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Some Notes on Michael Pinkus, D.C

Michael Reed Pinkus, a chiropractor who lectures and writes about “alternative health care,” is said to have many movie stars and prominent athletes among his clients. His biographical sketch says that “his extensive research into nutritional solutions for chronic pain and illness has resulted in the special formulation of a complete line of natural health products” and that he has had more than 500 radio and television talk show appearances. Pinkus was born in 1956, graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1983, and operated a clinic in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, from 1984 through 1989. During 1999, the DrPinkus.com Web site referred to him as “Chiropractor to the Stars” and stated that he had “established one of the largest chiropractic practices in the United …

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Michael R. Pinkus, DC — Stipulation and Order (1994)

Quackwatch Home Page ||| Article about Pinkus STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY BEFORE THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS In the Matter of Michael R. Pinkus, DC License No. 1994 STIPULATION AND ORDER WHEREAS, on or about May 31, 1990, the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) instituted the above-captioned matter by serving upon Michael R. Pinkus, DC (Respondent) a document entitled, “Notice Of Conference With Complaint Panel,” a copy of which Notice is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 1990, Respondent and his attorney and representatives of the Board met in a conference to discuss the allegations set forth in the Notice; and WHEREAS, based upon the conference discussion, the parties wish to resolve this matter without …

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Michael R. Pinkus, DC — Stipulation and Order (1990)

Quackwatch Home Page ||| Article about Pinkus BEFORE THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS In the Matter of Michael R. Pinkus, DC License No. 1994 STIPULATION AND ORDER WHEREAS, on or about September 12, 1994, the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners (Board) instituted the above-captioned matter by serving upon Michael R. Pinkus, D.C. (Respondent), a document entitled “Notice of Conference With Complaint Panel” (Notice) a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice, Respondent and his attorney and representatives of the Board met on October 18, 1994, to discuss the allegations set forth in the Notice; and WHEREAS, based upon the conference discussion, the parties wish to resolve this matter without the necessity and expense of …

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