Shiva Barton

president, MA Society Naturopathic Drs

Dr.Barton, a resident of Winchester, graduated from Bastyr University in 1983 and has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture in the Boston area for over 20 years. He is the former president of the Mass. Society of Naturopathic Doctors and the Mass. Acupuncture Society. In his practice, Dr. Barton treats adults and children with acute, chronic and unusual conditions. His focus is to try to remove the underlying cause of the health issues as well as treating the symptoms using natural remedies. Dr. Barton also treats patients with injuries due to sports or accidents, using acupuncture, therapeutic magnets, herbal remedies and therapeutic exercises to speed healing. His treatment modalities include botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, supplements, acupuncture and therapeutic magnets. He has been a regular speaker at the American Association of Naturopathic Physician's annual conference since 1996 where he has lectured on successful naturopathic treatments in general practice as well as the use of therapeutic magnets for the treatment of pain. He is the founder of the Clinical Support Network for naturopathic doctors.