Dr. Grove earned his Ph.D. (1971) and M.A. (1968) degrees in medical psychology and behavioral pharmacology from the University of Minnesota, and his B.A. degree in psychology from California Lutheran University in 1965. He completed postdoctoral training in substance abuse and applied neuropsychophysiology at the University of Chicago, 1972-1974. He is a California licensed medical psychologist, a diplomat of the National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers, a Certified Medical Examiner of the California Worker’s Compensation system, a diplomat of the American Pain Association, and a certified biofeedback practitioner. He is a member of numerous professional societies.
Dr Grove has provided professional education in the field of behavioral medicine for healthcare practitioners worldwide for more than 40 years. He has authored numerous journal articles as well as having served for many years as an editor for various professional journals. He has been involved in the development of psychophysiological monitoring instrumentation, both hardware and software, for more than 30 years. During this time he has specialized in the development of software applications for psychophysiological assessment and behavioral management of dysfunctional learning embedded in physiology, e.g., muscle pattern learning and its role in a wide variety of physical and psychological complaints. These applications have provided a foundational platform for conducting research and clinical studies in fields stretching from orthodontics to psychology.