About ACBSP™
Our Mission
THE ACBSP™ PROMOTES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND CLINICAL COMPETENCE FOR CHIROPRACTORS SPECIALIZING IN SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Why Choose a Certified Sports Chiropractor?
The best in healthcare for people of all activity levels – high-caliber athletes, recreational athletes or those seeking to feel great engaging in daily activites.
Since 1980, the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ (ACBSP™) has led the development of sports medicine certification and has managed a world-class credentialing process that ensures certified sports chiropractors meet competency standards to effectively work with and treat athletes and those engaged in athletic activities. In addition, the ACBSP™ offers continuing education and research seminars to facilitate the dissemination of the latest scientific knowledge, treatment trends, and best practices for patient care.
The ACBSP™ is the governing board for the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®) and Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® (DACBSP®) certifications. Various accredited chiropractic colleges offer the curricula and training leading to qualification for taking the certification exams. The ACBSP™ governs the administration of the examinations and certifications. These certifications are designed for chiropractic doctors who want to specialize in chiropractic sports medicine.
Benefits to Athletes
- Faster recovery from injury – get back to play sooner
- Access to a wider range of treatment tools
- Expertise in high-performance athletics and preventative strategies
- Guidance for athletic training
- Sports nutrition consulting
- Individualized treatment
- Sports-specific treatment and preventative exercises
- Ability to integrate treatment with training
And to Non-Athletes
- Faster evaluation of injury or pain source
- Reduced treatment duration; less visits
- Corrective exercises to prevent injuries
- Holistic approach wellness model
- Take advantage of the latest treatments and methods developed for athletics
From The President
President’s Message – March 2025
Dear ACBSP Community,
As we gather for the ACBSP Sports Science Symposium, I want to welcome you all to Greenville, SC, for this exciting event! We begin today with the Principles and Practices Workshop, setting the stage for what is bound to be a wonderful symposium. This event is always a special time for our community, as we exchange knowledge, strengthen our professional and personal connections, and advance the field of sports chiropractic together.
Along with the excitement of this year’s symposium, I also have a bittersweet update to share. After years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Cindy Hayter, will be departing from her role as of May 9th. Cindy’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding the ACBSP through significant growth and development, and her commitment to our mission has made a lasting impact on our organization. On behalf of the ACBSP Board of Directors and the entire community, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cindy for her years of hard work and dedication. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors, and if you are around for the symposium, please let her know how much she will be missed!
In light of this transition, I am also pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Stark will be stepping in as the Interim Executive Director for the ACBSP. Dr. Stark brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this role, and we are confident that his expertise will ensure a smooth transition as we continue our mission to promote excellence in sports chiropractic. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Stark to this new position!
I look forward to an exceptional symposium and getting to see many of you in person! For those of you who are unable to make it this year, stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 symposium in the upcoming days to plan on being there! Our certificate body is what makes this organization great, and we want as many of you in person as possible.
Sincerely,
Blake Graham, DC MS CSCS DACBSP
President, ACBSP
The ACBSP™ depends on the generous contribution of leadership, time, and knowledge from a nine (9) member elected volunteer board of directors and many more volunteers who serve on various committees. Our current committees and volunteer positions include the following:
Branding & Public Relations Committee, Certification Appeals Committee, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee, Ethics Committee, Exam Remediation Committee, Nominating Committee, Position Paper Committee, Position Policy Committee, Practical Exam Committee, Written Exam Committee
Board of Directors
July 2024 – June 2025
President
Blake Graham, DC, DACBSP®
Tucson, AZ
Vice President
Joel Dekanich, DC, DACBSP®
Edwards, CO
Treasurer
Michael Lovich, DC, DACBSP®
Denver, CO
Director
Allison Adams, DC, CCSP®
Beverly Hills, CA
Director
Dale Buchberger, PT, DC, DACBSP®
Auburn, NY
Director
Todd Narson, DC, DACBSP®
Miami Beach, FL
Director
Travis Ehlers, DC, CCSP®
San Diego, CA
Director
Meghan Faulkner, DC, DACBSP®
Leander, TX
Public Director
Tom Arendt, CPA, CGMA
Anaheim, CA
Presidential Advisor
Larissa Armstrong-Kager, DC, CSCS
Culver City, CA
Presidential Advisor
Tim Stark, DC, DACBSP®
Bismarck, ND