Title: Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice (CAP)
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Description: All unlicensed complementary and alternative health care providers (CAP) must comply with
Minn. Stat. Chapter 146A. These practitioners provide healing methods and treatments that are not usually provided in a traditional medical setting. Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Subject: Alternative Health Care
Health Care
Health Care Providers
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:18:12 PM
Modification Date: 5/8/2025 4:52:56 PM
Agency Name: Health (MDH), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
Agency Description:
The Minnesota Department of Health is the state's lead public health agency, responsible for protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.
Agency Phone: 651-201-5000
888-345-0823
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.health.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Health, Minnesota Dept. of
625 Robert St. N.
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul
MN
55164-0975
Division Name: Health Occupations Program
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Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
Division Address: Health Occupations Program
P.O. Box 64882
Audience: Hold
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CAP Regulatory Requirements
Minnesota statute contains a partial list of the types of practices that are included in the statutory requirements for Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice (CAP). Some of these are massage therapy, aromatherapy, acupressure, healing touch, Qi Gong energy healing, healing practices utilizing food, food supplements, nutrients and the physical forces of heat, cold, water, touch and light, detoxification therapy, herbalism, homeopathy and naturopathy. The statute is designed to cover all unlicensed complementary and alternative healing methods and treatments. For a full list, see:
Minn. Stat.§146A.01 Definitions
Rules:
Statutes: 146A
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Fees: No fee.
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Activity: Alternative Health Care
Complementary Health Care
License Detail URL:
Unlicensed Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practice (CAP)
Home Care Facilities, Providers and Insurance
