Mission, Vision, & Values
Advancement. Integration. Elevation.
The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) is committed to supporting chiropractors across New York and promoting the value of chiropractic care for patients and communities. Through leadership, advocacy, education, and professional resources, NYSCA ensures that doctors of chiropractic are empowered to provide the highest standards of patient-centered care, expand access to services, and strengthen the profession’s role within New York’s evolving healthcare system.
Our Mission
The New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA) will be the recognized leader in advancing chiropractic care as an essential, accessible, and trusted component of New York’s healthcare system.
Our Vision
The NYSCA aspires to a future in which chiropractic professionals practice to the full extent of their education and training, are fully integrated into collaborative health care teams, and where patient access to chiropractic services is seamless. In this future, the profession is consistently viewed as the provider of choice for conservative, drug- and surgery-free neuromusculoskeletal care, health promotion, and wellness. This vision reflects our commitment to elevating professional standards, expanding influence in policy and public perception, and advancing health outcomes for all New Yorkers.
Become a NYSCA Member
Members of the NYSCA are a part of the largest community of practicing Doctors of Chiropractic in New York State. As such, they are able to share with their colleagues in the trials and triumphs of day to day practice.
Our Values
The NYSCA is guided by a set of core values that underscore its mission and shape how it conducts its work on behalf of members, patients, and the profession.
NYSCA members believe in:
- Accessiblity — Championing the rights of doctors of chiropractic and patients while supporting accessibility to chiropractic services for all, promoting policies that reduce barriers, expand care, and remove systemic regulatory and economic obstacles to health care delivery.
- Respect — Valuing diverse perspectives and experiences among members, patients, and partners, and striving to uplift every voice within the community.
- Integrity — Acting with honesty and ethical purpose in every aspect of advocacy, governance, and professional conduct.
- Excellence — Pursuing the highest standards in clinical practice, continuing education, and professional leadership to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and members.
- Collaboration — Fostering respectful cooperation with health care partners, legislators, community organizations, and stakeholders to strengthen the profession and enhance patient-centered care across systems.
- Innovation — Embracing progressive approaches to practice, education, and outreach that advance health and wellness in the communities served.