Third Quarter 2022 Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal
SOT Research Conference 2022
The 13th Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conference was held 29 April 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, US. The SOT research conferences offer doctors in clinical practice and within the research arena to share in a welcoming environment. For many doctors this is their first attempt at preparing a research submission, crafting a powerpoint presentation, and sharing their findings for peer review in a conference setting. Several of these submissions will be submitted to peer reviewed journals for publication. While these conferences have been held annually from 2009 through 2019, due to the pandemic there was a hiatus until 2022. We are pleased that this year we had an additional e-poster format to go along with the usual platform presentations of the research accepted for this conference.
The Sacro Occipital Technique Research Conferences follow a similar submission and presentation format to the Association of Chiropractic College – Research Agenda for Chiropractic Conferences (ACC-RACs) so doctors are prepared if they wish to share their work and attend other research meetings. This year’s research conference proceedings also shared some stories by recent graduates and their experiences in international arenas beginning their chiropractic practice.
At the conference innovative case reports are shared on chiropractic care for nonmusculoskeletal presentations, scoliosis, temporomandibular joint disorders, and an assortment of other fascinating discoveries shared from doctors in clinical practice.
A 22 year-old female professional sprinter with right hamstring pain treated with Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and other procedures: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Dr. Jason Scoppa practices at his clinic, Northwest Structural Medicine, located in Bellevue, WA, as well as in Lynwood, WA at Balance Epigenetic Orthodontics as part of a Cranial-Dental comanagement team. He is a certified SOT Craniopath (CSCP), certified chiropractic sports practitioner (CCSP), and has a TMD and cranially focused practice.
Cite: Scoppa J. A 22 year-old female professional sprinter with right hamstring pain treated with Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and other procedures: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#ScoppaHamstringPain
Chiropractic co-management of a patient with a blocked tear duct: A case report [Abstract].
The author
William J. Boro, DC has been in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland for over 30 years. Dr. Boro uses sacro occipital technique, applied kinesiology, and Van Rumpt technique, in addition to using other standard methods of diagnosis, for the evaluation of structural, chemical and mental aspects of health. He is intent on increasing other doctor’s knowledge and understanding of how chiropractic is beneficial in cases other than strictly musculoskeletal problems. He has taught and presented papers nationally and internationally and looks forward to presenting more case studies in the future.
Cite: Boro WJ, Blum CL. Chiropractic co-management of a patient with a blocked tear duct: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BoroBlumBlockedTearDuct
Unremitting trigeminal neuralgia (suicide disease) treated with novel craniofacial procedure for chiropractic dental co-management of a 40-year-old female patient: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Richard C. Gerardo, DC has been in private practice in Burbank, California, since 1985 and in the past years with a second private practice in Thousand Oaks, California. He is a certified Sacro Occipital Technique Cranial Practitioner and a Cranial TMJ Specialist. He has lectured nationally for 25 years on the interdisciplinary approach to treating TMJ and associated issues. Dr. Gerardo has authored several published case studies as well as a paper on the Cranial Dental Functional Model and has co-treated over 3000 TMJ and orthodontic patients with numerous dentists over the last 25 years.
Cite: Gerardo RC. Unremitting trigeminal neuralgia (suicide disease) treated with novel craniofacial procedure for chiropractic dental co-management of a 40-year-old female patient: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#GerardoTrigeminalNeuralgia
Piezoelectric Resonance Technique for treatment of chronic cervical stenosis: A case report [Abstract]
The authors
Kenneth Y. Davis, DC earned a doctoral degree in chiropractic from the Columbia Institute of Chiropractic in 1976, and was one of the youngest instructors in Sacro Occipital Technique and Soft Tissue Orthopedics, having been certified by the late Dr. M. B. DeJarnette, and the late Dr. M. L. Rees. Dr. Davis is a Charter Member of the International Craniopathy Society. Considered one of the foremost researchers and developers of Energetic and Bio-Vibrational Therapy, co-founder of Natural Force Healing with his wife Lisa V. Davis
Lisa V. Davis is a medical intuitive, spiritual teacher, life coach, motivational speaker, author, developer and co-creator of Natural Force Healing, Energetic Nutritional Assessment Technique (ENAT), and Piezo-E Sternal Technique; revolutionary systems of healing that incorporate energetic and vibrational therapies that have been taught around the world to physicians and health care practitioners. Early in her career, Lisa worked closely with and was the protégé of Doctor M.L. Rees and was also the only layperson on the board of directors of the International Systemic Health Organization (ISHO).
Cite: Davis KY, Davis LV. Piezoelectric Resonance Technique for treatment of chronic cervical stenosis: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#DavisDavisPiezoelectric
SOT cranial therapy and nutrition for the treatment of autism: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Rachel Hamel, DC has completed advanced training in Applied Kinesiology, Sacro-Occipital technique, SOT Cranial Technique, Craniobiotic Technique, IASTM, Rocktape, Webster Technique, Neuro Emotional Technique; and is working towards her ACN in nutrition, as well as certification in Cranial-Dental diplomat. She is a member of ACA, SOTO-USA, BABI (Bay Area Birth Information) and ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). She received her Bachelor’s with honors in Health Science from Whitworth University in Washington State, and her doctorate degree where she was valedictorian from Palmer West Chiropractic College.
Cite: Hamel R. SOT cranial therapy and nutrition for the treatment of autism: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#HamelAutism
The effect of sacro-occipital technique on sensorineural and myogenic tinnitus: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Rebecca Huang, DC became a Certified Sacro Occipital Technique Practitioner in 2020. She is currently practicing in Los Altos, California and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 2019. Dr. Huang is a Canadian and hopes to eventually start a practice in Canada sometime in the future. She is becoming active in chiropractic research and recently had a paper accepted for the 2022 Association of Chiropractic College, Research Agenda of Chiropractic Conferences in San Diego, California.
Cite: Huang RTY. The effect of sacro-occipital technique on sensorineural and myogenic tinnitus: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#HuangTinnitus
Sacro occipital technique scoliosis treatment for a 39-year-old female runner: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Robert Monk, DC is one of the founding members of the Sacro Occipital Technique Organization (SOTO) - USA. He is the author of the SOT Manual most of the other texts utilized in the SOTO-USA certification program. He is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College now called Northeast College of Health Sciences. Dr. Monk has been in private practice in Briarcliff, NY since 1987.
Cite: Monk R. Sacro occipital technique scoliosis treatment for a 39-year-old female runner: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#MonkScoliosis
SOT cranial therapy for the treatment of intracranial hypertension: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Rachel Hamel, DC has completed advanced training in Applied Kinesiology, Sacro-Occipital technique, SOT Cranial Technique, Craniobiotic Technique, IASTM, Rocktape, Webster Technique, Neuro Emotional Technique; and is working towards her ACN in nutrition, as well as certification in Cranial-Dental diplomat. She is a member of ACA, SOTO-USA, BABI (Bay Area Birth Information) and ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association). She received her Bachelor’s with honors in Health Science from Whitworth University in Washington State, and her doctorate degree where she was valedictorian from Palmer West Chiropractic College.
Cite: Hamel R. SOT cranial therapy for the treatment of intracranial hypertension: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#HamelIntracranialHypertension
Ovarian cyst pain and low back pain, causal, casual, or coincidental: A case report [Abstract]
The author
William J. Boro, DC has been in private practice in Annapolis, Maryland for over 30 years. Dr. Boro uses sacro occipital technique, applied kinesiology, and Van Rumpt technique, in addition to using other standard methods of diagnosis, for the evaluation of structural, chemical and mental aspects of health. He is intent on increasing other doctor’s knowledge and understanding of how chiropractic is beneficial in cases other than strictly musculoskeletal problems. He has taught and presented papers nationally and internationally and looks forward to presenting more case studies in the future.
Cite: Boro WJ, Blum CL. Ovarian cyst pain and low back pain, causal, casual, or coincidental: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BoroBlumOvarianCyst
Enhancement of pelvic stability care by visceral reflex therapy: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Albert R Salem, DC is a 1980 graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic with early career years in California, where he became immersed in sacro occipital technique (SOT), the only therapy to stabilize his repeated soccer injuries. Learning from Dr. DeJarnette and his faculty at Craniopathy Instructor's Courses in Omaha solidified SOT and craniopathy as the truest physical medicine. For the last thirty years Dr. Salem is based in Adelaide, Australia, in private clinical practice of wholistic focus on the tenets and therapeutics of SOT and cranial physical medicine and homeopathic constitutional medicine.
Cite: Salem AR. Enhancement of pelvic stability care by visceral reflex therapy: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#SalemPelvicStability
Is the sacrum a keystone or is it suspended? [Abstract]
The author
Rick Serola, DC graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1983. In 1988, after noticing that muscle strength increased throughout the body after sacroiliac stabilization, he began research into the underlying biomechanics and the kinematic chain. Dr. Serola developed his own theory on biomechanics, the Musculoskeletal Integration Theory, and founded Serola Biomechanics Incorporated, developing various orthopedic products such as the Serola Sacroiliac Belt. He seeks to share information about the sacroiliac joint, which he believes is the most common cause of back, pelvic, and leg pain.
Cite: Serola R. Is the sacrum a keystone or is it suspended? [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#SerolaSacrumKeystone
A 26 year-old male professional football player with left quadriceps pain treated with Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and other procedures: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Dr. Jason Scoppa practices at his clinic, Northwest Structural Medicine, located in Bellevue, WA, as well as in Lynwood, WA at Balance Epigenetic Orthodontics as part of a Cranial-Dental comanagement team. He is a certified SOT Craniopath (CSCP), certified chiropractic sports practitioner (CCSP), and has a TMD and cranially focused practice.
Cite: Scoppa J. A 26 year-old male professional football player with left quadriceps pain treated with Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and other procedures: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#ScoppaQuadricepsPain
A retrospective pre and post-assessment of cervical spine ranges-of-motion in 32-patients following the cervical stairstep technique intervention: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Sunny Kierstyn, RN, DC is a 1990 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles, having recently been practicing in Eugene, Oregon, though currently retired. She has studied many chiropractic techniques and methods, though was especially active in the treatment of Fibromyalgia patients utilizing Sacro Occipital Technique Methods as well as nutritional supplementation. In 2014 she published a book entitled, 'Secrets About Back Pain And Fibromyalgia: How Common Back Pain Can Become Fibromyalgia' which shared her novel approaches to treating this disorder. See the book here.
Cite: Kierstyn S, Blum CL. A retrospective pre and post-assessment of cervical spine ranges-of-motion in 32-patients following the cervical stairstep technique intervention: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#KierstynBlumCxROM
Intramedullary spinal cord tumor an unsuspected finding: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Charles L. Blum, DC is in private practice Santa Monica, California and past president of SOTO – USA, now their research chair. Adjunct research faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College, associate faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Palmer College of Chiropractic West teaching the SOT Elective. Dr. Blum is a Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner, and on the peer review board of the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice (CRANIO), Association of Chiropractic College Conference Peer Review Committee, and Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. He has lectured nationally and internationally, has written various SOT related texts, compiled SOT and cranial related research, and has extensively published in multiple peer reviewed indexed journals and at research conferences from 1984 to the present.
Dr Blum is a Platinum Author with the Journal and looks after special projects.
Cite: Blum CL. Intramedullary spinal cord tumor an unsuspected finding: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BlumIntramedullaryTumor
A rare case of a patient presenting with acoustic neuroma and a temporomandibular joint disorder treated with chiropractic and dental care
The author
Thomas Bloink, DC specializes in cranial-dental integration in Silicon Valley at the California Cranial Institute, which was founded in 1992. Dr. Bloink was on the board of advisors to help create SOTO USA and is actively involved in promoting the organization, presenting at research conferences throughout the world, and developing novel treatment approaches for functional neurological conditions. He works closely with many different specialists including dentists, orthodontists, and oral-maxilla surgeons. ENT's and others to ensure the best possible outcome for his patients.
Cite: Bloink TE, Blum CL. A rare case of a patient presenting with acoustic neuroma and a temporomandibular joint disorder treated with chiropractic and dental care: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BloinkBlumAcousticNeuroma
Chronic refractory adductor tendinitis treated with pelvic blocks/wedges for a sacroiliac joint sprain, myofascial release to hip joint capsule, and therapeutic exercises: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Charles L. Blum, DC is in private practice Santa Monica, California and past president of SOTO – USA, now their research chair. Adjunct research faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College, associate faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Palmer College of Chiropractic West teaching the SOT Elective. Dr. Blum is a Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner, and on the peer review board of the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice (CRANIO), Association of Chiropractic College Conference Peer Review Committee, and Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. He has lectured nationally and internationally, has written various SOT related texts, compiled SOT and cranial related research, and has extensively published in multiple peer reviewed indexed journals and at research conferences from 1984 to the present.
Dr Blum is a Platinum Author with the Journal and looks after special projects.
Cite: Blum CL. Chronic refractory adductor tendinitis treated with pelvic blocks/wedges for a sacroiliac joint sprain, myofascial release to hip joint capsule, and therapeutic exercises: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BlumSIJsprain
Benign joint hypermobility (BJHS) and sensory processing sensitivity syndromes (SPSS): A survey of patients over 5 years: A case report [Abstract]
The author
Charles L. Blum, DC is in private practice Santa Monica, California and past president of SOTO – USA, now their research chair. Adjunct research faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College, associate faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Palmer College of Chiropractic West teaching the SOT Elective. Dr. Blum is a Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner, and on the peer review board of the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice (CRANIO), Association of Chiropractic College Conference Peer Review Committee, and Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. He has lectured nationally and internationally, has written various SOT related texts, compiled SOT and cranial related research, and has extensively published in multiple peer reviewed indexed journals and at research conferences from 1984 to the present.
Dr Blum is a Platinum Author with the Journal and looks after special projects.
Cite: Blum CL. Benign joint hypermobility (BJHS) and sensory processing sensitivity syndromes (SPSS): A survey of patients over 5 years: A case report [Abstract]. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#BlumJointHypermobility
About the chiropractor
Starting a Chiropractic Practice in China: About the chiropractor
Yi Aida Ru, DC graduated from Palmer West Chiropractic College in 2020. In the United States she extensively studied Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and Cranial Techniques with Charles Blum, DC, taking both the SOT and cranial certification courses. She also preceptored with Martin Rosen, DC, with an emphasis in pediatric chiropractic care. Dr. Ru also studied Applied Kinesiology and functional neurology and her practice is predominately SOT-based, combining neurological muscle testing and functional neurology. She is a Certified SOT and Cranial Practitioner with the Sacro Occipital Technique Organization – USA and started practicing in China in March 2021 at an international hospital, the SinoUnited Health Hangzhou Kerry Center.
Cite: Ru YA. Starting a Chiropractic Practice in China: About the chiropractor. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#RuAbout
About the person
An Out of the Ordinary Chiropractic Career: About the person
John Lin, DC graduated from Palmer West in 2018 and has been actively working with athletes of various fields in his clinic. After returning to Taiwan, Dr. Lin decided to expand his scope of practice in the healthcare field and is currently enrolled in Medical College. He hopes to bring these two professions closer together both locally in Taiwan as well as internationally.
Cite: Lin J. An Out of the Ordinary Chiropractic Career: About the person. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#LinAbout
About the chiropractor
Sacro Occipital Technique changed my life, literally: About the chiropractor
Ethan Lee, DC, originally from Taiwan, moved to Seattle with his family at the age of 18. Immediately following graduation from Palmer Chiropractic College, Dr. Lee worked in an intense clinical environment focusing on nutritional protocols treating complex pain conditions such as Lyme, SIBO, and fibromyalgia. Aside from nutritional health, Dr. Lee utilizes kinesiology muscle testing to help patients maintain neuromuscular integrity. He has certifications in Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and Applied Kinesiology (AK) and is currently completing a PhD in Integrative Medicine.
Cite: Lee E. Sacro Occipital Technique changed my life, literally: About the chiropractor. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#LeeAbout
About the chiropractor
As a SOT practitioner in Canada: About the practitioner
Henry Cheng, DC graduated from Palmer Chiropractic College – West in 2019. He is a passionate chiropractor currently practicing at Mount Pleasant Wellness Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He utilizes his knowledge of human anatomy and Sacro Occipital Technique to assess and treat patients. Dr. Cheng believes that the balance in the neuromusculoskeletal system can optimize a person’s health and well being.
Cite: Cheng H. As a SOT practitioner in Canada: About the practitioner. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2022;3.1 URL apcj.net/SOT-Abstracts-2022/#ChengAbout
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