I am a runner, and at the time I first came to Dr. Shepard I had been struggling with multiple overuse injuries (plantar fasciitis, piriformis issues, to name a few); some of which were chronic and did not respond to traditional treatments. I had been to physical therapy several different times, had worked with other chiropractors, podiatrists, and orthopedic specialists, and no one seemed to be able to pinpoint the reasons for my chronic issues. Dr. Shepard was one of the first people who didn't tell me that running is bad for you, that I am not built for it, I have bad feet, bad hips, et cetera. What he did was a combination of treatments with me, such as ART, to relieve some of the soft tissue issues I was experiencing. He also did DNS to retrain some of my movement patterns and actually looked at the "big picture", rather than just focusing on where I had pain. I found that ART was very effective in removing some of the adhesions that had built up over time, and I finally got to the point where injuries were not preventing me from training. Beyond that point, continuing with some ART as needed was also very helpful throughout my running season in dealing with acute soft tissue issues that would come up when I would tweak something during a hard workout or a race. I was always able to get appointments promptly when needed; which I believe kept me healthy through the course of my racing season. Dr. Shepard was also one of the first people to give me alternatives to traditional passive "stretching", which in my experience does not work and was recommended by most other practitioners I have seen. Instead, he emphasized using techniques such as nerve flossing or dynamic movements that have been way more effective than the stretches recommended by other therapists. He also provided me with a lot of useful information which has changed my philosophies and helped to guide my diet and training regimen following treatment. During the course of the time I was a patient he answered emails quickly and took the time to answer my questions in detail. I would highly recommend him to any athletes who would like to resolve chronic soft tissue issues. read more

I had suffered with terrible foot pain for over a year. I tried cortisone shots, orthodics (custom and over the counter), all kinds of physical therapy, all kinds of athletic and other shoes and nothing worked. I teach for a living and I was in agony. Just before I was to schedule surgery as a last resort my Sister in Law in New Hampshire suggested I try Active Release Therapy. I found Dr. Shepard and his method really worked! I also took shoes in for him to look at and watch me walk in until we found the right ones. No more wasted money! He is very affordable, covered by insurance, and very flexible in scheduling. In September of last year he told me I would be walking the beach in December...I didn't believe him but he was right! I have had no foot pain for seven months! The office is very nice and they even provide t-shirts and shorts for treatment. The receptionist is very professional and personable and just as helpful as can be. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Shepard...He is also very personable and professional and really knows what he is doing. I recommend him with out reservation to all my family, friends, and students. read more

Dr. Shepard has a talent for dispensing clear, useful advice regarding injuries. He is able to quickly discern the actual root of your problem, rather than adopting the cookie-cutter approach to injuries that most medical offices will take. I came to him in April after being laid up for almost three months due to foot pain. This pain had been diagnosed as plantar fascitis by several medical professionals. I had received treatment ranging from dry needling to electro-shock wave therapy. None of this had really helped significantly, and I was starting to wonder if this issue would ever resolve. Dr. Shepard told me, within 5 minutes of an assessment, that my problem was, more precisely, a tight, deep muscle in my foot. He performed ART, showed me (in detail) how to perform this type of massage myself and advised me to stop this other slew of treatments. I was able to run again within days of this treatment, and continued to self-manage as he had advised. Although I am not 100%, I was able to run my first race in months about 4 weeks after seeing Dr. Shepard. I can't recommend him enough for your own sports injury. read more

I had nagging low back that just would never go away. After talking to a friend at work I decided to see Dr. Shepard. First of all his website bnchiro.com has a place to fill out all the paperwork (which I had my wife do) to save time. I was surprise to see some improvement after about 5 years of no change or results from anyone else. In 7-8 treatments I noticed no more constant low back soreness. I have only had to see Dr. Shepard once in the past 6 months after moving some furniture. Has been way nice not having to worry about annoying low back pain. I referred my wife to see him and she no longer has foot pain from plantar fasciitis. She had been through rounds of PT and massage therapy with no lasting change. She has been able to walk barefoot with no more heel pain. read more

I heard an advertisement on the radio for Dr. Shepard about hip pain and so I thought I would give it a chance. I am only in my thirties and I was having really bad hip pains so I went in, and I'll admit the treatment did not feel good (kind of similar to a deep tissue massage kind of pain) but the results were awesome. I don't have to go back regularly or take drugs. I went a few times and haven't had any problems since. I am a firm believer in alternatives to drugs and surgeries and Dr. Shepard proves that there are. read more

I don't know what I would have done without Dr. Shepard! I've been to other chiropractors, and no one gives me the pain relief that he is able to. Dr. Shepard takes his time to get to know you and the issues you are having. I feel that my care is truly individualized and effective. I love that Dr. Shepard answers all of my questions and teaches me how to improve my condition at home as well. It's clear that he really cares about his patients and works hard for the right reasons! read more

Dr Shepard is the most honest Dr I have met in my life. He gives you the therapy you need and he also tells you what you can do to work on your aches at home so that you won't have to spend bundles of $$ on return visits year after year. I've had migraines that last days (multiple per month) all my life...until I met Dr Shepard, thanks to the fabulous results my husband had with his grip after surgery. I now only have a few a year!! read more

Dr. Shepard did a fantastic job helping me with my shoulder pain. I again am able to use my left shoulder to jobs at home over my head without having to wince in pain or be limited by my tight muscles. Dr Shepard was able to improve me neck, upper back, and shoulder. I had been to a chiropractor before seeing Dr. Shepard. He however was something quite different and I was very happy with my results. read more