Michelle Lelewica
MINNESOTA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Hedged asks the board to investigate. Assertive states the concern as a would-be violation. The same facts and exhibits are used either way.
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In the Matter of:
Michelle Lelewica
License No. [LICENSE NUMBER, IF KNOWN]
Functional Medicine Physician
NPI (public registry): 1881601672
I. INTRODUCTION
Complainant respectfully submits this complaint to the MINNESOTA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS requesting formal investigation and regulatory review concerning Michelle Lelewica (the Respondent), practicing through Functional Medicine Physician.
The public materials reviewed appear to present representations concerning the identification and management of health conditions, including Chronic Lyme Disease, Vaccine Induced Long Covid, Adrenal Insufficiency/Fatigue, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), ZRT Neurotransmitter Test+ Cortisol + CortisonePrice$339.00, and Hormone optimization / bioidentical hormone therapy, that may extend beyond the D.C. scope in Minnesota.
This complaint is based exclusively upon publicly available materials and does not rely upon confidential patient records, privileged communications, or non-public investigative information. The factual observations herein were assembled from an automated public-record review of the Respondent's public website and public registry records, and were reviewed and adopted by the Complainant. All observations are potential, unverified signals from public records; the Board is the sole finder of fact.
The principal public materials reviewed include https://www.livingwellfunctionalmedicine.com/about-dr-michelle-lelewica, https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mlelwica?preview=true and the public registry and license verification sources listed in the exhibit index below.
II. STATEMENT OF FACTS
A. Scope of Practice Concerns
Public content appears to address Chronic Lyme Disease, Vaccine Induced Long Covid, Adrenal Insufficiency/Fatigue, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), ZRT Neurotransmitter Test+ Cortisol + CortisonePrice$339.00, hormone optimization and bioidentical hormone therapy, Hashimotos, Auto Immune Disorders, Alzheimers, Functional Medicine, Bio Identical Hormone Therapy, and Genetic/Genomic Testing, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the D.C. scope in Minnesota.
B. Complainant's Own Experience
[DESCRIBE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE, IF ANY]
III. AREAS OF CONCERN
COUNT I: PRACTICE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Cited authority: Minn. Stat. Sections 148.01 to 148.108.
The public materials described in the Statement of Facts above appear to address Chronic Lyme Disease, Vaccine Induced Long Covid, Adrenal Insufficiency/Fatigue, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), ZRT Neurotransmitter Test+ Cortisol + CortisonePrice$339.00, Hormone optimization / bioidentical hormone therapy, Diagnosing and treating systemic autoimmune and neurological disease, Hashimotos, Auto Immune Disorders, Alzheimers, Functional Medicine, and Bio Identical Hormone Therapy, which the cited rule text suggests may fall outside the D.C. scope.
The conduct described above raises substantial concerns under Minn. Stat. Sections 148.01 to 148.108 and warrants Board investigation.
COUNT II: DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND MEDICAL-STYLE EVALUATION
Cited authority: Minn. Stat. Section 148.01.
The public materials described above appear to present condition-specific frameworks, laboratory-testing guidance, and treatment protocols directed at systemic conditions, rather than services grounded in the licensed scope.
The conduct described above raises substantial concerns under Minn. Stat. Section 148.01 and warrants Board investigation.
COUNT III: GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Cited authority: Minn. Stat. Section 148.10.
The conduct described above raises substantial concerns under Minn. Stat. Section 148.10 and warrants Board investigation.
IV. RELIEF REQUESTED
A. Formal investigation of the conduct described herein, including review of the Respondent's public advertising, website representations, consultation materials, and commercial structures.
B. A determination by the Board of whether the conduct described herein is consistent with the statutes and rules cited above.
C. Such disciplinary action as the Board deems appropriate based on its own investigation and findings, up to the maximum authorized for any violation the Board finds.
D. Corrective relief, where the Board deems appropriate, including requiring the Respondent to correct or remove the specific public representations described above and, if the conduct continues, seeking injunctive relief through a court of competent jurisdiction.
E. To the extent within the Board's authority, review of the revenues derived from the consultations, care plans, and product sales described above, and consideration of restitution for consumers who relied on the representations to their financial or physical detriment.
F. Such other and further relief as the Board deems just and proper to protect the public.
Respectfully submitted,
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR MAILING ADDRESS]
[YOUR EMAIL AND PHONE]
[DATE]
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description | Source | Archived capture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit A | State license verification printout | https://mn.gov/boards/chiropractic-examiners/licenseelookup/ | [attach a printed, dated capture] |
| Exhibit B | Practice homepage | https://www.livingwellfunctionalmedicine.com/about-dr-michelle-lelewica | [attach a printed, dated capture] |
| Exhibit C | Storefront or vendor link (Fullscript) | https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mlelwica?preview=true | [attach a printed, dated capture] |
These templates are prepared from public records and are not legal advice. Every observation is a potential, unverified signal; the board is the sole finder of fact. Review and edit each statement before signing and submitting.