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Tier 7 · Endocrine and metabolic

Can a chiropractor treat thyroid disease?

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 Florida, 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 thyroid disease. 27 practitioners we analyzed advertise it anyway. Thyroid disease is diagnosed by laboratory testing and managed with prescription thyroid hormone by physicians and endocrinologists. Classifications reflect our review, not an adjudicated finding.

27Doc bros advertising it
62Advertised 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.

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subdivision 1(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subdivision 2

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners Scope of Practice

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)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

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

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

KSA 65-2871

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(4)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Missouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Virginia Code § 54.1-2901

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 4

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, Subd. 2

Florida · Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine

Fla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a), (f)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

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

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(2); subd. 4

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

§ 54.1-2900

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(1)-(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 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)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 6

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2, 3

Who advertises it

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

Timothy Thomas Bertsch

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Natural Treatment For Thyroid Autoimmune” In their own words

Public content appears to address Natural Treatment For Thyroid Autoimmune. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

[Natural Treatment For Thyroid Autoimmune]

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autism, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinnesota Statutes 148.01, Subdivision 1(2)

“Thyroid” In their own words

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

[Thyroid]

Named on the same page as ADHD, Anxiety and Autism, and 3 more conditions this license does not cover.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinnesota Statutes 148.01, Subdivision 2

Arthur Elliot Hirshorn

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid consultation service” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid consultation service. That is outside a chiropractic license in South Carolina: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners Scope of Practice

“Thyroid Disease” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid Disease. 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)

“24-Pattern Thyroid Dysfunction Taxonomy” Rule cited

Public content appears to address 24-Pattern Thyroid Dysfunction Taxonomy. That is outside a chiropractic license in South Carolina: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)

“There are 24 distinct patterns of thyroid dysfunction” Rule cited

Public content appears to address There are 24 distinct patterns of thyroid dysfunction. That is outside a chiropractic license in South Carolina: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b); South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners Scope of Practice

Chloe Skidmore

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid conditions” From their own pages

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

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

“Hashimoto’s” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hashimoto’s. 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

Anna Payne

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction). 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. 1(4)

“Thyroid Support” From their own pages

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

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Hormone imbalance and replacement.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

“Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus). That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(1) and (2)

“Autoimmune Disease Management (Hashimoto's, Lupus)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Autoimmune Disease Management (Hashimoto's, Lupus). 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)

“Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's). 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)

Brian Lum

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS” From their own pages

Public content appears to address HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS. 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

“Thyroid conditions” From their own pages

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

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

Corey M. Priest

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Detect autoimmune thyroid conditions” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Detect autoimmune thyroid conditions. 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, Diabetes and blood sugar and Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

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

“Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, cortisol, sex hormones). 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 IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

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

“The Thyroid Example” From their own pages

Public content appears to address The Thyroid Example. 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

“Thyroid Disorders” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid 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 copyFull reportK.S.A. 65-2871

“Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb). 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

Heather Fay

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid and Adrenal” From their own pages

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

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

“Thyroid Complex” Rule cited

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

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

Jaban M Moore

Checked against the cited rule text

Chiropractor, Missouri · confirmed in the federal provider registry with a profession license number · 4 materials

“Hypothyroid” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hypothyroid. 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)

“Hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosis” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosis. 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)

“Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO). That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

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

“Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, androgens, sex hormones) cause hair issues” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances (thyroid, androgens, sex hormones) cause hair issues. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedFull reportMissouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010

“Thyroid Dysfunction” Rule cited

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

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

“Thyroid Problems” Rule cited

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

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Skin conditions.

Where it was publishedFull reportMissouri Revised Statutes Section 331.010(1)

John David Ratcliffe

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders (MS, RA, Thyroid, SLE, Etc.)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders (MS, RA, Thyroid, SLE, Etc.). 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

John W Larson

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“thyroid problems” From their own pages

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

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

“Thyroid Treatment” Rule cited

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

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

Where it was publishedFull reportMinnesota Statutes 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

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

Public content appears to address therapeutic nutrition for thyroid/hormone/body chemistry issues. That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 4

Josh Axe

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hashimotos” From their own pages

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

“Hypothyroidism” From their own pages

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

“Thyroid Medication Reduction” From their own pages

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)

“Navigating Autoimmune Thyroid” Rule cited

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

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

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)(iv)

Martin Hart

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hashimoto's thyroiditis” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hashimoto's thyroiditis. That is outside a chiropractic license in Tennessee: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

“Thyroid and hormone imbalances” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid and hormone imbalances. 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 IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 4 more conditions this license does not cover.

Full reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(D)

Megan Malone

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hormones, thyroid, and gut health made clear” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hormones, thyroid, and gut health made clear. That is outside a chiropractic license in Missouri: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

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

Patrick Garrett

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Graves Disease” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Graves Disease. 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

“Hashimotos Thyroiditis” From their own pages

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportKSA 65-2871

“Thyroid Issues” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid Issues. 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

Rebekah Leah Campbell

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. That is outside a chiropractic license in Florida: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportFla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a), (f)

“Natural thyroid and Hashimoto’s protocols” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Natural thyroid and Hashimoto’s protocols. That is outside a chiropractic license in Florida: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportFla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a), (f)

Robert James Eilrich

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid Health” From their own pages

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

Named on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, Subd. 1(2) and Subd. 4

Whitney Paige Rutledge

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid Problems” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid Problems. 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

William Cole

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid Health” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Thyroid Health. 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 IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

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

“Thyroid Quiz” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid 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 IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

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

Casey C Smith

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Thyroid Relief” Rule cited

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

Named on the same page as Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 1(2); subd. 4

Ilana Goldberg

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“A Holistic Approach To HASHIMOTO’S AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS” Rule cited

Public content appears to address A Holistic Approach To HASHIMOTO’S AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS. That is outside a chiropractic license in Virginia: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full report§ 54.1-2900

Paul C Deglmann

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hashimoto's Disease” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hashimoto's Disease. 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)

“Thyroid” Rule cited

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

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Lyme disease.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, Subd. 1(2)

Scott P Burtis

Checked against the cited rule text

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

“Hashimoto’s disease” Rule cited

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

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2

“Thyroid problems” Rule cited

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

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2

Faith Schumann

As we read the published rules

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

“thyroid conditions” From their own pages

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

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

“Thyroid Health” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid Health. 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 IBS, SIBO and gut disorders, and 1 more condition this license does not cover.

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

Julie Gurbacki

As we read the published rules

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)” From their own pages

Public content appears to address Hormonal imbalances (ex. thyroid, menstrual cycle irregularities, menopause, men's hormones, low testosterone). That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportNeb. Rev. Stat. § 38-805(1)

“Hormone and thyroid optimization” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hormone and thyroid optimization. That is outside a chiropractic license in Nebraska: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

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

Todd A Anderson

As we read the published rules

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

“Thyroid Support” From their own pages

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

Named on the same page as Autoimmune disease and Hormone imbalance and replacement.

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 6

“Diagnosing and managing systemic autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Lupus, Psoriasis)” Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diagnosing and managing systemic autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Lupus, Psoriasis). That is outside a chiropractic license in Minnesota: the license covers the spine, joints and muscles.

Full reportMinnesota Statutes § 148.01, subd. 2, 3

Where this care belongs

Must refer to: An endocrinologist.

Thyroid disease is diagnosed by laboratory testing and managed with prescription thyroid hormone by physicians and endocrinologists.

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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.