Meet Dr. Shepherd

Dr Shepherd is a graduate of the prestigious Parker College of Chiropractic. He has extensive Post Graduate education in Electrodiagnostics, Pediatrics and Diploma's in Nutrition and Manipulation under Anaesthesia.

There is an old saying that nothing good in life comes free. This is true when it comes to your body as well. Optimal wellness requires you to be a proactive agent for your body. You need to treat it well and not wait until you hurt before you decide to take care of it. Health is not merely the absence of disease any more than wealth is an absence of poverty.

Health is not simply ‘feeling fine’, for we know that problems may progress for years without causing any symptoms whatsoever. . I work hard to get people to understand that it is much better to prevent disease from happening in the first place than try to treat it once it occurs. By creating a state of optimal health within your body, you will feel better, have more energy and have an increased quality of life. You will also reduce your risk of the expense and pain associated with getting hooked into the downward spiral of disease and dependence on more and more prescription medications.

Dr Shepherd is the Clinic Director for Mountain Health Chiropractic and Wellness located in Plano, Texas. Dr. Shepherd is a popular healthcare and motivational speaker. He has been a practicing Chiropractor in North Dallas for over eight years. He has sat on faculty at Richland Community College and lectures on a range of topics from; arthritis, ADHD, digestive issues, pain management, wellness, pregnancy, pediatric chiropractic and corporate wellness. He has been published in Chiropractic Economics and has appeared on Veria Health and Wellness Network and currently has two running shows on the Genesis of Healing Network run by the Discovery Channel. His first published book entitled Health within your reach has helped thousands understand holistic healthcare throughout the world. His new book entitled Forever Young, is a step by step guide to taking control of your own health and ensuring graceful aging. He is an expert health care presenter and educator for Bella Vita Wellness Retreats and Ocean Cruises.

In addition to being a chiropractor Dr. Shepherd is a certified nutritionist and consults with clients from around the globe on their nutritional needs and guidelines.

Dr. Shepherd a native of New Zealand truly believes health comes from within and with his family lives a true organic and holistic lifestyle. As a trained Chef Dr Shepherd also enjoys sharing and creating healthy and easy culinary options for his clients. A sample of some of these are included in this book.

It is my sincere wish that you not only enjoy this new book, but that you utilize the ideas and principles enclosed within to truly take control of your life and health.

May you have boundless health, vitality and longevity.

With love Dr K Andrew Shepherd. Dr. Shepherd is an energetic, popular speaker who enjoys the opportunity to educate the community on how we can control our own health.

  Now let me be clear and say from the beginning, that I am not pretending to think that everyone who creates a wellness lifestyle is going to be immune from pain, sickness and disease. I agree that there are many people who do everything right and still get sick and die. Some will argue that there are many people who do everything wrong and live long, seemingly healthy lives. What I am saying is that since we have no way to predict who is who, we have to do our very best to reduce our risk and promote our health. May these words inspire you to realize that this is your life we are talking about here. I have heard every excuse you can imagine as to why people believe they can’t afford the time or money to invest in their health. But if you don’t take care of your health, who do you think will? If you don’t have the time and money to improve your health while you feel good, what makes you think you will have the time and money to improve your health once you have lost it?

As Anthony Robbins once said, " you can make time for wellness now or you can make time for sickness later. The choice is yours."

--Dr. K Andrew Shepherd DC.