SOT® Pediatric Certificate Program – Minneapolis
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
Feb 1, 2027
Online Course Starts
May 15, 2027
Seminar Day 1 (9AM – 6PM) : Comprehensive Pediatric Spinal and Adjusting Protocols and Pediatric Cranial Exam and Cranial Adjusting Protocols
May 16, 2027
Seminar Day 2 (9AM – 6PM) : Comprehensive Pediatric Spinal and Adjusting Protocols and Pediatric Cranial Exam and Cranial Adjusting Protocols
May 17, 2027
Online Course Continues
Jul 10, 2027
Seminar Day 1 (9AM – 6PM) : Comprehensive Pediatric Cranial Adjusting Protocols and Common Conditions in the Pediatric Practice
Jul 11, 2027
Seminar Day 2 (9AM – 6PM) : Comprehensive Pediatric Cranial Adjusting Protocols and Common Conditions in the Pediatric Practice
Locations: May 15-16, 2027
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
7025 Northland Drive N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 536-8300
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
7025 Northland Drive N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 536-8300
Locations: July 10-11, 2027
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
7025 Northland Drive N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 536-8300
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center
7025 Northland Drive N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 536-8300
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.
CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ (DC Only), OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY, Puerto Rico, Canadian Provinces (except AB, NS & SK)
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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Jacob Duvall, DC
“My three takeaways:
1. Great for learning cranial work
2. Amazing hands on experience
3. Good for learning of indicators outside of your techniqueI’ve been able to start using cranial work on my kids which has been awesome!
I would recommend this course because they give you a great foundation for cranial work. This is vitally important, in my opinion, for pediatric health!
I love y’alls hearts for pediatrics! This is work you don’t have to take time to teach but you CHOOSE to push the profession forward and to help us serve generations moving forward.”
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