About the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA, Inc)

History: The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA, Inc) is the profession's oldest, largest and most sought out chiropractic pediatric association. The ICPA was founded by Larry Webster, D.C. in 1986. His vision and passion in working with children had a major impact in redirecting the profession to care for more children. Upon his passing in 1997, the ICPA was given to the Board of Directors. For his unparalleled vision and the formation of the ICPA, we are truly grateful to Dr. Larry Webster.

1. Ongoing Education about the chiropractic, family wellness lifestyle to the public. Our Pathways magazine, our free e-mail updates, our public education website and our members-only DC Forum, provide a multitude of methods to exchange ideas and knowledge about chiropractic care for children and pregnant mothers. Our highly successful Pathways Connect program offers doctors an unprecedented opportunity to achieve their community outreach needs. .

2. Advanced Training for Doctors of Chiropractic. In our 360 Hour Diplomate Program, 180 Hour Certification Program, and various independent seminars, Doctors of Chiropractic receive extensive post graduate classes in the care of pregnant mothers and children. Additionally, the I.C.P.A. is the only organization offering Webster Technique Proficiency Certification and actively involved in forming alliances with birth care providers around the world on behalf of our proficient Doctors.

3.Providing Access to and Supporting Research which substantiates the efficacy of chiropractic care for pregnant mothers and children. The I.C.P.A. established the first full-time Research Foundation dedicated to chiropractic in pregnancy and childhood. Our Research Director is committed serving both the profession and the public by providing peer reviewed studies addressing the efficacy and safety of chiropractic care in the realm of family care.

4. Referral Directory: Giving the public access to our practitioenrs is a great priority. Our online Membership Referral Directory allows the public to access Doctors of Chiropractic most concerned with the latest skills and information pertinent to children and pregnant women. The Association remains the oldest and largest of its kind in the profession today. Join your many colleagues in our mission.

6. Forming International Alliances between practitioners of like mind and purpose. The ICPA, Incis continuously involved in educating other professions about the importance of chiropractic care in pregnancy and infancy. We realize there are common grounds for support and care that come with understanding each others purpose. In addition to our presence at numersous holistic conferences with our Pathways magazine, our research is being published at numerous international holistic conferences and in many holistic journals annually.

7. Establishing an Interprofessional Community through alliances and collaborations, the ICPA, Inc participates in and co-sponsors numerous chiropractic seminars around the world. Our presence and classes are providing many doctors with the importance of the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle, initiating an awareness and movement in our profession to care for more children.

Additionally, the I.C.P.A.'s curriculum and classes are co-sponsored by several chiropractic colleges: Cleveland Chiropractic College, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Parker College of Chiropractic, and Life University.