About
Dr. Jessica Shepherd leads Sanctum Med + Wellness as its founding physician and clinical director. She specializes in internal medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. Her clinical work centers on longevity medicine, peri- and menopause support, hormonal optimization, and metabolic health. She conducts all medical visits through a secure telemedicine platform, making her care accessible regardless of location.
Dr. Shepherd is passionate about women's health across every stage of life, from adolescence through menopause. She builds individualized treatment plans that support healthy aging, hormone balance, and metabolic resilience. Her practice pairs medical care with complementary services, including pelvic physical therapy and yoga and meditation, for a fully integrated approach. She also offers members access to AlumierMD skin care as part of the practice's broader wellness focus.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shepherd right for?
Dr. Shepherd is a strong fit for women navigating perimenopause or menopause who want a comprehensive, whole-body approach. Patients seeking hormonal optimization or metabolic health support will find her clinical focus well matched to their goals. She also serves partners and individuals pursuing advanced longevity care. Patients who prefer virtual visits and integrated wellness services, including pelvic physical therapy and yoga, will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shepherd specializes in peri- and menopause support, hormonal optimization, metabolic health, and longevity medicine. She also brings expertise in preventive and functional medicine. Her work focuses on helping patients achieve healthy aging, hormone balance, and metabolic resilience.
Dr. Shepherd primarily serves women in midlife, with a strong focus on the perimenopausal and menopausal years. She also works with partners and individuals seeking advanced longevity support. Her care spans women's health from adolescence through menopause.
Dr. Shepherd conducts all medical visits through a secure telemedicine platform. This makes her care accessible regardless of where a patient lives. Members also connect with her team through phone, email, or text between visits.
Dr. Shepherd builds individualized treatment plans for every member. She integrates medical care with complementary services like pelvic physical therapy and yoga and meditation. This whole-body approach supports long-term wellness alongside targeted clinical treatment.
Dr. Shepherd holds board certification in internal medicine. Her specialties also include preventive medicine and functional medicine, which inform her longevity-focused clinical approach.
Yes, Dr. Shepherd gives members access to AlumierMD skin care products as part of Sanctum Med + Wellness's broader wellness focus. This service complements her clinical work in hormonal health and healthy aging.
Dr. Shepherd blends internal medicine with functional and preventive medicine to address the root causes of hormonal and metabolic concerns. She pairs clinical care with services like pelvic physical therapy and yoga, creating a fully integrated care experience. Her focus on longevity and women's midlife health goes well beyond routine primary care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026