Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

The consolidated meeting minutes cover several days of proceedings. Key discussions included the adoption of the Financial Report and the denial of a seminar application from Parker University for the "ABCA National Convention 2025." The Board discussed correspondence regarding DCs advertising "Board Certified" status without proper training and reviewed the schedule for the 2026 Legislative Session. A significant action was the decision to introduce a bill to remove the bachelor's degree requirement from the Code and Rules, which passed despite some dissenting votes. Several complaints were closed due to a finding of no probable cause, and one resulted in a cease-and-desist letter. During subsequent sessions, the Board proposed amendments to administrative rules regarding the Executive Director's address and license renewal, approved a seminar application, and adopted a new Fee Schedule. The Board qualified candidates for District 2 and 3 elections and disqualified others based on established criteria. Discussions also addressed the non-recognition of forceful neck traction methods like "Ring dinger" and the need for oversight on clinic applications, which was tabled until the January meeting. The Board also tabled discussion on rules regarding Injectable Nutrients until January 2026 and approved a one-time special merit bonus for the Executive Director. Finally, two attendees of the October 17 meeting were granted Alabama Law credit for license renewal.

The meeting included a presentation on the old building and office remodel, a financial report, and a wellness report. The board adopted amendments to rules regarding license renewal and externs. Additionally, they approved a SNAW for Alan Conrad and discussed Troy University's Chiropractic Program development. The board also reviewed outstanding fines and costs, upcoming hearings, and legal matters, including ongoing litigation discussed in an executive session. Further discussions involved complaints, online seminars, requests for multiple externs, travel to treat approval, and consultations with Diplomates of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. The board proposed amendments to rules based on HB84, adopted a new Extern without Licensure Application, and approved travel for Dr. McMillian and Drs. Bowen and Wells. Finally, they approved a raise for Amy Deavers, a SNAW for Adam Shafran, began a new RFP for a Wellness Director Contract, and granted Alan Lowman hours in Alabama Law.

The Board adopted amendments to rules regarding the composition and selection of the board, externships, fees, and preceptor doctors. They discussed and approved a SNAW request for Stephen Kent Gremmels and David Below. The Board also voted to contract with Dr. Michael Garver as Wellness Director and with Keith Moore's Lawn Care Services. They approved an agreement with Colton Dodson and granted Alabama Law credit to individuals who attended the June 2025 Board meeting for license renewal. Travel was approved for Kim Ogletree to attend District II FCLB meetings. The Board went into Executive Session to discuss pending or threatening litigation and later denied a request from Dr. Cuviello.

The Board discussed a legislative update and the Chiropractic program Troy University is planning to propose, deciding to send a letter in support. They also discussed the new building and the need for a security system, approving the purchase and installation of a system with a budget not exceeding $5,000.00. Additionally, the Board approved a payment plan for Rich Rizzuto to allow him 45 days to complete his payment of fines and costs.

The Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners held a meeting that included discussions and decisions on several key items. The board adopted a fee schedule based on the Governor's Executive Order and amended the Fees Rule 190-X-1-.018. Additionally, they adopted the Extern Rule 190-X-7-.02 and ratified the reinstatements of multiple doctors. The board also addressed seminar approvals, disapproving one from Life University and another from Sherman College of Chiropractic, while approving one from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Furthermore, they denied a request regarding the amendment of a Wellness Monitoring agreement, approved hiring a lawn care service for the new property, and approved Brian Wells' attendance at the District 5 meeting in Boston.