What ICPA does

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, founded in 1986 by Dr. Larry Webster and incorporated following his passing in 1997. The organization's core function is delivering progressive postgraduate training and certification in family, perinatal, and pediatric chiropractic care to licensed doctors of chiropractic (DCs) and chiropractic students, through a four-tier certification stack: Webster Certification (13 hours, $480 + $100 exam), Perinatal Certification (80 hours, $2,240), Pediatric Certification / CACCP (200 hours, $5,600), and the Diplomate Program / DACCP (400 hours, $3,000-$3,300). Supporting the certification ladder are individual in-person and livestreamed seminars delivered across 18+ locations globally, continuing education credits approved in 40+ US states/Canadian provinces, an online course platform, and a 40-instructor roster.

The organization operates a multi-sided ecosystem. On the practitioner side, ICPA sells contributing memberships ($99 student / $179 associate or 1st-2nd year DC / $279 practicing DC, auto-renewing annually) that unlock certification eligibility, training discounts, and member resources. On the consumer side, the ICPA Find a Chiropractor referral directory attracts up to approximately 1 million annual visits, connecting families seeking perinatal and pediatric care with certified members. Pathways to Family Wellness, a quarterly full-color magazine distributed 10,000+ copies per issue, and the Pathways Connect practitioner-hosted gathering groups extend public education. The Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), affiliated with NIH's AHRQ, conducts observational and clinical research in pediatric and perinatal chiropractic.

Revenue mechanics span annual membership dues, multi-year certification program fees (per-seminar + bundled enrollment), individual seminar registrations ($120-$720), donations to the 501(c)(3), merchandise, and Pathways Magazine subscriptions. Geographic reach spans the US, Canada, the UK, France, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and South Africa. Membership is stated at 10,000+ DCs. Leadership is governed by a volunteer board with Dr. Justin Ohm as Executive Director, supported by a small operational staff (Director of Operations, Certification & Diplomate Coordinator, Seminar & CE Coordinator, Membership & Webster Coordinator, Pathways Managing Editor).

Name

ICPA

Legal name

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

Website

https://icpa4kids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that trains and certifies chiropractors in perinatal and pediatric care. It serves roughly 10,000+ member DCs worldwide through a four-tier certification pathway, global seminar locations, and a public Find a Chiropractor directory.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Media

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: ICPA generates primary recurring revenue through contributing membership subscriptions ranging from $99/year for students to $279/year for licensed DCs. Membership includes auto-renewal and provides access to certification programs, directory listings, and member resources.
2. Certification Program Enrollment: Revenue from enrollment in certification programs: Perinatal Certification ($2,240), Pediatric Certification ($5,600), and Diplomate Program ($3,000 or 3x$1,100 payment plan). These fees include coursework, exams, and certification. Webster Certification exam fee is $100.
3. Individual Seminar Registration: Flexible enrollment option for individual seminars with tiered pricing: DC Members pay $160-$480 depending on course length (4-12 hours), Students pay $120-$360, and Non-Members pay $240-$720. State CE credit requests available for $45 per class.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ICPA accepts donations designated for Research, Public Education, or general operations. Memorial gifts and honor donations are also accepted.
5. Merchandise and Publications: Sale of branded merchandise including ICPA Tote Bags ($5), Referral Cards ($25 for bundle of 100), and Yeti Tumblers ($40). Pathways Magazine available in bulk quantities for practitioners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

ICPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association that delivers a progressive chiropractic certification pathway in family, perinatal, and pediatric care (Webster, Perinatal, Pediatric, and Diplomate levels), supported by in-person and online seminars, a public Find a Chiropractor referral directory, a Practice-Based Research Network, and the Pathways to Family Wellness quarterly magazine and community programs.

Product overview

ICPA offers a comprehensive certification pathway for chiropractors specializing in family and pediatric care, structured as a progressive training model. The core offerings include Webster Certification (13 hours) as the foundational step, followed by Perinatal Certification (80 hours/10 courses) and Pediatric Certification (200 hours/20 courses) through the Certification Enrollment program. The highest credential is the Diplomate Program (400 hours), representing advanced clinical training and research contribution. Beyond certification, ICPA provides individual seminars (in-person and online), the Pathways to Family Wellness quarterly magazine, the Pathways Connect community outreach program, a public Find a Chiropractor referral directory, and a Practice-Based Research Network for research collaboration. The organization also offers contributing membership with various tiers and merchandise products. ICPA's programs focus on the salutogenic model of health, emphasizing wellness and adaptability rather than pathology treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pathways to Family Wellness: A quarterly publication offering parents articles and resources to make informed health care choices for their families. ICPA distributes more than 10,000 copies of Pathways magazine to conferences across the country.
• Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN)
• Pathways Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ member chiropractors worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Sherman College of ChiropracticmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Sherman College of Chiropractic is a sponsor of the ICPA Gathering 2026 event. The college also hosts ICPA seminars at its Boiling Springs, SC campus and serves as an approved CE provider.
• Life West Chiropractic CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Life West Chiropractic College is a sponsor of the ICPA Gathering 2026. ICPA seminars are held at the Life West campus in Hayward, California. Dr. Joel Alcantara serves as Chair of Pediatric Research at Life West.
• Life UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Life University in Marietta, Georgia hosts ICPA seminars and has active student clubs. The university is a sponsor of ICPA events.
• Pathways to Family WellnessmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2026Pathways to Family Wellness magazine is a co-branded publication and sponsor of ICPA Gathering 2026. The magazine serves as a primary public education vehicle for ICPA's mission.
• Chiropractic Colleges (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPA maintains active student clubs at multiple chiropractic colleges including Sherman College, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Life West, Texas Chiropractic College, Logan University, Life University, Cleveland University-Kansas City, Palmer College of Chiropractic (CA), and National University of Health Sciences. Seminars are hosted at various college campuses.
• International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerICEA is partnered with ICPA's Find a Chiropractor directory, offering cross-referral services for certified childbirth educators, doulas, and family wellness practitioners.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Life University: Life University is a large chiropractic college in Marietta, Georgia, that hosts ICPA seminars, supports active student clubs, and sponsors ICPA events. It is comparable as a partner in chiropractic education providing venues, faculty relationships, and a student pipeline that feeds ICPA's certification programs.
• Palmer College of Chiropractic: Palmer College of Chiropractic is one of the largest U.S. chiropractic colleges, with extensive research and continuing education programs that overlap with ICPA's offerings. It is comparable as a major provider of chiropractic education and CE in the same professional ecosystem, though Palmer is a degree-granting institution while ICPA is a specialty association.
• Life Chiropractic College West: Life Chiropractic College West (Life West) is a chiropractic college that hosts ICPA seminars on its Hayward, California campus and shares research collaboration through Dr. Joel Alcantara's role as Chair of Pediatric Research. It is comparable as a strategic educational partner providing venues and research alignment alongside ICPA.
• Sherman College of Chiropractic: Sherman College of Chiropractic in Boiling Springs, South Carolina hosts ICPA seminars, sponsors the annual ICPA Gathering, and serves as an approved CE provider. It is comparable as a strategic educational partner and event collaborator within the pediatric/perinatal sub-specialty of the chiropractic profession.
• International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA): The International Childbirth Education Association is a nonprofit organization supporting childbirth educators, doulas, and family wellness practitioners and operates a cross-referral relationship with ICPA's Find a Chiropractor directory. It is comparable as a family-wellness partner organization serving an overlapping consumer base of expectant and new families.

Direct peers

• International Chiropractors Association (ICA): The International Chiropractors Association is a global nonprofit professional membership association serving chiropractors worldwide through advocacy, education, and resources. It is directly comparable to ICPA as both are international nonprofit member-based chiropractic associations, though ICA's scope spans the full profession while ICPA is narrowly pediatric/perinatal.
• Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice: The Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice is a specialty academy focused on family-oriented chiropractic practice and continuing education, and it co-endorses ICPA's Diplomate (DACCP) program. It is directly comparable to ICPA as a specialty-focused chiropractic body promoting family-centered practice credentials for chiropractors.

Broad incumbents

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE): The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners develops and administers standardized chiropractic licensing examinations that establish baseline competency for U.S. practitioners. It is comparable as a peer chiropractic credentialing organization, though it focuses on entry-level licensure while ICPA focuses on post-graduate specialty certification.
• Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE): The Council on Chiropractic Education is the recognized accreditor of U.S. chiropractic colleges and programs. It is comparable as a stakeholder in chiropractic education and credentialing, though its accrediting function operates upstream of ICPA's specialty certifications and CE delivery.
• American Chiropractic Association (ACA): The American Chiropractic Association is the largest professional association representing U.S. doctors of chiropractic across all specialties with substantially broader scope and resources than ICPA. It is comparable as a peer chiropractic membership body offering advocacy, education, and practice resources, but serves the entire profession rather than ICPA's pediatric niche.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ICPA4kids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ICPA4Kids
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICPA4kids
• Instagraminstagram.com/icpa4kids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-chiropractic-pediatric-association

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