Avadhut Shetye, Founder

Life often takes unexpected turns, leading us down paths we never anticipated. For Avadhut Shetye’s, the journey into the world of naturopathy was not planned, but deeply personal. At the age of 16, a fall during a game of Kabaddi left him with chronic back pain that continued for over three and a half years. Despite consulting numerous doctors and trying countless treatments, nothing provided relief. Surgeons recommended surgery, but the risks were high, and the results uncertain. His pain grew so over whelming that at one point, he even contemplated ending his life. However, in the darkest moment of his struggle, he discovered the transformative potential of naturopathy. What modern medicine had failed to solve, natural healing was able to address. This life-changing experience ignited a spark within him, setting him on a path to explore and eventually contribute to the field of naturopathy.

It planted a seed of purpose. He was attracted to this world not just as a witness but as one who was interested in contributing, growing, and even leading in naturopathy space. India has been a nation blessed with centuries of natural healing tradition Ayurveda, yoga, acupressure, and so forth. And yet throughout the decades these therapies were on the outside, relegated to the backroom by allopathy and surgery. But times have been shifting. People have started looking for remedies that don’t just suppress symptoms but aim to rebalance the body as a whole. Naturopathy went from being an after thought it’s now the first thought for many in search of side-effectfree root-cause healing.

It was in this time of change that he became a founder of The Naturopathy Center, which functions from Sampada Hospital, close to Birla College at Mhasoba Maidan, Kalyan. “Healing is not physical it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual. When patients feel cared for, they begin to heal before the therapy even starts”, says Avadhut Shetye. His interest became obligation, and his belief in natural healing became a vocation. This is how he stepped into a realm where modern and ancient wisdom are combined to create well-being.

Training Followed by Advanced Therapies for Deeper Treatment

Avadhut Shetye’s Naturopathy Centre opened its doors in 1991, a product of the founder’s own experiences of recovery by nature. The clinic offers a wholesome range of services based on traditional Indian therapies blended with international practices. They feature acupressure, bone setting, neurotherapy, sujok acupuncture, therapy for fear, neuropracti, cupping, siatsu, and the highlyrecommended mud therapy that de-inflames and aligns the body for further treatment. What sets the center apart is its unique, step-by-step approach to healing. Each therapy begins with detoxification, mainly through enema treatment, which is a critical component of the recovery process of the patient that contributes up to 50 percent of healing. This is then followed by treatments like correction of misalignments, acupuncture, and supportive techniques that address specifically toward re-establishing internal harmony.  

Diagnostics within the center are also special, utilizing both pulse reading as per Ayurvedic traditions and an in-depth study of modern medical reports. This blend provides an all-around knowledge of each patient’s condition. An interesting aspect of their concept of treatment is ‘smile-o-puncture’, which gives consideration to emotional well-being and tranquil surroundings as vital components in healing.

Whether for chronic illness, back conditions, or for those told they have no other choice, the center is known for bringing new hope with natural, non-surgical treatments. As Avadhut Shetye’s describes it, “We don’t just treat the illness, we treat the person. When body and mind are in balance, true healing begins”. 

A Team That Learns & Grows Together

The strength of The Neuropathy Center lies not just in its treatments but in its people. It is run like a family not merely in spirit but in organization. Avadhut Shetye and his experts believe that healing energy flows more harmoniously when the healers themselves are attuned and emotionally connected. The staff includes therapists professionally qualified in various fields, including acupuncture, Ayurveda, physiotherapy, and sujok, united under one umbrella.

They do not solely rely on information centuries old. Staff members periodically refresh their information by attending seminars, engaging with other institutions, and learning from global trends. The founder himself studied acupuncture in China, which gave them another level of their diagnosis and treatment procedures. Technology is utilized in addition to the traditional equipment whether it is in storing patient histories, interpreting imaging scans, or staying up to date with global studies.

While the clinic has retained its old-fashioned essence of personalized treatment, it has not shied away from growth. From just 17 patients in its first month, the center today sees hundreds a week, many through referrals. Not only are patients from Kalyan or Mumbai but also other towns and even foreign countries, lured by word of hope and cure.

Looking Ahead

Avadhut Shetye’s plans for the future are clear but not grandiose. He wishes for the center to remain grounded in its culture of care, simplicity, and honesty while reaching further. More professionals need to be trained, more centers need to be established, and greater awareness regarding naturopathy needs to be created in schools, colleges, and neighborhoods. The aim is not just to heal patients but also educate how not to get ill by informing individuals about natural living.

They also see themselves coming together with government bodies to legalize naturopathy as a more sustainable option for health systems. The vision is one in which people choose natural care not because they’ve tried everything, but because they know and believe.