Four generations. One family practice.
Barton Chiropractic has been family run right from the beginning — and we’ve been caring for Grand Rapids families since 1938.
Built on a father-and-son tradition.
Dr. Gayle Barton opened the first office in 1938. The tradition of father and son working together has repeated itself for generations — and in 1990, another chiropractor joined the family when Dr. Steve wed Dr. Kerri.
Today, the Barton family continues to work together in one central location on Leonard Street, providing quality chiropractic care for you and your family.
“It is our sincere hope that if you have been searching for health, that you find it in chiropractic.”
— Dr. Gayle Barton, D.C., Founder
From Cherry Street to Leonard Street.
The first office opens
Dr. Gayle Barton, D.C., founds Barton Chiropractic at 814 Cherry Street.
Room to grow
The practice moves up the street to a larger space at 834 Cherry.
Father & son
Dr. Jack Barton joins his father; they work side by side until Dr. Gayle retires in 1968.
A new home & a new generation
Dr. Jack moves the office to 909 East Fulton — and his son, Dr. Steve Barton, joins the practice.
Barton Chiropractic East
Dr. Steve marries Dr. Kerri Maliszewski, D.C.; together they open an office in New York for five years.
Back to Grand Rapids
Drs. Steve and Kerri return to join Dr. Jack in one central location.
1122 Leonard
The office moves to its current home, and Dr. Matt Barton graduates and joins the staff.
Still family
Barton doctors continue to provide quality chiropractic care for you and your family.
Meet the Bartons.
Every doctor brings the same family philosophy: gentle, effective care and the time to answer your questions.
Dr. Gayle Barton, D.C.
Founder · 1938Opened the first Barton Chiropractic office on Cherry Street.
Dr. Jack Barton, D.C.
Second generationJoined his father in 1961 and grew the practice for decades.
Dr. Steve Barton, D.C.
Third generationJoined in 1989; co-founded Barton Chiropractic East in New York.
Dr. Kerri Barton, D.C.
ChiropractorKnown by patients for helping with chronic pain and pregnancy care.
Dr. Matt Barton, D.C.
Third generationGraduated and joined the practice in 1998.
Our care team
Staff & massage therapistsFriendly front desk staff and certified therapeutic massage therapists.
Bios drawn from the current site — add individual portraits, education and current schedules for launch.
Bright, welcoming & kid-friendly.
At the southwest corner of Leonard and Fuller, with easy parking right outside.
Office photos from the current site (2010) — a fresh photo shoot would make these shine.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
New patients are always welcome — and emergency appointments are available. Call us or request a visit online.