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<strong>Shephard Clinic of the Chiropractic Arts<br>
2323 NW Flanders<br>
Portland, Oregon 97210<br>
503.223.3826 </strong>
<p>May the skillful use of our handsbe so directed that we bring relief to the
suffering, strength to the sick, and peace of mind to the anxious.</p>
<p>May we sustain bountiful health by remaining well adjusted, so as to live life
to the fullest expression of its innate endowment.</p>
<p><br>
<strong>The foundation of health.</strong></p>
<p>At Shephard Clinic we have two major questions:</p>
<p>1. What is wrong?<br>
2. Can chiropractic help you?</p>
<p>Once your structural problem is identified, your doctor will explain and discuss
the specifics regarding your condition. Next, he will provide you with treatment
options. In many cases, especially those involving chronic pain or where an
underlying structural problem is the primary cause of pain or dysfunction, a
corrective program of care may be best suited for your recovery.</p>
<p>Misaligned vertebrae are treated with spinal adjustments. Gentle but rapid
pressure is applied to the vertebra in specific stressed areas. These adjustments
help realign the bones and, in turn, relieve pain, restore motion and enhance
nerve function.</p>
<p>Here are the major goals of chiropractic care:</p>
<p>1. Relieve pain<br>
2. Promote healing<br>
3. Improve strength<br>
4. Reduce the likelihood of re-injury<br>
5. Restore proper motion<br>
6. Prevent accelerated degenerative spinal<br>
disease</p>
<p> <strong><br>
Our team approach.</strong></p>
<p>Doctors Shephard and Terreri work closely with other specialists in their community.
If a medical problem is suspected, you will be referred to the appropriate health
care professional for an evaluation. We embrace the concept that a complimentary
approach is in the patient's best interest.</p>
<p><strong>Physiotherapy services.</strong></p>
<p>As a part of the doctor's recommended treatment plan, additional therapies
may be needed to speed recovery. Traumatic injuries and some chronic cases often
require this additional treatment.</p>
<p>Damaged tissues such as muscle and ligament benefit from therapeutic massage
and moist heat packs. Physiotherapy helps maximize recovery and reduce risk
of permanent loss of function.</p>
<p><strong>What will it cost?</strong></p>
<p>At Shephard Chiropractic we are sensitive to the issue of cost containment.
With rising costs of health care, we pride ourselves on keeping treatment affordable.
Because each case is unique, the doctor will discuss cost pertaining to your
case during the consultation.</p>
<p>Many insurance plans cover chiropractic. Time payment plans are also available
to ensure that you get the care you need today.</p>
<p>All of our consultations are free of charge. This gives you an opportunity
to meet the doctor and discuss your symptoms and treatment options.</p>
<p><strong>The clinic's history.</strong></p>
<p>Dr. Shephard started his practice in Sellwood in February of 1987. In the fall
of 1988 he began construction on the NW 23rd Avenue clinic with the help of
his father George and commercial agents Clint Benson and Wade Bullier. It was
a team effort, as the old Davis Building had been vacant for years with no renovation
since the early 1970's. When the clinic first opened, the NW neighborhood had
yet to be discovered and gentrified. Major landmarks at that time were Rose's
Delicatessen, The Boys and Girls Aid Society, Papa Haydn, Nob Hill Bar and Grill,
and Good Samaritan Hospital.</p>
<p>Dr. Shephard's old friend and classmate, Dr. Donald Fox, joined the clinic
as a full partner in 1990. The two worked together for 14 years expanding clinic
services to meet the increasing alternative health care needs of the growing
and changing NW community. The clinic expanded into the adjacent building in
1995, forming the multidisciplinary Psauoscopy Group, LLC. This also allowed
for additional parking, which the clinic continues to enjoy to this day.</p>
<p>Today Shephard Chiropractic approaches its 20th year of service, and much like
the neighborhood around us, we have continued to evolve. One key development
has been the incorporation of a gentle or "controlled" force method
as our major emphasis in treatment. Benefits of this change include increased
safety, more comfort in the delivery of care and, most importantly, improved
results. Diagnostic X-ray and physiotherapy continue to be an important part
of the clinic's service.</p>
<p>With Americans vigorously pursuing personal health options, natural health
care has moved to the forefront. Chiropractic is a safe, affordable and non-invasive
form of treatment that has been time tested. Shephard Chiropractic will continue
to provide a high standard of care for northwest residents in years to come.</p>
<p>Sign-up to receive a no-charge chiropractic consultation.</p>
<p>If you or someone you know could be helped by chiropractic, wouldn’t
you really like to know?</p>
<p>By registering for a no-charge consultation on this page, this question can
be answered. Our staff will contact you to set-up a consultation with the doctor
to discuss your health complaints and concerns. If the doctor feels he can help
you, he will tell you. If he determines that you are not a chiropractic case,
he will recommend another health care provider to assist you.</p>
<p>If you have any additional questions, call Shephard Clinic at 503.223.3826.<br>
<br>
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<strong>Location and directions.</strong></p>
<p><br>
From Lake Oswego, West Linn or Salem:<br>
I-5 North to I-405 (do not take Beaverton exit!). Take Everett Street exit and
follow to Glisan Street (2nd light). Turn left heading west and go up to 23rd
Avenue. At the light you will see the clinic sign. Take a left on 23rd and go
up one block to Flanders Street and take right The parking lot is in the rear.</p>
<p>From Vancouver or North Portland:<br>
I-5 south to I-405 exit, go over the Fremont Bridge staying in middle or left
hand lanes. Take Everett Street exit off 405. When coming off the ramp keep
eyes peeled for a sign that shows the - Everett Street loop. Follow these directions
which will put you on Glisan street heading west. Go up to 23rd Avenue and then
take a left. Up one block to Flanders Street and take a right (clinic is on
corner of 23rd and Flanders, big signs). The parking lot is<br>
in the rear.</p>
<p>From Beaverton, Tigard or Hillsboro:<br>
When approaching the tunnel on Hwy 26 Westbound (Sunset Highway), stay in far
left hand lane. When coming out of tunnel this will put you onto I-405 northbound
and take Everett Street exit which is the first exit. Follow exit to Glisan
street (2nd light). Turn left heading west, and go up to 23rd Avenue. Take a
left on 23rd and go up one block to Flanders Street and take right The parking
lot is in the rear.</p>
<p>From Southeast Portland, Milwaukie, Sellwood:<br>
Take Sellwood Bridge to Macadam Avenue North. Follow signs to I-405 North (St.
Helens). Avoid Beaverton exit, stay on I-405 northbound. Take Everett Street
exit and follow to Glisan Street (2nd light). Turn left heading west and go
up to 23rd Avenue. Take a left on 23rd and go up one block to Flanders Street
and take right (clinic is on corner of 23rd and Flanders, big signs). The parking
lot is in the rear.</p>
<p>From Eastside, Hollywood, Gresham, Irvington:<br>
Take I-84 West (Banfield) to I-5 North (Seattle). After merging with I-5, stay
in right hand lanes. Take I-405 over Fremont Bridge. When going over the Fremont
Bridge, stay in center lane. Take Everett Street exit off 405. When coming off
ramp keep eyes peeled for a sign that shows the: Everett Street loop. Follow
the directions on this sign which will put you on Glisan Street, heading west.
Go up to 23rd Avenue and then take a left. Up one block to Flanders Street and
take a right. The parking lot is in the rear.</p>
<p>503.223.3826<br>
2323 NW Flanders<br>
Portland, OR 97210</p>
<p><strong>What is chiropractic health care?</strong></p>
<p>The chiropractic model of health, first developed by Daniel D. Palmer in 1895,
centers around the concept that the human body is designed to strive towards
a healthy state and excel in this process of survival.</p>
<p>Palmer suggested that the human body contains all of the necessary intelligence
to heal and self-regulate if given the chance. This theory is unlike what most
of us were exposed to as children in the industrialized world. "Conventional
wisdom" teaches us that healing results from taking a medication. Chiropractic
theory implies just the opposite: that the healing force comes from within the
body.</p>
<p>There are exceptions to Palmer's rule, but the basic premise is a universal
truth: bioelectrical energy from the brain, passing through the spinal cord
and spinal nerves, provides the source of power in life and health. Palmer observed
that if the flow of this energy is obstructed or irritated, disturbance or "dis-ease"
will result in the body.</p>
<p>Chiropractic theory suggests that normalizing the flow of electrical impulses,
or letting the nervous system be "at ease," is an essential step in
the process of becoming and staying well. Shephard Clinic's health philosophy
has been built around this historic theory because it has been proven time and
time again.</p>
<p>Chiropractic is one of the fasting growing health care professions in the western
world. It will double in size in the next 10 years, meeting the demands of a
public that wants a safe alternative to relieve human suffering.</p>
<p><br>
Scott B. Shephard, D.C.<br>
<br>
<strong>How can chiropractic help?</strong></p>
<p>Chiropractic is a branch of the manual arts that treats disorders of the spine
and extremities.<br>
Complaints or symptoms can include the following:</p>
<p>Headache<br>
Neck pain<br>
Neck stiff<br>
Sleeping problems<br>
Back pain<br>
Nervousness<br>
Loss of balance<br>
Ringing in ear(s)<br>
Fatigue<br>
Hip pain<br>
Leg pain<br>
Knee pain<br>
Ankle pain<br>
Foot pain<br>
Arm or hand pain<br>
Chest pain<br>
Dizziness<br>
Irritability<br>
Shoulder pain<br>
Tension<br>
Numbness<br>
Pins & needles sensation<br>
Head seems too heavy</p>
<p>At Shephard Clinic we specialize in the following:</p>
<p>Motor vehicle-related injuries<br>
On-the-job injuries<br>
Scoliosis ( spinal curvature ) detection and treatment<br>
Chronic cases of spinal pain<br>
Performance enhancement<br>
Wellness care</p>
<p><strong>Are chiropractors real doctors?</strong></p>
<p>There are two categories of doctors: physicians and Ph.Ds (doctors of an academic
science). If licensed within their State or providence, doctors who are degreed
as a physician have the privilege to practice and provide clinical treatment.
There are eight basic types of physicians:</p>
<p>1. Doctor of Medicine - MD<br>
2. Doctor of Chiropractic - DC<br>
3. Doctor of Naturopathy - ND<br>
4. Doctor of Optometry - OD<br>
5. Doctor of Osteopathy - DO<br>
6. Doctor of Podiatry - DPM<br>
7. Doctor of Medical Dentistry - DMD/DDS<br>
8. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – DVM</p>
<p>A relatively unknown fact is that a chiropractor’s four-year doctorate
degree<br>
is comparable to the training received by a medical doctor. The following chart<br>
compares the programs of study:</p>
<p>CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN WESTERN STATES CHIRO COLLEGE<br>
MEDICAL PHYSICIAN OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY<br>
CLASSES HOURS CLASSES HOURS<br>
Gross Anatomy I-III 288 Gross Anatomy 190<br>
Histology I,II 144 Histology 84<br>
Biochemistry I,II 120 Medical Biochemistry 145<br>
Physiology I,II 132 Human Physiology 149<br>
Embryology 24 Developmental Biology 40<br>
Neuroanatomy 96 Neuroanatomy 84<br>
Nutrition 48 Nutrition 20<br>
Clinical Nutrition 36 <br>
Physical Diagnosis I,II 144 Ophthalmology 36<br>
Otolaryngology 72<br>
Clinical Pyschology 36 Medical Psychology 49<br>
Intro to Psychiatry 43<br>
General Pathology I,II 120 General Pathology 68<br>
Genetics 48 Medical Genetics 32<br>
CPR/Emergency Care 24 Cardiopulmonary Resus. <br>
Microbiology & Public Health 84 Intro to Medical Microbiology 90<br>
Intro to Public Health 26 <br>
Clinical Microbiology & Public Heath 84 Public Health & Epidemiology
40<br>
Immunology 35 <br>
Toxicology & Pharmacology 48 Pharmacology 72<br>
Dermatology & Inf. Disease 24 Pathophysiology of Skin, Bone & Computerized
Tomography<br>
69<br>
Clinical Lab 60 Blood/Reticuloendothelial Pathophys.<br>
117<br>
Pathophysiology of the CNS/Muscle & Special Sensory Organs Neurophysiology<br>
72 <br>
<br>
Neurology & Neurosurgery 216<br>
Gastroenterology DX/TX 48 Gastrointestinal Pathophys. 123<br>
Cardiorespiratory DX/TX 24 Respiratory Pathophysiology 79<br>
Cardiovascular Pathophysiology<br>
117<br>
Clinical Pathology 36 Endocrine Pathophysiology 43<br>
Genitourinary Survey 60 Reproductive Pathophysiology 55<br>
Renal Pathophysiology 117<br>
Jurisprudence & Ethics 24 Law & Medicine 24<br>
Radiological Interpret. 120 Radiographic Diagnosis 24<br>
Roentgenometrics I,II 24 <br>
Soft Tissue Radiographic<br>
Interpertation.<br>
48 <br>
Radiographic Technique I,II 120 <br>
Minor Surgery/Proctology 24 <br>
Obstetrics 36 <br>
Patient/Practice Mgmt I-IV 108 <br>
Adjustive Technique I-IX 396 <br>
Clinical Pediatrics 24 Child Health (CON 620,lecture) 48<br>
Clinical Geriatrics 24 <br>
Spinal Anatomy 24 <br>
Biomechanics &<br>
Palpation I-IV<br>
264 <br>
Neuromusculoskeletal<br>
DX/TX I-IV<br>
276 <br>
Correlative & Differential DX 48 <br>
Physiotherapy I,II 120 <br>
Narrative Report Writing 24 <br>
Clinical Research Meth. I,II 60 <br>
Principles of Chiro Phil. I-IV 120 <br>
<br>
TOTAL CLASS HOURS: 3,768 TOTAL CLASS HOURS: 2,465<br>
<br>
Clinical Observation I-III 72 Patient Evaluation (413,611) 192<br>
Clinic Phase I,II,III-A,B,C,D 822 Third Year Medicine 432<br>
Child Health 384<br>
Psychiatry Clinical Clerkship 216<br>
Obstetrics & Gynecology 216<br>
Surgery 432<br>
Special Programmed Instruction 540<br>
<br>
TOTAL CLINIC HOURS: 894 TOTAL HOSPITAL HOURS: 2,412<br>
TOTAL D.C. REQUIREMENTS: 4,662 TOTAL M.D. REQ: 4,877</p>
<p>( Optional hrs not included in totals. )</p>
<p>In the State of Oregon, chiropractors, by law, are considered primary providers,
under the title “physician.” Chiropractors do not, however, prescribe
pharmaceutical drugs nor do they perform major surgery. Most chiropractors’
expertise lies in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of spinal conditions
and related disorders.</p>
<p><strong><br>
<br>
Do I have to keep coming back forever?</strong></p>
<p>Of course not! Chiropractors recommend lifetime care because it’s the
best measure to ensure spinal health and to feel good. Most people think chiropractors
just treat pain. In fact, there are two additional types of care we provide
beyond the “pain relief ” stage. Corrective care is for those who
have structural or alignment problems; supportive care is for those who wish
to keep their spine functioning at an optimum for a lifetime.</p>
<p>If you have a painful spinal condition, a chiropractor's first goal is to get
you out of pain. But our long-term objective is to correct the underlying cause
of the problem. Once a structural problem is corrected, maintenance adjusting
is recommended to keep your spine healthy, in balance, and to promote long-term
health. As to the duration of your care, the choice is yours.</p>
<p><strong>How big is the chiropractic profession?</strong></p>
<p>Chiropractic is the largest alternative health care profession in the world.
65,000 chiropractors in the United States treat more than 90 million patients
each year.</p>
<p>Chiropractors focus on the individual, with special emphasis on treatment of
the spine and nervous system.</p>
<p>Health is achieved by hands-on treatment, applying specific adjustments to
the spine in order to remove abnormal pressure. This process helps restore function
and promote health.<br>
<br>
For over 5,000 years, mankind has manipulated the spine to treat physical disorders.
Modern chiropractic has refined these methods, increasing effectiveness and
safety to promote health and wellness worldwide.</p>
<p><strong>Is chiropractic treatment painful?</strong></p>
<p>Rarely does chiropractic hurt. Modern techniques used today are comfortable
and pain-free. The majority of chiropractic patients find being adjusted a pleasant
experience.</p>
<p>After years of training and experience and after giving thousands of adjustments,
chiropractors develop expertise in using just the right amount of force in the
right direction. This may require a quick movement, or in other instances, a
slow gentle pressure. In comparison with other forms of treatment for back and
neck pain, chiropractic is one of the safest methods available.</p>
<p><strong>What are you going to do to me?</strong></p>
<p>Fear of what happens when visiting a chiropractor for the first time is a big
concern for many. In fact, it's the most common reason people don't go.</p>
<p>At Shephard Clinic we take the mystery out of chiropractic. Your first visit
will start with a meeting with one of our doctors where your complaints and
health history will be discussed. If indicated, a complete spinal examination
will be performed. X-rays of your spine will be taken if necessary. The doctor
will review your findings and tell you if chiropractic care can help. If the
doctor feels you can be helped, he will tell you. If not, the doctor will make
the appropriate referral to another health care specialist.</p>
<p><strong>Who goes to a chiropractor?</strong></p>
<p>People of all ages are turning to chiropractic as a safe alternative to medications
and surgery for acute and chronic pain. Traditionally, chiropractors served
the needs of farmers and laborers through the first half of the Twentieth Century,
but increasingly, people of all walks of life are turning to chiropractic treatment
for relief of pain stemming from spinal injury or exposure to prolonged stress.</p>
<p>With computer operation growing in American business, stress as a primary cause
of spinal pain has come to afflict people of all rank and file. Those who suffer
are beginning to choose the safe and effective alternative for head, neck and
back pain: chiropractic.</p>
<p>Nurses, bankers, brokers, manufacturers, couriers, airline pilots, publishers,
reporters, professional athletes, police officers, accountants, attorneys and
yes, even medical doctors are seeking out the services of chiropractic physicians.
Older Americans and our children, too, can receive special benefits through
gentle applications of chiropractic. Everyone is discovering the way to feel
good naturally.</p>
<p><strong>Research</strong></p>
<p>Throughout the first half of the 20th Century, the chiropractic profession
was criticized for not proving the effectiveness of its treatment through scientific
research. In the 1960’s the profession responded by turning its attention
to elevating entrance requirements and bolstering the doctorate programs at
chiropractic colleges across the country. The result was a gradual improvement
of the profession’s image and the beginning of a research base.</p>
<p>The strategy worked. Two decades of effort led to the publishing of a series
of scientific studies in respected medical journals, bringing significant attention
to chiropractic treatment. Insurance companies and employers, seeking cost-effective
and safe methods of treatment to incorporate into their plan offerings, became
interested in what chiropractors were offering. The Federal Government also
turned its attention to the rapid pace with which alternative care was growing
and, as a result, funded the AHCPR study. The panel was composed of physicians
and other scientists who reviewed over a thousand studies on back pain and a
variety of treatment methods. Chiropractic got high marks in the panel’s
summary. The outcome of the AHCPR study has been increased interest within the
scientific community in the effectiveness of spinal manipulation.</p>
<p>Below is a short list of the important studies that have contributed to the
growth of chiropractic treatment:</p>
<p>1. British Medical Journal, 1990; June 2:1431-37. Meade, M.D.<br>
2. Spine, 1991; The North American Spine Society.<br>
3. The Rand Study, 1991 Rand Publication Series. Shekelle, M.D.<br>
4. The Manga Report, 1993<br>
5. British Medical Journal, 1995; 311:349-351. Meade, M.D.<br>
6. AHCPR Guideline #14; December 8, 1994.</p>
<p>Other Internet Resources:<br>
• www.cdc.gov/ncipc/ncipchm.htm National Center for Injury Prevention
Control<br>
<br>
<strong>Scott B Shephard, D.C.<br>
My Personal Health Philosophy</strong></p>
<p>Like many Americans of the baby boomer generation, I was raised on "Dr.
Kildare" and "Marcus Welby." As a child, traditional medicine
and the principles of drug treatment were at the center of my orientation to
health and healing. As a child and young adult, it was with a limited view that
I looked upon the subject of health. As I grew older, I would be introduced
to revolutionary ideas about health and disease.</p>
<p>At twenty years of age, I sustained a severe back injury while on the job.
I was lifting a 250-pound board and strained my lower back. Bedridden for weeks,
I was barely able to walk. After seeing the best medical specialists in my area
and suffering severe pain for over a year, as a last resort I made an appointment
to see a chiropractor.</p>
<p>It would be under the care of Dr. Darald Bolin, a well known chiropractor,
that I would be introduced to the 100-year-old healing philosophy known as "chiropractic."
The chiropractic model of health, first developed by Daniel D. Palmer in 1895,
centers around the concept that the human body is inherently designed to be
healthy and to ultimately succeed in the process of survival. Dr. Bolin's treatment
immediately relieved the chronic pain and started me on the road to recovery.</p>
<p>I built my personal health philosophy around chiropractic's healing theory
because it worked for me when conventional methods failed.</p>
<p><strong>Passions</strong></p>
<p>On the top of my list is political involvement to further the rights of chiropractic
patients and their physicians. Both are discriminated against, particularly
in the area of health insurance coverage, one as an alternative health care
consumer and the other as an alternative health care provider.</p>
<p>It is a personal goal to see insurance equity legislated in the State of Oregon
in my lifetime. I feel strongly that if we are going to improve our health as
a nation, it is important that we expand our approach to and methods of maintaining
health and preventing disease. Emphasis must shift from a "symptomatic"
model of treatment to a "holistic" approach.</p>
<p>With that approach and the philosophy of individual responsibility in maintaining
one's health, we can improve on our success at treating preventable disease
rather than maintaining our current and costly emphasis on treatment provided
at the end stages of life.</p>
<p>Another passion of mine is increasing chiropractic availability to children
and young adults. Being the father of two children, I know how much my kids
have benefited from chiropractic care, as have hundreds of children in my practice.
It is unfortunate that only a small percentage of America's young get an opportunity
to experience chiropractic and the role it plays in the promotion of health.</p>
<p><strong>Interests</strong></p>
<p>I have a variety of interests, ranging from woodworking to Oregon pioneer history,
but what has captured my attention in the last five years has been fitness training
and the subject of the "aging athlete."</p>
<p>I turned 47 this year, yet it has been nearly 30 years since I have experienced
the level of athletic performance that I currently enjoy. If it were not for
chiropractic, this would never have been possible. As a result, the subject
of the "aging athlete" has become an area of focus in my practice.
I currently work with patients ranging from 30- 80+ years of age who strive
to stay active and participate in their chosen areas of competitiveness.</p>
<p>Whether it is the 82-year-old who wants to improve his horseshoe game or the
35-year-old soccer player who refuses to give up league play, chiropractic's
effect on longevity and performance is a key advantage. Many times it is an
injury or other physical challenge that stands in the way of a patient's ability
to resume sports play. Chiropractic analysis often identifies an underlying
structural problem that, when corrected, frees patients from their disabilities,
allowing them to resume participation in activities they enjoy.</p>
<p>To be able to play a favorite sport without pain can be a tremendous source
of happiness and fulfillment at any age. Personally, in the last two years,
I have climbed Mt. Hood for the first time, learned how to snow board and returned
to a level of competitiveness in basketball that I never thought possible. Because
of an injury sustained to my lower back 20 years ago, I'm convinced that without
chiropractic I would have been relegated to permanent disability. With chiropractic
treatment, my participation in sports has continued, going well beyond what
is typically thought to be the end of an athlete's active life.</p>
<p><strong>Vital Statistics</strong></p>
<p>Scott B. Shephard, D.C.</p>
<p>Personal Background<br>
Born in Eugene, Oregon (1958)</p>
<p>Educational Background<br>
Bachelor of Science--Biology, Eastern Oregon State College (1982)<br>
Doctor of Chiropractic--Western States Chiropractic College (1986)</p>
<p><br>
Professional Backround<br>
District II Delegate, Oregon Chiropractic Physician's Association (1987-90)<br>
Charter member, Oregon Doctors of Chiropractic (1990-92)<br>
Editor, ODOC Quarterly (1990-1992)<br>
Executive Board, Chiropractic Association of Oregon (1997 – 1999)<br>
Co-developer and Art Director, CAO quarterly Journal (1997-1999)<br>
Editor, CAO Journal (1999)<br>
Co-developer, CAO Website (2000)</p>
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