Our Team
Dr. Christopher R. Gratton, D.C.
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Christopher R. Gratton graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic (now Parker University) in Dallas, Texas. He has received training in chiropractic, nutrition, physical therapy, health and wellness.
Dr. Chris graduated from Kilgore High School in 1999. He went on to attend the private university, Austin College, in Sherman, Texas, where he was a proud member of the Austin College Soccer Team, serving as Captain his senior year. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in May of 2003. He then went on to Parker College of Chiropractic where he graduated in September of 2007 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Bachelors of Science in Human Anatomy, and a Bachelors of Science in Health and Wellness. Dr. Chris is currently licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Dr. Chris worked in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Tyler, Texas before returning to Kilgore to open Gratton Chiropractic in 2008. He was born in West Covina, California, and moved to Kilgore, Texas with his family when he was just one year old. Apart from his time in college, Kilgore has been his home ever since, and he is passionate about serving and supporting his local community. He served as a Rotarian from 2009-2020, and has served as a member of the Board of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, including as a member of the Executive Board of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, holding the offices of Treasurer, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman of the Board. He currently serves on the Board of the Samstrong Foundation and Liberty Football Club, and volunteers as Chemistry Instructor with the Christian Home Educators Community of Longview.
Dr. Chris resides in Kilgore with his wife, Dawn, their two sons, Jeran and Jameson, and their two Boston Terriers, Penny and Georgia. You may frequently find the Bostons and their boys in the office with him, as they love coming to work with their Daddy. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, coaching his sons in soccer, playing soccer, traveling, painting, crafting, woodwork, cars, and educating others about natural health and wellness. Dr. Chris and his family attend New Covenant Church in Longview, Texas, and view their clinic as a ministry provided to them by the Lord. He is thankful for every patient entrusted to his care.