Welcome to the CCA Website
The Council of Chiropractic Acupuncture (CCA) is dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities to elevate the quality of care, life, and practice for the members and prospective members of this council. The CCA will also provide a platform for excellence in intra professional and inter professional communication regarding the practice of acupuncture in the chiropractic profession.
Definition of Chiropractic Acupuncture
Chiropractic acupuncture is the art, science and philosophy of treating disease and injury by stimulating specific energy modulating points on the skin and is an approved specialty within the chiropractic profession. Methods of stimulation include, but are not limited to: needle insertion, electrical stimulation, light, heat and pressure. Chiropractic acupuncture treats a wide variety of health conditions which includes all systems and tissues of the body and focuses special attention to the relationship between the spine, nervous system and the meridian system. Chiropractic acupuncture is inclusive of all diagnostic and therapeutic principles and procedures taught in acupuncture programs sponsored by CCE accredited colleges, chiropractic state associations and post-graduate certified instructors.