College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC

CCHPBC

Non-profit organization

The College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC) regulates professional acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic physicians, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in British Columbia to ensure they have the competencies needed to practice and ensure they adhere to the standards required for safe and ethical care.

In B. C. ’s healthcare landscape, the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC is dedicated to regulating health professionals whose professions harmonize wisdom with diverse and innovative health practices: chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, registered massage therapists, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists.
By regulating these professions in the public interest, the College helps uphold these professionals to the highest standards of safety, ethics, and care.
The formation of the College in June 2024, merged distinct, yet complementary health professions under one regulatory banner, representing a significant leap forward in health regulation. This strategic unification has been designed to streamline regulatory processes, elevate public safety, and cultivate an integrated health community through shared knowledge, resources, and standards.
Central to the College’s mission is its role to serve the public interest by working to ensure ethical and safe healthcare, with a commitment to transparency and integrity. It fulfills this role in several ways: