Dr. Julie M. Barter, ND

As a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, an accredited four-year medical school program, Dr. Barter underwent outstanding clinical training with some of the finest Naturopathic Physicians in the country.  She completed internships in internal medicine, environmental medicine, gynecology, and acute care for underserved populations.  As if one medical school training was not enough, she also attended Western States Chiropractic College to attain a high level of competence in adjusting and biomechanics.  She takes a special delight in physical medicine, completing over 1000 extra classroom and clinical hours in Applied Kinesiology.  She also holds Certificates in Herbology
and Homeopathy.

Medicine is a second career for Dr. Barter, having worked in research at the University of Colorado, Boulder for nearly 10 years prior to entering medical school.  She participated in NIH-funded research in molecular biology, immunology and neuroscience with an emphasis on pain in chronic illness.  She managed the laboratory of approximately 50 researchers for five years, teaching others proper laboratory procedure and technique as well as equipment operation.  This has put her in a unique position to be able to evaluate the validity and implications of scientific research on current medical issues.

Dr. Barter has also been an avid athlete her entire life.  She used to be an elite amateur cyclist, competing at the national level both on-road and off-road.  She rode about 10,000 miles per year for over 10 years.  These days she sticks to running, enjoying about 20-30 miles per week on both roads and trails. 
She takes an insider’s interest in helping other athletes to achieve their maximum potential and enjoyment in their sport.

She also finds great satisfaction in gardening, and finds the practice of natural medicine using herbs and homeopathic remedies derived from these beloved plants to be a very natural extension of her love and respect for nature.