Growing a strong professional community starts with personal connections. Many chiropractors know colleagues who have considered joining the New York State Chiropractic Association but simply have not taken the next step.
The NYSCA referral program is designed to make that introduction more meaningful, for both your colleague and for you.
When you refer a new member, you are not only helping strengthen the profession, you are also rewarded with additional membership time.
How the Referral Program Works
Participating is straightforward:
- Refer a chiropractor who has not been an NYSCA member within the past 12 months
- Your colleague completes a membership application and includes your name as the referring member
- Once their membership is processed, your reward is applied
Your Membership Rewards
The program offers simple, tangible benefits:
- Receive two additional months of membership for each new member who joins for a full year
- Receive one additional month for each new member who joins for a half year
- There is no limit to how many referrals you can make or rewards you can earn
This means your professional network can directly translate into ongoing membership value.
How to Make Referrals More Effective
A thoughtful approach can make all the difference. Consider these practical strategies:
- Personally reach out to colleagues who have expressed interest in NYSCA
- Share your own experience and the benefits you have found most valuable
- Provide a partially completed application to make the process easier
- Offer to answer questions or connect them with leadership if needed
If you would like support, including a list of prospective members in your district, you are encouraged to contact your district president or reach out directly for assistance.
Why Membership Matters
NYSCA is more than a professional association. It is a unified effort to advance, protect, and promote chiropractic across New York State.
Through coordinated advocacy, legislative monitoring, and professional collaboration, the association works to safeguard practice rights and strengthen the future of the profession.
Membership also carries something less tangible, but equally important: the sense of purpose that comes from contributing to a collective mission.
Program Requirements and Eligibility
To ensure proper credit:
- The new member must submit a semi-annual or annual payment
- The referring member must be clearly identified on the application
- Only one referring member may receive credit per application
New members are defined as chiropractors who have not held NYSCA membership within the previous 12 months.
Please note that this incentive applies to regular memberships only - those in full-time practice and licensed for more than 5 years. Standard dues apply in subsequent years, and the program may not be combined with other membership discounts. All referrals are subject to verification.
Take the Next Step
If you know a colleague who would benefit from being part of NYSCA, now is the perfect time to reach out.
Your introduction could help grow the profession while also extending your own membership benefits.
For questions about the program, please contact the NYSCA at (518) 785-6346.