What Carrick Institute does

Carrick Institute is a privately held graduate education institution founded in 1982 by Dr. Frederick (Ted) Carrick, recognized as the Father of Functional Neurology. The company specializes in clinical neuroscience and functional neurology training for licensed healthcare professionals, with primary customer segments including Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Medical Doctors (MDs), Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), and Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). The institute has trained 18,000+ clinicians across 40+ years of operation, with 9,000+ providers completing credential pathways and a 94% first-time board certification pass rate.

The core product is the CNS Curriculum, a CAGEN-approved 13-module, 305-credit-hour program preparing candidates for the DACNB (Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board) and FACFN (Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology) credentials, recognized by all 50 US state legislative bodies and the American Chiropractic Association. The company distributes content through a proprietary Learning Management System supporting live in-person intensives at owned venues (Cape Canaveral, FL; Minnetonka, MN) and partner facilities (Amsterdam Brain Center, Netherlands; Australian Chiropractic College, Adelaide), real-time livestream sessions, and on-demand self-paced courses with 36-month access windows. The full content library spans 4,477+ curriculum hours across 269 courses, including a Master of Science degree program in Clinical Neuroscience.

The business model is anchored on multi-year credential pathway subscriptions — the full CNS Curriculum at $12,125, with Part 1 at $1,495 and Part 2 at $1,995 — supplemented by individual course sales (per-hour pricing of $38-$47.50 for live intensives), annual conferences including the International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience (ISCN) and W.E. S.H.I.N.E., and institutional partnerships offering group licensing and on-site delivery to clinics, hospitals, and universities. The faculty includes pioneers of functional neurology with 320+ peer-reviewed publications, and the company operates with no external private equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Carrick Institute

Legal name

Carrick Institute

Website

https://carrickinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carrick Institute is a privately held graduate education provider founded in 1982 that delivers CAGEN-approved clinical neuroscience and functional neurology training to licensed healthcare professionals (DCs, PTs, MDs, DOs, NDs) globally, with 18,000+ clinicians trained across multi-continental venues and a 94% board certification pass rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Canaveral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Credential Pathway Programs: Primary revenue stream from comprehensive certification programs including the CNS Curriculum (full pathway $12,125; Part 1 $1,495; Part 2 $1,995). Payment plans available. Includes audit privileges for repeat course attendance at flat fees.
2. Individual Course Sales: On-demand and live individual course purchases ranging from $0 (introductory courses) to $542+ for specialty programs like W.E. S.H.I.N.E. Per-hour pricing model (e.g., $42.50/hr, $45/hr, $38-47.50/hr for live intensives).
3. Conferences and Symposia: Annual events including the International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience (ISCN) and Synapse Sessions delivering multi-day conferences with multiple expert presentations.
4. Institutional Partnerships: Group licensing, custom presentations, and institutional pricing for clinics, hospitals, universities, and professional associations seeking scaled training solutions.
5. Master of Science Degree: Academic degree program in Clinical Neuroscience providing postgraduate education alongside professional credentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Carrick Institute provides post-graduate clinical neuroscience and functional neurology education for licensed healthcare professionals (DCs, PTs, MDs, DOs, NDs). Its core offering is the 13-module, 305 credit hour CNS Curriculum™, a CAGEN-approved pathway to DACNB board certification and ACFN Fellowship credentials, delivered via live in-person, livestream, and on-demand formats across global venues. The institute also delivers individual courses, conferences, a Master of Science degree, and institutional group licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CNS Curriculum: The Clinical Neuroscience Curriculum - a 305 credit hour, 13-module program preparing clinicians for board certification in functional neurology. CAGEN-approved pathway for DACNB and ACFN Fellowship credentials.
• W.E. S.H.I.N.E.

Products and services

• CNS Curriculum - Full Pathway (305 Credit Hours, 36 Months Access) A comprehensive 13-module, 305 credit hour CAGEN-approved clinical neuroscience curriculum leading to DACNB board certification and FACFN fellowship eligibility for licensed healthcare professionals (DCs, PTs, MDs, DOs, NDs). Includes all live courses, on-demand access, Medline research database access, audit privileges, and board exam eligibility. Priced at $12,125 full pathway.
• CNS Curriculum Part 1 - Assessment & Diagnosis (5 courses) First installment of the CNS Curriculum covering Assessment & Diagnosis across 5 courses, including live practicum access, 36-month access, and certificate of completion. Unlocks Part 2 enrollment. Priced at $1,495 standalone.
• CNS Curriculum Part 2 - Management & Rehabilitation (10 courses) Second installment of the CNS Curriculum covering Management & Rehabilitation across 10 courses, requiring Part 1 completion. Includes live practicum sessions and certificate of completion. Priced at $1,995.
• Master of Science in Clinical Neuroscience Postgraduate academic degree program in Clinical Neuroscience providing a Master's-level academic credential alongside professional clinical neuroscience training for licensed healthcare professionals.
• International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience (ISCN) Annual flagship multi-day conference delivering 19 hours of content from world leaders in neurology, rehabilitation, and functional neuroscience, covering breakthroughs in brain optimization, neurorehabilitation, neuroimmunology, AI integration, and applied clinical strategies. Priced at $37/hour for 19 hours (ISCN 2025).
• W.E. S.H.I.N.E. Conference (Women in Neuroscience) Annual women-focused neuroscience conference featuring all-women faculty covering neuroscience, rehabilitation, and integrative care topics. The 2025 on-demand bundle delivers 15 hours of content with 2 months of Medline access. Priced at $542.
• Synapse Sessions Conference Series Annual virtual conference series featuring diverse expert presentations across neuroscience topics, complementing the live ISCN flagship event.
• Individual On-Demand Course Library Self-paced catalogue of 185+ on-demand courses covering functional neurology, functional medicine, physical medicine, human performance, research science, and mental health, with flexible 36-month access windows and per-hour pricing ranging from $0 introductory to $42.50+/hr for specialty programs. Examples include Board Review 2026 ($25/hr for 25 hours) and W.E. S.H.I.N.E. 2026 ($37.75/hr for 13 hours).
• Institutional Group Licensing and Custom Training Institutional training solutions providing group licensing, custom presentations, and on-site "Bring CI To You" delivery for clinics, hospitals, universities, and professional associations seeking scaled functional neurology training across multiple clinicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% average first-time board passing rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Amsterdam Brain CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean training venue for CNS Curriculum and other functional neurology courses. Located in Haarlem, Netherlands, hosting multiple live course series annually including CNS-09, CNS-10, and livestream sessions.
• Australian Chiropractic College (ACC) Adelaide CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsia-Pacific training venue for CNS Curriculum delivery. Located in Adelaide, Australia, hosting live in-person and livestream courses as part of the global multi-venue pathway.
• The Functional Neurology CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinnesota-based training venue (Minnetonka) for live in-person courses including CNS modules and specialized intensives like The Nodulus Technique.
• CAGEN (Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Education)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body that has approved the CNS Curriculum pathway for DACNB (Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board) examination eligibility. Credential recognized by all 50 US state legislative bodies.
• American College of Functional Neurology (ACFN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization recognizing FACFN (Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology) credential upon completion of Carrick Institute programs. Multi-disciplinary fellowship distinction.
• American Chiropractic Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association recognizing DACNB credential within chiropractic practice standards. Establishes competency in neurology within chiropractic practice.
• International Training Partners (US, Europe, Asia-Pacific)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive partnerships across United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions enabling global program delivery. Venues include Cape Canaveral (US), Minnetonka (US), Adelaide (Australia), and Haarlem (Netherlands).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Life University: Major chiropractic and health sciences institution offering DC degrees and postgraduate neurology/specialty programs. Comparable as a direct competitor training chiropractors with similar clinical neuroscience and functional care curriculum paths.
• University of Western States: Doctor of Chiropractic and human nutrition university offering DC degrees with specialty continuing education. Comparable to Carrick in training chiropractors and offering clinical specialty programs.
• Institute for Functional Medicine: The leading provider of functional medicine certification and continuing education for licensed healthcare practitioners. Highly comparable to Carrick Institute in target customer (licensed clinicians), credentialing pathway model, and clinical specialty focus on integrative and functional care.
• Logan University: Doctor of Chiropractic and health sciences university offering DC programs and postgraduate specialty tracks including neurology. Comparable to Carrick in training chiropractors and offering advanced clinical credentials.
• The Kresser Institute: Provides functional medicine training and certification for clinicians via online cohorts and ADAPT Practitioner Track. Closely comparable to Carrick in serving licensed practitioners seeking specialty credentials in functional/integrative care with hybrid delivery.
• Parker University: Chiropractic and health sciences institution offering DC degrees with continuing education programs. Comparable to Carrick as a peer in DC education with postgraduate specialty training offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Palmer College of Chiropractic: The largest and most established chiropractic college in the US, offering DC programs with postgraduate continuing education. Comparable as a broader incumbent in chiropractic education that competes for the same clinician audience and credential pathways.
• National University of Health Sciences: Multi-disciplinary health sciences university offering DC, ND, and other professional degrees with postgraduate programs. Comparable to Carrick as an incumbent serving multiple licensed clinician types with advanced specialty credentials.

Others

• Cleveland Clinic – Center for Functional Medicine: Major academic medical center operating a functional medicine clinical and education program. Adjacent comparability as a mainstream institution legitimizing functional medicine, though not a direct training competitor.

Emerging players

• Functional Medicine University: Online functional medicine certification and training platform for healthcare practitioners. Comparable as an emerging lower-cost alternative targeting the same licensed clinician segment seeking functional/integrative credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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