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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Voice in Chiropractic Advocacy and Education
The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has been a cornerstone of the chiropractic profession since its founding in 1926 by Dr. B.J. Palmer. As the world's oldest international chiropractic organization, we represent practitioners, students, educators, and advocates across 50+ countries. Our mission centers on protecting and advancing chiropractic as a distinct healthcare profession grounded in its unique philosophy, science, and art. Through advocacy, education, and research, we work to eliminate barriers to access and ensure equitable recognition of chiropractic care globally. Our efforts include legislative engagement, policy development, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to expand patient access to subluxation-based care.With six postgraduate councils, we provide specialized continuing education in areas such as pediatrics, upper cervical care, and evidence-based practices. Our commitment to chiropractic's foundational principles drives our work to maintain the profession's integrity while adapting to modern healthcare challenges. We empower members through resources, networking opportunities, and leadership development to strengthen chiropractic's impact worldwide. From our headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, we serve as a unifying voice for chiropractors and patients seeking optimal health through natural care. Our 99-year legacy reflects an unwavering dedication to advancing chiropractic's recognition as a vital component of global healthcare systems.
Services
Chiropractic Advocacy
Professional Education
Research Development
Member Networking
Policy Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have 99 years of experience advocating for chiropractic recognition globally.
- Our organization represents over 107,000 members across 50+ countries.
- We maintain six specialized postgraduate councils for advanced chiropractic education.
- Our advocacy efforts focus on eliminating barriers to chiropractic access in Medicare.
- We promote evidence-based research while preserving chiropractic's foundational principles.
Services
Chiropractic Advocacy
We actively engage with legislators and policymakers to advance chiropractic recognition in healthcare systems. Our advocacy focuses on removing access barriers, improving Medicare coverage, and maintaining chiropractic's distinct identity. Through strategic partnerships and legislative initiatives, we ensure chiropractors' rights to practice within their full scope.
Professional Education
Our six postgraduate councils provide specialized training in areas like pediatrics, upper cervical care, and evidence-based practices. These programs emphasize chiropractic's philosophical foundations while incorporating modern clinical advancements. We offer continuing education credits, leadership development, and networking opportunities for professionals at all career stages.
Research Development
We promote high-quality research to strengthen chiropractic's evidence base while preserving its core principles. Our initiatives focus on subluxation correction's impact on health outcomes and expanding recognition of chiropractic's preventive benefits. We collaborate with academic institutions to advance scientific understanding of vertebral adjustments.
Member Networking
We connect over 107,000 global members through councils, conferences, and online platforms. Our network facilitates knowledge exchange, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative advocacy efforts. Members gain access to exclusive resources, practice management tools, and international professional development programs.
Policy Consultation
We provide expert guidance on navigating healthcare regulations and maintaining compliance with evolving standards. Our team assists members with state licensing issues, scope of practice challenges, and insurance reimbursement matters. We develop model policies to support consistent chiropractic practice standards worldwide.
People
Jason O. Jaeger
DC
Dr. Jason Jaeger serves as a chiropractic advocate focused on radiology standards and practice guidelines. He holds board certification in chiropractic biophysics and contributes to developing best practices for diagnostic imaging in chiropractic care.
Julie Mayer Hunt
DC, DICCP, FCCJP
Dr. Julie Hunt specializes in subluxation-based care with over 40 years of clinical experience. She leads family practice initiatives emphasizing the interference-free health model and serves as a mentor for new chiropractors through ICA's educational programs.
Questions
What is the ICA's primary mission?
We protect and promote chiropractic as a distinct healthcare profession through advocacy, education, and research while maintaining its unique philosophy and science.
How does ICA support chiropractors?
We provide advocacy resources, continuing education through six specialized councils, professional networking opportunities, and policy guidance to support chiropractors globally.
What advocacy efforts focus on Medicare?
We work to eliminate Medicare access barriers by advocating for full coverage of chiropractic exams, imaging, and adjustments while preserving private contracting rights.
How can I find an ICA member chiropractor?
Use our online 'Find a Doc' directory to locate ICA member chiropractors worldwide, with filters for location and specialty areas.
What educational resources do you offer?
We provide postgraduate programs in six specialty areas, continuing education credits, leadership training, and evidence-based practice resources for chiropractic professionals.
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