Membership • Europe
Connect locally. Contribute globally.
Find your national or regional sports chiropractic council in Europe, 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.
NCSC
Belgium
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Belgium and membership
Belgium Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Roland Claes
Contact Email: info@rolandclaes.be
Website: http://rolandclaes.be
ESP Elite Sport performance
NCSC
Denmark
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Denmark and membership
President: Corrie Myburgh
Contact Details: cmyburgh@health.sdu.dk
NCSC
France
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About France and membership
The Association Francaise de Chiropraxie (AFC) gathers and federates more than 700 chiropractors practicing in France. A profession internationally unified, chiropractic is the first health profession to have obtained the European standard CEN (European Committee for Standardization).
The chiropractic profession is also very interested in the work of the World Health Organization, which shares a common vision of health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being”.
Conseil Français de Chiropraxie du Sport
12 rue de la division Leclerc 91160 saulx els chartreux
P: +33 6721 61448
Email: secretariat@cfcs.fr
Sports Chiropractic Council: President Aouregan Loge
cfcspresident@gmail.com
Updated 14 Feb 2026
NCSC
Germany
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Germany and membership
German Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr Lotta Koch
Website: http://www.sportchiropraktik.de/
The German Sports Chiropractic Council (DGSC) was founded in Brunswick in 2004. The goal and purpose of the DGSC is the preservation, implementation, and establishment of sports chiropractic in Germany as well as to protect the interests of the chiropractors involved. The DGSC promotes the maintenance and improvement of the athlete’s performance capability through qualified chiropractic interventions and supports comprehensive access to academic information regarding sports chiropractic.
President
Lotta Koch (info@chiropraktik-koch.de)
Master of Chiropractic, Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, GB
Vice President
Joline Grawunder (grawunder@chiropraktoren.info)
Master of Chiropractic, Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, GB
Secretary-General
Kjell Paris (kjellparis@gmail.com)
Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University, USA
Finance
Tobias Flimm (tobiasflimm@gmail.com)
Master of Chiropractic,Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, GB
Updated 8/5/23
RCSC
Greece
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
About Greece and membership
Hellenic Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr. Nikos Kalogeropoulos
Contact Email: kaloniko@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.chiropractic.gr/
The Hellenic Chiropractic Sports Council was set up with the aim of promoting chiropractic to the sports world in Greece. A small country with a small community but with a surprisingly large number of sportsmen, professionals. Through the Association and the Sports Council, Chiropractic has grown in this country slowly but steadily.
NCSC
Ireland
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Ireland and membership
Irish Sports Chiropractic Council
President: Dr. Greg Tollefson
Email: Dr.greg.tollefson@gmail.com
A small group of sports-minded chiropractors focusing on understanding the mechanics of the sport and utilizing evidence-informed care and clinically relevant experience to optimize athletic performance. Our main goal is to promote Chiropractic through the treatment and rehabilitation of amateur and elite sportspeople.
RCSC
Israel
Regional Chiropractic Sports Council
Regional membership: the council profile records its move to the FICS Eastern Mediterranean Region in August 2021.
About Israel and membership
Israeli Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr. Roy Sery
Contact Email: roy@spineclinic.co.il
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelChiropracticSportsCouncil/
The Israeli chiropractic sports council was founded officially in 2007 by Dr. Gilon Gobrin and the late Dr. Richard Gakner. The greatest efforts of the ICSC have been mainly in the Maccabiah Games (what is considered the Jewish Olympics) in 2005, 2009 and 2013.
Dr. Roy Sery took over as President of the ICSC from Dr. Gobrin in 2015.
August 2021, Israel was moved to and will work under the FICS Eastern Mediterranean Region to support growth in that area.
NCSC
Italy
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Italy and membership
Italian Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr. Gino Rocco Campanelli
Contact Email: cics.chiropratica@gmail.com
Website: https://chiropratica.it/
The Italian Chiropractic Sports Council is a committee of the Association of Italian Chiropractors and the recognized national representative for FICS. We strive to promote and provide the highest standard of sports chiropractic in Italy. Our members are encouraged to pursue post-graduate education, participate in mentored learning experiences, and to foster cooperation within a sports healthcare team oriented toward a patient-centered approach to care.
The overall objective is to help athletes and physically active Italians to optimize their recovery, prevention, and performance in order to achieve their individual goals.
NCSC
Netherlands
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Netherlands and membership
Nederlandse Vereniging Sport Chiropractie
President: Bob Bonnemayers
Secretary: Dr. Björn Denissen
Contact Email: info@sportchiropractie.nl
Website: http://www.sportchiropractie.nl/
The NVSC is the official association of sports chiropractors in The Netherlands. Our association is part of the Netherlands Chiropractic Association (NCA), all NVSC members must be members of the NCA.
The NVSC is a non-profit organization for active chiropractors who are committed to improving and promoting chiropractic treatment of athletes.
Members of the NVSC have provided chiropractic care to elite competitive athletes at the Paralympics, Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, professional football clubs, Dakar Rally, and other regional competitions.
Updated 07 October 2025
Chair contact: chairman@sportchiropractie.nl
NCSC
Norway
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Norway and membership
Norwegian Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr. Camilla Tønnesen
Contact Email: camilla@optimalfunksjon.nocamilla@optimalfunksjon.no
Website: http://idrettskiropraktikk.no/
KIRO is an organization for chiropractors with a special interest in the treatment and functional rehabilitation of athletes at different levels in various sports. Our vision is to make chiropractic a natural part of the diverse treatment team offered to athletes.
Update: 8/5/23
NCSC
Spain
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Spain and membership
Asociación Española de Quiropráctica Deportiva
President: Dr. Ryan Cevola
Contact Email: ryancevola@gmail.com
The Asociación Española de Quiropráctica Deportiva, AEQd, aims to support Sports Chiropractic in Spain at all levels. The AEQd seeks to promote Chiropractic among different Spanish Sports Federations, to provide high-quality chiropractic care to athletes at local events and to encourage national chiropractors to undertake formal training in Sports Chiropractic.
Updated 8/5/23
NCSC
Sweden
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About Sweden and membership
Swedish Chiropractic Sports Council (IKS)
President: Dr. Henrik Hojgaard
Contact Email: henrik.h@jgaard.se
Secondary contact: martin.fbg@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lkr.se/
IKS was founded in 2014 by Dr. Martin Isaksson, since then it has matured into a strong FICS NCSC. Its members serve on both FICS commissions and the Executive council. It has established strong bonds with sports federations within the country and is often seen on big sporting events in Sweden.
Update: 8/5/23
NCSC
Switzerland
National Chiropractic Sports Council
Please copy the association office on all emails: scsc.info@chiropsport.ch.
About Switzerland and membership
Swiss Chiropractic Sports Council
President: Dr Chris Weglin
Contact: cwegelin@urbanet.ch
Other Contact: Dr. Roland Noirat roland.noirat@chironoirat.ch
Please cc ALL emails to the association office at scsc.info@chiropsport.ch
Website: http://chirosport.ch/
Updated 8/5/23
The Swiss Chiropractic Sports Council unites the sports chiropractors of Switzerland. By their adhesion, they further the goals of promoting excellence in education and provide chiropractic services at sporting events. In addition to the educational and participative mission, the Swiss sports council organizes social and leisure activities to foster interprofessional contacts.
NCSC
United Kingdom
National Chiropractic Sports Council
About United Kingdom and membership
Royal College of Chiropractors Sports Faculty
CEO: Susie Isaacson – susie.isaacson@rcc-uk.org
RCCSF Chair: Dr Meriel Davis – info@hovechiropractic.co.uk
Website: www.rcc-uk.org
RCCSF is a special interest group for chiropractors involved in sports care provision and is run by the Royal College of Chiropractors. We have 4 levels of membership: Associate, Licentiate, Member, and Fellow.
Membership of the faculty is based on M-level (Masters level) achievement, or equivalent, in area/s identified as relevant to the faculty. Further information can be found here.
The RCC is a registered charity promoting quality, safety and professionalism in chiropractic. We are an apolitical professional membership body of over 2800 members. The organisation promotes and supports high standards of education, practice, and research, enabling chiropractors to provide and to be recognised for providing high-quality care for patients. You can learn about the RCC on our about page.
If you are already a member of RCC, all you have to do is fill in an extra application form to join the Sports Faculty. There is an annual fee of £60 associated with membership of the faculty, separate from your regular RCC membership fee. Please email admin@rcc-uk.org for further information. By being a member of the RCC Sports Faculty, you gain automatic membership to FICS, including a discount on the ICSC.
The RCC Sports Faculty is the largest faculty within the RCC, and we have a supportive community of sports chiropractors. Many see athletes just in their own clinics, some work outside of the clinics with their local clubs, and some work in professional sports. We put on free sports-specific CPD each year. You can follow RCCSF on instagram. Once you are registered, members have an active Facebook page where people refer to one another and ask athlete or career-related questions.
Updated 10 July 2025
Contact the RCC to confirm current fees and membership terms before applying.
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
Thujivan (TJ) Kathiravelu - UK
“ FICS showed me what was possible whilst working within sport; being around elite level athletes as well as experienced chiropractors really does encourage you to take your game to the next level ”
Christian Calvert, Sweden
“ It's really shaped my sense of identity within chiropractic and my future sense of the profession ”
Find your place in the FICS community
For help choosing your membership pathway, contact your national council or the FICS administration team.