Indiana State Chiropractic Association

What Indiana State Chiropractic Association does

The Indiana State Chiropractic Association (ISCA) is a private, non-profit professional membership organization headquartered at 150 West Market Street, Suite 412, Indianapolis, Indiana, representing Doctors of Chiropractic across the state. Founded in 1959, it operates as the recognized state-level voice of the chiropractic profession, providing four primary lines of value: (1) tiered individual memberships (Student, New License/Semi-Retired, General, Premium, Retired, and Out-of-State) sold on an annual subscription cadence; (2) continuing education delivered online through the CE21 platform, via webinars such as the August 2026 Compliance & HIPAA Guy session, and at the annual Fall Conference; (3) legislative and regulatory advocacy, including the DC of the Day program at the Indiana State Legislature and a documented role in updating Indiana's chiropractic scope of practice; and (4) member-only benefits such as the ISCA Chiropractor Medical Insurance Program (administered by IHA Health Insurance Plans across 49-50 states) and a Find-A-Doc patient referral directory.

ISCA's revenue mechanics span three streams: annual recurring membership dues (the primary stream), transaction fees from CE seminars and webinars, and recurring corporate membership fees paid by Premium and Corporate partners including NCMIC, Fulcrom Health, BRC, The Joint, and Indiana Spine Group. Go-to-market is sales-led and self-service hybrid — practicing chiropractors, new license holders, and students enroll via the isca.ce21.com portal and the new iOS and Android mobile apps, while direct outreach, the annual Fall Conference, and partner referrals drive mid-funnel acquisition. Student membership is free, and Premium membership bundles free annual conference registration and free CE.

The underlying technology footprint is conventional rather than proprietary: ISCA runs on the CE21 third-party platform for CE delivery, member login, events, classifieds, and the Find-A-Doctor directory; the organization is governed by a board of directors across nine Indiana districts, managed by Executive Director Jessaca Turner Stults (in role since January 2020), and led as of 2025 by President Derek Dyer, D.C. There are no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding events, no parent company, and no M&A activity; the entity is a member-driven association rather than an investment-grade business, with steady retention (98.5% renewal over six years) but no external equity backing.

Name

Indiana State Chiropractic Association

Legal name

Indiana State Chiropractic Association

Website

https://indianastatechiros.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Indiana State Chiropractic Association (ISCA) is a 1959-founded, Indianapolis-based non-profit professional membership association serving Indiana Doctors of Chiropractic through tiered memberships, online continuing education, annual conferences, and member-only insurance, supported by legislative advocacy and a Find-A-Doc directory.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional Organizations (81392), Offices of Chiropractors (62131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADALAA

General Chiropractic Care

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Chiropractic & Spinal Care

Keywords

• Chiropractic association services
• Continuing education courses
• Professional membership dues
• Legislative advocacy services
• Health insurance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership dues from practicing chiropractors, new license holders, retired members, out-of-state members, and student members. Premium membership includes free annual conference registration and free CE.
2. Continuing Education Seminars: Revenue generated from in-person and online CE seminars, including the annual Fall Conference and webinars. Fees charged for seminar registration and CE hour completions.
3. Corporate Membership Fees: Premium corporate and corporate members (such as NCMIC, Fulcrom Health, The Joint, etc.) pay fees to be featured on the ISCA website and access member benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indiana State Chiropractic Association is a professional membership association that sells annual membership tiers (Student, General, New License, Premium, Retired, Out-of-State) to doctors of chiropractic in Indiana. It also delivers and facilitates online and in-person continuing education courses, the annual Fall Conference, legislative advocacy at the Indiana State Legislature, and a members-only medical insurance program offered through IHA Health Insurance Plans.

Product overview

The Indiana State Chiropractic Association offers a membership-based professional association platform with multiple product tiers (Premium, General, New License, Semi-Retired, Retired, Out of State, and Student memberships) providing continuing education, legislative advocacy, insurance programs, and member networking services. The core offerings center on online CE through the ISCA platform and CE21 integration, annual Fall Conference events, the ISCA Chiropractor Medical Insurance Program via IHA Health Plans, and Find-A-Doc directory services. Educational partnerships with PostGradDC.com and Shawn Thistle E-Learning extend CE offerings, while an ISCA mobile app provides on-the-go access. The Premium Membership bundles the most services including free conference attendance and CE, while General and other tiers provide scaled benefits including discounted CE, legislative advocacy, and insurance access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISCA Premium Membership Top-tier annual membership category for ISCA members who advance the chiropractic profession in Indiana. Includes free annual Fall Conference registration, free online CE, member-only materials, Find-A-Doctor listing, legislative advocacy, insurance benefits, F4CP membership, and access to the DC of the Day program at the State Legislature.
• ISCA General Membership Standard annual membership for ISCA members in their 3rd year or more in practice. Includes discounted online CE, member materials, Find-A-Doctor listing, corporate member access, insurance benefits, F4CP membership, and Facebook group access.
• ISCA New License or Semi-Retired Membership Annual membership for ISCA members in their 1st or 2nd year of practice or those practicing 15 hours or less. Offers the same benefits as the General Membership at reduced pricing.
• ISCA Student Membership Free annual membership for chiropractic students. Provides access to stay updated on state association activities and introduces students to the Indiana chiropractic profession.
• ISCA Online Continuing Education Online CE platform providing continuing education courses approved by ACCO, IANM (MOC), NCMIC, and PACE, designed to help Indiana chiropractors meet license renewal requirements of 24 hours of CE with 8 hours in public health/risk management.
• ISCA Fall Conference Annual in-person professional conference for Indiana chiropractors featuring education sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitor displays.
• ISCA Chiropractor Medical Insurance Program Members-only medical insurance program exclusively for ISCA members, their employees, and families, administered through IHA Health Insurance Plans. Offers group coverage in all 50 states and individual/family coverage in 49 states (excluding Washington) with a $20 co-pay for chiropractic services, 20 pre-authorized visits, plus VSP vision and Sun Life dental options.
• Find A Doctor Directory Patient-facing referral directory integrated with the CE21 platform that allows patients to search for ISCA member chiropractors by zip code, city, technique, or chiropractic school.
• ISCA Mobile Application Mobile application for iOS and Android devices that enables ISCA members to access association services on mobile. Available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• ISCA Classifieds Online classified advertising platform for ISCA members accessible through CE21. Premium members receive free classified ads; other members receive discounted pricing, with options to place and view ads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance rates 4.2% lower than previous year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fulcrom HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationFulcrom Health is a Premium Corporate Member providing health and performance services to chiropractic practices.
• BRC (BioRestorative Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBRC is a Premium Corporate Member offering specialized health services.
• IHA Health Insurance PlanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHA Health Insurance Plans provides the ISCA Members Only Insurance program, offering medical insurance exclusively for members, their employees and families. Group coverage available in all 50 states; individual coverage in 49 states. Features include $20 co-pay for chiropractic services and 20 pre-authorized visits.
• PostGradDC.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPostGradDC.com is an ISCA-recommended CE partner offering online courses and live Grand Rounds presentations approved by ACCO, IANM (MOC), NCMIC, and PACE. ISCA members receive 10% discount using code ISCA2025.
• Shawn Thistle (RRS Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShawn Thistle provides e-learning courses, e-seminars, and weekly research reviews for practicing chiropractors. ISCA members receive 25% discount using code INDIANADC25.
• F4CP (Foundation for Chiropractic Progress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerF4CP membership is included with ISCA membership, providing public relations support and a Find-A-Doc listing for members.
• The Joint ChiropracticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Joint Chiropractic is a Corporate Member of ISCA, operating franchise chiropractic clinics.
• Indiana Spine GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana Spine Group is a Corporate Member specializing in spine care.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michigan Association of Chiropractors: State-level professional association serving Michigan chiropractors. Closely comparable to ISCA in mission, membership tiers, advocacy focus, and CE program delivery.
• Kentucky Association of Chiropractors: Kentucky state chiropractic association providing professional advocacy, education, and member services. Directly comparable regional peer serving a similar state-level chiropractor constituency.
• Illinois Chiropractic Society: Illinois state chiropractic association providing legislative advocacy, continuing education, and member services. Directly comparable in scope, revenue model, and member segmentation to ISCA.
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association: Wisconsin state chiropractic association offering advocacy, CE, and member benefits to licensed DCs. Comparable Midwest state-association peer with similar member demographics and structure.
• Ohio State Chiropractic Association: A neighboring state-level chiropractic professional association. Operates the same model as ISCA: state advocacy, CE delivery, member benefits, and events for licensed DCs in Ohio.

Broad incumbents

• International Chiropractors Association: Another long-standing national chiropractic membership organization offering advocacy, CE, and member services. Comparable to ISCA as a parallel professional-association model serving the same chiropractor constituency.
• American Chiropractic Association: National professional membership association for Doctors of Chiropractic. ISCA is the Indiana state affiliate counterpart, mirroring the ACA's role at a state level, including CE, advocacy, and member benefits.

Emerging players

• Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP): Non-profit organization providing public-relations and patient-education support for the chiropractic profession. F4CP membership is bundled with ISCA membership, making it a directly integrated peer in the value-proposition stack.

Others

• ChiroHealth USA: Provider of chiropractic-focused networks and discount medical programs for DCs and patients. Comparable to ISCA's insurance program as a profession-specific payer/benefits enabler serving chiropractors.
• NCMIC: Malpractice insurance and financial services provider exclusively for chiropractors and a Premium Corporate Member of ISCA. Comparable as a profession-specific insurance/financial services organization serving the same DC audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inchiros
• Facebookfacebook.com/indianastatechiros
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indianastatechiropracticassociation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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