Christine Benner, DC, LAc, CSCP

Dr. Benner is a 1989 graduate of New York Chiropractic College and a 2006 graduate of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture.  She is the director of Oasis Healing Arts in New York City where she practices SOT Chiropractic and Acupuncture.  Dr. Benner is a Certified SOT Practitioner, a Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner and a Licensed Acupuncturist.   She has extensive knowledge of TBM, AK, and exercise rehabilitation, with a BFA in Dance and experience as a personal trainer.  Dr. Benner has been an SOT instructor since 1998, is chair of SOTO-USA’s board of certification, and a member of the board of directors for SOTO-USA.  She has been actively teaching in the ICPA pediatric SOT and cranial program nationally for years.

Curriculum Vitae
Educational History
  • 1989
  • Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, NY
  • 1983 – 1985
  • Pre-Med, Hunter College, New York, NY
  • 1979
  • BFA, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Post-Graduate and Certifications
  • 2002
  • Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner – SOTO-USA
  • 2001
  • Certified SOT Practitioner – SOTO-USA
  • 1998 – 2000
  • Course work & clinical work towards Acupuncture licensure
  • Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York, NY
  • 1998
  • Advanced Proficiency Certification Sacro Occipital Technique, SORSI
  • Certification Sacro Occipital Technique Craniopath
  • 1997
  • Basic Proficiency Certification Sacro Occipital Technique, SORSI
  • 1994 – 1997
  • Complete Beginning & Advanced Total Body Modification Seminar Series
  • 1988 – 1989
  • 10 Seminar Applied Kinesiology Series
  • 1984 – 1987
  • Personal Trainer, Paris Health Club, New York
  • 1982
  • Trager Psychophysical Integration Certification
Private Practice
  • 1989
  • Present Director, Oasis Healing Arts, New York
Teaching Experience
  • 2003
  • Seminar series for yoga instructors on injuries, New York, NY
  • 2001 – 2003
  • Instructor, Regional SOT & SOT Cranial Seminars – SOTO-USA
  • 1998 – 2000
  • Table Instructor – SORSI
  • 1996 – 1997
  • Seminar Series, Injury Prevention & Treatment, Open Center, NY
  • 1994 – 1997
  • Ongoing Injury Prevention & Treatment classes, Oasis Healing Arts, NY, NY
Professional Associations
  • International Chiropractic Association
  • New York Chiropractic Council
  • SORSI
  • SOTO-USA
  • CoChair, Regional Seminar Management
  • Chair Certification Committee
  • Member Advisory Board

Inside SOTO–USA

17th Annual Clinical Symposium

May 12-14, 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana

8th Annual SOT Research Conference







May 13-14, 2016
New Orleans, Louisiana

Meet Dr. DeJarnette - Developer of SOT

Vist the wisdom, skill, and humor of Dr. DeJarnette the developer of Sacro Occipital Technique.

The History of Sacro Occipital Technique

Major Bertrand DeJarnette, DC, was a renowned inventor, engineer, osteopath, and chiropractor throughout his long and productive career.