Restore Your Body, Restore Your Life
Expert problem solving and precision care to help you overcome complex health concerns.
Jennifer C. Shepherd, PT, CFMT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, FMCP
Combining Orthopedic and Integrative Manual Physical Therapy and Functional Medicine
BRAIN HEALTH – ORTHOPEDICS – FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE – COMPLEX CASES
WE DON’T CHASE SYMPTOMS – WE SEEK TO UNDERSTAND WHY
Most care puts band-aids on symptoms. Surgeries, injections and medications rarely address the multiple reasons that contribute to why your body is in distress.
We look at what has happened to your body and how it has adapted over time, find which systems have been most affected, and address them in the order your body needs.
Often where your symptoms are is NOT the first place that needs to be addressed.
WE LOOK AT YOU AND YOUR BODY AS A WHOLE
Joints, Fascia, Organs, Nerves, and Blood Vessels
When they don’t move freely when you move, their health is affected, your body compensates, and pain and wear follow.
Gut and Hidden Food Sensitivities
A suboptimal diet and hidden sensitivities fuel inflammation that symptom treatment never resolves.
Nervous System and Mindset
A balanced nervous system and a supportive mindset let your body shift into repair.
Chemicals, Toxins, and Medications
Everyday exposures add to the load your body has to carry.
Birth Trauma, Old Injuries, Surgeries
Your body remembers, even decades later, and has to accommodate.
Emotional Trauma
Unresolved stress and stored trauma keeps your body on high alert.
Genetics
Vulnerabilities need to be supported.
IT’S NOT ABOUT DOING MORE THINGS…
-It’s doing the right things
-At the right time
-In the right order
To unburden and restore the health and efficiency of your unique body.
(And knowing when and how to pivot and adjust as life changes.)
Most people who come to us have seen many practitioners have endless exercises, supplements, medications, meditations and strategies…but they continue to struggle.
Our Philosophy
LISTEN
Your story matters. Understanding your history helps us understand your body and why you are currently struggling.
IDENTIFY
Through your intake, movement, and hands-on assessment. We quickly pinpoint which structures and systems aren’t functioning at their best.
PROBLEM SOLVE
We connect those findings to your history to understand the deeper relationships of your symptoms.
RESTORE
We restore mobility and function of your structures and pathways, integrating them into your whole body.
EQUIP & EMPOWER
We teach you the most effective and efficient self-care skills to keep your body healthy for a lifetime.
Ready to understand and put the pieces of your puzzle together?
Every patient starts with a Discovery Call. 15 minutes, online or phone call. We will discuss your concerns and what care may look like for your case.
For Clinicians: I mentor Physical Therapists in systems-based clinical reasoning and precise Manual Therapy technique.
Learn about the mentorship → For Clinicians
