Meet the Doctor

MEET OUR DOCTORS ~

Ronald Sheppard

   and Shelly Barkat

Dr. Ronald Sheppard has been a practicing licensed Chiropractic Physician since 1978 and is the owner of Castleton Chiropractic Clinic, which has been in business 30 years.  As a Chiropractor with experience, he is committed to promoting the health and well being of his patients and helping his patients live free of pain.

Dr. Sheppard uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of his patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art therapy procedures, nutritional counseling and  lifestyle advice, he is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Dr. Ronald Sheppard is past CEO of American Back Solutions and was responsible for the development and production of the ABS Decompression Table. 

Education:

• Dr. Sheppard attended Purdue University from 1972-1975.
• Bachelor Degree of Science and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College in 1978.

Licensure: 

• State of Indiana Chiropractic License
  

Memberships & Associations:

• Dr. Sheppard is a past President of Indiana State Chiropractic Association and has served on the Indiana State Council of Sports Medicine and is currently the Chairman of the Indiana State Chiropractic Licensing Board.
• He has also served on the State Licensing Board since his appointment by Governor Bayh in 1990 through 2005.
• He was also the recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Governor Bayh in 1998.
• He has also served as an Administrative Law Judge in Indiana from 1993-2005.

Email Dr. Sheppard at DocShep2004@hotmail.com

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Dr. Shelly Barkat has been a practicing licensed Chiropractic Physician since 2007.  She is committed to promoting the health and well being of her patients and helping her patients live free of pain. 

Dr. Barkat combines nutritional counseling, muscle stretching and strengthening with the chiropractic adjustment. Her volunteer work ranges from homeless prevention to medical services. Her goal is to get you well and keep you well.

Dr. Barkat also uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of her patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art therapy procedures, nutritional counseling and  lifestyle advice, she is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

Education:

• Dr. Barkat attended Indiana University from 1995-2000.
• Bachelor Degree of Science and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College in 2007.

Licensure:

• State of Indiana Chiropractic License
  

Memberships & Associations:

• Dr. Barkat is a volunteer with Trusted Mentors
  
• She is also a volunteer with Indian Community Health Clinic
  

Email Dr. Barkat at DocShellyB@gmail.com