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Tier 8 · Autoimmune, digestive and fatigue

Can a chiropractor treat IBS?

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.

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In Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, as in every state, a chiropractic license covers the spine, joints and muscles, not IBS and gut disorders. 24 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Digestive disease is diagnosed by gastroenterologists, often endoscopically. Wellness phrases such as gut health are not counted here; only named digestive conditions are. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

24Doc bros advertising it
35Advertised claims
10States with rules read
8Vulnerability tier

What the rules say

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

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

KSA 65-2871

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Hawaii · Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners

HRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

§ 54.1-2900

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Virginia Code § 54.1-2901

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(vi)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 2

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. Chapter 25, Section 5(C)(2)

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

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

225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Nebraska · Nebraska Board of Chiropractic

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

Who advertises it

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

Tobi Jeurink

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“digestive issues” In their own words

Public content appears to address digestive issues. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Whether you are dealing with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, hormonal imbalances, or you just know something is not right

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

“repair the gut from dysbiosis” From their own pages

Public content appears to address repair the gut from dysbiosis. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“IBS irritable bowel” From their own pages

Public content appears to address IBS irritable bowel. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, Depression and Heart disease and cholesterol, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMissouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

“Leaky gut” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Leaky gut. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

“Gut and digestive disorders” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Gut and digestive disorders. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Brian Lum

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“SIBO” From their own pages

Public content appears to address SIBO. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Crohn disease and colitis, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

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

“IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS). That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Crohn disease and colitis, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Corey M. Priest

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Intestinal permeability (leaky gut). That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Adrenal fatigue and cortisol, Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

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

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Diabetes and blood sugar and Heart disease and cholesterol.

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

“Leaky Gut & Digestive Disorders” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut & Digestive Disorders. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossier

Gloria Hamada

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Digestive issues & leaky gut” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Digestive issues & leaky gut. That is outside a chiropractic license in Hawaii: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Diabetes and blood sugar.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportHRS §442-1; HAR §16-76-25

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

John David Ratcliffe

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Gut dysfunction (gas, bloating, IBS, SIBO, IBD, GERD/reflux, celiac)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Gut dysfunction (gas, bloating, IBS, SIBO, IBD, GERD/reflux, celiac). That is outside a chiropractic license in Virginia: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportVirginia Code § 54.1-2901

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Josh Axe

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Leaky Gut” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named 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)(1)(D)(vi)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Patrick Garrett

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autism, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

Full dossier

Whitney Paige Rutledge

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“GERD” From their own pages

Public content appears to address GERD. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Adrenal fatigue and cortisol, Autism and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

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

“Gut permeability / leaky gut workup” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Gut permeability / leaky gut workup. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossier

William Cole

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Digestive Disorders” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Digestive Disorders. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

“Leaky Gut Quiz” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut Quiz. That is outside a chiropractic license in Pennsylvania: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

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

Full report63 P.S. § 625.501 (Chiropractic Practice Act, Section 501)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Chloe Skidmore

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“IBS & SIBO” Rule cited

Public content appears to address IBS & SIBO. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Anxiety, Autoimmune disease and Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportKSA 65-2871

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

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

“IBS & Gastrointestinal Issues” Rule cited

Public content appears to address IBS & Gastrointestinal Issues. That is outside a chiropractic license in South Carolina: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); S.C. Code Regs. Chapter 25, Section 5(C)(2)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Kyle A Potter

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Leaky Gut” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut. That is outside a chiropractic license in Kansas: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autoimmune disease, and 6 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

Full dossier

Martin Hart

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Gut disorders - SIBO/SIFO” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Gut disorders - SIBO/SIFO. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 5 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Paul C Deglmann

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“IBS” Rule cited

Public content appears to address IBS. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and Candida, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

“Leaky Gut” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Cancer and Candida, and 12 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Todd A Anderson

As we read the published rules

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

“Leaky gut causes chronic disease” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Leaky gut causes chronic disease. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2

“Leaky Gut / SIBO Protocols” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Leaky Gut / SIBO Protocols. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Anna Payne

As we read the published rules

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

“Digestive disease (IBS, Leaky Gut, SIBO)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Digestive disease (IBS, Leaky Gut, SIBO). That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

Full dossier

Faith Schumann

As we read the published rules

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

“IBS and Bloating Management” Rule cited

Public content appears to address IBS and Bloating Management. That is outside a chiropractic license in Illinois: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and Menopause, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

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

“SIBO and Gut Microbiome Support” Rule cited

Public content appears to address SIBO and Gut Microbiome Support. That is outside a chiropractic license in Illinois: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease, Hormone imbalance and replacement and Menopause, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

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

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Julie Gurbacki

As we read the published rules

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

“Autoimmune and digestive disease management” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Autoimmune and digestive disease management. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

Full dossierBoard complaint packet

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: A gastroenterologist.

Digestive disease is diagnosed by gastroenterologists, often endoscopically. Wellness phrases such as gut health are not counted here; only named digestive conditions are.

Find one in HawaiiFind one in IllinoisFind one in KansasFind one in MinnesotaFind one in MissouriFind one in NebraskaFind one in PennsylvaniaFind one in South CarolinaFind one in TennesseeFind one in Virginia

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.

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