 'proof' of efficacy through emotional stories rather than data.
“After a year and a half of suffering, I was feeling more like myself in 3 days. Three days.”
Commerce & grift map
The grift flows from fear-based content claiming 'conventional medicine misses everything' to abnormal lab results (Dutch, GI Map) that justify expensive proprietary supplement stacks via Fullscript. The clinic likely earns revenue through lab referral fees and supplement markup, while the 'Dr.' title masks the lack of medical authority to treat the systemic diseases they claim to fix.
Fullscript
Supplement / productPays providers to recommendHigh confidence
- Dispensing markup
- Affiliate commission
Practicians earn markup or referral commissions on every supplement sold through their personalized dispensary link.
Patient program: Patients typically order through a practitioner’s Fullscript online store/dispensary, where the practitioner can choose whether to earn revenue, offer savings, or both, by setting a profit margin up to about 35%. Orders ship directly to patients from Fullscript, and the practitioner’s earnings from those patient orders accrue and are paid out to the practitioner’s business bank account approximately every 30 days.
Doc Bro outbound link (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor provider compensation page (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor research sources
- Top 9 Side Gigs and Passive Income Streams for Physicians (Fullscript blog)Official
- Fullscript Affiliate ProgramOfficial
- Fullscript Referral / Affiliate Program ToolkitOfficial
- Fullscript Referral Toolkit (dispensing supplements, grow your practice)Official
- How to generate passive income with the Fullscript + Practice Better ...
- #171: How I Use Fullscript as a Secondary Income Stream - Health ...
- Unethical that Fullscript provides kickbacks to providers and hides it ...
- Healthcare Partnerships - FullscriptOfficial
- Fullscript: Supplement Management & Lab Testing PlatformOfficial
- Adding practitioners and staff | Video - Fullscript Support CenterOfficial
Rupa Health
Lab testingMedium confidence
- Wholesale-to-retail markup
Practicians likely receive referral fees or discounts for ordering functional lab panels through their storefront.
Doc Bro outbound link (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor provider compensation page (live) · Archived copy →
Vendor research sources
- Rupa Health – main site (pricing overview)Official
- Rupa Health for Solo Practitioners & Micro Clinics
- What billing options are available? (Practitioner Help Center)Official
- Frequently Asked Questions | Rupa Health Practitioner Help CenterOfficial
- Rupa Physician Services at a glanceOfficial
- Rupa health jobs in Remote - Indeed
- Rupa Health Review: Can It Really Help Doctors With Lab Work?
- FAQs: Rupa Health Labs - Healthie Software Support
- Rupa University | Learn about specialty lab testing from industry ...
- The Institute for Functional Medicine and Rupa Heath Announce ...
Dutch Hormone Panel (Evexia)
Lab testing
Referral fees or commissions for ordering non-standard hormone panels.
GI Map
Lab testing
Referral fees for ordering gut microbiome testing panels.
Supplements pitched
- Fullscript Dispensary
“Momentum Health trusts Fullscript to power their dispensary. Here's why you should too: Healthcare's best supplements and wellness products are shipped right to your door.”
Labs pitched
- Dutch hormone panel
“We can order virtually any specialty test available — Dutch hormone panel...”
- GI Map
“...GI Map, organic acids, food sensitivity, heavy metals, and more.”
- Rupa Labs
“Browse Rupa Labs”
How the money flows
- Supplement brand dealUndisclosed Fullscript practitioner dispensary where the clinic likely receives markup or referral commissions on supplement sales. “Momentum Health trusts Fullscript to power their dispensary.”
“Momentum Health trusts Fullscript to power their dispensary.”
- Lab testing referralUndisclosed Referral fees or commissions from third-party lab companies (Rupa, Evexia/Dutch) for ordering non-standard panels. “We can order virtually any specialty test available — Dutch hormone panel, GI Map...”
“We can order virtually any specialty test available — Dutch hormone panel, GI Map...”
- Affiliate / promo linkUndisclosed Fullscript link is a practitioner-specific affiliate link generating revenue for the clinic. “https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/dranderson”
“https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/dranderson”
Store links detected
- Shop FullscriptHigh likelihood
“Practitioner-specific dispensary link”
- Browse Rupa LabsUnknown
- Ordering Labs / SupplementsMedium likelihood
“Commerce link to third-party store without explicit affiliate parameters”
- full instructionsUnknown
- labcorp.comUnknown
- GetlabsUnknown
Sponsors and advertisers
Brands, advertisers, and agencies connected to this content, based on what it promotes and discloses.
- FullscriptBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- Rupa HealthBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- Dutch Hormone Panel (Evexia)Brand
Promoted commerce partner
- GI MapBrand
Promoted commerce partner
- Fullscript DispensaryBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
- Dutch hormone panelBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
- Rupa LabsBrand
Named on a surface without a compensation disclosure
Credentials & scope
Glossary: Chiropractor (“Dr.”)
Stated: Chiropractor
Verified against the federal provider registry: DC · Chiropractor · MN license 7433.
Anna Payne holds a legitimate Chiropractic Doctor (Chiropractor) license but inflates her authority by claiming to diagnose and treat systemic endocrine, autoimmune, and digestive diseases that fall outside the chiropractic scope of practice. She uses the 'Dr.' title to imply broad medical competence equivalent to an MD/DO.
- DC, Doctor of Chiropractic
A state-regulated license for musculoskeletal care. It is a narrow specialty license, not a general internal medicine license.
Minnesota Chiropractic Board: Limited to spinal adjustment and musculoskeletal/nervous system care. Cannot diagnose/treat systemic diseases (e.g., Hashimoto's, Lupus, Hormone Imbalances) or prescribe medication.
Permitted scope vs advertised
Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners · Confidence: high
Minnesota chiropractors are authorized to provide chiropractic services, acupuncture, and therapeutic services, and to perform diagnosis only as needed to support chiropractic evaluation, treatment, or referral, within a non‑medical, non‑drug, non‑surgical scope focused on structural, biomechanical, and neurological function.[1][2][5] The practice of chiropractic in Minnesota is expressly defined as distinct from the practice of medicine and does not include general medical management of systemic diseases.[1][2] Diagnostic services may be used, but only "within the scope of the practice of chiropractic" described in the chiropractic statutes.[1]
What this license permits
- Spinal adjustment and manipulation
- Musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
- Soft-tissue and rehabilitative care
- Headache care within musculoskeletal scope
24 of 24 advertised activities fall outside permitted scope.
| Advertised | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4; §148.01 ("The practice of chiropractic is not the practice of medicine") Diagnosing systemic autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, or lupus constitutes medical management of systemic disease, which goes beyond the structural, biomechanical, and neurological focus of chiropractic and is not affirmatively authorized in the chiropractic scope statute. | Outside scope |
| Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1 Prescribing or optimizing systemic hormones like testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone is endocrine and pharmaceutical management characteristic of medical practice and is not included in the drug‑free chiropractic services defined in statute. | Outside scope |
| Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4 Diagnosing and managing hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis as thyroid or endocrine disease is general internal medicine, not chiropractic evaluation of structural or neurological function. | Outside scope |
| Digestive disease (IBS, Leaky Gut, SIBO) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2 Identifying and managing irritable bowel syndrome, "leaky gut," or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth as primary digestive diseases is systemic gastrointestinal medical care not affirmatively authorized in the chiropractic scope. | Outside scope |
| Weight management (Insulin resistance, Dysglycemia) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2 Diagnosing and managing insulin resistance or dysglycemia as metabolic disease and offering weight management programs is general medical/nutritional management beyond the structural and neurological chiropractic scope. | Outside scope |
| Mood disorders (Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4 Diagnosing insomnia, anxiety, or depression as psychiatric or psychological disorders is medical/mental health practice and not part of the chiropractic scope focused on musculoskeletal and neurological structure/function. | Outside scope |
| Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction) Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 2, 4 Using laboratory "functional ranges" to identify systemic inflammation, dysglycemia, or thyroid dysfunction as disease patterns goes beyond chiropractic diagnosis of structural/neurological issues and approaches general functional medicine and internal medicine. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Thyroid Support Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1 Offering thyroid "support" in the context of managing thyroid dysfunction (e.g., hypothyroid, Hashimoto's) constitutes endocrine disease management rather than chiropractic structural/neurological care. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Hormone Balance Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subd. 1 Advertising hormone "balance" services in relation to sex hormones or systemic endocrine function is endocrine and medical management not affirmatively included in the chiropractic statute. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Autoimmunity Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2, 4 Diagnosing or managing autoimmune disease as a category of systemic illness is medical practice beyond chiropractic's defined focus on vertebral subluxations and related articulations. | Outside scope |
| Diagnosing and treating systemic autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Lupus, Psoriasis) which are outside the musculoskeletal scope of chiropractic. Rule: Minn. Stat. §148.01, subds. 1, 2 Systemic autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, lupus, and psoriasis are multi‑system medical conditions, and their diagnosis and treatment as diseases are not authorized within the chiropractic scope focused on structural, biomechanical, and neurological integrity. | Outside scope |
| Prescribing hormone optimization protocols (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone) and managing endocrine disorders, which is general internal medicine. Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Diagnosing and treating digestive diseases (IBS, Leaky Gut, SIBO) as a primary disease management issue. Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Diagnosing thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's) and managing it as a systemic disease. Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Functional Hormone Optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone) Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Autoimmune Disease Management (Hashimoto's, Lupus) Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Listed service Dutch hormone panel Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
| Listed service GI Map Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Organic acids Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Food sensitivity Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Heavy metals Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Functional Medicine Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Blood Work Analysis Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) Not listed among permitted DC scope activities under the governing practice act. | Outside scope |
| Listed service Hormone Support Rule: Minnesota Chiropractic Practice Act (scope limited to musculoskeletal/spine care) | Outside scope |
Sources: Minnesota Statutes §148.01 – Chiropractic definitions and scope (official), Minnesota Statutes Chapter 148 – Public Health Occupations (chiropractic sections) (official), Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners – Agency profile (scope reference to Minn. Stat. 148 & Minn. R. 2500) (official), FCLB summary of Minnesota chiropractic scope (quoting Minn. Stat. 148.01 definitions)
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- [1] FRI554 Pretibial Myxedema Associated With Hashimoto Thyroiditis Treated With Teprotumumab
- [2] SAT570 Thyroid Lymphoma In A Patient With Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- [3] FRI552 Orbitopathy As The Sole Manifestation Of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis In A Euthyroid Patient: A Case Report
- [4] FRI549 The See-Saw Theory - Hypothyroidism Due To Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Followed By Hyperthyroidism Due To Graves' Disease
- [5] A comprehensive meta-analysis of exogenous estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in animal models of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke
- [6] An Individualized Approach to Managing Testosterone ... - PMC
- [7] Hormone Replacement Therapy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
- [8] Testosterone Therapy in Men With Hypogonadism: An Endocrine Society* Clinical Practice Guideline
- [9] THU237 A Case Of Primary Hypothyroidism, Dysglycemia And Epilepsy With PAX8 And SETD1A Mutation
- [10] Thyroid-joint crosstalk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of thyroid autoimmunity and dysfunction in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- [11] Clinical efficacy of selenium supplementation in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
- [12] Impact of online learning on student's performance and engagement: a systematic review
- [13] CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE SIBO HYPOTHESIS AND ...
- [14] British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines on the ... - PubMed
- [15] A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of non-malignant, organic gastrointestinal disorders misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome - Scientific Reports
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- [18] Insulin resistance induced by obesity: Mechanisms, metabolic ... - PMC
- [19] The role of glucagon in weight loss‐mediated metabolic improvement: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
- [20] Insulin Resistance - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
- [21] 3.2. 4. Insulin Resistance