Stephen Grande

Dr. Stephen Grande serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Chiropractic Program at D’Youville University, teaching orthopedic assessment, chiropractic theories, case management, and adjustive technique since 2007. He maintains a private practice in Cheektowaga, NY since 1983 and acts as a supervising clinician at ECMC and Thrive, while serving as a content expert for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners since 2016.

His educational credentials include:

• Certified Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP), University of Pittsburgh, 2021
• McGill Methods Certification-Levels 1, 2, 3, 2019
• Rock Blade Certification, 2017
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), New York Chiropractic College, 1990
• Doctor of Chiropractic (Summa Cum Laude), Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1983
• B.S. Biology (Cum Laude), Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, 1980

Research focuses on evidence-based chiropractic technique, sports injury rehabilitation, and integrative prenatal care within primary health settings. His symposium presentations address clinical reasoning for cervical radiculopathy, spinal stenosis decision-making, and peripheral nerve syndromes through evidence-based cluster testing methodologies.

Accolades recognize his clinical teaching excellence:

• D’Youville Chiropractic Program- Excellence in Clinical Education (2021)
• Teacher of the Year- Department of Chiropractor (2014)
• D’Youville College Chiropractic Holistic Health Services Faculty of the Year (2009-2010)

As preceptor and supervising clinician, Dr. Grande mentors students in real-world settings while developing National Board of Chiropractic Examiners content. His recent Primary Spine Practitioner certification enhances interdisciplinary care approaches through the University of Pittsburgh program.