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
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