The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is excited to announce that Brandy Spaulding, DC, will join its staff team as vice president of health policy and advocacy. Dr. Spaulding brings a wealth of experience from her six-year tenure as executive director of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association as well as her 20 years in private practice.
“With her deep understanding of both policy and practice, Brandy is uniquely positioned to elevate our voice and impact in the health policy arena,” said ACA Chief Executive Officer Karen Silberman. “We’re excited to have her join the ACA team.”
Dr. Spaulding began serving on the Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) board in 2013 as a district director. In 2017, OSCA hired her as director of chiropractic services and special assistant to the executive director. In 2020, she was promoted to the position of executive director/CEO, overseeing the state association’s day-to-day operations, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and leading a diverse portfolio of education, advocacy, and regulatory efforts.
In addition, she has served since 2024 on the ChiroCongress Board of Directors and has contributed to the group’s initiatives in areas such as public policy, strategic planning and reimbursement. She is a member of both the ACA and the Ohio Society of Association Executives.
Dr. Spaulding holds an Ohio chiropractic license, Ohio chiropractic acupuncture certificate, and is certified in Webster Technique. The Chillicothe, Ohio, native attended The Ohio State University, received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, and completed her postgraduate 300-hour acupuncture diplomate from Logan University. She has been a doctor of chiropractic and co-owner of Spaulding Chiropractic in Chillicothe since 2005, where she delivers comprehensive patient care and oversees daily business operations and staff management.
Dr. Spaulding will begin at ACA on Aug. 11.
About the American Chiropractic Association
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States. ACA attracts the most principled and accomplished chiropractors, who understand that it takes more to be called an ACA chiropractor. We are leading our profession in the most constructive and far-reaching ways — by working hand in hand with other health care professionals, by lobbying for pro-chiropractic legislation and policies, by supporting meaningful research and by using that research to inform our treatment practices. We also provide professional and educational opportunities for all our members and are committed to being a positive and unifying force for the practice of modern chiropractic. Visit acatoday.org.
