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.

 

 

 

(PLEASE STAND BY AS I AM UNDER CONSTRUCTION- THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE)

 

 

How the Process Works (building)

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Jen Shepherd

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.

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Jonathan Koenig
4 months ago
Jenn is the best physical therapist I have been to. I came in with chronic shoulder pain, numbness in both pinkies and joint pain in my knees. She has a holistic approach and is very in tune with what the body needs and how to slowly and gently open things up and allow for healing. She also has great online courses for core strengthening and nervous system regulation.

I would recommend Jenn to anyone looking for a holistic and welcoming approach to healing the body.
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Sandy Tusick
1 year ago
Jen is a phenomenal , holistic therapist
Has been treating my husband every week since last fall! Highly recommend ….
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A Friedman04
1 year ago
Jen is great at finding the root cause of injuries and truly fixing them in ways other PT couldn’t.
My experience with Dr. Jennifer Shepherd has been exceptional! I've been working with her for approximately eight months now and word's can't explain the impact her services have had on my overall health and well-being! Her extensive knowledge, transparency, compassion, and willingness to hear your concerns is what makes her a pleasure to work with! I've worked with several individuals in my past but The Most High sent me the correct "Shepherd" this time to shepherd her flock! I am actively still working with her and when there appears to be a lack of hope she brings it! I HIGHLY recommend if you're in need of a spark in your health and wellness she's the individual to see! A true answer to my prayers! All glory and esteem to Yahuah The Most High!!!
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Kevin Wang
2 years ago
Jen helped me with my hip pain after my surgeries did not address things. She's got a deep knowledge of athletes and physiology and helps you restore your function.
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Brynna Wasserman
2 years ago
As someone who has been to pelvic physical therapy before I thought I knew what to expect. But Jen does so much more! She focuses on the entire body, and works on my back to help my pelvis. While most PTs will tell you how all the muscles are connected to each other, they don’t always follow through on that. Jen does - she tries to trace the pain back to the source and go from there. Genuinely treating the problem and not just the symptom. She is truly a miracle worker. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Sara
2 years ago
Jennifer has been such an amazing therapist. I have suffered severe TMJ issues for the last 15 years. I have seen multiple dentist, physical therapist, and TMJ specialists. None of which have looked at the root cause of the issue to try to heal every reason behind my TMJ like Jennifer has. I am so thankful for her in-depth knowledge of the human body as a whole.
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Jessie K
2 years ago
Healing with a science-based approach. I originally came to The Center for plantar fasciitis. We are working on getting to the root of way more than the pain in my feet. Everything is connected. I highly recommend The Shepherd Center for Integrative Health.
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Katherine Barto
3 years ago
Working with Jennifer has been a one of a kind experience! I’ve done PT for an injury in the past but this is so much different. She really takes her time to get to know you and works with your whole body to correct numerous issues. After just a short time of working with her my quality of life has improved so much and I am grateful to be in her care!
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Reagan Bass
3 years ago
She is very knowledgeable and helps with my speedy recovery and performance with an intense and demanding division 1 basketball season. Her expertise allows for full self healing that leads to injury prevention.
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Cindi Theodore
3 years ago
My family and I have been going to see Jenn for over 2yrs now since we were recommended to her. Our results are amazing! She has a wealth of information on how the body works and how to restore wellness. She has helped all of us to overcome the issues Covid left behind.
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Sarah Bass
5 years ago
Jen has been working with my 3 basketball players and myself. She has completely eliminated my back pain and given me a regimen to remain pain free. As for my athletes, she significantly decreased or eliminated their knee, back and hip pain, but most importantly Jen has worked to increase their mobility and develop a plan to achieve the most efficient responses from their bodies which makes each one a better athlete.

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.

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