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About the NSCC

DEFINITION OF CHIROPRACTIC (Chiropractic Act, 1999):
“Chiropractic” means professional services usually performed by or under the supervision of a chiropractor and includes diagnosis, examination, and treatment of persons principally by hand and without the use of drugs or surgery of the spinal column, pelvis, extremities and associated tissues, and such services as approved by the regulations.

The Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors (NSCC) is the self-regulating body for the province’s Chiropractic profession. The system of professional self-regulation is a great responsibility and privilege granted by provincial law and entrusted to the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors to administer in the interest of the public.

As per the Chiropractic ACT, All chiropractors in Nova Scotia must be members of the NSCC in order to practice Chiropractic in the province. All NSCC members are required to be members of the Council of NSCC.

The NSCC has two administrative arms. The first arm is the Board, which deals with public protection, regulatory matters and legislation. The second arm is the Council, which is dedicated to public awareness, education and promotion of the Chiropractic profession in Nova Scotia.

To visit the website for the Council of the NSCC, please click here.


The Board governs, controls and administers the regulatory and administrative affairs of the College. It also serves to provide direction for the profession in matters of public interest. The role of the Board, as well as its authority and powers, is set out in the Chiropractic Act.

The Board is comprised of eight elected chiropractors and two public members appointed by the Nova Scotia Government.


The Board functions include:

  • Policy and Standards Development
  • Credentials Verification
  • Registration
  • Practitioner Assessment
  • Complaints and Investigation
  • Hearings and Discipline
  • Continuing Education Standards
  • Advertising Approval

Members of the Board

  • Chair –Dr. Michelle MacDonald 
  • Vice Chair – Dr. Janis Noseworthy
  • Past Chair – Dr. Lauren Cormier
  • Registrar – Dr. Kim Ramsay
  • Secretary - Dr. Celina Spence
  • Treasurer – Dr. Liam Ryan
  • Director – Dr. Heidi McLean
  • Director – Dr. Clayton Roach
  • Public Member – Ms. Doreen Campbell
  • Public Member – Mr. Kent Rodgers
  • Executive Director - John K. Sutherland

NSCC Peer Assessment Committee

  • Dr. Kim Ramsay (Chair)

NSCC Continuing Education Committee

  • Dr. Eric Helson (Chair)
  • Dr. Lisa Dickson 
  • Dr. Cora-Lee Peddle

NSCC Advertising Approval Committee

  • Dr. Celina Spence
  • Dr. Christine Fahie
  • Dr. Shannon Coffin
  • Ms. Doreen Campbell
  • Dr. Kelly McVarish

NSCC Credentials Committee

  • Past Registrar – Dr. Lisa Richard
  • Past Chair – Dr. Brad Lohrenz
  • Public Member – Ms.Doreen Campbell

NSCC Nominating Committee

  • Co-chair – Vice Chair of the Board
  • Co-chair – Vice President of Council
  • Chair of the Board
  • Past Chair of the Board
  • President of the Council
  • Past President of Council

NSCC Regulations & Policy Development Committee

  • Chair – Dr. Michelle MacDonald
  • Registrar – Dr. Kim Ramsay
  • Ms. Jillian Strugnell
  • Mr. John Sutherland – as required

BOARD LIAISONS

FCC Representative

  • Dr. Janis Noseworthy

FCLB Representative

  • Dr. Janis Noseworthy

CCEB Representative

  • Dr. Janis Noseworthy

The Board of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors ensures protection of the public through enforcement of the above stated acts and regulations set forth by the Province of Nova Scotia.