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License Description Doctors of chiropractic are authorized to perform "rehabilitative therapies" which may be done to "prepare a patient for chiropractic adjustment or complement the chiropractic adjustment". Examples of "rehabilitative therapies" are heat, ice, water, exercise, nutrition and meridian therapy. Meridian therapy includes, among other things, acupuncture. Before a doctor of chiropractic can perform acupuncture, they must be properly registered with the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE).

Among other things, Doctors of Chiropractic are authorized to perform rehabilitative therapies which may be done to prepare a patient for chiropractic adjustment or complement the chiropractic adjustment.  Examples of rehabilitative therapies are heat, ice water, exercise, nutrition and meridian therapy. Meridian therapy includes, among other things, acupuncture. Before a Doctor of Chiropractic can perform acupuncture, they must be properly registered with the Board.

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Licensing Agency
Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
2829 University Avenue Southeast, Suite 300, University Park Plaza
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3220
(612) 617 2222
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 10/13/2021
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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