Dr. Bernard Burton has been practicing chiropractic, acupuncture and nutrition in the Plantation/Sunrise area since 1995. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, he was a materials engineer, having graduated with honors in 1979, from the University of Florida. That understanding of the inner workings of metals and the fusing of different materials to create a new product gave him a greater clarity of how the different parts of the human body work together to create the whole. He used that knowledge during his time at Life Chiropractic College, and in 1993 graduated the top of his class as valedictorian. His passion for holistic health care led him to become one of the earliest certified clinical nutritionists in Florida. He utilizes a variety of approaches and modalities to make sure each of his patients receives the best care for their unique problem. His website includes conditions, testimonials and approaches he uses to treat conditions.

Services offered: Chiropractic Techniques–Applied Kinesiology; Sacro–occipital technique; Active Release Technique; Activator; Graston (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization); Flexion/Distraction; Craniopathy • Acupuncture–Needles; Electro–Acupuncture; Laser–Acupuncture • Clinical Nutrition–Muscle Testing; Lab Testing; DNA Evaluation of Biochemical Pathways • Aesthetics–Laser Fat Loss (Low Level Light Therapy) • Homeopathic Remedies and Nutritional Products • Massage Therapy; Mechanical Traction; Class IV Laser

Areas of specialty: headaches; disc herniation; low back pain; neck pain; radiculopathy; peripheral neuropathy; jaw pain–temporomandibular disorder (TMD); carpal tunnel; tennis elbow; shoulder pain; hip pain; knee pain; ankle pain; plantar fasciitis; chronic fatigue; digestive issues; GERD; irritable bowel syndrome; fibromyalgia; adrenal fatigue

Philosophy on healing: Dr. Burton’s philosophy has always been to give the best possible patient care. Patients typically seek treatment for pain, so he uses the best methods for reducing their pain as quickly and safely as possible. He uses chiropractic methods to reduce subluxation and fixation of the joints, acupuncture to reduce inflammatory response—which can hinder healing—Applied Kinesiology to determine and treat muscle imbalances and weaknesses and Active Release Technique to remove adhesions to the soft tissues and nerve entrapments. Once the pain is reduced, the underlying causes can then be treated. Dr. Burton does just that to make sure each of his patients leave healthy, safe and happy.