Structure
Your spine protects the nervous system that runs everything: movement, healing, sensation, organ function. Gentle chiropractic care keeps those signals clear.
Chiropractic + Functional Medicine · San Rafael & Santa Fe
Function is the measure of health.
Most medicine waits for disease, then manages it. Dr. Patricia Sheppard works upstream — using functional medicine, applied kinesiology, and precise chiropractic care to find what's eroding your flexibility, energy, and resilience, and correct it before it ever becomes a diagnosis.
Palmer College graduate Licensed in California & New Mexico 30+ years of holistic practice
Meet the Doctor
30+ years of whole-person care with Dr. Patricia Sheppard, D.C.
Services
Gentle chiropractic, clinical nutrition, and functional testing.
New Patients
A full hour with the doctor at your first visit — know what to expect.
Contact
Two offices: San Rafael, CA and Santa Fe, NM. (415) 332-0621.
Meet Dr. Sheppard
A doctor who looks at the whole picture.
Dr. Patricia Sheppard has spent more than three decades helping people heal without drugs or surgery. A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West with advanced training in neurology, applied kinesiology, and functional medicine, she treats the body as one system — structural and biochemical — and finds answers other providers miss.
- Palmer College of Chiropractic West graduate
- Licensed in California & New Mexico
- 30+ years of holistic practice
The Philosophy
Health isn't the absence of symptoms. It's a body that works.
Most healthcare waits for something to break, then manages the damage. We work the other way around. Your spine, your nervous system, and your biochemistry are one connected system — and when all three are supported, you don't just feel better today. You function better for decades. That's what preventive care really buys you: a longer healthspan, not just a longer lifespan.
Chemistry
Your cells run on what you feed them. Targeted, professional-grade nutrition gives your biology what it needs to repair, detoxify, and thrive.
Lifestyle
Movement, sleep, stress, and periodic detoxification shape how well your body rebuilds itself. Small habits, compounded over years, are the real medicine.
Functional Medicine
Medicine that asks why.
Functional medicine is patient-centered, science-based care that finds and treats the root causes of chronic illness instead of managing symptoms. It looks at the whole person — how your genetics, environment, and lifestyle interact across the body’s interconnected systems. It’s the core of how Dr. Sheppard practices.
Root-cause focus
We ask why a condition is present — not just what to name it. Naming a disease manages it; finding its cause can resolve it.
Systems biology
Your gut, immune, hormonal, and nervous systems aren’t separate departments. They’re one integrated network, and we treat them that way.
Personalized care
Your plan is built from your history, your labs, and your genetics — never from a template.
Combined therapies
Food as medicine, targeted supplements, advanced lab testing, and evidence-based lifestyle change — working alongside conventional care whenever it’s needed.
Services
Three disciplines. One connected system.
Chiropractic Care
Gentle, instrument-assisted adjustments that restore motion and calm an irritated nervous system — without twisting or cracking.
Learn moreClinical Nutrition
Professional-grade supplements matched to your biochemistry, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Learn moreFunctional Testing
Objective tools that show where your health actually stands, so we treat causes instead of guessing.
Learn moreThe Protocol
A clear path back to health — one step at a time.
The Angel Chiropractic Protocol takes the guesswork out of getting well: a thorough initial examination, restored nutrient absorption, gentle detoxification, and a maintenance plan that keeps you well. You'll always know where you are and what comes next.
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Questions
Before you book
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with our office — call (415) 332-0621 or email us, and we'll find a time that works.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Dr. Sheppard uses gentle, instrument-assisted techniques that are precise and comfortable — no twisting or cracking. Care is adapted to every age and condition, from children to seniors.
What happens at my first visit?
A full hour with the doctor: your history, a complete neurological and structural exam, functional testing where it adds clarity, and a plain-English explanation of what we found and what we recommend.
Do you take insurance?
Coverage varies by plan and state. Call the office and we'll help you understand your options before your first visit.
What's "functional medicine"?
Conventional medicine asks "what disease is this, and which drug matches it?" Functional medicine asks "why is this happening — and what does this body need to heal?" We use testing, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to address root causes.
Which office should I visit?
We see patients in San Rafael (Marin County, CA) and Santa Fe, NM. Both offices: (415) 332-0621.