Sacro-Occipital Technique Organization (SOTO) - USA

SOTO-USA is a501(c)(3) non- profit organization which promotes the teaching and research of the Sacro Occipital Technique method of chiropractic. Founded and developed over 70 years by Dr Major Bertrand DeJarnette, Sacro Occipital Technique offers an indicator based, comprehensive approach to patient assessment and treatment. SOTO-USA looks to not only lead the chiropractic profession but to champion the concept that through understanding and cooperation between disciplines, excellence in patient care can be achieved.

Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) was originally formulated by Major Bertrand DeJarnette (The Major) who was a Doctor (chiropractor and osteopath) and Engineer in the 1920’s. The Major was inspired to go beyond simple spinal adjusting and developed methods of correcting the Cranium, Pelvis, Extremities and Organs. This study brought about a system of adjusting patterns in the body, not just single body parts. The most significant pattern was the relationship between the sacrum and occiput (which became the name of the technique).