The SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program


Demonstrate your commitment to your profession and patients, enhance your skills, and place yourself on the road to mastery in the art of chiropractic adjustment.

About the Program

Welcome to the SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program and the home of Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting TM methods. We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive pediatric certification programs in the chiropractic profession. With over 80 years of combined clinical practice and teaching experience, our commitment to education and chiropractic excellence is second to none. 

We are seeking individuals who are committed to elevating the delivery of the chiropractic adjustment as the forefront of their practice. If you share our passion for advancing patient care through precise and effective adjusting techniques, we invite you to join our community and embark on a journey towards professional excellence with us.

Our Pediatric Certificate Program provides two avenues for certification: a 10-month online program and a 48-hour hybrid (16 hours online, 32 hours in-person) seminar series. Upon completing either of these programs, participants will be listed in our exclusive Pediatric Referral Directory and invited to join our membership program. Our members, who have found their professional home with us, aspire to master our techniques, and may eventually choose to join the Peak Potential Institute as part of our training staff.

Welcome aboard, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Certification Process

Follow these steps to receive your SOT® Pediatric Certification and membership to our referral directory.

  • Complete the 48 Hour In-Person OR 10 Month Online Pediatric Certification Program

Online SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program

10 Months | 40 Modules

  • Interactive Modules
  • Evaluation and Technique Presentations
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Practice with Calls to Action (CTA)
  • Access to Private Facebook Group
  • Live Calls with Instructors
  • Email Access to Drs. Rosen and Watson

In-Person SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program

32 In-Person Hours | 16 Online Hours

  • Hands-on Training from Dr. Rosen & PPI Staff
  • Evaluation and Technique Presentations
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Connect with Like-minded Practitioners
  • In-depth Q&As with Instructors
  • Qualify for CE Credit in Select States
  • Receive membership to our SOT® Pediatric Referral Directory

Join Hundreds of Practitioners in our Pediatric Referral Directory

Grow your client base and demonstrate your commitment to mastery in the art of chiropractic adjustment.

  • Join our SOT® Pediatric Certificate Membership

SOT® Pediatric Certificate Membership

Receive access to exclusive content, discussion groups, and program discounts.

  • Take Certification Exams: SOT® Spinal Pediatric Practitioner, CSSPP and SOT® Cranial Pediatric Practitioner, CSCPP

SOT® Pediatric Certification Exams

Each certification will demonstrate your commitment to chiropractic adjusting, enhance your practice, increase your personal skill set, and open the door to new opportunities at Peak Potential Institute.

  • Reach the next level of Mastery with our Train the Trainer Program

SOT® Train the Trainer Program

Rise to the next level of mastery and effectively communicate our chiropractic adjusting 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


  • Stephanie Rittenour, DC
  • Tom Fastiggi, DC, CNMT
  • Anthony Pellegrino, DC
  • Laura J. Meredith, DC

    “At the age of 18 months old, my daughter was in an accident at daycare. She fell on cement and injured her left side of her face. Three days after this incident her left eye started to turn in. I brought her to a Doctor of Optometry and they said it was probably just a coincidence and had nothing to do with the fall.

    A few weeks later she was put in glasses and I was told that she sees double and probably always will. The following month I reached out to a Chiropractor that works an hour and a half away from us, but I knew that he was trained under Dr. DeJarnette years ago and utilized techniques for SOT and Cranial adjustments. Thankfully after 2 years of weekly appointments with Dr. Groene, my daughter was progressing in a way that her eye doctors and therapist could not even believe. I was also told when she first was seen after the injury that she would never have an opportunity to wear contacts. After years of specific cranial adjustments with Dr. Groene, she is now in contact lenses and does not see double! Her eye only turns in when she is extremely tired or has been reading for a long period of time. Having these great, unbelievable results, I was inspired to learn all I possibly could so that I could not only continue to help my daughter without having to drive 3 hours weekly to see Dr. Groene, but to help future patients that may be going through the struggles that we went through for years. I wanted to learn as much as possible and from who I thought was the best of the best to learn from. Therefore I signed up for this series and could not be more pleased with my decision.

    My Three Takeaways:

    1. There are many ways and resources to reference the material after class. The books and online material are well written as well as easy to follow and understand.
    2. It is a privilege to learn from Dr. Marty, who is a fountain of knowledge not only with cranial information but also with chiropractic and owning a business for 40 years.
    3. While each seminar contains a lot of information, even being able to take bits and pieces each time will help build the confidence in helping patients.

    I have gained the confidence to evaluate and adjust patients in a new way with the indicators that we were taught during the 3 classes. The amount of information that is applicable has been life changing for my practice and for me personally with my own children.

    Specifically I have a current patient that has significant TMJ issues. I used the information I learned in the first two classes to help and after just two visits she came back in tears. She said that what I had done literally changed her life! She has not been able to eat a burger or steak in 2 years. She also had to stop public speaking because she would spit or drool while speaking. After just two adjustments she was able to speak without any problems.

    I appreciate all of the knowledge, the extra time to explain, the hands on practice, and the patience that Dr. Marty and Dr. Nancy have while I learn this new skill set. I am also grateful for the tools available to continue to study this material. The books and guides are very well written and a great resource for me to use when I am not in class.

    This is the second time I have taken this series and it is still mind blowing how much knowledge Dr. Rosen has to share. Marty and Nancy are not only amazing teachers but respectful, caring, and fun people and Chiropractors to learn from.”

  • Jennifer Vannoy, DC

    “My three takeaways:
    1. Comprehensive Pediatric Spine Evaluation and Correction: The program provided an in-depth understanding of how to properly evaluate and correct the pediatric spine, enhancing my ability to address spinal issues in children effectively.
    2. Early Adjustment for Optimal Development: I learned the critical importance of adjusting children from birth to support maximum brain and neurological development, emphasizing the need for early chiropractic interventions.
    3. Invaluable Cranial Adjusting Techniques: The cranial adjusting techniques taught in the program have significantly improved my results, particularly for pediatric patients with neurological issues, highlighting the value of specialized cranial care in pediatric chiropractic practice.

    Personally, the program has enhanced my understanding and passion for pediatric chiropractic care. It has deepened my appreciation for the vital role early adjustments play in children’s neurological and overall development, reinforcing my commitment to providing the best care possible for young patients. This knowledge has also strengthened my confidence in treating pediatric cases, knowing that I can make a significant positive impact on their health and well-being from an early age. Professionally, the program has been transformative. It has equipped me with advanced skills and techniques for evaluating and correcting pediatric spines, as well as invaluable cranial adjusting methods. These enhancements have improved my clinical outcomes, particularly for children with neurological issues. As a result, I am now able to offer more comprehensive and effective care to my pediatric patients, setting a higher standard in my practice and distinguishing myself as a specialist in pediatric chiropractic care.

    A personal experience that highlights the impact of the program on my practice involves a six-year-old boy with severe autism who was experiencing daily seizures. When he first came to see me, we focused on his gut health through functional medicine, and although we saw some positive results, his progress eventually stalled. While I was taking this program, I began using the pediatric adjusting techniques I learned. Almost immediately, there were noticeable improvements. The most significant changes happened when I started implementing the cranial adjusting techniques taught in the program. The transformation was remarkable. His seizures decreased significantly, from daily occurrences to once every two weeks. The boy, who had been very aggressive, became calm enough that his mother could reason with him. He stopped biting and pinching his mother multiple times a day. His balance also improved significantly, and he went from struggling to walk properly to having much better coordination. Now, he happily comes to see me and lays on the table calmly while I adjust him, without screaming. And it only took six weeks to see these substantial results. This experience underscored the immense value of the skills and techniques I gained from the program. It has made a substantial difference in my practice and, more importantly, in the lives of the children and families I work with.

    I would highly recommend this course to other chiropractors who work with children or desire to work with children. The program provides an invaluable set of skills and techniques that can significantly enhance your practice. Through this course, I gained advanced knowledge in evaluating and correcting the pediatric spine, as well as cranial adjusting techniques that have made a substantial difference in my clinical outcomes. The practical applications of these techniques have been transformative, as evidenced by the remarkable progress of my patients, like a six-year-old boy with severe autism whose seizures and aggressive behaviors dramatically improved. This course equips you with the tools needed to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of your young patients, ultimately elevating the standard of care you can provide. If you are dedicated to advancing your expertise in pediatric chiropractic care and achieving outstanding results for your patients, this course is an essential investment in your professional development.

    I can’t wait to take it again and again! I desire deeply to be an expert in this arena. Thank you so much for bringing this education to us!”

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The SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program

Demonstrate your commitment to your profession and patients, enhance your skills, and place yourself on the road to mastery in the art of chiropractic adjustment.