Dr. Anthony Gross
Dr. David Merchant
Dr. Eric Steffen
Care is provided to patients ranging from 1 month to 90 years old. Serving the needs of the community are the doctor’s top priority. Treatments are geared towards individual needs of each patient utilizing a variety of techniques. Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their own healthcare.
Anthony A. Gross, DC, CCSP
Dr. Anthony A. Gross began his studies in the field of Biopsychology at the University of Delaware. Upon graduation, he worked with physically and mentally handicapped individuals as a Neurobehavioral Therapist in New Jersey. Simultaneously, he was finishing pre-requisites for a graduate degree in Neuropsychology where he discovered chiropractic. Dr. Gross graduated New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) in 1999 and feels that that a career as a chiropractic physician allows him to help people maintain better health without drugs or surgery.
He has completed post-graduate programs in Sports Chiropractic (CCSP) and Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). MUA certification allows doctors of chiropractic to have staff privileges in medical hospitals.
Dr. Anthony A. Gross
EDUCATION
Doctor of Chiropractic - New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), Seneca Falls, NY, 11/1999
- Magna Cum Laude
- Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Honor Society
- Dean’s List
- Distinguished Service Award - NYCC and American Chiropractic Association
- American Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship
- Meritorious Ambassador Award
Bachelor of Arts - University of Delaware, Newark, DE - 5/95
- Major: Psychology Minor: Biology
- Dean’s List, 1994 - 1995
- Member - Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
EXPERIENCE
Coyote Chiropractic & Wellness Center, PC 1/02 - present - Tempe & Phoenix, AZ
- Multidisciplinary practice: chiropractic, naturopathy, massage & rehabilitation
- Served as The Official Chiropractor of the Phoenix Coyote’s NHL Hockey Team & currently as Phoenix Roadrunners ECHL Offical Chiropractor
- Patient base includes professional, collegiate and high school athletes; personal injury & workers compensation cases; family care for all ages, prevention and wellness care
Anthony A. Gross, DC, PC 1/01 - 7/02 - Fountain Hills, AZ
- Private practice in a multidisciplinary setting
- Worked closely with both medical and alternative providers in patient care
Palisades Family Chiropractic 4/2000 - 1/01 - Fountain Hills, AZ
- Practiced as an Independent Contractor in a Private Practice
Internship 1999, NYCC Student Health Centers - Seneca Falls and Levittown, NY
- Practiced chiropractic in multi-DC supervised clinic.
- Nassau County Counseling Services Ctr.: Health Services provided (5/99 to 6/99)
- Salvation Army - Volunteer Health Services - (10/99)
- Medical Support Team - Nassau county 5k run for Down’s Syndrome
Neurobehavioral Therapist 1995/96, Bancroft Incorporated, Haddonfield, New Jersey
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Parts I - IV
- Physiotherapy - State and Nationally certified
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - Logan College of Chiropractic
- CPR and First Aid Certified
LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP
- Arizona Association of Chiropractic (AAC) - member
President Elect : 2007 -2008 Vice President : 2006-2007 AZ District Delegate (Legislative Districts 16, 17, 21 & 23) : 2002 - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk - Sports Medicine Crew Captain - 2006 & 2007
- Arizona Ironman Triathalon - Emergency Medical Service Team - 2007 to present
- Toastmasters International Member 2007 - Present - St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
- Rotary Club of Fountain Hills (Noon Rotary) - member
Board of Directors (2001)
Co-Chair of Community Service Activities (2001) - American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
National Legislative Chair - Student Amer. Chiro. Assoc. (SACA): 98 - 99
Lobbyist - National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC): 97 - 99, 2008
Vice President - NYCC-SACA chapter: 97 - 98 - New York Chiropractic College - Alumni Advisory Council : 2006 - present
CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT
- Concepts in Patient Nutrition - 6/2007
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) - 8/01
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) - Certified
Post-graduate course promoting high standards of excellence and clinical competence for chiropractors in the field of sports medicine and physical fitness. - Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) - 4/01
Vista Health Care Surgery Center & Hospital, Pasadena, TX
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine
Expands the role of chiropractic leading to certification in MUA, hospital protocol, operating room procedures & hospital staff privileges. - American College of Sports Medicine - (ACSM) Annual Meeting - NY, NY (11/99)
Symposium of up to date medical and non-medical treatment procedures for athletic injuries - Clifton Springs Hospital Radiology Department-NYCC Pilot Program (5/98 - 8/98)
Participated in medical rounds with radiologists in a Rochester, NY hospital. - Cox Distraction Technique Certification
Specialized low force technique for treating low back conditions - Activator Methods Technique
Specialized low force/low amplitude chiropractic techniques - Motion Palpation Institute - Lower Extremity Module
Technique workshop for treatment of pain in pelvis, hips, knees, ankles, feet and associated tissues - North American Chiropractic Educational Symposium: Vancouver, Canada (6/98)
Chiropractic research symposium shared with the American and Canadian Chiropractic Associations
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
" An Introduction to the Chiropractic Profession"Phoenix, AZ (6/05, 6/06, 6/07) - National Leadership Youth Foundation for Medicine
“Chiropractic On Trial - The history of the chiropractic profession vs. the AMA”
- Fountain Hills, AZ (11/00) - Evening Kiwanis Community Service Club
- Fountain Hills, AZ (6/02) - Chamber of Commerce
“Chiropractic and Basic Spinal Anatomy”
- Fountain Hills, AZ (5/00) & Cherry Hill, NJ (10/98)
“Alzheimer’s Disease: A Neuropsychological Perspective”
- University of Delaware (11/94)
PUBLICATIONS
“Chiropractic Methods: Growing in Popularity”
- Gannett News, NJ (10/98)
INTERESTS AND ABILITIES
- Hiking, mountain biking and weightlifting, golf, racquetball, motorcycling, Music - drums and vocal, skiing and spending time with his wife Lina, their two sons Alexander and Leonidas, and their two dogs, Harley and Pacha.
David Merchant, DC 
Dr. David M. Merchant received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 1991. After he and his parents were helped by a chiropractor for neck and back conditions, he became interested in a career as a chiropractor. In 1997, he received his Doctorate degree from Life Chiropractic College West. He has since received post graduate certification in acceleration/deceleration trauma and cervical whiplash injuries from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego in 2000. Dr Merchant is also certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia.
Dr. David Merchant
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Life West Chiropractic College, San Lorenzo, California - 6/97
- Bachelor of Science - Arizona State University - 6/92
Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Chemistry
Member – Sigma Pi Fraternity
EXPERIENCE
- Massage Therapist, 9/97-11/99 Independent Contractor
- Coyote Chiropractic & Wellness Center, PC 11/15/99 - present – Tempe & Phoenix, AZ
- Multidisciplinary practice: chiropractic, naturopathy, massage & rehabilitation
- Patient base includes professional, collegiate and high school athletes; personal injury & workers compensation cases; family care for all ages, prevention and wellness care
- Served as The Official Chiropractor of the Phoenix Coyote’s NHL Hockey Team & currently as Phoenix Roadrunners ECHL Offical Chiropractor
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Parts I - IV
- Physiotherapy - State and Nationally certified
- State licenses held - Arizona
- Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- American Heart Association: CPR and First Aid Certified
- Emergency Medical Technician
LEADERSHIP, ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP
- Arizona Association of Chiropractic (AAC) - member
District Delegate (Arizona Legislative Districts 16) 2004 - present
CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT
- The Shoulder Made Simple - 7/03, Phoenix, AZ
Seminar designed to cover evaluation and management of common soft tissue shoulder injuries - Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) - 4/01
Vista Health Care Surgery Center & Hospital, Pasadena, TX
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine
Certification course expanding me primary role of chiropractic to relieve those suffering chronic and recurrent back pain, failed back surgery syndrome, fibroblastic proliferative changes, chronic muscle spasm, unresolved headaches (of non-organic origin) and disc hemiations. The course of study included didactic lecture, literature review, hospital protocol & clinical proctorship leading to certification in MUA, hospital protocol, operating room procedures & hospital staff privileges. MUA has been proven to be gentle, safe and highly effective when properly screened. Medications are administered by a board certified anesthesiologist. - Spine Research Institute of San Diego – 8/00
Advanced study in the diagnosis and clinical management of cervical acceleration and deceleration traumas
Master certification in whiplash injuries
INTERESTS ANDABILITIES
- Playing hockey, Golf, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, volleyball, softball, and jet skiing
Enjoying time with my five year old son
Eric Steffen, DC
Dr. Eric Steffen graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania where he received a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. He decided to attend Chiropractic College after deliberation between that and orthopedic surgery. He has just relocated to sunny Tempe and is looking forward to raising a family in the community. Dr. Steffen currently has plans to undergo postgraduate training in sports medicine as well as occupational medicine since he has a major interest in both sports and work related injuries.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic 2007
Graduation date:
· Cum Laude
· Named to NYCC’s Dean’s List for 5 trimesters
· Received Frank DiGiacomo Technique Award
· Phi Chi Omega Honor Society 2007
Bachelor of Science 2003
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Major: Biology Minor: Chemistry
· Named to Bloomsburg’s Dean’s List for 3 trimesters
Work Experience
· Coyote Chiropractic and Wellness Centers, PC Currently building a practice as an independent contractor January 2008 – present
· Integrative Chiropractic CareProvided temporary coverage for a pregnant Doctor Oct 2007 – Nov 2007
· Rochester Chiropractic Group, LLC Worked as an temporary associate through a transition period for this practice June 2007 – Oct 2007
Related Experience in Chiropractic College
Veteran’s Affairs Clinic
· 16-week internship providing chiropractic care to veterans for various chronic pain issues as well as other managed conditions
· duties included leading other students through their clinical experience at the hospital, gaining invaluable experience examining and diagnosing more complex cases than typical student clinic, and dealing with other health care providers such as neurologists, primary care physicians, and physical therapists in a multi-disciplinary setting
Chiropractic Intern, NYCC Seneca Falls Campus Health Center
· Provided chiropractic care under supervision of multiple doctors of chiropractic
· Treated patients using diversified chiropractic adjusting, ischemic compression soft tissue therapy, and all common therapeutic modalities
· Educated patients on their posture and gave strengthening and stretching advice for rehabilitation
Monroe Community Hospital Intern, Rochester, NY 2006
· Provided chiropractic care for primarily aged and chronically-ill patients with various neurological and psychological diseases during a four week rotation
Sports Club Intern; Geneva 5K, Keuka Lake Triathlon, Boilermaker 15K, Musselman Triathlon, New Balance Collegiate Invitational
· provided chiropractic care including adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and education at athletic events
Tutor, Neuroscience I, Gross Anatomy I, II, and III, Patient Assessment I, and Bone and Joint Imaging
· Led a small group of between 1 and 4 students at a time while answering questions, demonstrating orthopedic procedures, explaining radiographs, and dissecting cadavers
Teaching Assistant, Technique Laboratory III, IV, and
· Assisted students in technique laboratory with learning their first adjustive techniques, refining their psychomotor skills, and developing their clinical thinking skills as they prepare for the student clinic
· Assisted students in dissecting their cadavers and answered questions in groups of 3-4
LICENSES
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
· Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy completed
CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care Provider
· Certified by American Heart Association
Licensed in New York and Arizona
Continuing Development
Upper Extremity Conditions Seminar
· Included hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating various disorders of the upper extremity
Sports Module I and II
· Two Part elective program focusing on the physical, psychological, and biochemical demands of athletes and their sports.
Elite Sport Science
· Weekend elective focusing on the demands elite athletes place on their bodies and how chiropractic care can be incorporated to enhance their recovery
Professional Presentations
“Shin Splints”
· Presented paper to class describing differential diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
“Brown-Sequard Syndrome”
· Provided information on this neurological syndrome including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
Anatomy Workshop
· Participated in a half-day field trip providing local high school students with a tour of the anatomy laboratory and a dissection demonstration
Anatomy Workshop II
· Volunteered to lead a small group of honors science high school students in a detailed presentation of the gross anatomy of pathologies as well as some demonstration of normal anatomy
AFFILIATIONS
American Chiropractic Association
Arizona Association of Chiropractic
3D Spine Simulator
Launch 3D Spine Simulator