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Questions Surround Chiropractic Medicine After Model's Death, Local Chiropractor Weighs In

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Posted at 7:30 PM, Oct 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-24 12:24:00-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Los Angeles Coroner's Office determined on Friday that model and social media star Katie May died after a session with her chiropractor.

They said the chiropractor tore one of her arteries during a neck manipulation, cutting off blood flow to the brain.

The incident has led many to question the safety of chiropractic medicine. 

According to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 30 million Americans are treated using this form of alternative medicine every year.

We spoke with local chiropractor Dr. Dennis Fiorini to find out what people need to know about chiropractic medicine.