Membership • Oceania

Connect locally. Contribute globally.

Connect with your national sports chiropractic council in Australia or New Zealand, or contact FICS about individual membership.

Join the community

Two ways to become a member

Through your national council

Contact the National Chiropractic Sports Council (NCSC) in Australia or New Zealand below for membership assistance.

Directly with FICS

For individual membership directly with FICS, email the administration team for assistance.

National Chiropractic Sports Council

Australia

AICE Sports and Exercise Chair: Brad Immermann
Contact Email:  aicemanagement@chiropractors.org.au
Website: Visit the Australia council website

AICE Chiropractic Sports & Exercise is Australia’s national sports chiropractic council (NCSC) and a clinical practice group of the Australasian Institute of Chiropractic Education (AICE), an initiative of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA). The focus of AICE Sports and Exercise is to provide care in the conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimisation of the neuromusculoskeletal system for athletes.

This group coordinates sports chiropractic care at community, state and national level sporting events and provides support to members who work with sporting teams. Members of the Sports & Exercise group have a special interest in working with athletes and promote best practice principles in the management of athletes in an evidence informed manner through science and research.

AICE Sports and Exercise is supported by ACA, is a member of the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) and participates in regular communications with other national sports chiropractic councils.

National Chiropractic Sports Council

New Zealand

Sports Chiropractic New Zealand
Co-Chair:
Gert Ferreira – ferreira794613@gmail.com
Cole Mackie – colemackie@live.com

New Zealand Chiropractic Contact Email: secretary@chiropractic.org.nz
Website: Visit the New Zealand council website

The SCNZ (Sports Chiropractic New Zealand) is a formal subcommittee of the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association Inc. (NZCA). The SCNZ has many aims and objectives including:

  • be the peak national body representing Sports Chiropractic in New Zealand responsible for promoting the value of chiropractic in sport by liaising with other national sport and political bodies;
  • facilitate equitable access to chiropractic care for athletes of all sports, ages and abilities;
  • promote participation in sport and healthy lifestyle choices for all New Zealanders on the understanding that these factors contribute to the overall health and well-being of the Nation.

Council information updated: 26 July 2024

Why Be Part of FICS?

Because sport is global — and so is excellence.

FICS (Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport) is where sports chiropractors connect with the world stage of sport. It’s not just about education or credentials — it’s about experience, exposure, contribution, and belonging to something bigger than any one country or clinic.

Being part of FICS means stepping into an international community of doctors who are shaping how chiropractic is recognised, integrated, and respected in sport — across decades, continents, and cultures.

A Global Experience You Can’t Replicate Online

Education is everywhere today. Experience is not.

FICS membership opens doors to opportunities that simply cannot be replicated through online learning alone:

  • Working side-by-side with international sports chiropractors
  • Supporting athletes at World Championships and multi-sport events
  • Learning hands-on in high-performance, real-world environments
  • Being immersed in different sports, healthcare systems, and cultures

This is where clinical skills meet adaptability, teamwork, and leadership — developing not just better doctors, but better humans.

Event opportunities depend on the event’s requirements, practitioner credentials and selection. Membership does not guarantee an event appointment.

Inside the FICS World

Imagine seeing yourself in the middle of:

  •  Short clips from world championship events
  •  Athletes talking about why they trust chiropractors
  •  Doctors from different countries, sports, and backgrounds, united by sport
  •  Chiropractic students sharing what they thought an international internship would be, and what it actually became
  •  Opening ceremonies, team briefings, and the moments behind the medals
  •  International sports meetings, showing how FICS represents chiropractic alongside global sporting federations

This is the reality of FICS — dynamic, diverse, colourful, and deeply connected.

Why FICS matters

FICS has represented sports chiropractic internationally for decades, working within the global sport ecosystem in a way that no single national chiropractic organisation can.

  • FICS operates at an international federation level
  • It maintains long-standing relationships within global sport governance
  • It provides a consistent, recognised pathway for sports chiropractors worldwide

This is why FICS is based in Switzerland,  the home of international sport governance, and why membership is held in Swiss Francs, aligning with international standards and structures.

The Benefits of Membership

More Than Membership - Global Community - FICS is powered by its members from all corners of the world. 

Many of the videos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories you see are created by volunteer FICS doctors at international sporting events. Through FICS membership, doctors can share their experiences, grow their professional profile, and connect with a global network of sports chiropractors.

FICS helps members share their stories by country and sport, supports content in multiple languages, and reflects diversity across gender, culture, and career stage,  bringing the international sports chiropractic community together.

The Benefits of Membership (At a Glance)

  • Access to international sporting events
  • Defined education and ICSC pathways
  • Hands-on mentorship with experienced international clinicians
  • Global professional recognition and credibility
  • Opportunities to contribute, lead, and shape the profession
  • Lifelong professional relationships and friendships
  • Travel, cultural exposure, and unforgettable experiences

The FICS Difference

It’s about being part of a team that celebrates wins together, supports each other under pressure, and shares a belief that sports chiropractic deserves a strong, united voice on the world stage.

If you want more than just education — if you want to belong, contribute, and experience sport globally — FICS is where you start.

A member’s perspective

Connect with colleagues around the world

FICS member story
“FICS provided me a platform to meet, collaborate with and work alongside like-minded sports chiropractors and health care professionals all over the globe.”

Dr Chiara Ieradi

Find your place in the FICS community

For help choosing your membership pathway, contact your national council or the FICS administration team.