Hong Kong
Quick Facts
Legalization Status: Legal
% of Population Receiving Chiropractic: < 5%
Population Size: 7.48 million
Common Health Modalities: Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Common Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson Drop
History
In 1993, Hong Kong became the first country in Asia to recognize and license the chiropractic profession to be on equal footing as medicine and dentistry. Chiropractors in Hong Kong are officially known as “註冊脊醫“ or “Registered Chiropractor.”
Chiropractors have been practicing in Hong Kong since well before the Second World War.
The term "Jek Quat San Geng For Ysang" (脊骨神經科醫生), as the Chinese title for doctors of chiropractic has been promoted since 1981. The Chinese title, "Jek Yee" (脊醫), was legally adopted in 1993. Both titles are now accepted internationally.
Hong Kong Chiropractic Association (HKCA) was a founding member of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) in 1988. WFC is an international non-governmental organization affiliated with the World Health Organization. In 2000, the HKCA became the first Asian chiropractic association to have its representative become the President of the WFC while serving as Asian Representative since 1989. The number of registrants in the register of chiropractors as at 31 December 2021 was 287.
There are 4 chiropractic associations in Hong Kong for insurance purchase and promoting chiropractic.
Legalization Status
To practice in Hong Kong, you need to register with the Hong Kong Chiropractors Council. The Practicing license fees stays the same for all active or non-active, local or overseas chiropractors. Registered chiropractors need to renew their license annually to keep their registered status.
Techniques
These links will take you to the website where the technique's full protocol and efforts are listed and described.
