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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Chiropractic Advocacy in Pennsylvania
Founded in 1967, our organization has dedicated over five decades to protecting and advancing the rights of principled chiropractors across Pennsylvania. We exist to defend subluxation-based care, preserve professional autonomy, and foster a community rooted in chiropractic philosophy. Our advocacy efforts ensure practitioners maintain freedom to adjust without medical oversight, while our educational programs provide purpose-driven continuing education and mentorship. Through regional meetings, a member newsletter, and exclusive resources, we connect chiropractors who share a commitment to chiropractic's founding principles.Our board of experienced practitioners leads legislative efforts to safeguard the profession's future. With tools like practice support resources and classifieds for job openings or equipment sales, we empower members to build thriving, independent practices. Our mission remains unwavering: to protect chiropractic's unique identity while equipping practitioners with the tools needed to succeed in modern healthcare environments.
Services
Advocacy Representation
Continuing Education Events
Practice Support Resources
Member Networking
Legislative Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We've protected chiropractors' rights since 1967 through legislative advocacy
- Our CE events focus on subluxation-centered care philosophy and practice
- Regional meetings provide local peer support and professional collaboration
- Exclusive member resources include practice tools and business classifieds
- We defend your right to practice without medical gatekeeping or insurance mandates
What people say
Protects professional freedoms
Valuable CE opportunities
Strong legislative advocacy
Supportive professional community
Preserves chiropractic principles
Services
Advocacy Representation
We actively represent Pennsylvania chiropractors in legislative matters, protecting your right to practice without medical oversight. Our advocacy ensures continued freedom to adjust without diagnosis requirements while monitoring regulatory changes that could impact your practice. This service maintains chiropractic's distinct healthcare identity through proactive policy engagement.
Continuing Education Events
Our bi-annual conferences and CE-approved events focus on subluxation-centered care philosophy and practical applications. These programs combine traditional chiropractic principles with modern practice techniques through peer-led instruction. Members receive discounted rates for all educational offerings designed to enhance clinical effectiveness and philosophical alignment.
Regional Meetings
Regular regional gatherings connect chiropractors for professional collaboration and peer support. These meetings facilitate knowledge sharing about local practice challenges while strengthening our professional community. Participants gain practical advice from experienced practitioners in their geographic area through structured networking opportunities.
Member Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter delivers critical updates on legislative developments, CE deadlines, and member resources. It features practitioner insights, advocacy alerts, and practice management tips tailored to Pennsylvania chiropractors. This communication tool keeps members informed about issues directly affecting their professional environment.
Practice Support Resources
The member portal provides exclusive access to practice management tools, educational videos, and classifieds for job openings or equipment sales. Our resources include sample forms, marketing materials, and peer-reviewed practice advice designed to help chiropractors build sustainable, principled practices while maintaining philosophical integrity.
People
Jeffrey G. Wack
President
Practicing since 1986, Dr. Wack leads CFoP's advocacy efforts to protect chiropractic principles. He emphasizes preserving the profession's unique identity while ensuring legislative protections for future generations of chiropractors.
David Smith
Secretary
With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Smith serves as CFoP's Secretary, focusing on maintaining chiropractors' professional freedoms. He works to ensure members can practice without unnecessary regulatory burdens.
Kevin Jackson
Vice President
Dr. Jackson advocates for subluxation-based care as CFoP's Vice President. He helps organize educational events and represents members' interests in legislative discussions affecting Pennsylvania chiropractors.
Loren Barisch
Treasurer
Dr. Barisch manages CFoP's financial resources while promoting chiropractic principles. He ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting the organization's mission to protect members' practice rights.
Breanna Powderly
At Large Director
As an At Large Director, Dr. Powderly represents members' interests in preserving chiropractic's philosophical foundations. She contributes to advocacy strategies and educational programming for Pennsylvania practitioners.
Questions
What is the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania's primary mission?
We protect Pennsylvania chiropractors' rights to practice subluxation-based care without medical oversight while providing educational resources and professional community support.
How does CFoP support chiropractic advocacy?
We monitor Pennsylvania legislation, oppose restrictive regulations, and maintain professional autonomy through active representation at the state level.
What educational resources do you offer members?
We provide bi-annual conferences, CE-approved events focused on chiropractic philosophy, and access to practice tools through our member portal.
Can non-members attend CFoP events?
While some events have public access, full benefits including discounted CE courses and classifieds require active membership in our fellowship.
How does CFoP help with practice management?
Our classifieds platform connects members for job opportunities and equipment sales, while regional meetings offer peer-to-peer practice advice.
