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Tier 7 · Endocrine and metabolic

Can a chiropractor treat a hormone imbalance?

Conditions that named non-physician doctors, mostly chiropractors, list as things they treat, grouped by who is most at risk if the advertised care is wrong. Every name links to the full dossier, the page it was said on, and the state rule we read it against.

In California, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, where we read the published scope rules for these practitioners, hormone imbalance is not among the permitted categories of practice as we read them. 23 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Hormone disorders are diagnosed by endocrinologists and physicians, and hormone replacement is prescription care that a chiropractic license does not permit. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

23Doc bros advertising it
46Advertised claims
10States with rules read
7Vulnerability tier

What the rules say

The rule each row was read against, in the state where that practitioner is licensed.

Illinois · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Chiropractic Board

225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Illinois · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Chiropractic Board

225 ILCS 60 (Medical Practice Act of 1987)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(2), (9)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)-(2)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo §331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo § 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo § 331.010(1), (3)

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801; 172 NAC 29-008

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801; 172 NAC 30-003.15

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(2),(6)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(3),(6)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 3

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Va. Code § 54.1-2900; 18VAC85-20-10

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.02(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(2), 2; Minn. R. 2500.0100, subp. 4b

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1-2, 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1-2, 6

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(2), (6), and final paragraph

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.103, definition of “Chiropractic”

California · California Board of Chiropractic Examiners

16 CCR § 302(a)(3), (a)(4)(E), (a)(5), (a)(7)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 4

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-177; 172 NAC 30-002.13

Who advertises it

Listed by strength of the public record for this condition, not by any judgment of the person.

Faith Schumann

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Illinois · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

hormone replacement therapy In their own words

Public content appears to address hormone replacement therapy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Male hormone replacement therapy

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Explains what low testosterone and male hypogonadism mean Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Explains what low testosterone and male hypogonadism mean, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Listed on the same page as Infertility.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull report225 ILCS 60 (Medical Practice Act of 1987)

Hormone Health Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Health, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull report225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

low testosterone Listed on their site

Public content appears to address low testosterone, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Overview of the Care Process for Testosterone Therapy Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Overview of the Care Process for Testosterone Therapy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Listed on the same page as Infertility.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Illinois.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull report225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Shannon McCarty

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

Adolescent transitions (hormone changes, bed wetting, growth spurts) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Adolescent transitions (hormone changes, bed wetting, growth spurts), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(2), (9)

Arthur Elliot Hirshorn

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, South Carolina · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)

Testosterone and hormone replacement therapy (HRT/TRT) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Testosterone and hormone replacement therapy (HRT/TRT), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)

Hormone balancing for chronic illness prevention Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone balancing for chronic illness prevention, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)-(2)

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Rule cited

Public content appears to address Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)

Hormone replacement therapy (TRT) for men and women Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone replacement therapy (TRT) for men and women, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. § 25-5(A)(1)

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 3 materials

Hormonal and metabolic conditions Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormonal and metabolic conditions, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportRSMo §331.010(1)

Hormone imbalances Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone imbalances, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportRSMo §331.010(1)

Chronic migraines completely disappeared due to hormonal balance Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Chronic migraines completely disappeared due to hormonal balance, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedFull reportRSMo § 331.010(1)

Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, androgens, sex hormones) cause hair issues Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, androgens, sex hormones) cause hair issues, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedFull reportRSMo § 331.010(1)

Hormonal imbalance is usually driven by an upstream root cause Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalance is usually driven by an upstream root cause, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Full reportRSMo §331.010(1)

Copper, Sodium, Potassium protocol for nervous system and hormone support Rule cited

Public content appears to address Copper, Sodium, Potassium protocol for nervous system and hormone support, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Full reportRSMo § 331.010(1), (3)

Julie Gurbacki

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Nebraska · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormonal imbalances (ex. thyroid, menstrual cycle irregularities, menopause, men's hormones, low testosterone) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances (ex. thyroid, menstrual cycle irregularities, menopause, men's hormones, low testosterone), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801; 172 NAC 29-008

Hormone and thyroid optimization Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone and thyroid optimization, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Full reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-801; 172 NAC 30-003.15

Scott P Burtis

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

PCOS and Hormonal Health Listed on their site

Public content appears to address PCOS and Hormonal Health, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as ADHD, Ear infections and Infant colic and reflux.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01

Martin Hart

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Thyroid and hormone imbalances Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid and hormone imbalances, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 4 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

Anna Payne

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormone Balance Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Balance, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(2),(6)

Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(3),(6)

Functional Hormone Optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone) Rule cited

Public content appears to address Functional Hormone Optimization (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(2),(6)

Hormone Support Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone Support, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(2),(6)

Heather Fay

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormonal imbalances causing hot flashes and night sweats Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances causing hot flashes and night sweats, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

Josh Axe

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Tennessee · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormone Imbalance Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Imbalance, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.02(2)

Robert James Eilrich

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormone Imbalance Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Imbalance, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(2), 2; Minn. R. 2500.0100, subp. 4b

Todd A Anderson

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Hormone Balance Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Balance, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Optimize hormones (TRT/peptides implied) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Optimize hormones (TRT/peptides implied), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Hormone Optimization (TRT/Estrogen) Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone Optimization (TRT/Estrogen), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Hormone Support Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone Support, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Thyroid disease and Hashimoto.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Wanique Anne Peterson

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 2 materials

Hormonal Imbalances Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormonal Imbalances, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1-2, 4

Hormone Balancing Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone Balancing, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1-2, 6

Hormone health Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hormone health, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(2), (6), and final paragraph

Mindy Hetzer Pelz

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, California · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 16 materials

Hormones & Menopause Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormones & Menopause, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in California.

Where it was publishedFull report16 CCR § 302(a)(3), (a)(4)(E), (a)(5), (a)(7)

Bradley Michael Woodle

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Kansas · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

treating hormonal imbalances Rule cited

Public content appears to address treating hormonal imbalances, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871(a)

John W Larson

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Minnesota · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

therapeutic nutrition for thyroid/hormone/body chemistry issues Rule cited

Public content appears to address therapeutic nutrition for thyroid/hormone/body chemistry issues, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 4

Taylor James Premer

As we read the published rules

Chiropractor, Nebraska · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 1 material

Diagnosing systemic internal disease (hormone, gut, inflammation) via functional labs Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diagnosing systemic internal disease (hormone, gut, inflammation) via functional labs, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Nebraska.

Full reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 71-177; 172 NAC 30-002.13

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: An endocrinologist.

Hormone disorders are diagnosed by endocrinologists and physicians, and hormone replacement is prescription care that a chiropractic license does not permit.

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Every row links to the page it came from and to the rule we read it against. People listed here were confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding. Records may share a common name with someone else, may be incomplete, or may have since been resolved, dismissed, or overturned. This section is analysis and opinion, not legal advice.