JEN’S VIDEO JOURNAL

We’ve been conditioned to reach for ibuprofen at the first sign of pain — but is it really the best option for your health? In this video, Jennifer Shepard, Integrative Manual Physical Therapist, breaks down the truth about NSAIDs like Advil and Motrin. Discover when ibuprofen may be appropriate, why long-term use can harm your liver and kidneys, and how to address the root causes of pain instead of masking symptoms. You’ll also learn safe, natural strategies to reduce inflammation and support recovery.

#Ibuprofen #PainRelief #Inflammation #NSAIDs #IntegrativeHealth #ManualTherapy #FunctionalMedicine #NaturalHealing #AntiInflammatory #HolisticPainRelief

My Morning Coffee Swap ☕✨ Dairy-Free & Delicious

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd, Integrative Manual Physical Therapist, shares why functional medicine is more than just labs and supplements. True healing means looking at the whole person—addressing inflammation, nutrition, detoxification, stress, and lifestyle. Discover how small, consistent steps can create lasting health and why quick fixes rarely work.

#FunctionalMedicine #IntegrativeHealth #WholeBodyHealing #ChronicInflammation #HealthEducation #PreventiveHealth #NutritionMatters #MindBodyHealth #LifestyleMedicine #InflammationRelief #HolisticWellness #HealthyLiving #SelfCareJourney #FunctionalNutrition #HealthAwareness

More Than Labs & Supplements: The Real Power of Functional Medicine

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd, Integrative Manual Physical Therapist, explains why short-term detoxes and diets like Whole30, fasting, or popular programs often fall short. While these approaches can help, they usually miss two key elements: time and awareness. Research shows it takes at least 21 days to lower inflammatory antibodies, not just 7 or 10. Jennifer highlights the importance of tracking how food affects your body, identifying hidden sensitivities, and using a proper reintroduction phase to truly reset inflammation. This approach makes it easier to create lasting dietary changes that support long-term health and lower inflammation.

#InflammationReset #Whole30 #DetoxDiet #FastingBenefits #FunctionalMedicine #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #FoodSensitivities #CleanEating #21DayReset #AntiInflammatoryDiet #IntegrativeHealth #MindfulEating #DietTips #HealthJourney

The Missing Piece in Many Diet Programs

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd, Integrative Manual Physical Therapist, dives into the often-overlooked world of food sensitivities. Unlike obvious allergies or intolerances, sensitivities create subtle, delayed reactions that can drive chronic inflammation in the body. Jennifer explains how leaky gut, stress, and other factors allow food particles to trigger antibodies and low-level inflammation—contributing to pain, weight gain, skin issues, gut problems, and more.

She also introduces her upcoming course, The Power of Food: The Elimination Diet, which helps you reset inflammation by eliminating common triggers for 21 days, then reintroducing foods to identify hidden sensitivities. The program includes prep, elimination, and reintroduction phases, plus tools to reduce toxins and support long-term health.

#FoodSensitivities #EliminationDiet #ChronicInflammation #LeakyGut #AntiInflammatoryDiet #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #NutritionForHealth #ChronicPainRelief #HealthyLifestyle

Food Sensitivities Explained: The Silent Driver of Inflammation

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd demonstrates manual therapy techniques to restore midfoot, calcaneus, and distal tibia/talus mobility in a patient with a history of ankle sprains. Starting with the midfoot and first ray, I show how to release restrictions held in inversion and decompress the joints for improved alignment. We then address calcaneal and tibial mobilizations to create space, reduce compensations, and restore cleaner dorsiflexion. These techniques help unlock ankle mobility, improve weight-bearing mechanics, and support healthier movement patterns up the chain.

Inversion Ankle Sprain Treatment to Improve Dorsiflexion

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd demonstrates an anterior-to-posterior (AP) mobilization of the distal tibia and talus during functional movement. You’ll see how I assess end feel during a squat, identify restrictions, and use controlled pressure to improve tibial glide without allowing compensations. I show how gradual joint mobilization using endfeel and end range mechanics helps unlock motion, and highlight the changes in weight distribution and squat mechanics as mobility improves. This technique supports better dorsiflexion and reduces compensatory forces into the metatarsals and knee, setting the stage for healthier ankle, knee, and hip function.

Standing Ankle/Foot Treatment of Tibia and Talus

In this video, Jennifer Shepherd breaks down a case of chronic ankle dysfunction by looking closely at foot and ankle positioning. We examine how the calcaneus, midfoot, and forefoot rest in inversion, and why this creates difficulty achieving neutral dorsiflexion. I demonstrate manual techniques to reposition the calcaneus and midfoot toward neutral, highlight the compensations that occur when dorsiflexion is limited, and explain how these patterns can impact not only the ankle, but also the knee and hip mechanics up the chain.

#kneepain #anklesprain #kineticchain #manualtherapy

Assessment of Ankle Biomechanics - Old Soccer Inversion Sprains

Join Jennifer Shepherd, Integrated Manual Physical Therapist, as she breaks down the truth about electrolytes. From kids on the soccer field to adults living active lives, hydration matters—but most sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and chemicals our bodies don’t need. Jennifer shares healthier alternatives like LMNT and Gatorlyte (especially the cherry lime flavor without dyes), and explains why reading labels and making small swaps at home can transform your family’s health.

#functionalmedicine #healthykids #sportsdrinks #physicaltherapy #manualtherapy

Electrolytes Without the Junk: Healthier Alternatives to Sports Drinks

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