About the AQCPP
Quebec Association of Pediatric and Perinatal Chiropractic
AQCPP is dedicated to your health, committed to your well-being
At the AQCPP, our ambition is to guarantee the highest quality chiropractic care, focused on the specific needs of newborns, children and pregnant women. We strive to train and support our chiropractors in their practices to promote :
- Family well-being at every stage of life.
- The adoption of innovative, research-based methods.
- Personalized, safe and caring approaches.
Our mission
Promote safe, high-quality chiropractic care adapted to the special needs of newborns, children, adolescents and pregnant women. Supervise the professional development of chiropractors to ensure high standards of competence and practice.
Chiropractic is a health profession whose scope of practice is the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions of the neuro-musculoskeletal system
Why choose AQCPP?
Recognition and expertise
All our members are recognized and trained to deal with perinatal and paediatric issues.
Comprehensive, personalized approach
We take a holistic view of wellness, taking into account the body, lifestyle and individual needs of each patient.
Accessibility and proximity
With a network of over 60 clinics in Quebec, there's sure to be an AQCPP chiropractor near you.
Commitment and safety
We ensure the highest standards of care and invest in the ongoing training of our professionals.
Our chiropractic services
Chiropractic for babies
Chiropractic for pregnant women
Chiropractic for children
Chiropractic for adults
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Doctors of chiropractic: qualified professionals
In Quebec, to use the title “chiropractor” or “doctor of chiropractic,” you must:
- Hold a first-professional doctoral degree in chiropractic;
- Pass all three exams of the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board;
- Pass the ethics examination of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec;
- Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec.
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree is earned through a five‑year university program, which includes 18 months of supervised clinical residency.
The program covers fundamental sciences (anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, biochemistry, etc.), clinical sciences (orthopedics, radiology, biomechanics, diagnostics, etc.), and chiropractic sciences (chiropractic techniques, clinical placements, and residency).
Detailed training can be found at www.uqtr.ca/chiropratique.