Association of Chiropractic Malaysia
(Persatuan Kiropraktik Malaysia )
Objective:
- To promote, generally, the practice of chiropractic in a manner that protects the public regardless their race, religion, gender, descent and the reputation of the chiropractic profession.
- To provide health screening, health education and information for free as pertains to the chiropractic profession to the public regardless of their race, religion, gender and descent.
- To provide ongoing assistance to patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders who are in need, in terms of advice, treatment and assistance in financing treatment charges.
About Chiropractic
Definition of Chiropractic by the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MoH) and Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Chiropractic is a primary health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis on manual techniques, including spinal adjustment and/or joint and soft tissue manipulation with a particular focus on improving joint dysfunction, reducing pain and disability and promoting rehabilitation.
What Happens in A Chiropractic Session?
Chiropractic in Malaysia
Chiropractic care in Malaysia has a rich history dating back to the 1920s, when Andrew Martin, a graduate of the Palmer College of Chiropractic, established a practice in Kuala Lumpur. Thiaga Krishnan, a local Chiropractor and graduate of the North Western College of Chiropractic, was among the first to establish a practice in Malaysia. Genevieve Dhamaraj, the first female Chiropractor in Malaysia, graduated from Macquarie University in Sydney and immigrated to Australia with her family in 1979, although she was born in Melaka.
Over time, both Malaysian and Australian Chiropractors have traveled abroad to pursue their education. The establishment of the first Chiropractic course in Southeast Asia at the International Medical University (IMU) Bukit Jalil Campus was welcomed by local Chiropractors, who recognized the need for Chiropractic care in Malaysia. In 2014, the first batch of Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chiropractic Graduands was produced by IMU, increasing the number of qualified Chiropractors in the country by more than 50%.
The Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM) was established in 2013 and has played a significant role in the development and promotion of Chiropractic care in the country. The ACM has partnered with both government and non-government organizations to raise awareness about Chiropractic care in Malaysia.
In 2023, the ACM marks its tenth anniversary and continues to grow its network and partnerships with healthcare organizations and practitioners throughout the country. The ACM is committed to promoting the advancement of the Chiropractic profession in Malaysia through research, education, and advocacy. It also provides its members with professional resources, ongoing education, training, and networking opportunities.
Over time, both Malaysian and Australian Chiropractors have traveled abroad to pursue their education. The establishment of the first Chiropractic course in Southeast Asia at the International Medical University (IMU) Bukit Jalil Campus was welcomed by local Chiropractors, who recognized the need for Chiropractic care in Malaysia. In 2014, the first batch of Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chiropractic Graduands was produced by IMU, increasing the number of qualified Chiropractors in the country by more than 50%.
The Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM) was established in 2013 and has played a significant role in the development and promotion of Chiropractic care in the country. The ACM has partnered with both government and non-government organizations to raise awareness about Chiropractic care in Malaysia.
In 2023, the ACM marks its tenth anniversary and continues to grow its network and partnerships with healthcare organizations and practitioners throughout the country. The ACM is committed to promoting the advancement of the Chiropractic profession in Malaysia through research, education, and advocacy. It also provides its members with professional resources, ongoing education, training, and networking opportunities.
