You don't need another diagnosis. You need someone who sees the whole picture.
Chronic pain, post-concussion symptoms, fatigue, nausea, mood issues — these often share root causes that single-system providers miss. I'm one of the only practitioners in the country trained to assess and treat the whole body — musculoskeletal, nervous system, and inflammatory — together.
Jennifer Shepherd, PT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, FMCP
Combining advanced Integrative Manual Physical Therapy with Functional Medicine to treat the whole body — not just the symptoms.
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If you’ve been struggling with any of the following, you’re in the right place:
Chronic pain • Fatigue • Post-concussion syndrome • Headaches & migraines • Nausea & GI issues • Anxiety & mood changes • Autoimmune flares • Brain fog • Injuries that won’t heal • Unexplained or “mystery” symptoms
If other providers haven’t been able to find the answer — that’s exactly what I specialize in.
Your body wants to be treated the way nature intended.
Over a lifetime, injuries, inflammation, imbalances, and genetic factors all add strain to the body — eventually leading to degeneration, disease, and pain.
My job is to uncover the why behind your symptoms and guide your body back to balance. There’s rarely just one cause — and rarely just one fix.
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Your journey to better health begins with you.
Even the best treatment plan can fall short if your daily habits at home aren’t supporting your healing. I’ve seen many patients plateau in the clinic — not because the treatment wasn’t working, but because underlying inflammation, structural imbalances, or nervous system stress kept pulling them back.
Many people believe they’re healthy, until their bodies say otherwise. And once you realize something’s off, it’s hard to know where to start.
The good news: most chronic pain, injury, and illness can be prevented — and often significantly reduced or eliminated — once you learn how to truly care for your body.
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How the Process Works
This is not a typical PT practice. Getting results requires a two-phase approach:
Phase 1 — Foundations in Functional Health (Online Program)
Before any hands-on clinic work, every patient completes my Foundations in Functional Health program. This online program teaches you how to care for your body at home — reducing inflammation, supporting your nervous system, and preparing you to get the most out of in-person treatment. Patients who skip this step plateau. Patients who complete it heal.
Phase 2 — In-Clinic Hands-On Care
Once you’ve completed the Foundations program, you’re ready for in-person sessions. Together we’ll dig deeper into your health history and address remaining symptoms using precise, whole-body manual assessment and treatment. Depending on your needs, this may include assessing posture, movement, joint and fascia mobility, nerve function, fluid and lymph flow, and stored physical trauma.
As your body releases tension and finds better balance, each session will look a little different — reflecting your progress.
This is a premium, highly personalized program. Investment details are included in the process overview.
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My Philosophy
LISTEN
Your story matters. Understanding your history helps us understand your body.
IDENTIFY
We quickly pinpoint which structures and systems aren’t functioning at their best.
PROBLEM SOLVE
We connect those findings to your history to find the deeper cause of your symptoms.
RESTORE
We restore mobility and function, and integrate it into your whole body.
EQUIP & EMPOWER
We build on your Foundations work with a self-care plan tailored to you.
Why patients come to me after trying everyone else
Most physical therapists treat one joint, one muscle, one diagnosis at a time. Most functional medicine providers focus on labs and supplements. I do something different — and rare.
I am one of the only practitioners in the country trained to assess and treat the whole body as one integrated system: musculoskeletal, visceral, neural, vascular, and functional medicine — together, in one visit.
That means I can find connections between your symptoms that other providers miss entirely. And I can treat them.
Jennifer Shepherd, PT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, FMCP
- Integrative Manual Physical Therapist
- Certified Functional Manual Therapist
- Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- Advanced Training in Visceral, Vascular and Neural Manipulation
- Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
Real Results
“By taking the time to do a very thorough history, Jen helped me work through traumatic events — figuring out how to support my whole body so I can heal and get back to living. She has changed my life.” — Krista Kyle
In January, with Jen’s support, Krista lost weight, cleared up skin issues, significantly reduced IBS symptoms, reduced headaches and allergy symptoms, and reduced pain in muscles and joints. Her hematologist noted her best autoimmune lab results in over 10 years.
Are you a Physical Therapist ready to do more for your patients?
Many Physical Therapists have untapped skills and passion to help people overcome health issues — but lack the training to go deeper. When you have the knowledge of whole-body anatomy, the relationships between systems, and the freedom to think outside the box, both you and your patients thrive.
