Introduction to Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting (CCA)

3 Months | 12 Modules
Instructor(s): Dr. Martin Rosen, Dr. Nancy Watson

Introduction to Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting (CCA)

In this 3-month chiropractic cranial adjusting class, you will learn the functional anatomy and physiology of cranial bone motion, cerebrospinal fluid mechanics, and specific cranial landmarks and indicators to facilitate both your understanding and application of cranial adjusting techniques.

CCA is a specific, comprehensive, and efficient methodology to correct cranial bone imbalances and access the other 80% of the CNS. With these techniques, you can improve patient outcomes, make more effective and stable spinal corrections, become the expert in your area, attract and help more people consistently and safely.

CCA will allow you to expand your practice and patient care to the next level while at the same time creating confidence and consistency in your personal skill set. Imagine getting constant referrals from colleagues and other health care practitioners for your ability to help patients in need when others cannot.

For those who want to continue to grow, move forward, and become a true expert in CCA, this course is also a stepping-stone towards the Institute’s other cranial adjusting courses. This class will give you the skills to understand cranial dynamics, their effect on the overall health of your patients, and the skills to make a drastic impact on your patient’s ability to heal.

What You’ll Learn

  • Functional anatomy and physiology of the cranium
  • Indicators to determine cranial subluxation patterns
  • External chiropractic cranial adjusting TM corrections for balancing CSF, the sphenobasilar, symptom specific techniques, and individual cranial bones
  • Learn to determine the major cranial subluxation
  • Chiropractic cranial adjusting TM techniques to improve your patient outcomes

Resources Provided

  • Video class modules
  • Evaluation & technique presentations
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Calls to action (CTAs)
  • Interactive private Facebook group
  • Complete PDF workbooks
  • Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson

Course Contents

12 Modules | 12 CTAs

  1. Module 01 Anatomy and Physiology of the Cranium
  2. Module 02 Cerebro Spinal Fluid (CSF) Mechanics
  3. Module 03 Sutures, Landmarks, Fontanels, and Primary and Secondary Motion
  4. Module 04 Cranial Landmarks and Dural Meningeal System and Cranial Dural Membranes
  5. Module 05 Flexion and Extension on Inhalation and Exhalation
  6. Module 06 Cranial Palpation Exercise
  7. Module 07 Cranial Bone Contacts and Adjusting Guidelines
  8. Module 08 Cranial Techniques
  9. Module 09 CSF Techniques
  10. Module 10 Sphenobasilar and Temporal Bone
  11. Module 11 Frontal Bone and Fruit Jar Techniques
  12. Module 12 Symptom Specific Techniques

Meet the Instructors

As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence.  Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession.  Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.

Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.

Feedback From Our Students


  • Robert R. LaRusso, DC

    I just completed your online cranial course. Even at this stage of my career I have a strong desire to learn. Ever since my undergraduate work and learning of a sphenoid bone has intrigued me to no end! The intricacies of how and what Marty teaches appear to “light” me up inside! Since taking Drs. Rosen and Watson’s courses all my practices have grown beyond beyond! I do not advertise, nor do have any signs outside all four of the facilities that indicate that I work here! I still find that I have a strong desire to be more and do more and study more…until God wants me to stop! I LOVE Marty’s tutorials that are sent to us during the courses…that are great and informative! I do get behind a bit because I do work a lot…even at this stage of my career! But instead of binge watching TV, I binge watch Marty’s tutorials! I so appreciate you Marty and of course you Nancy as well…and ALL that you offer our profession. Thank you from my heart.

  • Olivia Griffith, DC

    As a chiropractor focusing on the nervous system, I couldn’t leave out 80%. I had seen clinical success with other doctors and wanted to learn more about how I can better help patients. I recommend this course because it is easy to follow along from start to finish and implement the skills the next day. As a doc in my first of practice, this intro cranial course was highly valuable to the success of my clinical practice. Since this is little cranial work addressed in school, it was necessary for me to gain a better understanding of how to analyze and correct patient’s cranials. Definitely worth the investment. I look forward to other courses to build on this knowledge. Drs. Rosen and Watson are extremely knowledgeable. What a privilege to learn from such caring souls!

  • Dr. Agathe Vinault

    I really enjoyed this introduction course in cranial adjustments.

    I decided to take this course because I find it interesting to have many tools in our bag to offer the best for our patients, and the cranial work is important to consider. And also we see a lot of babies in our practice, so I needed some basics to increase my knowledge.

    With this program, we can take the time to view and review the videos when we want. To progress at our own rhythm. The calls were really interesting and we could ask as many questions as we wanted.

    In my practice, I try now to be more aware of the dural system, of the meningeal system, how they can impact the results of my adjustments.

    I used some technique for patients with TMJ problems or with sinuses issues, or some headaches problems and it helped me to have faster results.