A chiropractor who owns clinics in Osceola and Winterset has been accused of inappropriately touching a female patient.
The Iowa Board of Chiropractic received complaints in March that Dr. Stuart Hoven grabbed a female patient’s breast during appointments Feb. 14.
According to the board, Hoven of Clarke County Chiropractic and Winterset Family Chiropractic is still practing but must have a female, non-family member chaperone at all times when providing treatment to female patients.
Hoven is not allowed to perform any soft-tissue chiropractic treatment to female clients on or around the breast.
Hoven was issued a license to practice as a chiropractor in the state of Iowa in 2001.
In April 2005, the board found Hoven had engaged in unethical conduct when he improperly touched the breasts of two female patients and made suggestive remarks to them.
His license was returned to full privileges in July 2010.
Hoven has not been convicted of any of the recent allegations.
A disciplinary hearing before the board is scheduled May 30 in Des Moines.