Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
PO Box 672
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573)-751-2104
Fax: (573)-751-0735
Email: chiropractic@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://pr.mo.gov/chiropractors.asp
Director: Loree Kessler, MPA
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 331.090
Department:
Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration
Mission:
The Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is responsible for protecting the public from unlicensed, negligent, and incompetent treatment by a chiropractic physician. The Board enforces licensure standards by implementing legislation and administrative regulations, along with monitoring changes within the profession.
Function:
Applications are reviewed by the board to insure a chiropractic physician is qualified, through education and examination, to provide treatment to Missouri consumers. Complaints and corresponding investigations are reviewed by the board to insure chiropractic physician practice, legally, ethically, and competently.
SubCommittees:
none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
4 face to face meetings; monthly conference calls
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
1 to 2 days; 2 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
16 hours; 4 hours
Total time commitment:
2 days; 6 hours
Details on Members
Total members:
6
Appointed members:
6
Term length:
4 years
Compensation:
Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements:
5 members must be chiropractors, not more than 2 graduating from the same chiropractic school; and 1 public member
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Dr. Gary L. Carver
Member 1
Kansas City
Term begins: Jun 29, 2018
Term expires: Mar 4, 2020
Dr. Jack Rushin
Member 2
Poplar Bluff
Term begins: Apr 22, 2003
Term expires: Jan 1, 2007
Dr. Brian Keith McIntyre
Member 3
University City
Term begins: Feb 7, 2013
Term expires: Feb 5, 2017
Dr. Margaret M. Freihaut
Member 4
Robertsville
Term begins: Jun 1, 2012
Term expires: Jun 1, 2015
Vacant Slot
Member 5
Connie Jeanette Cierpiot
Public Member
Lees Summit
Term begins: May 5, 2016
Term expires: Mar 31, 2020