Student organizations · Palmer College of Chiropractic

How Palmer's sources relate to each other

The five documents relate in three ways, and two of them are not conflict. Each is recorded where it occurs rather than resolved.

Sources conflict · Student Services telephone, Florida

[W] publishes 386-763-2724 [F-L] publishes 386-763-2722 Both are Palmer's own documents. Both numbers appear here and neither is chosen. If you are calling, expect to try both.

Sources conflict · club names

Main: Extremity Club in [M-L], “Extremities Club” in [W] and [M-D] · “Pregnancy and Pediatrics Club” in [W] and [M-L], “Pediatric & Prenatal Club” in [M-D] · [W] carries “High Velocity” and “Low Amplitude (HVLA) Systems” as two clubs where [M-L] and [M-D] carry one Florida: Grostic Club in [F-D], “Upper Cervical/Grostic Procedure Club” in [W], “Upper Cervical/Grostic” in [F-L] · “Nutrition Club” in [W], “Clinical Nutrition” in [F-D] · “Sports Club” in [W] and [F-D], “Sports Council” in [F-L] Where the name differs, both names are recorded. Searching for one may not find the other.

Sources partial · which clubs exist

[M-D] describes clubs that appear on neither current Main list, and [M-L] lists clubs that [M-D] never describes [F-D] describes clubs absent from [W] and [F-L], and [F-L] lists clubs described nowhere No contradiction — each document is a different slice. A club described but not listed, and a club listed but not described, are both recorded, and the field says which document carries what.

A source delegates

[W] states that Student Services on each campus maintains the listing of all current clubs and organizations, and that offerings may vary by term Destination not published online Palmer publishes where the current answer lives rather than the answer. Recorded as delegation. If you need the list that is running now, Student Services holds it.

What the college lists

Palmer publishes no total for either campus. What can be counted is how many organizations each description document carries, and what has been set aside from that count.

Main Campus

[M-D] club descriptions document, retrieved 9 September 2026

The document listed 44 organizations on 9 September 2026, among them the recreational sports clubs below.

Recreational sports clubs described in [M-D]: Baseball · Basketball · Golf · Hockey · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Men's Rugby · Volleyball · Women's Rugby · Women's Soccer. Recreational club names on other documents, without descriptions: Women's Hockey, Martial Arts, Men's Softball, Women's Softball and Yoga Wisdom.

Florida Campus

[F-D] club descriptions document, retrieved 9 September 2026

The document listed 21 organizations on 9 September 2026, none of them a recreational sports club.

The Florida description document carries no recreational sports clubs. Further Florida club names appear on [W] and [F-L] without descriptions and are recorded in the entries below.

Recreational clubs, and why they are listed rather than described. A recreational sports club at a chiropractic college is an athletic club, not a student organization of the chiropractic profession, so recreational sports are recorded as roster and not written as entries. The exception is a sports club whose own published description connects the sport to the profession.

No Palmer sports club meets that exception. Each recreational club described in [M-D] describes the sport — leagues, divisions, seasons, where they play. Palmer Rugby's published description reads: Established in 1960, the Palmer College of Chiropractic Rugby Football Club (PCCRFC) plays Division I and are members of USA rugby. The men's rugby team plays games around the Midwest competing in both spring and fall seasons. For more information, visit palmer.edu/rugby. That description points to a further Palmer page, which was not read. A mission of spreading chiropractic through athletic excellence has been attributed to Palmer Rugby elsewhere. It does not appear in any of the five documents, it is recorded here as unsourced, and it is not carried.

Fields that hold for every club at Palmer

Recorded once here rather than repeated on every entry.

Public social handle — field 9: unverified Not sourced Palmer publishes no social handle for any club, on any of the five documents. Recorded as none published on every entry. Whether students run accounts themselves is unchecked, and if it is ever checked this page will record that a handle exists and nothing about what is posted on it.
Open to pre-chiropractic or other-school students — field 6: unverified Not sourced Palmer publishes nothing per club about access for people not enrolled at Palmer. Recorded as not stated on every entry. Ask Student Services.
Status mechanism, Main Campus — field 10: [M-L] Each club or organization must have a registration form on file with Student Services each trimester to keep active status. A status marker on this page is Palmer's marker with Palmer's mechanism attached.
Status mechanism, Florida Campus — field 10: [F-L] Each club or organization must have a registration form on file with Student Services each quarter to keep active status, and inactive clubs may be reopened by contacting Student Services. The two campuses run different cycles.
Whether Palmer names individual students — field 11: [M-L] Main Campus: advisors only. Faculty and staff advisors with palmer.edu addresses. No student named.
[F-L] Florida Campus: student officers named. An individual student president is named for nearly every club, and student officers are named for Student Council. The posture differs between two campuses of one college. Nothing from those columns appears on this page.
How you join — field 8: [M-L][F-L] A named faculty or staff advisor's palmer.edu address, published per club on both campuses. Named contacts exist and are not reproduced here — the documents are linked above and carry them. Student Services, Main Campus: 563-884-5838. Florida: see the conflicting numbers above.
Whether Palmer covers any national membership fee: unverified Not sourced Palmer publishes nothing about this for any organization — not on the clubs page, not in either SACA entry, not in the SICA entry, not on the tuition, cost-of-attendance or financial-aid pages reached. Absence in what was checked is not absence at the college.

Main Campus — technique clubs

Quotations are from [M-D]. Where a club is named on other documents, the field says so.

Activator Club: The Palmer College Activator Club exists to help students learn the analysis and procedures of the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique. The technique is well established in the Palmer Chiropractic Outpatient Clinics. The club serves to introduce students to the technique and allow more experienced interns to explore and improve their skills. The club meets weekly and is guided by experienced doctors who are also Activator instructors at Palmer.

Affiliation: technique society — Activator Methods named; the club's relationship to it is not stated [M-D] · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Animal Chiropractic: The Animal Chiropractic Club instructs students on providing chiropractic adjustments for animals, such as dogs, cats, horses, etc.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L] · Certification in animal chiropractic is post-licensure; see the animal chiropractic page.
Applied Kinesiology (AK) Club: The Applied Kinesiology (AK) Club was founded to discuss the fundamental principles of applied kinesiology. The development of applied kinesiology was concentrated on correcting structural imbalances caused by muscles that were functioning poorly. It is based on muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The club meets to discuss the history and the techniques involved in this principle.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Atlas Orthogonal (AO) Club: The Atlas Orthogonal Club discusses the Atlas Orthogonal (AO) technique, which focuses on how the alignment of the atlas vertebra, the top cervical bone in the neck, can affect the alignment of the entire spine.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Blair Club: The Blair Club discusses Blair Technique, which is a specific system of analyzing and adjusting the upper cervical vertebrae (atlas/axis primarily). It relies on the natural asymmetry of the body to formalize an adjustment designed specifically for that patient. Special X-rays are taken (protractor and stereo) for determining the listings.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Chiropractic BioPhysics Club: The Chiropractic BioPhysics Club was formed to provide students the opportunity to learn more about the latest research and development behind full spine and corrective care, based on founder Dr. Don Harrison.

Affiliation: technique society — CBP · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
Extremities Club: The Extremities Club provides students an opportunity to achieve a better understanding of how the extremities can affect the spine and how the spine can affect the extremities.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed; named Extremity Club in [M-L] · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Gonstead Club: Palmer students head up the Palmer Gonstead Club. Its mission is to promote the teachings of Dr. C. S. Gonstead. The Gonstead System is taught in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, by the Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic. This club is by no means intended to be a substitute for the Gonstead seminar series but is to be a supplement to the knowledge gained from these seminars. The club meets every week. Instructors are elite members of the Palmer Gonstead Club Committee. Aside from learning the Gonstead System, the club is also an opportunity for students to get hands-on training to be better prepared when they enter the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. The club also offers guest speakers regularly.

Affiliation: technique society — Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic named as a separate body · 7a: none published · 7b: unverified what the seminar series costs a student is not published by Palmer · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
HVLA Education System Club: The purpose of the HVLA club is to restore a more normal range of motion within a joint and alleviate pain.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: [W] carries this as two clubs, High Velocity and Low Amplitude (HVLA) Systems; [M-L] and [M-D] carry one · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Knee Chest Upper Cervical Club: The purpose of the club is to provide students with a better understanding of Knee Chest, and provide information on X-rays, thermography and neurology of Upper Cervical.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
McKenzie Method: To help students understand the McKenzie Method and practice the teachings from seminars.

Affiliation: technique society — McKenzie · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D] · The rehabilitation diplomate route requires a McKenzie Institute course; see the organizations page.
Motion Palpation Club: The Motion Palpation Club is associated with the Motion Palpation Institute of Research, which is continually researching its palpation and adjusting techniques to achieve maximum biomechanical efficiency. The primary goal of Motion Palpation Club is to help all students become proficient in the art of motion palpation, while developing an understanding of clinical biomechanics and neurology.

Affiliation: technique society — Motion Palpation Institute of Research, association stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Pediatric & Prenatal Club: This club was formed to familiarize students with the philosophy and science of pediatric chiropractic care, while detailing what conditions may improve under chiropractic care and how to recognize those children who may benefit from such care.

Affiliation: none stated — no national paediatric body is named · 7a: none published · Status: named Pregnancy and Pediatrics Club in [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Torque Release: The purpose of the TRT club is to help train students in the Torque Release procedures and diagnostic indicators, so that along with TRT seminars, they can be proficient in TRT.

Affiliation: technique society — TRT seminars referenced as a separate body · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Upper Cervical Club: “The purpose of the club is to expose students to Upper Cervical chiropractic and to invite distinguished speakers with diplomates and experience.”

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: on [W] and [M-D]; absent from [M-L] · Sources: name [W][M-D]; description [M-D]
NUCCA Club · Syntropy Technique · Rehab 2 Performance (R2P) Club: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. All three appear on [W] and [M-L] with a named advisor. None appears in [M-D], so Palmer publishes no description for any of them.
Affiliation: NUCCA — technique society, the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association named within the club name; the other two none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L]; join [M-L]
Asia Chiropractic Technique: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed.
Status: [M-L] marks it “Not active.” Mechanism: registration form each trimester. Absent from [W] and [M-D] · Sources: name and status [M-L]

Main Campus — professional associations and fraternity

Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA): “This mission of the Student American Chiropractic Association is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the American Chiropractic Association and the chiropractic profession as a whole. This task is accomplished by promoting student awareness regarding the climate of the profession that awaits them. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to implement the tools and proven practice methods in an effort to improve the profession and cultivate effective leaders to advance chiropractic into the future. If you are interested in finding out more information about SACA visit https://sites.google.com/site/pccsaca/ or visit the ACA's website www.acatoday.com”

unverified The two web addresses inside that quotation have not been checked and are reproduced because they are part of what Palmer published. A source is not shortened here to remove something we are unsure of.
Affiliation: national student wing — ACA · 7a: none published by Palmer · 7b: unverified Body no ACA chapter directory on the pages read on 5 October 2026, so this chapter cannot be confirmed from the national side. Absence on the pages read is not absence at the ACA. · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L][M-D]
Student International Chiropractors Association (SICA): “The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) was established in 1926 by B.J. Palmer and today represents more than 9,000 practitioners, educators, students and lay persons in the United States and worldwide. On campus, SICA helps promote the parent organization through first trimester welcome parties, membership drives, guest speakers and "technique speak," a forum for chiropractic technique clubs to educate students.”

Affiliation: national student wing — ICA · 7a: none published by Palmer · 7b: Body the ICA publishes $50 one-time student dues, including the first year of general ICA membership after graduation, on its own site. That figure belongs to the ICA and is not Palmer's. · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]; dues figure ICA
Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA): “Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), formerly known as the Harvey Lillard Society, was established in memory of the first chiropractic patient. Its purpose is to aid in the recruitment of African Americans and other minorities into the chiropractic profession and promote the expansion of chiropractic as a healthcare system. Current projects include activities during Black History Month, articles in the Beacon and volunteer opportunities with local churches and community groups.”

Affiliation: none stated — no national body named · Field 14, former name: Harvey Lillard Society, published by Palmer · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Student Christian Chiropractors Assn (CCA): The student chapter of the Christian Chiropractors Association helps student members maintain and nourish their spiritual and Biblical priorities. This is considered paramount in view of the pressures of the academic disciplines, which may exhaust their spiritual, physical and emotional resources.

Affiliation: denominational or faith body — Christian Chiropractors Association named as the parent · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
Delta Delta Pi: Delta Delta Pi is a professional co-ed chiropractic fraternity founded in 1968 that encourages its members to explore any chiropractic techniques that interest them. It has many benefits for its members at its house, including a game room with a pool table, a newly refurbished bar room, computers, a copier and other office equipment. The pledge period is two weeks long two times per trimester, with a goal of ultimately helping students perform better on state and practical board examinations. Pledging at the fraternity works around test schedules.

Affiliation: professional fraternity or sorority · 7a: unverified none published, and the description refers to a house · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L], while [W] invites you to become part of a fraternity or sorority and names none · Sources: name and description [M-D]

Main Campus — special interest and student leadership

Sports Chiropractic Club: Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition. The Council's faculty adviser is Dr. Dave Juehring, who also serves as a remote coach for the U.S. National Bobsled team.

The description names a faculty adviser; reproduced as published. Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L] · The sports diplomate requires field hours completable during school without counting toward it; see the organizations page.
Mabel's Chapter: Mabel's Legacy was formed to honor and celebrate the history and traditions of Dr. Mabel Palmer, the first lady of chiropractic. As student members of the Chiropractic profession, we are dedicated to furthering the development of leadership and professionalism through engagement in and service to Palmer College of Chiropractic, the chiropractic profession, and the Quad Cities community. We adhere to the principles and philosophy of chiropractic and, through education, plant the seeds for students to follow in our founders' footsteps to grow and develop as future leaders in chiropractic, serve our profession and the patients we will serve.

Affiliation: none stated · Field 14, former name: the description names it Mabel's Legacy · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Forward Thinking Chiropractic Club (FTCC): The Forward Thinking Chiropractic Club is dedicated to providing the most pertinent scientific literature available to the current body of students, so that they may become better critical thinkers and evidence-based practitioners. Historical and current chiropractic/rehabilitation methods will be viewed through the lens of modern science in order to deduce which ideas are supported by our most current evidence and which ideas are not.

Affiliation: none stated — no national body is named · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
Kairos Training Club: Develop proper biomechanics for sustained performance, and drills to improve precision, speed, and palpation skills.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Mastery, Love, Service Club: To provide a comprehensive training pathway to develop the mind, body and spirit of chiropractic students.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Radiology & Technological Society: The purpose of the club is to cultivate an interest in radiology, and review radiology procedures.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
VAST Speaking & Leadership Club: The purpose of the club is to prepare students to share big ideas through public speaking, and to develop professionalism and confidence.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
Canadian Club: The purpose of the club is to build a community of help and support for Canadian students.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: [M-L] marks it “Not active.” Mechanism: registration form each trimester. [W] lists it with no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; status [M-L]
Wisconsin Club: The purpose of the Wisconsin Club is to connect with Palmer alumni in Wisconsin, and provide a networking opportunity of students looking to live in Wisconsin, and to keep students up to date on Wisconsin legislation.

Affiliation: none stated. The description names a state, alumni in it and its legislation, and no association is named · 7a: none published · Status: described in [M-D]; absent from [W] and [M-L] · Sources: name and description [M-D]
Knights of Chiropractic · Veterans Club: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. Both on [W] and [M-L] with a named advisor; neither in [M-D].
7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L]; join [M-L]
Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF): The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) is the liaison between the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body and the Palmer alumni. The mission of PSAF is to promote a strong professional spirit among students through bridging the communications between students and alumni. In addition, PSAF will provide students with avenues for personal and professional growth and development to become successful doctors. PSAF does not have a membership fee but is all inclusive of the student body.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: no membership fee, published by Palmer inside the description. The Florida description of the same-named club does not contain that sentence — see the Florida entry. · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Palmer Campus Guides: The Campus Guides organization was founded in 1959 by Dr. David Palmer to promote the betterment of the College and advance the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic. Student members volunteer their time to give tours of the Palmer campus and the historic Palmer Mansion. In addition, Campus Guides represent the College at various functions during the year, such as homecoming and graduation.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Palmer Business Center Student Ambassadors: The Palmer Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated future chiropractic business professionals. As student representatives of the Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD), the ambassadors serve as liaisons to current and prospective Palmer students, the community, Palmer faculty, staff and alumni, as well as business professionals.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Palmer Mentors: The Palmer Mentors are chosen by their peers to advise our incoming students regarding what to expect as a new student. Mentors are assigned a group of students each incoming class.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][M-L][M-D]; description [M-D]; join [M-L]
Class Representatives / Officers: Being a student class representative or officer hones your organizational and communication skills, along with developing important lifelong leadership skills you can use in your profession as well as your community.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: on [W] and [M-D]; [M-L] carries Student Council in this position instead · Sources: name [W][M-D]; description [M-D] · Palmer Florida publishes a Student Council with a constitution; the two campuses describe student representation differently.

Palmer Florida — technique and clinical clubs

Quotations are from [F-D].

Active Rehab: The Active Rehab Club meets to learn and expound on how to treat a patient with active care and how to integrate active care into the lives of patients. Active Rehab Club understands chiropractic as a three-pronged entity. There is the adjustment that addresses the joint and creates new ranges of motion, there is the passive care that addresses tight musculature surrounding the joints, and there is the active care that helps to solidify the passive care and adjustments. The active care is what utilizes and integrates the new range of motion into the patient's everyday life. The active care trains the body to move in a way that does not cause dysfunction and keeps patients from getting stuck in the same cycle of pain that often will present.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: on [W] and [F-D]; absent from [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-D]; description [F-D]
Applied Kinesiology (AK): Applied Kinesiology is a chiropractic technique that identifies dysfunction in the human body using functional muscle testing. AK addresses the structural, chemical and emotional components of the vertebral subluxation to ensure the nervous system is functioning at its highest performance.

Affiliation: technique society, none named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP): Chiropractic Biophysics focuses on correcting global structure of the spine to optimize the health & function of our patients. During club you will learn adjusting set-ups, exercises, postural analysis, X-ray analysis and more, all with an emphasis on proper alignment of the spine. This club will prepare you to address everything from ‘text neck’ to scoliosis and to have a beneficial impact on patients' lives through chiropractic.

Affiliation: technique society — CBP · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Chiropractic Neurology: The objective of the Chiropractic Neurology Club is to provide students the opportunity to develop the skills required to become highly proficient in both performance and interpretation of neurologic examinations and their findings. Proficiency will be obtained through the opportunities to practice these exams, learn from both the club advisors and officers, and engage with college approved guest speakers practicing within the subspecialty of chiropractic neurology.

Affiliation: none stated — no diplomate board named · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Clinical Nutrition: The Clinical Nutrition Club's mission is to promote and educate current students and future patients about healthy eating habits to help prevent disease. Meetings consist of presentations with basic nutrition information and case studies to help students learn how to make eating healthy, fun and motivating while also being able to identify, diagnose and help treat their patients.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: named Nutrition Club in [W]; absent from [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-D]; description [F-D]
Gonstead Club: Gonstead Club is based on the full spine chiropractic technique established by Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead and is a hands-on, technique-based club where students learn the art, science, and philosophy of the Gonstead technique. During club you will learn how to palpate and adjust every vertebral segment of the spine, the pelvis and various extremities along with the analysis to determine what and how to adjust those segments. Gonstead Club works to further develop what is taught in the curriculum.

Affiliation: technique society — Gonstead · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Grostic Club: The Grostic Procedure Club provides the opportunity to understand and apply an Orthogonal analysis technique involving the craniocervical junction alignment with specific low force adjustment, developed by Dr. John F. Grostic. The club meets to develop the necessary skill to become proficient in understanding and applying the Grostic Procedure.

Affiliation: technique society — Grostic · 7a: none published · Status: named Upper Cervical/Grostic Procedure Club in [W], Upper Cervical/Grostic in [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Motion Palpation (MoPal): Motion Palpation Club is an evidence-based technique club that delives a hands-on experience utilizing the protocols of the Motion Palpation Institute with a functional approach to chiropractic. The goal is to provide a setting where students will become proficient with their assessment, palpation and adjusting skills.

Affiliation: technique society — Motion Palpation Institute · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L] · Quoted as published, including the typographical error.
Passive Rehab: Passive Rehab Club is a hands-on club that incorporates manual therapy techniques the practitioner can use to compliment chiropractic adjustments and rehab exercises in their care plan. The officers present and demonstrate how to best address the functional imbalances associated with common musculoskeletal complaints seen in practice.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: on [W] and [F-D]; absent from [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-D]; description [F-D]
Pediatric: The Palmer Pediatric Club helps equip students in approaching pregnant and pediatric patients with confidence and skill. Students do not have pediatric coursework until quarter 9, so the club helps develop pediatric skills earlier on in the curriculum.

Affiliation: none stated — no national paediatric body is named, matching the Main campus club · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Orthopedics Council: Orthopedics Council is a bridge into chiropractic orthopedics and neuromusculoskeletal medicine where you can obtain your Diplomate of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (DIANM). The club will facilitate advanced information on how to evaluate and manage the care of patients with acute pain, chronic pain, and high-impact pain syndrome. The club will also focus on the communication tools necessary to practice evidence based and integrative care alongside other healthcare providers with the goal of offering students expanded career opportunities.

Affiliation: diplomate or certification pathway — the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and the DIANM named · 7a: none published · 7b: unverified what the diplomate costs is not published by Palmer · Status: described in [F-D]; absent from [W] and [F-L] · Sources: name and description [F-D]
Palmer Package · Level Up Club · Syntropy · Chiro Tools & Technique · Rehab 2 Performance · Extremities Club: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. All on [F-L] with a named advisor. Palmer Package and Level Up also on [W]; the other four on [F-L] alone. None in [F-D].
7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [F-L], plus [W] where noted; join [F-L]
Torque Release Technique · Research Club: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. On [W]; absent from [F-L] and [F-D]. Research Club may be the same body as Applied Research on [F-L]. Palmer does not say, and the two are not merged here.
Sources: name [W]
Applied Research: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. On [F-L] with a named advisor.
Affiliation: none stated · Sources: name and join [F-L]

Palmer Florida — professional, community and leadership

Flagler Volusia Chiro Society (FVCS) Student Division: FVCS focuses on incorporating students into the professional side of the Flagler Volusia Chiropractic Society which is a local branch of the Florida Chiropractic Association. The club aims to inform and educate future chiropractors about the business opportunities in the area, how to get involved in the community and available business resources within the college and the association.

Affiliation: state or local society student division — the Flagler Volusia Chiropractic Society named, and its parent relationship to the Florida Chiropractic Association stated · 7a: none published · 7b: unverified what either body charges a student is not published by Palmer · Status: described in [F-D]; absent from [W] and [F-L] · Sources: name and description [F-D]

If you want a route into a state association, this is one and it is documented in an undated PDF that is not on the clubs page and not on the current club list. State associations are not yet listed on the organizations page.
Philosophy Club: The Philosophy Club encourages future chiropractors to develop and strengthen the WHY behind their application of ChiropracTIC by reviewing and discussing the 33 principles and articles from the Chiropractic textbook.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: on [W] and [F-D]; absent from [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-D]; description [F-D] · Capitalisation as published.
SABCA: The goal of SABCA is to recruit and support Black and diverse students in the field of chiropractic. The club is passionate about giving back to the community and spreading chiropractic awareness. SABCA Club strives to encompass all that has to do with chiropractic education, to include: palpating and practicing chiropractic techniques, inviting guest speakers to share field experiences and providing club members with valuable information. SABCA is a social club purposed to build community amongst students, while attending chiropractic school. The continual objective is to support, encourage and help peers, while making the journey to become happy, successful chiropractors.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L] · The two campuses publish different descriptions of the same-named body; the Main campus text names the Harvey Lillard Society origin and this one does not.
Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA): The mission of SACA is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the ACA and the chiropractic profession as a whole.

Affiliation: national student wing — ACA · 7a: none published by Palmer · 7b: unverified Body no ACA chapter directory on the pages read on 5 October 2026. Absence on the pages read is not absence at the ACA. · Status: [F-D] marks it Currently Inactive. Mechanism: registration form each quarter; inactive clubs may be reopened. Absent from [F-L]; [W] lists it with no marker · Sources: name [W][F-D]; description and status [F-D]
Veterans Club: The Veterans Club is a club for military affiliated students. The goal is to provide these students with support and resources to assist with the transition to academic life. This is accomplished through social activities, on campus events/programs as well as community outreach.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: [F-D] marks it Currently Inactive. Mechanism as above. Absent from [F-L]; [W] does not list it for Florida · Sources: name, description and status [F-D]
Sports Club: Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: named Sports Council in [F-L] · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L] · The Main campus description of this club adds a named faculty adviser; this one does not.
Student Council: The objective of the Student Council shall be to uphold this constitution; to promote professional integrity; to advocate the highest ideals of chiropractic; to work toward the enhancement of the students in their pursuit of excellence in the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic; to provide a forum for student opinion; to act as a liaison between student body, the faculty, and the administration; and to foster an environment conducive to educational, professional and social development of the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
unverified The constitution the description refers to is not published. [F-L] names student officers holding five positions; those names are not reproduced here. Palmer's Main Campus documents carry Class Representatives / Officers in this position, described as a leadership route. The two campuses publish different structures for student representation.
Campus Guides: The Campus Guides organization was founded in 1959 by Dr. David Palmer to promote the betterment of the College and advance the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Student members volunteer their time to give campus tours and to participate in several on-campus events such as Homecoming and graduation.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF): PSAF is the liaison between the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body and the Palmer alumni. PSAF promotes a strong professional spirit among students through bridging the communcations between students and alumni. PSAF will provide students with avenues for personal and professional growth and develpment to become successful doctors of chiropractic.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: unverified not published on this campus. The Main campus description of the same-named club ends with a sentence stating there is no membership fee; this description does not contain that sentence. Same club name, same college, one campus publishing the cost and one not · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L] · Quoted as published, including the typographical errors.
Yoga Club: Yoga Club is the perfect club for intention, movement, and clarity for the week. Yoga club is free and welcomes everyone, from beginners to experts. Come join us for an hour to unwind and refresh.

Affiliation: none stated · 7a: free, published by Palmer inside the description · Status: listed, no marker · Sources: name [W][F-L][F-D]; description [F-D]; join [F-L]
World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS): unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. Appears on [F-L] with a named faculty advisor.
Affiliation: international student federation — WCCS · 7a: none published by Palmer · Status: on [F-L]; absent from [W] and [F-D] · Sources: name and join [F-L] · The WCCS entry on the organizations page records that it publishes a roster of its chapters.
Women in Chiropractic (WIC) · Christian Club · Canadian / International Club · Business Ambassadors · Run Club: unverified Not sourced Named but undescribed. All appear on [F-L] with a named advisor, and on [W] where noted. None in [F-D].
Affiliation: Christian Club — denominational or faith body, filed by [F-L] under a Religious Clubs heading, no parent body named; the others none stated · 7a: none published · Status: listed, no marker. [W] carries Canadian / International as Canadian Chiropractic Club and Business Ambassadors as Center for Business Development · Sources: name [W][F-L]; join [F-L]

Palmer College of Chiropractic

What you are reading, and what it does not tell you

How Palmer publishes its clubs