Peptides in Chiropractic Practice: Where Kansas Law Draws the Line
Chiropractors across Kansas are being aggressively targeted with “turnkey” peptide programs promising new revenue, simple implementation, and full compliance.
But there is a critical gap between the marketing and what Kansas law actually allows.
The issue is not whether peptides exist in healthcare. It is how they are being used, who is making the clinical decisions, and whether those actions fall within chiropractic scope of practice.
Some models may appear compliant on the surface. In practice, they can expose chiropractors to significant regulatory and professional risk.
Before you consider adding peptides to your practice, it is essential to understand where the legal boundaries are drawn.
Full article available here: https://kansaschiro.com/2026/05/05/peptides-in-chiropractic-practice-where-kansas-law-draws-the-line/
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ChiroThon 2026 at Spring Convention
This past weekend, the Kansas Chiropractic Association was proud to partner with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress to host ChiroThon Live @ KCA as part of the 2026 Spring Convention.
ChiroThon is a national, telethon-style event designed to elevate the chiropractic profession through public awareness, storytelling, and strategic marketing initiatives. Hosted by Dr. Sherry McAllister and Dr. Sean Drake, the event brings together chiropractors, athletes, and influential voices to highlight the impact of chiropractic care.
A National Platform, Hosted in Kansas
This year’s ChiroThon featured an impressive lineup of guests from across the profession and beyond, including leaders, educators, and high-profile advocates such as:
- Will Shields
- Dr. Christine Foss
- Dr. Patrick Hammond
- Dr. Rebekah Wilks
- Dr. Tobi Jeurink
- Dr. Carl Cleveland
- Dr. Logan Null
Additional contributors from across the profession helped showcase the depth, diversity, and impact of chiropractic care on a national stage.
By integrating ChiroThon directly into the KCA Spring Convention, Kansas chiropractors played a visible and meaningful role in advancing the profession’s message—not just locally, but across the country.
Real Impact: $35,000+ Raised
Thanks to the generosity and engagement of KCA members, sponsors, and supporters, more than $35,000 was raised during the event to support F4CP’s ongoing public awareness campaigns.
These funds directly contribute to national marketing efforts, as well as Kansas-based marketing that:
- Promote chiropractic as a first-line, drug-free approach to care
- Increase patient awareness and utilization
- Strengthen the profession’s visibility in media and public discourse
This is exactly the type of coordinated, profession-wide effort that moves chiropractic forward.
There’s Still Time to Participate
If you were unable to contribute during the event, donations remain open through Memorial Day.
This is an opportunity to continue supporting the messaging and visibility efforts that benefit every chiropractor in practice.
You can learn more or make a contribution here:
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
Moving Forward
ChiroThon is more than a single event—it is part of a larger strategy to elevate the chiropractic profession through unified messaging and national exposure.
KCA’s involvement reflects a continued commitment to:
- Advocacy and public awareness
- Strategic partnerships that amplify our impact
- Ensuring chiropractic remains visible, relevant, and growing
Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and helped make this a successful and meaningful addition to the 2026 KCA Spring Convention.
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Report
By Mark S Balderston, DC, FPSC, Board Member
Chiropractic Board Members: Jerry DeGrado, DC and Steven Gould, DC, DACBR
Mission Statement: Safeguard the public through licensure, education and discipline of those who practice the healing arts in Kansas.”
Agency Philosophy: Safeguarding the public is the Board’s primary responsibility. The Board and its staff approach their responsibilities in a balanced and efficient manner so regulation can be performed aggressively, but fairly for the benefit of every patron of the State of Kansas.
KSBHA Executive Director, Susan Gile
April 29 – May 3, 2026 2026 FCLB/NBCE Meetings
Building For the Future of Chiropractic
I attended the 99th annual Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (FCLB) meeting along with Dr. Jerry DeGrado, voting delegate and Susan Gile, Executive Director of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia.
The FCLB meeting was opened with a welcome from the FCLB President, Dr. Robert Daschner, Minnesota.
The 36th Annual Joseph Janse Lecture was provided by Michael Schneider, DC, PhD. Dr. Schneider practiced chiropractic for 25 years before transitioning into his current career as a fulltime academic researcher. Dr. Schneider is a Full Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was recently appointed as the inaugural Doctor of Chiropractic program. This is the first DC program to be offered by a research-intensive public university in the U.S.
This was followed by the FCLB Annual Business Meeting. There was a motion presented to combine the FCLB and the NBCE into one organization. After a lot of discussion from the delegates, the motion was passed by a 2/3rd vote. The FCLB will become a division of the NBCE in Greeley, Colorado.
In the afternoon, Stephen Loyd, MD shared his personal story with a talk titled, Turtle on a Fencepost. Dr. Loyd is an Internal Medicine/Addiction Medicine physician who graduated medical school and residency from the James H Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He currently serves as the President of the Tennessee Board of Medicine Examiners. He serves as Chief Medical Officer for Cedar Recovery in Tennessee and is the current chair of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council appointed by the current Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Dr. Loyd was the inspiration behind Michael Keaton’s character in Hulu’s Emmy Award winning series Dopesick. Dr. Loyd has been in recovery from opioid and benzodiazepine addiction since July 8, 2004.
On Friday, May 1 we attended the NBCE Annual Meeting with welcoming open remarks from outgoing president, Karlos Boghosian, DC, Connecticut.
The Keynote Address was given by Mr. Chick Herbert from NCMIC.
Norman Ouzts, DC, NBCE Chief Executive Officer provided an overview of the new Part IV Assessment Center in Greeley, Colorado.
Every year, over 3,000 examinees schedule their Part IV Exam. The comprehensive redesign of Part IV offers examinees the following benefits:
· Part IV will be provided 48 weeks a year. Currently Part IV is provided only two times a year at college campuses.
· Reduces the current 25-station format to eight patient encounter stations.
· Video recording at all patient encounter stations.
· Travel discounts with multiple airlines, including complementary travel insurance provided by NBCE.
· There will be free shuttle from the Denver Airport to Greeley multiple times a day.
· NBCE has also negotiated hotel rates of no more than $90.00 across the street from the testing center.
· No increase in exam cost in 2026.
The afternoon Educational Session was provided by Dr. Carl Cleveland, III, President, Cleveland University–Kansas City.
The title of his presentation was “The Chiropractic Profession Past, Present, and Future.”
Dr. Cleveland pointed out significant legislative, legal and regulatory achievements that have advanced the chiropractic profession.
1. State Licensure – 1st Kansas 1913 to 50th Louisiana 1974
2. NBCE Incorporated 1963 – First Exam 1965
3. Chiropractic Inclusion in Medicare 1972
4. Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) USDE Recognition 1974
5. Wilke vs. AMA et al. Filed 1976, Victory in 1987
6. Dept. Defense – Chiropractic for Active Military (Clinton) 2000
7. Dept. Veterans Affairs – Chiropractic for Veterans (Bush) 2002
8. NBCE/FCLB Combination 2026
On Saturday evening, entertainment was provided by the Andrew Brother’s and Dueling Pianos. A great time was had by all. I even saw Dr. Cleveland on the dance floor a few times.
On Saturday morning Anne Marie Munson, Executive Director, Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) and Craig Little, DC, Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) spoke about challenges with the future of chiropractic.
Next year’s meeting is scheduled for April 28-May 2 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
May 4, 2026
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