Louisiana State Board Of
Chiropractic Examiners
Welcome
The Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners was created within the Department of Health and Hospitals by Legislative Act in 1974, for the purpose of licensing and regulating chiropractic practice to ensure the highest levels of professional excellence for the benefit and protection of the citizens of the State of Louisiana.
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Mission Statement
The Board adopted a comprehensive mission statement in December, 2000, which begins:
“The mission of the board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of individuals licensed under the authority of the Board . . .
The entire statement may be viewed on the Mission Statement page.
The Board continues its mission by providing an additional avenue of accessible information and services, with this web site designed to assist the general public, as well as prospective and current licensees in obtaining information and handling certain functions relating to the work of the Board.
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News Alerts
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle Didier of Opelousas as our newest board member. Dr. Didier has been a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic since 2007 and brings valuable professional experience and perspective to the board. We look forward to working with her in carrying out the board’s mission of regulating the chiropractic profession, ensuring public protection, and upholding the standards of chiropractic practice in Louisiana.
We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Denise Rollette for her many years of dedicated service to the board. Her commitment, professionalism, and contributions have been invaluable in supporting the board’s mission to protect the public and regulate the practice of chiropractic care in Louisiana. As she retires from board service, we thank her for her time and dedication and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its new Preceptorship Program, now officially available following the passage of recent legislation that became effective August 1, 2026. This program allows qualified chiropractic students (Preceptees) to gain supervised, hands‑on experience in approved Louisiana chiropractic offices, strengthening professional readiness and supporting the development of future practitioners. Licensed doctors who wish to serve as preceptors must submit an application to the Board, and students seeking to participate are also required to submit an application for approval.
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Act 461 of the 2023 Legislative Session states the following:
“Chiropractic physician offices, in which there are 5 or more healthcare professionals who treat patients, shall comply with Act 461 concerning health care workplace violence. These offices shall have signage and shall develop a workplace violence prevention program complaint with Act 461”.