Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Chiropractic Advocacy & Professional Growth
Founded in 1935, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association (TCA) serves as the premier advocate for chiropractic professionals across Tennessee. Our organization is dedicated to advancing chiropractic care through legislative advocacy, professional development, and member support. With a focus on education and community engagement, we provide critical resources including legal guidance, insurance programs, and continuing education opportunities. Our team of experienced professionals works tirelessly to protect patient access to chiropractic services while promoting the profession's growth.Through strategic initiatives like Chiropractic Day on the Hill and the TCA Political Action Campaign, we foster relationships with policymakers to ensure chiropractic voices are heard. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our member benefits, which include practice management tools, networking events, and exclusive educational programs. As a trusted resource since the 1920s, we continue to evolve while maintaining our core mission of advancing chiropractic care as a first-choice healthcare option for Tennesseans.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Continuing Education
Practice Support
Insurance Programs
Professional Networking
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer over 85 years of experience advocating for Tennessee chiropractors.
- Our team provides exclusive access to legislative initiatives protecting chiropractic practice rights.
- We deliver high-quality continuing education programs with state-specific legal guidance.
- Our members receive comprehensive practice support including insurance and business resources.
- We maintain a dedicated political action campaign to advance chiropractic interests in Tennessee.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Our dedicated advocacy team works year-round to protect and expand chiropractic practice rights in Tennessee. Through strategic legislative initiatives, grassroots mobilization, and direct lobbying efforts, we ensure chiropractors' voices are heard in policy discussions. Our advocacy includes defending scope of practice, promoting fair insurance regulations, and supporting pro-chiropractic legislation.
Continuing Education
We provide comprehensive educational programs meeting Tennessee's licensing requirements. Our offerings include live seminars, online courses, and specialized training programs like the CXT and CTA certifications. With both in-person and virtual options, members access high-quality, affordable continuing education credits from industry experts across various chiropractic disciplines.
Practice Support
Our practice support services deliver essential tools for successful chiropractic operations. Members receive legal guidance through the Tennessee Chiropractic Law Book, insurance program assistance, marketing resources, and practice management tools. We also offer equipment recycling programs and peer advisory services to help practices navigate operational challenges effectively.
Insurance Programs
We negotiate exclusive group insurance plans for members, including guaranteed-issue health coverage with no pre-existing condition exclusions. Our insurance benefits program partners with industry experts to provide affordable options for members and their employees, along with specialized insurance insights and advocacy to improve industry relations.
Professional Networking
Our networking initiatives create valuable connections across Tennessee's chiropractic community. Through annual conferences, regional seminars, and online directories, members build professional relationships, share best practices, and collaborate on industry advancements. Our 'Doctors for Doctors' program facilitates peer-to-peer mentorship and equipment sharing for new practitioners.
People
Tiffany Stevens
Executive Director
Leading TCA's operations with over two decades of healthcare administration experience, Tiffany directs strategic initiatives and manages day-to-day organizational activities while advocating for policy changes benefiting Tennessee chiropractors.
Dr. Richard Lee Cole
Vice President
A practicing chiropractor with specialized credentials in neurology and pain management, Dr. Cole serves as TCA's VP, providing clinical expertise and representing the profession in legislative testimony and professional collaborations.
Questions
How do I find a licensed chiropractor in Tennessee?
Use our online 'Find a Doctor' directory at TNChiro.com to search by location, name, or travel distance, connecting you with over 500 licensed chiropractors across Tennessee.
What continuing education opportunities do you offer?
We provide 150+ annual CE hours through live events, webinars, and on-demand courses including specialized programs like CXT and CTA certifications, with member discounts and free options available.
How does TCA support chiropractic advocacy?
Our advocacy efforts include legislative lobbying, grassroots mobilization, and policy development to protect practice rights, expand insurance coverage, and promote chiropractic care through initiatives like Day on the Hill.
What insurance benefits are available to members?
Members access group health insurance plans with guaranteed issue, vision coverage, and specialized insurance programs through partnerships, along with legal resources and insurance relations support.
Can I get practice management assistance?
Yes, we offer practice support including legal guidance through the Tennessee Chiropractic Law Book, business resources, equipment recycling programs, and peer advisory services for operational challenges.
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