The article from Dynamic Chiropractic delves into a contentious issue: the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) collaboration with non-accredited chiropractic practitioners in Japan. These individuals, associated with the Zenkenkai group, receive a brief training from Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) and operate as "chiropractic therapists" in Japan. This partnership has ignited frustration and concern among US Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs), who view it as a threat to the profession's integrity and public safety.

The ACA's move to recognize these Zenkenkai/JCA members as international members, granting them access to resources and using the ACA logo, was seen by some as an attempt to counter declining membership. Although the ACA has since ended its organizational membership with the JCA, it will continue to serve individual members in Japan. The article raises the alarm that this situation could pave the way for a similar, less rigorously trained "chiropractic therapist" profession in the United States. This could lead to significant shifts in the healthcare landscape, potentially benefiting entities like third-party payers and hospitals while negatively impacting DCs and chiropractic colleges. The author emphasizes the financial power of the Zenkenkai and their potential influence on the ACA. Ultimately, the article urges DCs to actively oppose these developments to protect the future of the chiropractic profession.