Information Guides: Small Business Resources: Chiropractic

Starting and Managing A Chiropractic Practice: Online Resources

The online resources are available to everyone, even those unaffiliated with NWHSU. The links are for information purposes only and the school does not endorse any advertising you might find on the sites.

Starting A Chiropractic Practice: NWHSU Blog Post
This blog post found on NHWUS's site lists 7 tips to consider when starting your own chiropractic office.
TRUIC How To Start A Chiropractic Business
This link goes over things to consider when starting a chiropractic business.
Chiro Economics
Magazine with information on the business of chiropractic. Check out the resources section for planning to go into practice and the classifieds for jobs.
Chiro Forms
Online forms for the Doctor of Chiropractic from chiro.org
Chiropractic Forms
Here are some more chiropractic forms for inspiration.
Chiro Web
There are numerous links including to a Chiropractic Density Map (where to practice), Dynamic Chiropractic and classified ads.
10 Essential Marketing Tips for Chiropractors
This is a for-profit business but the article contains some good tips chiropractors can put into play on their own.

Starting and Managing A Chiropractic Practice: Books

The New Chiropractic Cash Practice Survival Guide by David E. Abblett; Terry Ann Abblett
Call Number: 615.534068 A12n
ISBN: 9780763744496
Publication Date: 2006-09-15
Loaded with timely advice on how to start-up and run a successful cash practice, The New Chiropractic Cash Practice Survival Guide is a must-have resource for anyone contemplating starting a practice or already running a practice.
Strategic Planning for the Chiropractic Practice by Michael R. Wiles
Call Number: 615.534068 W67s
ISBN: 9780763750855
Publication Date: 2007-08-06
Strategic Planning for the Chiropractic Practice takes the reader from the development of a vision statement, through a mission statement, goals, objectives and operational plans and a specific execution plan.
Get Clients Now! by C. J. Hayden
Call Number: 658.8 H41g
ISBN: 9780814479926
Publication Date: 1999-03-31
Contained within the covers of this deceptively simple paperback book is a complete marketing and sales system for professionals, consultants, and anyone who needs to market a service business.

Professional Organizations

Chiropractic State Associations
Find the chiropractic association for every state.
MN Chiropractic Association
Here is the link to the MN State Chiropractic Association.
Chiropractic Licensing Boards
Here is a list of each state's licensing board.

Getting Licensed in Other States

Below is a list of links to licensing requirements in states outside of MN that are popular for our graduates. This is not a comprehensive list. Please contact the library for assistance if your state isn't in this list and you think it should be.

WI Chiropractic License Application Page
This page lists links for applying for a WI DC license as well as forms and directions letting you know what you need if you are seeking an initial WI license either directly after you graduate or if you are moving from another state.
ND Board of Chiropractic Examiners
This page lists the requirements you'll need to apply for DC license in the state of ND. Use the menu on the left to access and track your application.
South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
The website includes what you'll need to be licensed in the state of SD. Links to the license application are at the bottom of the page.
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
The website offers instructions and links on obtaining a DC license in the state of Iowa.
Montana Board of Chiropractors
Here is information on how you can get a DC license for the state of Montana.
Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine
Here is information on how to get a DC license in the state of FL.
CA Board of Chiropractic Examiners
This page contains links to information on applying for a DC license in the state of CA.
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
Many of our chiropractic graduates return to Canada to continue their professional careers. Here is a place to start to get licensed to practice in Canada. Please check with your local province to determine whether or not you also need to register with them.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Chiropractic
Here are the steps to applying for a chiropractic license in Nebraska.