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.

The course is intensive, however, there is a great community that you can lean on for extra insight and shared reviews.

It has taught me a great deal and given me a broader understanding of SOT, overall and although specifically targeted to paeds, it has assisted me with adults as well.

Yes! I would recommend this program

Looking forward to meeting you in person and refining the practical component.

I wanted to do an in-depth pediatric course with an SOT base. I was wanting to feel more confident assessing complex pediatric cases in practice

My three takeaways:
1. An in-depth course given in manageable sections.
2. Expert knowledge with videos that are easy to follow.
3. Great support throughout the program.

Really helped with cranial analysis and I can’t not see asymmetries in my own family members now!

I had an ongoing TMJ case with a 5-year-old and after palpating cranial facial sutures and dong FFJ everything settled down

I would definitely recommend this course to anyone that wants to do further pediatric studies and wants to learn from the best! It is very manageable, and Drs Rosen & Watson are so knowledgeable!

The pediatric course has been excellent at enhancing my pediatric skills and provides tools you can use in practice straight away!

Thank you so much for a fantastic course!

“My practice is pointed towards caring for children so I am always looking to add to my toolbox ways to improve my technique and better serve the kids that come through my door.

My three takeaways: 1. The nuance of cranial adjusting takes time to learn, but it pays off in dividends once you get the hang of it. 2. CSF balancing is life changing for kids on the spectrum 3. Take the time to perform a thoughtful and thorough exam. This reveals the primary issues and helps the client progress quickly and completely.

This course has impacted me professionally by enabling me to use different techniques with my more challenging clients. One boy in my practice made marked improvement when I switched his adjustment from activator to a more nuanced SOT approach. Personally, I was a bit overwhelmed because I added a second office to my practice, so I fell a fair bit behind and catching up was an undertaking, but I am glad I made the time!

I have a young girl on the spectrum that I have been seeing for months. We saw some improvements in the first few months, but the progress had plateaued and I decided to add in CSF balancing and checking for internally rotated maxilla. Since adding those adjustments in, she has made marked strides, most notably her speaking has gone from garbled slurring to clear words.

I would recommend this course for other chiropractors interested in pediatrics but specifically for those taking care of a autistic population. Using these techniques can help their sensitive nervous systems in a way that more aggressive techniques cannot.

I got behind on this course because my practice pace has increased this year, but I am so glad I made the time to finish because the techniques I have learned have been invaluable in caring for my clients! I would advise that any provider considering this course ask themselves ‘could I give the absolute best possible care to any child that walks through my door today?’ If your answer is anything less than a 1000% yes, you need this course.

Thank you for imparting your wisdom!”

“My three takeaways from this program:

1. This program is an awesome resource for a deeper dive into helping kids with things like ear infections, asthma & allergies, behavior issues, etc.
2. Great material on recognizing dural from structural and what to do about it
3. It will help you learn a very thorough child exam and have confidence.

I’ve been in practice for 11 years and this program really helped me resolve some long standing issues with some of the peds patients I have. Personally, this program has helped me to become a more confident doctor in helping more kids.

I have a patient about 3 years old whose primary issue was sleep. She would wake in the night for hours and not be able to go back to sleep. Happy, just not ‘tired’. I’ve applied to protocols and we have her sleeping through the night most nights! Parents are forever grateful!

I have taken multiple courses in the past from others and, although great and useful, this really gets laser beam focused on some very common problems I see regularly in the office. It’s such a different approach when you add more than just the spine to your protocol. We see great results (sometimes faster) when we work with the cranial bones as well.

A great program. We really enjoyed working through each module.”