Adjust your thinking. Having come from a very mechanical background, considering the meningeal system as a driver of continued subluxation is an eye opener. The importance of treating the paediatric patient to prevent compensation in later life. The importance of continuing learning at all stages of your career. It’s never too early or too late to adjust your thinking and approach.

Professionally, it has allowed me to look at my patients from a more holistic point of view. Previously I was weary of treating patients for issues such as chronic allergies, sinus and ear infections. I now have the confidence to address these issues with a protocol.

I have a 10-year-old patient who has been suffering with sinus issues and ear infections and has been missing a lot of school as a result. Using some of the cranial and craniofacial techniques (occipito frontal and fruit jar particularly), we have seen major changes, reduced symptoms and reduced absenteeism from school.

Yes, I would recommend this program, as it has greatly expanded my toolbox for evaluating and treating patients. The visual analysis in infants I have found particularly helpful.

The SOT Pediatric Certificate Program has provided me with what I see as the missing link in the foundational Chiropractic course work. 1. Assessment of the neonate and child that is Chiropractic specific. 2. Neurological integration in the Chiropractic practice that is more than a pain and mechanical centered approach yet remaining in the scope of manual therapy. 3. How to confidently be able to communicate with my patients and multidisciplinary colleagues in an evidence-based way, opening up improved communication and understanding of why we do what we do as Chiropractors. Our South African medical and general community is especially in need of improved understanding of the potential benefits of Chiropractic.

I have learnt that where there is confidence and knowledge, there are also improved outcomes. Where there is intention there are improved outcomes. This course has truly transformed my approach to Chiropractic care and brought light to many of my unanswered questions.

I have recently been referred an 18-month-old with an abnormal crawling pattern, overactive sympathetic NS, poor emotional regulation, abnormal head shape and delayed milestone of walking. He does not want to bend the knees to go into a squat position. Even though he is weight bearing, his mother actually sent me a photo of the inverted swing test prior to our initial consultation where he had quite a severe right lateral occipital flexion and thoracic flexion pattern. I could now explain to the mom what she was actually testing and could interpret the test with confidence, all the while considering that he is over 9 months of age. After assessing him, treating him 4 times in two weeks and referring him back to the Occupational Therapist, he was able to crawl on all fours. Although there is not perfect coordination yet, and a lot of work is still needed, I feel that I could provide the best possible care using the SOT pediatric paradigm. I have never had such a severe case, and yet such great results with delayed and non-functional milestones. The best is yet to come.

I would absolutely recommend this course to any Chiropractor who has a special interest in Paediatrics. If you want your clinical outcomes improved, a proper systematic approach to diagnosis and to widen your scope of Chiropractic care - this course is for you!

Just a huge thank you, for the pioneering work that Dr. Martin and Dr. Nancy have done in our profession and for creating such a seamless course for Chiropractors to glean from - worldwide.