Title: Acupuncture Registration
Alternate Title:
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).
Subject: Acupuncture
Chiropractors
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:10:29 PM
Modification Date: 9/17/2025 1:27:59 PM
Agency Name: Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE), Minnesota Board of
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/chiropractic-examiners/
Agency Description:
The mission of the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (MBCE) is to protect the public through effective licensure and enforcement of the statutes and rules governing the practice of chiropractic to ensure a standard of competent and ethical practice in the profession.
Agency Phone: 651-201-2850
Agency Fax: 651-201-2852
Agency URL: https://mn.gov/boards/chiropractic-examiners/
Agency Address: Chiropractic Examiners, Minnesota Board of
335 Randolph Ave., Suite 280
St. Paul
MN
55102
Unit Name: Email
Unit URL:
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: Unit Fax: Contact person(s): Chiropractic.Board@state.mn.us
Unit URL:
Audience: Hold
Application URL:
Renewal URL: https://chi.hlb.state.mn.us/#/Login
Versa URL:
Requirements:
Review:
Acupuncture Registration Requirements
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.
Prerequisites
How to Apply
Minn. Stat. § 147B.02
Military Exemption
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Continuing Education for Acupuncture?
Rules: 2500.3000 - .3300
Statutes: 148
Forms:
Fees:
Period of Issuance:
Annual (September 16 to September 15 of each year).
Length of Determination: Registrations are issued upon receipt of all required application materials.
Other Info:
Activity: Acupuncture
Alternative Health Care
Complementary Health Care
License Detail URL:
Acupuncture Registration Requirements
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