Upcoming Events
The mission and commitment of SORSI have always been focused on research to educate practitioners to be able to give better care. We continually strive to improve through research and publications. SORSI takes great pride in the way that it is aligned with the International Alliance (SOTO-I) in its educational material, seminars, and global certification. SORSI is the only organization in North America that is a member of the International Alliance and is qualified and approved to teach SOT® Methods.
For decades SORSI has provided Chiropractors and Chiropractic Assistants opportunities to learn, practice, and teach SOT® Methods. “Since 1929…the Source for SOT® Methods.”
Check out our upcoming events for a listing of educational opportunities!

SORSI Mid Year Chiropractic SOT® Education and Research Symposium 2026 – Kansas City
Conference
About This Event
In Person Event
This conference is designed for all chiropractors interested in Dr. De Jarnette’s SOT® Method. Topics presented include:
- THE THREE CATEGORIES
- CRANIAL and ADVANCED CRANIAL
- CHIROPRACTIC MANIPULATIVE REFLEX TECHNIQUE (CMRT)
- BASIC SOT® METHODS
- HANDS ON!
15 CE Hours – All states Except California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Mississippi
Who Is This Conference For?
Are you ready to practice with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose? Do you want a structured, clinically sound approach that elevates both patient outcomes and your professional standing within the chiropractic community?
This conference is designed for chiropractic students, new graduates, and experienced doctors who value precision, reproducibility, and results-driven care. The SOT® Method offers a neurologically based framework that strengthens diagnostic confidence, supports consistent clinical outcomes, and integrates seamlessly into everyday practice.
Whether you are building your clinical foundation or refining advanced skills, this program provides practical tools to enhance patient response, increase professional value, and support long-term practice growth.
We invite Chiropractic Doctors & Students. And Associate members who are D.O, MD, DDS, MD, DPM, & DVM’s.
Agenda & Courses
Pricing
| Admission Type | Admission Fee |
|---|---|
| Member DC | $585 |
| Lifetime Member DC | $350 |
| Student | $250 |
| Member DC + CE | $680 |
| Lifetime Member DC + CE | $445 |
| 1st yr Doc | $250 |
| 1st year Doc + CE | $345 |
| Non Member DC | $685 |
| Non Member DC +CE | $780 |
You can register online or at the door for an additional $50 fee. No cash or checks are accepted.
Travel & accommodations
Hilton Kansas City Airport
8801 NEW 112th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-891-8900
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Speakers & Bios

Austin Fletcher, DC, AP
Austin grew up in Maxwell, and after graduating from Maxwell High School he attended the University of Nebraska-Kearney. He went to chiropractic school at Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri where he earned his bachelor of science degree and later his doctorate of chiropractic.
After graduating from Logan University Austin moved back to Kearney to go to work with a doctor he had considered a mentor while attending UNK, Dr. James Sheen. “I worked for him for about a year and decided I wanted to open up my own place,”

Bryson Colt Wilbanks, DC, CC
Dr. Colt grew up in Selmer, Tennessee where he first learned about chiropractic after sustaining various weightlifting injuries. Dr. Colt attended Logan University and graduated in 2016.
Dr. Colt has a passion for educating not only his patients, but students and other doctors as well. Dr. Colt is an Adjunct Instructor for Logan University.
In his spare time, Dr. Colt enjoys weightlifting, watching sports, BBQing, and spending time with friends and family.

Corey Neill, DC, CC
Corey Neill, DC, CC was born in Moundville, Alabama where he graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Environmental Sciences. Upon graduating, he moved to Davenport, Iowa to study Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Neill served as a Student Council Representative and the President of the Sacral Occipital Technic Club. After completing the requirements for his Doctor of Chiropractic, he worked as an extern under Dr. John Farmer at Green Springs Chiropractic Center. He is a member of SORSI™ and ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). Dr. Neill is also a certified SOT Methods provider and a Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Dr. Neill is passionate about helping people overcome all varieties of ailments with an emphasis on pediatric, pregnancy and prenatal care. Away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, and is the youth pastor at Soma Church in Holt.

Dakota Malzewski, DC, CP
While attending Palmer, Dr. Dakota was active in the Sigma Phi Chi sorority and interned for Dr. Mitch Mally. She spent her final year teaching students as the president of Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT®) Club. She is currently working toward the CCAP certification through the ICPA.
Additionally, she holds a seat on the board of directors for SORSI, which is a chiropractic organization that teaches SOT® (Sacro-occipital Technic).
Dr. Dakota strongly believes that every person is unique, and must be treated as such, so she blends tools from many chiropractic techniques to tailor her care for each patient. Dr. Dakota has dedicated her life to studying the body and the intricate ways it is connected. She’s passionate about addressing the whole body, to include organ and cranial function, and she looks forward to working with you to resolve your physical issues and return to full health.

Dan Tuttle, DC, CC
Dr. Tuttle is a dually licensed Chiropractic Physician & Licensed Clinical Social Workerin Clearwater, Florida, combining his knowledge and skills in often creative ways to help patients. His love of SOT® started as a patient and he studied SOT® beginning his first quarter at Life University where he graduated in 2017. His work on the research track was the first three arm randomized sham-controlled blinded study to show the effect of SOT® on brain function using quantitative electroencephalography. He is a Certified Craniopath who uses craniopathy on all of his patients, but specializes in cranio-dental cases including TMD and has advanced training in cranial-occlusal analysis. In addition, he is also a licensed diplomate in (qEEG-DL), a certification held by only about 100 people in the world. Dr. Tuttle’s passion lies in combining his expertise across disciplines in order to address the root cause of his patients’ problems, whether it be the mind, brain or body.

Jeanne Sandheinrich, DC, CC
Jeanne Sandheinrich, DC, CC. has a BS in Biology from Webster University (2009), a BS in Human Biology from Logan University (2011), and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan University (2013). She opened a practice with her husband after graduating from Logan. 1st Step Family Wellness in St. Louis, MO is a Family Wellness practice with a special focus on pediatric cranial work. Dr. Jeanne is working towards being a certified craniopath through SORSI. She loves to learn and continues to advance her knowledge in neurodevelopment, methylation, chronic infection, enzyme therapy and digestion, and more. Her primary techniques in the office are SOT, NET, diversified, and acupuncture. She and her husband, Dr. Ryan, have 3 children and on their free time love to go on hikes, are avid soccer players, and love boating.

John Crescione, DC, DICS
Dr. John Crescione has been involved with SORSI since 1986 and has held all positions within SORSI over the years. A favorite Instructor with Students and Doctors alike, his dynamic and down to earth presentations make many difficult subjects easier to grasp. He is a diplomate in Craniopathy and has been pioneering SOT® Method in the areas of Sexual Dysfunction. With this 2 part seminar series, he brings his years in the gym business, his 30 plus years of communication skills in practice, and as an expert communicator and motivator to the area of “how” to talk to people to get them from the street to the office and to commit to chiropractic care.

Kent Johnson, DC, CC
Dr. Johnson is a native of Washington, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Trinity High School in 1994, he attended Washington and Jefferson College for his undergraduate studies. He then attended Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri where he received his second bachelor’s degree, this time in Human Biology in 2000, as well as a Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2002.
In 2011, Dr. Johnson earned his SOT(R) Method Advanced Practitioner Certification from SORSI. Dr. Johnson is also a Certified Craniopath by SORSI Certified Mercier Therapy Practitioner and a Certified GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Practitioner.
Growing up working on his farm, Dr. Johnson has always appreciated the importance of good health. He believes that good health is achieved by eating pure clean healthy foods and keeping your body balanced structurally. It is for this reason that he has dedicated his life to helping others live the best quality life possible.

Micah Sasser, DC, AP
I was born and raised in Eden, NC. I grew up on a 100-acre “hobby” farm with my 4 siblings. My father is an M.D. and has been practicing family medicine for the past 40 years. My mother stayed home and homeschooled all 5 of us kids K-12.
After graduating high school I attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and received my bachelor’s in Kinesiology. I then attended Logan University and received my Doctor of Chiropractic degree in December of 2021. I tell everyone that coming to Logan was the best decision I ever made because I met my lovely wife while in school. Hannah is from Waterloo, Illinois so I have learned a lot about St. Louis from her and her family.
I have a passion for providing chiropractic care to all members of the family!
I like practicing with the Sacro-Occipital Technic® which is a system of analysis that includes cranial work and it can really help people in my experience and allow me to know exactly where the body would like to be adjusted.

Ned Heese, DC, FICS
Dr. Heese has been involved in the De Jarnette Methods of Sacro Occipital Technic for 45 years, in practice and as an instructor at Cleveland University, Kansas City. He has taught SOT® Methods as the elective at Cleveland for 28 years. He began attending SORSI seminars becoming a lead instructor and presenter. He wrote several papers outlining methods of SOT® that worked toward his earning a Fellowship in 1993. He conducted a project using a chiropractic force table that measured the pressures applied in Cervical Stairstep Technique. It was accepted by RACC as a presentation at the Baltimore conference in the spring of 2019.

Noel Taylor, DC, AP
Noel A. Taylor, MM, DC was born and raised in Tennessee, gave his first lecture-recital in Georgia at age 7, has a bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, a master’s degree from Indiana University School of Music, extensive work experience in developmental disabilities and public transportation, his DC degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, has been in private practice in Columbus, Indiana since 1995, and is AP Certified in SOT(R). He has taught for SORSI since 2000, has served as a preceptor doctor for both Palmer and Logan students, and is SORSI’s 2018 Chiropractor of the Year. He’s an avid cyclist, and has been FCC licensed in the Amateur Radio Service for 42 years. Dr. Taylor and his wife Barbara celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary this year, and have two sons (one of whom is a DO), two grandsons, and two granddaughters.

Ryan Sandheinrich, DC, CP
Dr. Ryan Sandheinrich is a chiropractor that was trained at Logan University and also has extensive training post grad in GI health and Enzyme therapy. He was born and raised near St. Louis and continues to help his community with many different types of health issues. This is accomplished with the combination of chiropractic care, GI health, enzyme therapy, and myofascial work. These are the tools that he used to recover his own health and now uses them to help people in his community regain their health as well.

Teresa D’Aversa-Johnson, DC, AP
Dr. D’Aversa is originally from South Jersey just a short drive away from the Philadelphia area. She graduated from Triton Regional High School in 1995. She then attended Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, graduating in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. While attending Rowan, she worked as a certified personal trainer and became focused on not only living a healthy lifestyle, but helping others do the same. At that point, Dr. D’Aversa, a long time chiropractic patient herself, saw an opportunity to help even more people. She then decided to attend Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2002.
In 2011, Dr. D’Aversa has additional certification in SOT(R) Method from SORSI, Mercier Therapy Practitioner, Certification for GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Practitioner. In her passion to help people., Chiropractic and improved nutrition has become the avenue for her to do that.
Event Cancellation Policy
Effective Oct. 5, 2024
Refunds:
- Cancellations up to 61 days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
- Cancellations 60 days prior to the event will be refunded at 50% the original cost.
- 30 days prior to event there will be no refunds.
- In cases of family emergencies, the Board of Directors will review each case individually to determine if a refund will be given.
- There are absolutely no refunds for CE fees.
If SORSI cancels an event, participants would be eligible for a refund or credit to the next like event within one year.
