Board of Complementary Health Care Providers

Welcome to the website of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, an agency within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. We appreciate your visit to our site, and we look forward to assisting you.

You may follow this link to the Secretary of State's office to view a list of board members. Members of the public should not contact board members with questions or comments.  All questions, comments or any other board-related matters must be directed to the Board’s administrator. (Geraldine.L. Betts@maine.gov 207-624-8625)

Notice Regarding License Verification Requests

License verifications is available at no charge by visiting Board of Complementary Health Care Providers online licensing portal. OPOR does not issue paper license verifications.

Are You a Mandated Reporter?

Maine law requires that medical, mental health and social services personnel immediately report or cause a report to be made to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) when the provider knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that an incapacitated or dependent adult has been or is likely to be abused or neglected or that a suspicious incapacitated or dependent adult death has occurred.

Follow this link for more Mandated Reporter Information

Future correspondence from the Board of Complementary Health Care Providers will be sent to you by email, so please be sure to keep your contact information current. Follow this link to verify your contact information.

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What's New

Current Important Notices/Reminders

Notice of Scam Targeting Licensees (PDF)

Advisory Ruling 2021-01 Maine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers vaginal birth after a cesarean section (VBAC) and prenatal/postpartum services, dated March 19, 2021.

We are pleased to announce that the application for the Auricular Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist license is now available. Please review 32 MRS §§12551-12554 for licensure requirements and practice information. Click here for the application (PDF). Anyone having questions should contact our office at comphealth.lic@maine.gov for assistance or call Dominic Cotone at 207-624-8620.

Pre-Approved Continuing Professional Education Activity (PDF)