About Bateman-Gatrost Chiropractic

Providing Family Health for Life in Eastern Jackson County. Over 75 years of combined clinical experience.

Our Practice & Philosophy

Bateman-Gatrost Chiropractic has always been a family practice treating patients from just a few days old to centenarians. In our office, you will experience a caring and relaxed atmosphere where the focus is not on selling treatment plans. Our conservative approach to Chiropractic care is matched with conservative treatment services.

Most who suffer with chronic pain learn to live with it, never realizing they have options for pain relief. The Bateman Gatrost family health clinic in Independence Missouri is dedicated to helping you eliminate your pain through non-surgical approaches. Patients are so confident in our services that they are our number one referral source!

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. L. Wayne Bateman, DC

Dr. L. Wayne Bateman, D.C.

Senior Founding Physician

Graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1978. Dr. Bateman practiced solo until 1990 when his good friend Dr. Albert Gatrost joined him. He has completed over 500 hours of training in the American Chiropractic Association’s Diplomate of Clinical Neurology.

45+ Years Clinical Experience • ACA Neurology Diplomate
Dr. Albert L. Gatrost, DC

Dr. Albert L. Gatrost, D.C.

Senior Founding Physician

Graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1990. Dr. Gatrost is Board Certified in Acupuncture and Meridian Therapy and completed a Postdoctoral program in Chiropractic Neurology. Advanced proficiency rated in Activator Methods and ACI Board Certified in Auriculotherapy.

35+ Years Clinical Experience • Acupuncture Board Certified

Associate Doctors & Physical Therapy Team

Dr. Carlos A. Bateman, D.C.

Joined practice in 2000. Magna Cum Laude graduate. 2012 Graduate of Spine Research Institute of San Diego Whiplash & Brain Injury Traumatology.

Dr. Robert A. Riley, D.C.

2001 Cleveland Chiropractic College graduate. Certified in Meridian Therapy, Acupuncture and Acupressure (MTAA).

Dr. Shelby Ripperger, D.C.

Cleveland Chiropractic University graduate with Masters in Applied Health Physiology. Certified in Activator, FAKTR, and DNS.

Jacqueline Kloiber, RPT

Registered Physical Therapist with 25+ years experience. APTA Orthopedic Chapter member specializing in post-op exercise and gait training.