The word "Chiropractic" is taken from Greek, meaning, "Done by Hand". Many cultures have used some form of physical manipulation in healing. Bonesetting was a form of spinal manipulation widely used by medical professionals in 19th century England.

Daniel David Palmer is considered to be the modern discoverer of chiropractic. D.D. Palmer, the father of chiropractic, is originally from Port Perry, Ontario. One of D.D. Palmer’s early students was his son, Bartlett Joshua Palmer, who joined his father in conducting classes. Upon completing the course of study, B.J. (as he came to be known throughout the world) headed the school from 1906 until his death in 1961. One of B.J.’s first acts was to incorporate the school and change the name to Palmer School of Chiropractic, which was chartered in 1907.

Dr. N. Stine is proud to be a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, the sister school of Palmer College of Chiropractic. His intentions were to learn about Chiropractic to the best of his ability, and where better, but from the originators of Chiropractic. He is always eager to share his experiences at Palmer College of Chiropracitic West.

As for Canada's progress of Chiropractic, finally in 1945, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) was opened, and until today is the only Chiropractic College in Canada. CMCC adopted a policy to teach all acceptable adjustive techniques and procedures and avoided adopting one specific school of thought. The chiropractic profession has surpassed many hurdles in the recent past on its way to being Canada's third largest primary care profession after medicine and dentistry. Chiropractic may be seeked immedicately as they are considered portal of entry practioners, without the need of a referral from a Medical Doctor.

The struggle to increase patient access to chiropractic services through full funding under OHIP is not complete, despite a large amount of scholarly evidence indicating the efficacy and cost-effective nature of chiropractic treatment. In 1993, the Manga Report, a study funded by the Ontario Government, concluded that chiropractic is the most effective treatment for lower back pain, in terms of efficacy, patient satisfaction, and cost.