About Us
WHO WE ARE
ACS is the voice of chiropractic for Alaskan Chiropractors and is dedicated to serving and advancing Chiropractic. Comprised of individual members, the ultimate goal of the ACS is to provide its members with the resources necessary to deliver the highest standard of Chiropractic care to all the residents of Alaska. To meet this goal the ACS provides its members with outstanding Continuing Education courses as well as defending and enhancing their scope of practice in the state Legislature.
OUR HISTORY
The Alaska Chiropractic Society (ACS) maintains an active role in chiropractic issues critical to the practices within the state. The society has been the voice for the chiropractic profession in the state of Alaska since its inception in 1971 by Dr. Keith E. Godfrey, Dr. Adrian Barber and Dr. Trevor Ireland. The Society was formally organized by 1974 and is a non-profit organization. Organized chiropractic in the state maintains a powerful presence in the Legislature, sets ethical standards for the profession, develops and supports services for those lacking chiropractic health care, and demands lifelong learning to perpetuate professional excellence.
MISSION
To enhance the profession and public health through organized leadership, education, and the promotion of the chiropractic discipline and practice.
VISION
Striving to create patient centered leaders to enhance health and well-being.
VALUES
- INTEGRITY
- CHIROPRACTIC PRINCIPLES OF ART, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY
- PATIENT AND MEMBER CENTERED FOCUS
- COLLABORATION
- EDUCATION
- RESEARCH
GOALS
- PROMOTE CHIROPRACTIC
- FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
- UNITY
- MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
