Health Information Disclaimer
Last updated: August 6, 2026
The information provided by Winkels Chiropractic & Functional Medicine Center on winkelschiropractic.com is intended for general educational and informational purposes only.
It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for an individualized examination, diagnosis, recommendation, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Visiting this website, reading or downloading information, using the Health Clue Finder, submitting a form, sending an email, scheduling an appointment, or participating in a complimentary consultation does not automatically create a doctor-patient relationship.
A doctor-patient relationship is established only after Winkels agrees to provide care and the appropriate intake, examination, informed-consent, and patient-acceptance processes have been completed.
Not for Emergencies
This website is not intended for emergencies.
If you are experiencing severe, sudden, rapidly worsening, or potentially life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention.
Do not rely on this website, the Health Clue Finder, email, an online form, or a complimentary consultation for emergency guidance.
Educational Content
Website content may discuss:
Chiropractic care
Applied Kinesiology
Functional medicine
Functional nutrition
Nutritional and lifestyle support
Physical comfort and movement
Digestion, energy, sleep, inflammation, metabolic health, and other wellness topics
Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
Laboratory testing
The Seven Systems Plan
Possible relationships among symptoms and body systems
This information is intended to encourage informed conversations. It does not mean that a symptom has one specific cause or that a particular service is appropriate for every individual.
Dr. Mike’s Professional Role
Dr. Michael “Mike” Winkels is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic. He is not a medical doctor.
Chiropractic and functional medicine services are provided within his professional training, chiropractic license, and permitted scope of practice.
When another form of examination, testing, diagnosis, treatment, or expertise is appropriate, patients may be referred to a medical doctor or another qualified healthcare professional.
Applied Kinesiology and Functional Medicine
Dr. Mike may use health history, chiropractic examinations, Applied Kinesiology, testing, and other clinical information as part of an individualized evaluation.
Applied Kinesiology may include muscle testing as one source of clinical information. Descriptions of muscle testing or other techniques do not mean that a single test can diagnose a disease or provide a complete assessment of a person’s health.
Descriptions of Applied Kinesiology, functional medicine, or root-cause investigation on this website do not guarantee that an underlying cause will be identified or that a particular result will occur.
Functional medicine services offered through Winkels do not replace necessary medical care.
Health Clue Finder
The Health Clue Finder is a general educational tool supported by Lovable. It provides information based on the symptoms, concerns, or topics a visitor selects.
The Health Clue Finder cannot:
Diagnose a health condition
Confirm that symptoms are connected
Identify an underlying cause
Evaluate the seriousness of a symptom
Recommend individualized treatment
Determine whether Winkels is the appropriate provider
Replace an examination or care from a qualified healthcare professional
The results are educational and are not based on a complete medical history, physical examination, clinical assessment, or doctor-patient relationship.
Do not use the Health Clue Finder to make urgent-care decisions or to begin, stop, or change treatment, supplements, or medications.
Complimentary Consultations
A complimentary consultation allows you to briefly discuss your goals, learn about Dr. Mike’s general approach, and decide whether scheduling an examination may be an appropriate next step.
A complimentary consultation does not include:
A physical examination
A diagnosis
Treatment
Emergency guidance
Individualized medical advice
Medication management
Dr. Mike may recommend an in-person examination or suggest contacting another healthcare professional.
Medications
Do not begin, stop, reduce, increase, or otherwise change a prescription medication based on this website, the Health Clue Finder, a supplement recommendation, or other general educational information.
Dr. Mike does not prescribe medication. Questions about prescription medication must be discussed with and managed by the qualified healthcare professional who prescribed it.
Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals may not be appropriate for every person.
Supplements may cause side effects or interact with:
Prescription or nonprescription medications
Health conditions
Laboratory testing
Medical procedures
Pregnancy or nursing
Other supplements
Discuss supplement use with your prescribing physician and other appropriate healthcare professionals before making changes.
Statements regarding supplements have not necessarily been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease unless specifically authorized under applicable law.
Testing and Assessments
Laboratory testing, imaging, symptom questionnaires, muscle testing, and other assessments must be considered within the context of the individual patient.
No single test or assessment provides a complete picture of a person’s health.
Testing discussed on the website should not be ordered, interpreted, or acted upon without appropriate professional guidance.
Risks and Individual Results
All healthcare services carry potential risks. Risks vary depending on the individual, service, procedure, health history, and recommendations involved.
Some patients may experience temporary discomfort or changes in symptoms during care. More specific risks, possible benefits, alternatives, and questions should be discussed during the informed-consent process before treatment.
Healthcare results cannot be predicted or guaranteed.
Testimonials
Testimonials describe individual experiences.
They do not represent every patient, establish typical results, or guarantee that another person will experience the same outcome.
The Seven Systems Plan
The Seven Systems Plan is associated with and copyrighted by Dr. Pat Luse. It was not created or developed by Dr. Mike or Winkels Chiropractic Functional Medicine Center LLC.
Any references to the Seven Systems Plan are provided to explain a program that may be offered or discussed through the practice. Participation does not guarantee a particular health outcome.
Conventional Medical Care
Winkels is not opposed to conventional medical care. Chiropractic, functional medicine, and conventional medicine may serve different purposes and may be used alongside one another when appropriate.
Continue working with your existing healthcare professionals. Seek a medical referral or additional care when a concern requires services outside Dr. Mike’s scope of practice.
Questions
Questions about the health information provided on this website may be directed to:
Winkels Chiropractic & Functional Medicine Center
Winkels Chiropractic Functional Medicine Center LLC
3632 10th Ln NW, Ste 103
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: (507) 281-4878
Email: winkelscfmc@gmail.com
Website: winkelschiropractic.com