SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program – Halifax
More than ever qualified pediatric chiropractors are in demand. Families are desperately looking for health care providers that are informed, experienced, able to communicate and have the practical skills to address the myriad health care challenges facing their children. With over a combined 80 years of clinical experience, Drs. Rosen and Watson’s premier SOT ® Pediatric Certificate Program is answering the call.
In this comprehensive pediatric spinal and cranial evaluation and adjusting program, you will not only acquire the skills to become the go-to pediatric chiropractic in your area, but you will build your confidence, up your game and acquire a level of expertise second to none.
Our program is one of the most comprehensive spinal and cranial evaluation and adjusting programs in the chiropractic profession. You will learn a complete pediatric evaluation system for spinal and cranial dysfunction as well as meningeal, tonal, and structural adjustment procedures applicable to all your pediatric patients. Be confident, be successful, be able to produce the results you promise and create a fulfilling, lifetime-centered waiting list practice.
Skills You Will Learn
✓ Pediatric neurological and nervous system developmental
✓ Creating a pediatric case history and exam for pre-ambulatory infant and 3+
✓ Rationale for pediatric care
✓ Specific indicators for spinal and cranial corrections: tonal, meningeal, intra-oral and external techniques
✓ Occipital fiber analysis: determine a vasomotor or viscersomatic subluxation
✓ Complete cranial examination and indicators for specific Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting ™ protocols, including intra-oral and external techniques
✓ Cranial anatomy, physiology, visual analysis, and condition techniques
✓ Pediatric TMJ, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, tongue-tie evaluation and correction protocols
✓ Evaluating the pediatric palate
✓ Primary Reflexes
Resources Provided
✓ Hands-on training from Dr. Rosen and PPI team
✓ Evaluation & technique presentations
✓ Practical demonstrations
✓ Practice with Calls to Action (CTA)
✓ Connect with Like-minded Practitioners
✓ In-depth Q&As with Instructors
✓ Interactive private Facebook group
✓ Available Select Dates and Locations
✓ Earn Continuing Education Credits ($50/seminar): See pre-approved states below.
The educational aspects of the course cover:
The clinical aspects of the course cover:
Program Schedule
DEC 29, 2025
Online Course Starts
APR 11, 2026
Seminar Day 1: Comprehensive Pediatric Spinal and Adjusting Protocols and Pediatric Cranial Exam and Cranial Adjusting Protocols
APR 12, 2026
Seminar Day 2: Comprehensive Pediatric Spinal and Adjusting Protocols and Pediatric Cranial Exam and Cranial Adjusting Protocols
APR 13, 2026
Online Course Continues
JUN 20, 2026
Seminar Day 1: Comprehensive Pediatric Cranial Adjusting Protocols and Common Conditions in the Pediatric Practice
JUN 21, 2026
Seminar Day 2: Comprehensive Pediatric Cranial Adjusting Protocols and Common Conditions in the Pediatric Practice
Locations: Apr 11 – 12th
To be Determined
To Be Determined
Hotel HCC Montblanc
Via Laietana, 61, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel HCC Montblanc
Via Laietana, 61, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Locations: Apr 5 – 6th
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, North St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
Online Course Contents
21 Modules | 21 CTAs
Class 1 – Nervous System Development – Part 1
Class 2 – Nervous System Development – Part 2
Class 3 – Influences on Development – Subluxation
Class 4 – Dural Meningeal System
Class 5 – Cranium and Dural Membranes
Class 6 – Cranial Bone Motion and CSF
Class 7 – Reprogramming the CNS
Class 8 – The Infant Spinal Case History
Class 9 – Spinal Exam Protocols and Demonstration
Class 10 – Anatomy and Physiology of Cranium
Class 11 – Cranial Exam Anatomy
Class 12 – Cranial Visual Analysis
Class 13 – Cranial Examination Protocols and Demonstration
Class 14 – Practice Management Blueprint
Class 15 – Confrontational Tolerance
Class 16 – Your Practice Triad
Class 17 – Making a Change
Class 18 – How to Make a Positive Change
Class 19 – Practice Development Tools
Class 20 – Office Procedures
Class 21 – Intensive Adjustment Protocols
Seminar Contents
15 Topics | 2 Seminars
Evaluation and Adjusting Protocols for the Pediatric Spine
Complete Spinal Examination Protocols
Determining the Primary Subluxation
Ascending or Descending, Meningeal or Structural
Specific Indicators to Determine Subluxation and Listings
Specific Adjusting Protocols for All Areas of the Spine
Tonal and Structural Techniques
Evaluation for the Pediatric Cranium
Specific CSF Balancing and Movement Adjustments
Symptom Specific Techniques to Use in Your Daily Practice
Evaluation and Adjusting Protocols for the Pediatric Cranium
Sphenobasilar Motion and Correction of Distortion Patterns
Specific Cranial Bone Imbalances/Subluxations (Correct Occipital, Temporal, Frontal, Parietal and Other Cranial Bone Distortions)
Correcting Palate Imbalances
Condition Specific Protocols: Vagus Nerve Involvement, Tongue-tie, Plagiocephaly, Pediatric TMJ issues (Nursing, Latching, and Swallowing Issues), Abnormal Palate Development, Digestive Issues, Allergies
Continuing Education Credits
Below are currently pre-approved states for continuing education credits. For other states, notify [email protected] 90 days prior to seminar Date.
Apr 11-12, 2026: CO, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ (DC Only), OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, All Canadian Provinces (except AB)
Jun 20-21, 2026: CO, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ (DC Only), OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY, Puerto Rico, All Canadian Provinces (except AB)
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
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Brandi Benson, DC
“I have gained so much from this program but my three takeaways would be:
1. Confidence in following the SOT indicators for more specificity in my adjustments.
2. The hands-on opportunities are so impactful in mastering assessment and adjusting skills and learning in a group setting is invaluable.
3. The body and brain are beautifully complex, and this program integrates all the pieces in a comprehensible and practical manner. It is easy to take the information and apply it to the clinical setting.I always leave with more confidence in myself and my ability to be a great chiropractor for my community. I really appreciate the time and dedication Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson has put into this program and it inspires me to continue to learn and build upon the foundation of pediatric chiropractic care I have to provide the best for my patients..
I work with a lot of medically complex children in my practice and SOT and cranial adjusting just makes sense. Even when these patients present differently than your typical patient, the indicators help point care in the right direction and improvements are often seen quickly as the nervous system responds. It is really amazing to hear that positive changes are happening after using these techniques, especially when families have tried so many other things without much impact.
I would absolutely recommend this course to other chiropractors, especially those who see children. It is imperative to have confidence and specificity when working with the pediatric population, and this course imparts this knowledge and so much more.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson. They are great mentors and I admire their commitment to sharing their knowledge and experience to help us become better chiropractors.”
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Lee Rumley, DC
“Having taken the introductory course to Cranial work with Drs. Marty Rosen, Erin Rosen & Nancy Watson I was inspired to take the full certification series. Each weekend I was able to delve deeper into my understanding of Cranial palpation and adjusting, honing the skills necessary to bring back to my patients.
In the introductory course I was overwhelmed with the vast amount of content while at the same time inspired with a new sense of purpose. Each seminar, I would get a little more comfortable with my ability to feel the slight movements available in the cranial sutures all while getting a better understanding of the vital role it all plays in our patients overall health and well-being.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone that is thinking about adding this work to their practice. I love the family dynamic the three of these amazing practitioners brings to the seminar and I am honored to have learned from their experience. They are my people.”
See Our Full Catalog of Online Courses
Reach new levels of mastery from the comfort of your home or on-the-go with our online programs.
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Vagus Nerve Evaluation and Correction Protocols10 Weeks|10 Modules -
Sphenobasilar Mechanism: Assessment & Correction6 Weeks|6 Modules -
Scoliosis: Adjusting Protocols & Home Care5 Weeks|5 Modules -
Balancing the Sacro-Occipital Respiratory Motion (SOR)8 Weeks|8 Modules
