Overcoming Obstacles BY Kyra Kliman
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r. Chris Watson walks eagerly into the reception area, and notices a patient avoiding eye contact and tapping her foot nervously. Dr. Watson is immediately aware of her body language. Through a lifetime of Dyslexia and PTSD from the Vietnam war he has a deep personal understanding of the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Dr. Watson approaches her with a smile and
his outgoing personality lifts her mood as he gives her a pat on the back, reassuring her she is going to be okay. As Dr. Watson begins to talk to her, color comes into her pale face and she smiles looking reassured. His bright eyes and great personality make his patients feel comfortable as he works with them to have better health. Sitting in the ofďŹ ce with Dr. Watson, people would never suspect him to have
overcome learning challenges and PTSD from his experiences in war. Dr. Watson’s challenges have shaped him into who he is today, making him a stronger person, a great husband and father, and a successful and compassionate Chiropractor. Chris Watson was born in Eureka, California. His parents were loving but had no idea what he was going through. He