NCCA

What NCCA does

The North Carolina Chiropractic Association (NCCA) is a non-profit professional membership association headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that serves Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) and Chiropractic Assistants (CAs) practicing in the state. Its mission is to promote, protect, educate, and advocate for chiropractic in North Carolina, and it operates exclusively within NC, with membership running on a January 1 to December 31 annual cycle.

NCCA's core product portfolio consists of CCA Level I and Level II (X-Ray) certification and recertification courses required for CAs working in NC practices under NCBOCE rules, online DC continuing education units delivered via chirocredit.com, an annual hybrid convention, and member-only resources including insurance and billing support, document archives, and a classifieds marketplace for employment, equipment, and practice coverage. The technology backbone is the CE21-powered events and learning management platform at events.ncchiro.org, which handles course delivery, membership enrollment, certification management, event registration, and classified ad postings.

NCCA's business model combines recurring membership dues (full DC and staff membership at $680 annually or $100 monthly All-Inclusive, plus graduated $10 to $40 monthly pricing for first through fourth-year doctors), one-time course and certification fees (CCA Level I recertification at $75 member / $95 non-member, CCA Level II at $125 member / $155 non-member), tiered event sponsorship and exhibitor packages (Diamond through Silver), classified advertising fees, and political advocacy fundraising through the NCCA-PAC. Customer acquisition runs through the ncchiro.org website, social channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and word-of-mouth within the NC chiropractic community. A diversified sponsor ecosystem anchored by Health Network Solutions (Diamond) and including Chiro1Source, Apex Orthopaedics, Carolina Functional Neurology Center, Total Clinic Solutions, Foot Levelers, NCMIC, and others funds non-dues revenue.

Name

NCCA

Legal name

North Carolina Chiropractic Association

Website

https://ncchiro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NCCA is a non-profit professional membership association headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that serves Doctors of Chiropractic and Chiropractic Assistants statewide by providing required CCA certifications, continuing education courses, advocacy, conventions, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Chiropractic continuing education
• Professional membership association
• Chiropractic certification programs
• Healthcare advocacy services
• Chiropractic industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees for DCs and their staff, including graduated pricing for first through fourth year members.
2. Continuing Education Courses: Revenue from CCA Level I and Level II (X-Ray) certification and recertification courses, with tiered pricing for members versus non-members.
3. Event Registration: Revenue from convention attendance, educational seminars, and district events for chiropractic professionals.
4. Sponsorships and Advertising: Tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Premium, Platinum, Gold, Silver) providing visibility to businesses serving the chiropractic market.
5. Classified Ads: Fee-based platform for DCs and CAs to advertise employment opportunities, post resumes, buy and sell equipment, and find practice coverage.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The North Carolina Chiropractic Association is a professional membership organization serving Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) and Chiropractic Assistants (CAs) in North Carolina. It delivers CCA Level I and Level II (X-Ray) certification and recertification courses, online DC continuing education, annual conventions, advocacy representation before state regulators, and member-only resources including a classifieds marketplace.

Product overview

NCCA operates as a professional service organization offering a platform of educational and membership products for the chiropractic profession in North Carolina. The core offerings consist of CA (Chiropractic Assistant) certification and recertification courses (CCA Level I and Level II/X-Ray) providing CE credits, supplemented by online DC continuing education, annual hybrid conventions, and membership programs (DC & Staff Membership, Company Based Membership). Supporting resources include a member-exclusive document archive, patient education flyers on insurance topics, and a classifieds marketplace for employment and equipment. The portfolio is delivered primarily through the CE21-powered events platform with some content via chirocredit.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DC & Staff Membership Annual membership for licensed Doctors of Chiropractic and their clinical/administrative staff, providing access to CE courses at member pricing, member-only resources, convention registration, and advocacy representation. Billing options include monthly, bi-annually, quarterly, or annually.
• Company Based Membership (Multi-Doctor Practice) Membership option for chiropractic practices with multiple doctors joining under an existing NCCA member at discounted rates; includes graduated pricing for 1st-4th year DCs and an All-Inclusive option ($100/month) that bundles one classified ad and one convention registration.
• CCA Level I Recertification 2026 Online recertification course providing 6 CE credits for Chiropractic Assistants holding CCA Level I certification, covering acute low back, chiropractic philosophy, contraindications, GI system, patient history/privacy, anatomy, examination, and emergency medicine across 12 pre-recorded segments.
• CCA Level II (X-Ray) Recertification 2026 X-Ray certification recertification course providing 6 CE credits across 3 segments for Chiropractic Assistants. Note that 2026 renewals also require CCA Level I renewal education completion.
• Online DC CEU Online continuing education courses for Doctors of Chiropractic delivered through chirocredit.com to satisfy NC license renewal CE requirements.
• 2026 Fall Hybrid Convention Annual hybrid convention offering in-person and virtual continuing education sessions, networking, and sponsor exhibition opportunities for chiropractic professionals in North Carolina.
• Classifieds Marketplace Online classified advertising platform connecting NC chiropractors and assistants for employment listings, resumes, practice coverage, equipment sales, and practice transitions.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Health Network SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond-level sponsor providing clinical resources and programs for HNS healthcare professionals, including access to free CEUs. The partnership provides benefits verification and network credentialing for participating DCs.
• Chiro1SourcemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium sponsor providing chiropractic supplies. Serves as a preferred vendor for practice supplies and equipment needs of NCCA members.
• Apex Orthopaedics Spine & NeurologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium sponsor with Board Certified Medical Doctors offering ortho/physician evaluations, referrals back to chiropractors, and collaborative care pathways. Represents a referral network partner for complex cases.
• Carolina Functional Neurology CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium sponsor providing treatment for complex neurological conditions including concussions, migraines, vestibular disorders. Operates as a referral source for difficult chiropractic cases in Charlotte and Raleigh locations.
• Total Clinic SolutionsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing new and used chiropractic equipment. Offers equipment sales and services to NCCA members.
• Foot LevelersstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing hand-crafted custom flexible orthotics. The world's leading provider of custom orthotics serving the chiropractic market since 1952.
• Nutri-West Coastal PlainsstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing targeted nutrition products for chiropractors in Georgia and the Carolinas. Offers organically grown, science-backed nutritional supplements.
• Cherry Picked Web CostandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing boutique website design services specializing in strategic, high-converting websites for chiropractors.
• Chiropractic Billing AssociatesstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing billing services tailored specifically to North Carolina chiropractic providers. Focused on maximizing revenue and reducing administrative burdens.
• ChiroMatrixstandardTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor providing digital marketing solutions and customized websites for chiropractic professionals. Offering NCCA members 50% off setup and a free office video.
• Online ChirostandardTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor providing online marketing and website solutions for chiropractic practices. Offers online patient acquisition services.
• Man in Green (Dick O'Donnell)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing merchant services and office phone solutions for over a decade. 96% client retention rate serving NC chiropractors.
• NCMICstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor and nation's largest provider of chiropractic malpractice insurance since 1946. Known for 'We Take Care of Our Own' motto.
• Chiropractic Future Strategic PlanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing patient education flyers on insurance barriers. Resources help members explain coverage problems and empower patients to understand their benefits.
• CE21coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform powering the NCCA events and learning management system. Provides the web infrastructure for course delivery, membership management, and event registration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Chiropractic Association: National professional association for chiropractors in the US, offering memberships, CE, and advocacy. Functions as a broader-scale incumbent that competes for the same DC wallet share as state associations like NCCA.
• International Chiropractors Association: National/international chiropractic professional association offering memberships and advocacy. Comparable to NCCA as a parallel professional body, but operates nationally rather than at the state level.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association: Pennsylvania state chiropractic membership association providing CE, advocacy, and member services to DCs. Closely comparable in mission and revenue model to NCCA.
• Texas Chiropractic Association: Texas state chiropractic association providing membership, CE, and advocacy to TX DCs. Operates the same association business model as NCCA and competes for the same playbook of member services.
• Georgia Chiropractic Association: Regional chiropractic membership association for Georgia-licensed DCs and CAs. Highly comparable to NCCA in adjacent Southeastern geography, member structure, and reliance on state CE mandates.
• Florida Chiropractic Association: State-level chiropractic membership association serving DCs and CAs in Florida. Closely comparable to NCCA in structure, revenue model (dues + CE + conventions + sponsorships), and advocacy role; differs only in geography.
• New York State Chiropractic Association: New York state chiropractic association offering DC memberships, continuing education, and advocacy. Comparable to NCCA as a state-level association with CE delivery and regulatory representation functions.
• California Chiropractic Association: California state chiropractic association offering DC memberships, CE, certification, and advocacy. Most directly comparable state-association peer to NCCA in terms of mandated CE and political advocacy functions.

Others

• Foundation for Chiropractic Progress: Non-profit organization promoting the chiropractic profession through public awareness campaigns. Comparable to NCCA in its 'promote' core value and shared mission around advocacy, though not a direct membership competitor.

Emerging players

• ChiroCredit.com: Online continuing education platform for chiropractors. Already a distribution partner for NCCA's DC CEU offering and a direct competitor to its in-house certification/CE business at the practitioner level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=6oWTgZR-k_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/yourncca
• Instagraminstagram.com/yourncca
• Xx.com/yourncca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-carolina-chiropractic-association

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Investors

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