Foundations In Functional Health / The Shepherd Center for Integrative

Your body can heal. You just need to know how to help it.

Take your health back into your own hands. Jennifer Shepherd's evidence-based program helps you restore your energy, resolve chronic issues, and feel like yourself again.

Required for all patients before beginning in-clinic work with Jennifer.

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Sound Familiar?

You've tried treatment after treatment — and the relief never lasts
You're exhausted, in pain, or just not yourself — and no one can tell you why
You've been given a pile of advice from different providers that feels overwhelming and incomplete
You want to understand what's really going on in your body, not just manage symptoms=

That's exactly what this program is built for.

I want to see what treatment actually looks like first:

→ See What Happens in the Clinic

A look at how Jen works hands-on with back pain, concussions, GI issues, and other complex health concerns that haven't responded to conventional care — before you decide which path is right for you

What Happens in the Clinic

In 26 years of practice, Jennifer Shepherd has found that most chronic health issues trace back to three commonly overlooked areas:

Nervous System Health — Past trauma and ongoing stress take a real toll on your body, even when you don't notice it.
Cellular Health — Inflammatory foods, toxins, and stress wear down your cells' ability to function.
Structural Health — Old injuries and too much sitting limit your movement. Over time, your body compensates — and that leads to pain.

In the clinic, I kept seeing the same roadblocks: patients arrived with a scattered mix of advice from other providers — well-intentioned, but overwhelming and incomplete.

My programs give you a clear, prioritized self-care plan that actually works for your body. Patients who complete this work arrive at clinic appointments better prepared, with faster, better results.

Your body's systems are meant to work together. But everyday life gets in the way:

Foundations in Functional Health is the only program of its kind that treats your body as one connected system — not a list of separate problems.

Past trauma, injuries, or surgeries
A genetic tendency toward inflammation
Too much sugar, not enough nutrients
Gut imbalances and food sensitivities
Toxin exposure from food, water, air, and skincare
Too much sitting, not enough strength work

Left unaddressed, these add up to chronic pain, chronic illness, and missed time with the people and things you love.

This program addresses all of them — together, in one place.

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Three courses. One integrated system.

Each course addresses a critical pillar of your health. Together they prepare your body to heal. Depending on how much time you can commit to your health, without overwhelm, the program can be completed 8-12 weeks.

Pillar 1: The Inner Wiring Workshop Nervous System Health — 10 daily lessons

Learn how your nervous system affects every aspect of your health — and how to calm and support it for better healing and resilience.

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Pillar 2: The Power of Food Cellular & Nutritional Health — 7 weeks

Identify the foods that drive inflammation. Practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce inflammation and nourish your cells — in and out of the kitchen.

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Pillar 3: The Engage Method Structural Health — 3 weeks

A whole-body approach to restoring posture, mobility, and true core strength — so your body can move the way it was designed to.

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The only program of its kind

Foundations in Functional Health is the only program of its kind that treats your body as one connected system — not a list of separate problems.

Learn what your body specifically needs
Get practical strategies you can actually stick with
Backed by both functional medicine research and years of clinical results

Investment: $1,275

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Welcome To The Foundations In Functional Health

Everything you need, on your schedule

Short, focused video lessons — watch on your own time, at your own pace
App access via Kajabi — available on any device
A clear, structured sequence that builds week by week
Practical tools for your nervous system, nutrition, and movement
A roadmap for taking care of your body — for life
Most patients complete the program in 8-12 weeks, depending on the pace that fits your schedule without overwhelm

What becomes possible

Patients who complete the Foundations programs have experienced:

Improved sleep • Weight loss that lasts • Reduced chronic pain • Better posture and ease of movement • Improved gut health • Clearer thinking and better mood • Lower blood pressure and cholesterol • Improved neurological symptoms • Better athletic performance • Stronger immune function

In their words...

"I recently had a visit with my hematologist and he was thrilled with my overall health — my autoimmune blood results were the best numbers in over 10 years. I finally found a healthy relationship with food, exercise, and stress with Jen's help." — Krista K.

"I'm doing it all — diet, exercise, supplements. Everything is normalizing and getting into healthier ranges. I'm more inspired to stay the course than ever." — Shelly M.

"I am back to walking. My husband and I go to the gym regularly now. I continue to do my foam roller and band work — and if I skip it, I feel it." — Sue S.

Why I built this - and why it works

I know what it's like to be a patient. I've dealt with serious health issues of my own, watched my mother struggle with Alzheimer's, and heard countless patients' frustrations with a medical system that often falls short.

My training in Functional Medicine changed how I help patients — and how I care for my own body. I built these courses using what worked for me: more energy, more strength, less pain, and far fewer sick days.

Patients who do this work alongside clinic care get results beyond what hands-on treatment alone can achieve. And patients who complete this program before we meet in the clinic need fewer visits and reach their goals faster.

Credentials: 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
2 Time Ironman Finisher
D1 College Tennis Player

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Commonly asked questions

Do I have to complete this program before seeing Jennifer in the clinic? Yes. This is required for all new patients. Patients who complete it heal faster and need fewer clinic visits.
Can I do this program from anywhere? Yes — it's fully online and accessible on any device through the Kajabi app.
What if I'm already fairly healthy — do I still need this? Most people are surprised by what they learn. Many patients who considered themselves healthy discovered important gaps in how they were caring for their bodies. The program is valuable at any starting point.
Do you accept insurance? No. This practice operates outside of insurance so Jennifer can spend the time your case actually requires — not the 15 minutes an insurance model allows.
Do you order labs? We encourage regular lab work and recommend Function Health for testing tailored to your genetics. For advanced GI needs, we may order additional testing or refer you to a specialist. Our program isn't built around specific lab results — but patients who complete the coursework often see their labs improve.
Should I start this before my initial appointment? Yes. Patients who complete this program first typically need fewer clinic visits and reach their goals faster.
Do I need to do all 3 courses in the program? Yes. Everybody needs to be doing frequent work to support their nervous system, nutrition/inflammation/detoxification, and have the underlying strength and mobility to be exercising on a regular basis.
What if I cannot do everything in each program? That's okay — the goal isn't perfection. You'll learn how to customize each program to fit your body's specific needs, so you can apply what works for you at your own pace. It is important for you to learn these foundational skills.

Ready to take the next step?

Your body was designed to heal. Let's give it what it needs.

PATH 1 — I'm ready to commit:

→ Enroll in Foundations in Functional Health — $1,275

In-clinic scheduling begins upon enrollment.

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PATH 2 — I still have questions:

→ Book a Discovery Call — $100

A paid 30-minute call with Jennifer to discuss your health history and determine whether this program is right for you. The $100 is credited toward your enrollment if you decide to move forward.

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Not sure which path is right? If you've read this page and feel like Jennifer is describing your experience — you're probably ready to enroll. The Discovery Call is for those with specific questions about fit.