The Ohio State Chiropractic Association

What The Ohio State Chiropractic Association does

The Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It is the largest and only state-wide association for Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio, providing legislative advocacy, continuing education, practice support, insurance and billing assistance, and patient referral services to licensed DCs across 11 geographic districts. Its mission is to protect, promote, and advance chiropractic in Ohio and to position chiropractic physicians as the preferred choice for neuromusculoskeletal and conservative care.

OSCA's core offerings are organized around a bundled membership ecosystem. The product portfolio includes the OSCA Membership program (with multiple tiers), a Regional Seminar Series (minimum 6 hours of CE per event, average $79), a free Webinar Series (12+ hours of CE), an Annual Convention, the Insurance and Billing Help Desk (48-hour response SLA), the BWC Group Rating Program (administered with Compensation Solutions Inc, offering up to 53% workers' compensation premium savings), the Find-A-Doc patient referral directory, the Well Adjusted Ohio quarterly magazine (3,000+ print circulation), the C-PAC political action committee with its 1895 Club donor program ($600/year minimum), and the Ohio Chiropractic Foundation scholarship program (established 2019). The underlying technology stack is built on the CE21 association management and e-commerce platform, which handles membership enrollment, CE course delivery (live, webinar, on-demand), directory listings, classified ads, event registration, and donations. Fahy-Williams Publishing (Geneva, NY) is the strategic publishing partner for the magazine.

The business model is a hybrid membership-nonprofit revenue structure. Core recurring revenue comes from annual membership dues paid by Ohio DCs, supplemented by CE tuition, magazine advertising (quarterly insert cycles in February, May, August, November), C-PAC donations, and tax-deductible Foundation contributions. Distribution is community-led and direct: staff in Columbus handle member services during standard office hours, the CE21 platform provides self-serve enrollment and CE access, the Find-A-Doc directory drives patient-side demand, and the Well Adjusted Ohio magazine serves both members and advertising sponsors. OSCA's strategic moat rests on its position as the canonical state-wide chiropractic body, its bundled-service ecosystem, its regulatory relationships with the Ohio General Assembly and the Ohio State Chiropractic Board, and a 55+ year operating history. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with elected district directors and officers, led by Executive Director John Stacy and President Charita Cooper, DC, with no parent company or external capital backing.

Name

The Ohio State Chiropractic Association

Legal name

The Ohio State Chiropractic Association

Website

https://oscachiro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OSCA is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1969 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It provides advocacy, continuing education, insurance support, and practice resources to licensed Doctors of Chiropractic across Ohio, and operates as the state's largest and only statewide chiropractic association.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Continuing education courses
• Legislative advocacy services
• Chiropractic practice support
• Membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio provide core operational funding
2. Magazine Advertising: Well Adjusted Ohio quarterly publication generates advertising revenue from vendors promoting products and services to Ohio chiropractic professionals. The magazine has 3,000+ printed copies distributed quarterly plus digital versions.
3. Continuing Education: CE courses including regional seminars (minimum 6 hours, $79 average), webinars (1 hour each), and annual convention generate revenue from tuition fees
4. C-PAC Donations: Chiropractic Political Action Committee receives donations from members, including the 1895 Club ($600/year minimum), to support pro-chiropractic legislators
5. Foundation Donations: Ohio Chiropractic Foundation accepts tax-deductible donations and scholarship contributions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) is a nonprofit professional membership association that provides Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio with advocacy, continuing education, practice resources, insurance support, and peer networking. Its core offering is the annual OSCA Membership, which bundles legislative representation, in-person and online CE courses, an insurance and billing help desk, the BWC workers' compensation group rating program, vendor discounts, and access to the Find-A-Doc patient referral directory.

Product overview

The Ohio State Chiropractic Association operates as a professional membership organization offering a comprehensive suite of services to Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio. The core offering is the OSCA Membership program, which provides access to continuing education (Regional Seminars and Webinar Series), practice resources (Insurance and Billing Help Desk, BWC Group Rating Program), advocacy tools (C-PAC, Medicare Action Center, Legislative Toolkit), and communications (Well Adjusted Ohio magazine, On Target publication). The association also organizes the Annual Convention and maintains the Find-A-Doc referral directory. The portfolio functions as a membership-based service ecosystem designed to support chiropractic practice operations, professional development, and legislative advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Well Adjusted Ohio: Official quarterly publication of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association - a professionally produced print and digital magazine reaching OSCA members, licensed Doctors of Chiropractic, clinic teams, and chiropractic students throughout Ohio.
• C-PAC (Chiropractic Political Action Committee)
• Ohio Chiropractic Foundation

Products and services

• OSCA Membership Professional membership program for Doctors of Chiropractic in Ohio offering continuing education, resource center, practice guidance, vendor discounts, insurance help desk, and legislative representation.
• Regional Seminar Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 53% savings on workers' compensation premiums through BWC Group Rating Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fahy-Williams PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial publishing partner for Well Adjusted Ohio quarterly magazine. Based in Geneva, New York, Fahy-Williams Publishing handles advertising, design, production, and publishing of the professional magazine. Contact: Amy Wheeler at [email protected] or 315-789-6431.
• Compensation Solutions InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdminister the OSCA BWC Group Rating Program which has saved members millions in workers' compensation premiums since 2005. Members can save up to 53% on BWC premium rates.
• CE21coreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform provider for OSCA member services including membership enrollment, CE course delivery (live events, webinars, on-demand), Find-A-Doc directory, classified ads, event registration, and donations.
• Ohio State Chiropractic BoardcoreOthersState regulatory body for chiropractic licensure. OSCA works closely with the board to ensure rights of chiropractic physicians are protected. Located at 77 South High Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH.
• Gold Star Medical Business ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member and preferred vendor. Full service revenue cycle billing and collections for chiropractors with 38+ years experience. Contact: Lisa Maciejewski-West at 866-942-5655.
• Foot LevelersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member providing custom orthotics and therapeutic products. Contact: Heather Pritchard at [email protected].
• Skylight Financial ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member providing financial planning services. One of the largest locally owned financial planning firms in Ohio with $8.4 billion in assets serviced. Contact: Robert Zirker.
• Buckeye X-RayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member providing radiography equipment solutions and system services since 1989. Contact: Chris Geisler at 614-279-0000.
• Online ChirominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member providing online marketing services for chiropractic practices. $39.95/month website packages. Contact: Tom Daniel at 888-932-5560.
• LegalShieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSustaining member providing pre-paid legal services and IDShield identity theft protection with special OSCA member pricing.
• Ohio Chiropractic FoundationcoreOthersEstablished 2019 during OSCA's 50th anniversary. Provides educational opportunities and student scholarships for chiropractic students committed to practicing in Ohio. Donations are tax deductible.
• Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation promoting chiropractic care. OSCA provides information and resources on F4CP and Clinical Compass to members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Chiropractic Association: State-wide professional membership association for Doctors of Chiropractic in California, offering CE, advocacy, member benefits, and insurance support, directly analogous to OSCA's mission in California.
• Florida Chiropractic Association: Florida's statewide professional association for chiropractors, providing CE, advocacy, conventions, and practice resources — structurally similar to OSCA with a focus on Florida's regulatory environment.
• Illinois Chiropractic Society: State association for Illinois DCs offering advocacy, education, and member benefits, paralleling OSCA's mission with a comparable scale and structure.
• Texas Chiropractic Association: State-level chiropractic association serving Texas DCs with continuing education, legislative advocacy, and member services — comparable role to OSCA but operating in a larger state market.
• Georgia Chiropractic Association: State-level chiropractic membership association in Georgia providing CE, advocacy, and practice resources, structurally comparable to OSCA's role in Ohio.
• Michigan Association of Chiropractors: Statewide professional association for Michigan chiropractors, providing CE, advocacy, and practice support — closely comparable to OSCA's offerings in a Midwest neighbor state.
• New York State Chiropractic Association: Statewide membership association representing New York chiropractors with advocacy, CE programming, and member benefits, comparable to OSCA in mission and service portfolio.
• Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association: Pennsylvania's state-level association for DCs offering continuing education, legislative representation, and member services, mirroring OSCA's role in a neighboring state with similar regulatory dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• American Chiropractic Association: National professional association representing U.S. chiropractors with a much broader scope than OSCA. Comparable as a membership/advocacy body but operates federally rather than at the state level.

Others

• Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP): National nonprofit foundation promoting public awareness of chiropractic care; OSCA explicitly partners with F4CP to provide member resources, making it a strategic ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OSCA_Chiro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/oscachiro
• Facebookfacebook.com/OSCAChiro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohio-state-chiropractic-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/osca_chiro

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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