Membership • Asia & Middle East
Connect locally. Contribute globally.
Find your national or regional sports chiropractic council in Asia and the Middle East, or contact FICS about individual membership.
Join the community
Two ways to become a member
Through your national or regional council
Choose your country below for National Chiropractic Sports Council (NCSC) or Regional Chiropractic Sports Council (RCSC) contact details and membership information.
Directly with FICS
For individual membership directly with FICS, email the administration team for assistance.
RCSC
Bahrain
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About Bahrain and membership
We established the Chiropractic Sports Council of Bahrain to further promote and integrate chiropractic into sports medicine in Bahrain and the Gulf. We currently work in several different sports and are the leaders in treating contact sports for example, Rugby, Gaelic, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts. We also are involved in Ducati Super Bikes, Challenge and Ironman as well as working with golf professionals. Our society has been formed to foster relationships within the medical community in Bahrain and the surrounding GCC and we hope to continue to grow the reputation of sports chiropractic in the Gulf.
President: Amy Bowzaylo
Contact Details: amy.bowzaylo@intouchclinic.com
NCSC
Chinese Taipei
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Chinese Taipei and membership
Taiwan Chiropractic Doctors Society – Sports
(Known as TCDS -S, 台灣凱羅健康協會)
President: Dr. Jackie HUANG
Contact Email: chirohuang@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/twchiro
http://www.chiropractic.com.tw/
Taiwan Chiropractic Doctors Society -Sports is an organization that brings together chiropractors in Taiwan. Within the organization, there are chiropractors with specific interest in sports medicine and related fields. We focus on promoting chiropractic care within the sports community and advocating for the integration of chiropractic services in sports healthcare.
NCSC
Hong Kong, China
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Hong Kong, China and membership
Sports Chiropractic Council of Hong Kong China
(Known as SCCHK, 中國香港運動脊醫委員會)
President: Dr Kary Lam
Contact Email:dr.karylam@gmail.com
Website: https://sportschirohk.wordpress.com/
Committee:
Ronald Kwok – rkwok1998@gmail.com
Wai Ring Lee – waiting0078@gmail.com
Anthony Lai – lsc.anthony@hotmail.com
A professional and educational association for Chiropractors with a special interest in Chiropractic treatments of athletes.
RCSC
India
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About India and membership
India Regional Chiropractic Sports Council (RCSC)
India Sports Chiropractic
India is developing its sports chiropractic council. The India Sports Chiropractic group is representing a growing community of chiropractors with a special interest in sports chiropractic. Chiropractors residing in India are supported through the Asian Regional Chiropractic Sports Council and benefit from being part of the global FICS community.
Registration is open to individuals who hold a recognised chiropractic degree. FICS recognises qualifications accredited by the following bodies:
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by a Council on Chiropractic Education (e.g., ECCE, CCEA, CCE Canada, CCE USA);
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by a Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB); or
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by the government via the Ministry of Health and/or Education.
Sign up for the Asia Membership RCSC using link below.
NCSC
Japan
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Japan and membership
Japanese Federation of Chiropractic Sportive
President: Dr. Takehiko Miwa
Contact Email: info@jfocs.org
Website: http://jfocs.org/
J-FOCS was established in 2001. We provide the best chiropractic treatment for all athletes and aim to contribute to society based on the spirit of volunteerism.
NCSC
Malaysia
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Malaysia and membership
SCCM – Sports Chiropractic Council Malaysia. Like all National Sports Chiropractic Councils, we are a non-profit organization committed to improving, promoting and providing Sports Chiropractic care to sportsmen and women. Together with like-minded sports organizations and allied healthcare providers, we aim to improve the awareness and understanding, and importance of the role of sports chiropractic care for sports injuries and performance enhancement. Our members have access to the best educational opportunities in Sports Chiropractic as well as preferential exposure to elite athletes.
Chairman: Dr Lau Siew Qin (Sunshine)
Contact Email: LauSiewQin@chiroacm.org
ACM – The Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM) was established on December 07, 2013. Our mission is to unite and advance the chiropractic profession in Malaysia, whilst upholding an utmost level of professional ethics and excellence in serving the community and empowering humanity. Our vision is to establish chiropractic in Malaysia as a distinct healthcare profession which emphasises on the expression of optimum health, wellness and human potential predicated upon its unique philosophy, science and art. Integrity, Excellence, Trust, Inspired Leadership and Courage are the core values that we uphold.
Contact email: Executive@chiroacm.org
Website: https://chiroacm.org
Updated 6 October 2026
NCSC
People’s Republic of China
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About People’s Republic of China and membership
Sports Chiropractic Council-China
Contact Number +86 15210151366
Contact Email: fresh200@163.com
Admin: admin@chirosport.co.za
Sports Chiropractic Council-China is organization to promote, develop and educate sports chiropractic as well as serve the practitioners in China.
Update October 2026
NCSC
Philippines
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Philippines and membership
Philippines Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr. Martin Camara
Contact Email: drmartin777@gmail.com
Website: http://www.chirophilippines.co
The PSCC is a committee on sports chiropractic of the Association of Professional Chiropractors of the Philippines. We currently have relationships with the organizers of all Ironman branded events in the Philippines providing sports chiropractic care in the 5 major triathlon races they run each year. We also have relationships with national sports associations to care for elite-level amateur athletes preparing for international competitions such as the World / Asian Championships, SEA Games, Asian Games, and Olympics. We are working with Penchat Silat, Golf, Jujitsu, Triathlon, Athletics, Swimming, and Mountain Biking.
NCSC
Singapore
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Singapore and membership
Contact Us:
Dr Serene Ng – Chair, The Chiropractic Association (Singapore) Sports Committee
Janet Ruth SOSNA – Secretary/Treasurer – dr.sosna@gmail.com
The Chiropractic Sports Committee is a committee focused on sports chiropractic under The Chiropractic Association (Singapore). We are a team of chiropractors who are passionate in advancing sporting performance and excellence in athletes and anyone playing sports. We strive to raise awareness of the benefits of chiropractic for elite, amateur, and recreational athletes, as well as to make Chiropractic services more accessible to national athletes in Singapore.
Read more: https://chiropractic.org.sg/sports-chiropractic/
RCSC
Sri Lanka
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About Sri Lanka and membership
Sri Lanka Regional Chiropractic Sports Council (RCSC)
A newly established regional council representing a small but growing community of chiropractors with a special interest in sports chiropractic. Chiropractors residing in Sri Lanka are supported through the Asian Regional Chiropractic Sports Council and benefit from being part of the global FICS community.
Registration is open to individuals who hold a recognised chiropractic degree. FICS recognises qualifications accredited by the following bodies:
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by a Council on Chiropractic Education (e.g., ECCE, CCEA, CCE Canada, CCE USA);
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by a Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB); or
- Hold a chiropractic degree from a program accredited by the government via the Ministry of Health and/or Education.
Sign up for the Asia Membership RCSC using link below.
RCSC
Türkiye
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About Türkiye and membership
Turkish Chiropractic Sports Council
Member: Dr. Umut Yasa
Contact Email: yasaumut@gmail.com
The Council is officially registered with the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) under the Asia/Middle East Regional Sports Chiropractic Council (RCSC) Membership.
Through this affiliation, chiropractors in Türkiye gain access to a global network of sports chiropractic professionals, educational resources, and international opportunities. The Turkish Chiropractic Sports Council (TCSC) is dedicated to advancing health, wellness, and evidence-based sports injury care within Türkiye. The Council actively connects chiropractors with the sports community, facilitating professional collaboration, educational programs, and engagement with amateur and professional teams, sporting events, and national and local sports organisations.
Sign up for the Asia Membership RCSC using link below.
View regional membership registration
FICS membership is open exclusively to licensed chiropractors.
To apply, please email admin@fics.sport with proof of your chiropractic registration. You will then receive the link and instructions to complete your membership registration.
NCSC
United Arab Emirates
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About United Arab Emirates and membership
UAE transferred over to a RCSC membership in 2026. Should any young chiropractors wish to assist in restarting this special interest group reach out to the Emirates Chiropractic Association to connect.
Website: Regional Sport Council – UAE Chiropractic
Updated 19 Feb 2026
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, and Why It 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.
Members’ perspectives
Stories from our community
Dr Siew Qin (Sunshine) Malaysia
“Super excited to be guided in acute injuries at international events.”
Dr Zen Haw Chong (Ian) - Singapore
“FICS opened up doors I never thought were possible.”
Find your place in the FICS community
For help choosing your membership pathway, contact your national council or the FICS administration team.