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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, where we read the published scope rules for these practitioners, thyroid disease is not among the permitted categories of practice as we read them. 21 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.

21Doc bros advertising it
49Advertised 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.

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

S.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)-(c)

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

South Carolina · South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(4)-(5)

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)-(6)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

K.S.A. 65-2871

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

Missouri · Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

RSMo 331.010.1

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

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, subd. 1(1)-(2)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(4)

Kansas · Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (Chiropractic)

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

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

225 ILCS 60/2, definition of chiropractic physician

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1 and 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 4

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(2), 2, 4

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(1)(B), (D)

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

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

Tennessee · Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners

T.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)

Florida · Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine

Fla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a)-(b)

Florida · Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine

Fla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a)-(c)

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(2), 2

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania State Board of Chiropractic

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

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(1), (2), and (9)

Virginia · Virginia Board of Medicine, Chiropractic Advisory Board

Va. Code § 54.1-2900; 18VAC85-20-10

Minnesota · Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Minn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1, 4

Who advertises it

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

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 Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Thyroid consultation service, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Where it was publishedFull reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(a)-(c); S.C. Code Regs. 25-5(A)

24-Pattern Thyroid Dysfunction Taxonomy Rule cited

Public content appears to address 24-Pattern Thyroid Dysfunction Taxonomy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

Full reportS.C. Code § 40-9-10(b)-(c)

There are 24 distinct patterns of thyroid dysfunction Rule cited

Public content appears to address There are 24 distinct patterns of thyroid dysfunction, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in South Carolina.

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

Thyroid Disease Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid Disease, 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 Hormone imbalance and replacement, and 2 more conditions this license does not cover.

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

Anna Payne

Checked against the cited rule text

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

Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Autoimmunity (Hashimoto's, psoriasis, lupus), 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(4)-(5)

Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Functional ranges reveal hidden patterns (inflammation, dysglycemia, thyroid dysfunction), 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(4)-(5)

Thyroid Support Listed on their site

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

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

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

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

Public content appears to address Autoimmune Disease Management (Hashimoto's, Lupus), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

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

Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's) Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid dysfunction (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto's), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(4)-(5)

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 Listed on their site

Public content appears to address HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

Listed 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 Listed on their site

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull 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 Listed on their site

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull 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)

Hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosis Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosis, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Listed 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 reportRSMo § 331.010

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO) Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPO), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportRSMo § 331.010

Thyroid Dysfunction Rule cited

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

Where it was publishedFull reportRSMo §331.010(1)

Diagnosing hypothyroidism via 'sluggish liver' Rule cited

Public content appears to address Diagnosing hypothyroidism via 'sluggish liver', which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Missouri.

Full reportRSMo 331.010.1

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

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 Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Tennessee.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportT.C.A. § 63-4-101(a)(2)-(3)

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)

Timothy Thomas Bertsch

As we read the published rules

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, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

[Natural Treatment For Thyroid Autoimmune]

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

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

Thyroid In their own words

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

[Thyroid]

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

Where it was publishedArchived copyScreenshotFull reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(4)

Chloe Skidmore

As we read the published rules

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

Thyroid conditions Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Thyroid conditions, 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)

Hashimoto’s Rule cited

Public content appears to address Hashimoto’s, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Kansas.

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

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

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 Listed on their site

Public content appears to address thyroid conditions, 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

Thyroid Health Rule cited

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

Listed 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

Heather Fay

As we read the published rules

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

Thyroid and Adrenal Listed on their site

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

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

Thyroid Complex Rule cited

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

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

John W Larson

As we read the published rules

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

thyroid problems Listed on their site

Public content appears to address thyroid problems, 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 and 4

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

Thyroid Treatment Rule cited

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

Listed 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 reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1(1)-(2), 2, 4

Josh Axe

As we read the published rules

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

Hashimotos Listed on their site

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

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

Hypothyroidism Listed on their site

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

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

Thyroid Medication Reduction Listed on their site

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

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

Navigating Autoimmune Thyroid Rule cited

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

Listed 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); Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0260-02-.02(2)

Rebekah Leah Campbell

As we read the published rules

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

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Listed on their site

Public content appears to address Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Florida.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull reportFla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a)-(b)

Natural thyroid and Hashimoto’s protocols Rule cited

Public content appears to address Natural thyroid and Hashimoto’s protocols, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Florida.

Full reportFla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(a)-(c)

Robert James Eilrich

As we read the published rules

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

Thyroid Health Listed on their site

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

Listed on the same page as Hormone imbalance and replacement.

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

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 Listed on their site

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

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

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

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), which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1

William Cole

As we read the published rules

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

Thyroid Health Listed on their site

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

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

Where it was publishedArchived copyFull report63 P.S. § 625.103, definition of “Chiropractic”

Thyroid Quiz Rule cited

Public content appears to address Thyroid Quiz, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Pennsylvania.

Listed on the same page as Autoimmune disease and IBS, SIBO and gut disorders.

Full report63 P.S. § 625.103, definition of “Chiropractic”

Casey C Smith

As we read the published rules

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, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed on the same page as Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subd. 1(1), (2), and (9)

Ilana Goldberg

As we read the published rules

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, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Virginia.

Full reportVa. Code § 54.1-2900; 18VAC85-20-10

Paul C Deglmann

As we read the published rules

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, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the Chiropractor scope in Minnesota.

Listed 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, subds. 1, 4

Thyroid Rule cited

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

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

Full reportMinn. Stat. § 148.01, subds. 1, 4

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.