Board of Chiropractic Examiners public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners will consider a consent agreement for Docket 2024-01 (Ben Savoie, DC) in executive session, review a license reinstatement request from Jay Perniciaro, DC, and discuss scope-of-practice inquiries regarding oxygen therapies and percussion therapy by chiropractic assistants. The board will also act on a continuing education extension request and receive committee reports on complaints, finance, and advertising rules.
- Executive Session: Docket 2024-01 Ben Savoie DC/Consent Agreement Approval
- Jay Perniciaro, DC – License Reinstatement Request
- Chris Cormier, DC – Scope Inquiry on Various Oxygen Therapies Use
- Minh Trinh, DC – Scope Inquiry on CA’s Performing Percussion Therapy
- Chessa Purser, DC – CE Extension Request
The Board approved a new rule regarding the use and disclosure of testimonials. Members also acted on several license reinstatements, probation requests, and renewal extensions.
- Approved rule change requiring paid testimonials to be identified in 10 point font (Unanimous)
- Accepted consent agreement for Ben Savoie, D.C. (Unanimous)
- Modified and accepted consent agreement for Patrick Haydel, D.C. with license suspension starting 12/12/2024 (5-2)
- Approved October 2024 monthly financial report (Unanimous)
- Authorized website redesign via General Informatics if bid is under $10,000 (Unanimous)
- Reinstated license for Jay Perniciaro, D.C. with 3-year probation (6-0, 1 recusal)
- Waived 2025 renewal fees and CE hours for Chessa Purser, D.C. (Unanimous)
- Denied request to reduce probation period for Michael Goff, D.C. (6-1)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Board will meet to discuss professional complaints, financial statements, and advertising rules. The session includes a review of licensure requests and a specific request regarding concussion diagnosis and treatment.
- Executive Session regarding Docket 2024-01 Ben Savoie
- Review of "Testimonials" advertising language
- Legislative Auditor audit contract renewal update
- Declaratory statement request from Steven Caraway, DC regarding concussion diagnosis and treatment
- License reinstatement request from Jay Perniciaro, DC
The Board issued a declaratory statement confirming that diagnosing and treating concussions is within the scope of chiropractic practice. Members also approved new rules regarding the use of testimonials and granted continuing education waivers for two physicians.
- Approved declaratory statement authorizing chiropractic physicians to diagnose and treat concussions
- Approved rule change requiring paid testimonials to be identified in 10 point font
- Rejected application for Applicant P-1-P
- Waived 2025 CE requirements for Bobbie Wiegand, D.C.
- Waived 2025 CE requirements for Dan Wiegand, D.C.
- Denied CE waiver request for Dennis Gregory, D.C. due to lack of documentation
- Approved financial reports for July, August, and September 2024
- Ratified minutes of the 07/25/2024 meeting
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners will review complaint actions, monthly financial statements, and an audit contract renewal. It will also consider a scope-of-practice inquiry regarding trigger point or Botox injections and hold annual board elections.
- Complaint Action Report – Dr. Traxler, Chairman; Dr. Rollette, Member
- Monthly Financial Statements – Ms. Oliver
- Legislative Auditor – Audit Contract Renewal- Update
- Andrea Madere, DC/trigger point injections or Botox injections/scope inquiry
- Annual Board Elections
The Board approved a $350 per hour contract for legal counsel and a 3% cost-of-living increase for one staff member. It also established a new policy to initiate complaints for license renewals not completed by January 31 annually.
- Approved $350/hour contract for attorney Celia Cangelosi (7-0)
- Approved 3% cost-of-living increase for Ms. Hebert-Schmidt (unanimous)
- Denied cost-of-living increase for Ms. Oliver; review set for January 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $250 settlement for Complaint #1576 regarding uncertified x-ray tech (unanimous)
- Approved 'Functional Dry Needling – Level 1' for continuing education (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 license renewal form (unanimous)
- Denied motion to send representatives to FCLB District 5 meeting (1-5)
- Elected Dr. Kruse (President), Dr. Traxler (Vice President), and Dr. Payne (Secretary-Treasurer) by acclamation
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners will meet to discuss and decide on several regulatory and administrative matters. Key items include renewal of the legislative audit contract, license reinstatement requests for three doctors, and amendments to attorney representation contracts. The board will also review complaint settlements, financial statements, and proposed policy changes.
- Legislative Auditor – Audit Contract Renewal
- Celia Cangelosi/Agreed Settlement in Docket 2023-01 (Perniciado)
- Kristin DeDeaux, DC / License Reinstatement Request
- John Bishop Currie, DC / License Reinstatement Request
- Attorney Representation Contract Amendment and Renewal for 07/01/2024
The Board approved a consent agreement for a practitioner regarding a Medicaid fraud conviction and settled a delinquent license renewal. The Board also approved financial reports, reinstated two licenses, and authorized a contract amendment for legal counsel.
- Approved consent agreement for Jay Perniciaro, D.C. including $11,493.23 in costs, 3-year probation, and suspension while incarcerated (Unanimous)
- Accepted $500.00 agreed settlement for Complaint #1562 regarding delinquent license renewal (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for January, February, and March 2024 (Unanimous)
- Amended legal contract for Celia Cangelosi through 06/30/2024 at $225.00 hourly rate (6-1)
- Authorized negotiation of new legal contract for Celia Cangelosi with $15,000 cap and $300.00 hourly rate (6-0)
- Approved license reinstatement for Dr. Kristen DeDeaux upon receipt of CE vouchers (Unanimous)
- Approved license reinstatement for Dr. John Bishop Currie upon receipt of CE vouchers, fees, and background check (Unanimous)
- Approved $725.00 to clean and repair the Board office sign (Unanimous)
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners will conduct executive-session hearings on complaints against Drs. Jay Perniciaro and Silas Jennings. The board will also consider renewing its attorney representation contract with the Louisiana Department of Justice, review financial reports, and discuss policy updates on hyperbaric chamber supervision and advertising rules.
- Hearing – In the Matter of Jay Perniciaro, D.C. (Docket 2023-01/Complaint #1547) in executive session
- Hearing – In the Matter of Silas Jennings, D.C. (Docket 2023-0x/Complaint #xxxxx) in executive session
- Attorney Representation Contract Renewal with LA Dept. of Justice / Madeline Carbonette
- Hyperbaric chamber guidelines and 'direct supervision' definition discussion
- Delinquent renewal fee waiver requests from four named chiropractors
The Board accepted settlements for two practitioners involving license suspensions, probation, and fines. Additionally, the Board rescinded a declaratory statement on hyperbaric chamber guidelines and approved several license renewal extensions and fee waivers.
- Approved settlement for Silas Jennings: 3-month license suspension, 3.5-year probation, $10,000 fine, and $8,301.08 cost reimbursement (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agreement for Dustin Pelloquin: minimum 6-month license suspension, minimum 1-year probation, $10,000 fine, and $8,482.09 costs (Unanimous)
- Rescinded Declaratory Statement 2019-03 regarding hyperbaric chamber guidelines (Unanimous)
- Approved licensure application for Applicant P-1-D (6-0)
- Renewed attorney representation contract with LA Department of Justice through 06/30/2024 (6-0)
- Granted 90-day license renewal extensions to Dr. Cornel LeBlanc and Dr. Heaven Londot (Unanimous)
- Waived delinquent fees for Dr. Glenn Manceaux, Dr. Todd Arcement, Dr. Greg Pizzolato, and Dr. Ryan Pollard (Unanimous)
- Deferred matter regarding Jay Perniciaro (Unanimous)