Dr. Alex Sheppard

Dr. Alex Sheppard I practice Quantum Nutrition Testing, Nutrition Response Testing and Chiropractic at Oasis Chiropractic & Wellness Center. That's why I do what I do. Hey there!

Find the root cause of your health problem, correct it and live your life to your fullest potential. I’m Dr. Alex Sheppard, one of the co-founders of Oasis Chiropractic & Wellness Center, and I’m thrilled to share my journey with you! For the past 20 years, I’ve had the awesome opportunity to help thousands of people feel fantastic and elevate their health game. At Oasis, we’re all about pain relief through chiropractic care, but we don’t stop there! We offer a treasure trove of additional services, including active rehab, weight loss programs, body contouring light therapy, and our latest gem: Nutrition Response Testing! Let me take you back to 2018. I received a postcard from Standard Process inviting me to a seminar on Nutrition Response Testing. Honestly, I had no clue what it was, but they were offering 8 free continuing education credits, and who could resist that? I thought, “Why not?”

That seminar was a total game-changer! I had a light bulb moment when the speaker showcased how NRT pinpoints weak areas in the body, identifies problems, and provides tailored solutions. In the past, I’d give nutrition advice without really knowing what my patients needed. Now, thanks to NRT, I can answer all those burning questions! Nutrition Response Testing has transformed my life and my family’s. For years, my wife battled headaches and neck pain, and while I did my best to adjust her, it was NRT that truly turned things around! She’s now feeling amazing, sleeping like a baby, and even back to exercising. As for me, I rarely get sick, have loads of energy, and enjoy fantastic sleep! Our kids are on NRT programs too, keeping them healthy and thriving! Lately, I’ve been diving deep into balancing hormones—both for men and women. I work with folks dealing with digestion issues, food sensitivities, parasites, fatigue and chronic pain. Whether it’s a food, a bug or a toxin, we’ve got solutions to help tackle your symptoms. With detoxification and correcting nutritional deficiencies, we can bring your body back into harmony! Let’s embark on this wellness adventure together!

Waking at night or restless sleep is rarely random.�Liver stress, blood sugar imbalance, parasites, and adrenal strain c...
03/16/2026

Waking at night or restless sleep is rarely random.�Liver stress, blood sugar imbalance, parasites, and adrenal strain commonly disrupt circadian rhythms.

Sleep improves when the underlying load is reduced —�not when symptoms are masked.�Rest becomes restorative again when the body feels safe.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐 alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

03/13/2026

Brain fog isn’t just mental fatigue.�It’s often the result of neuroinflammation caused by gut toxicity, infections, or poor detox clearance.

When the body is overloaded, the brain becomes the warning system.�Clear the interference — and mental clarity often follows naturally.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐 alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

It’s time for our Spring Bingo competition! Comment below to find out the first week prize!
03/13/2026

It’s time for our Spring Bingo competition!

Comment below to find out the first week prize!

Your body is detoxing every moment of every day.�Problems arise when toxic load exceeds detox capacity.Parasites, chemic...
03/10/2026

Your body is detoxing every moment of every day.�Problems arise when toxic load exceeds detox capacity.
Parasites, chemicals, infections, stress, and nutrient depletion all increase the load —�while poor digestion and low minerals reduce capacity.

Healing focuses on rebuilding capacity first —�so detox becomes sustainable instead of overwhelming.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐 alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

It was a great day to outside, get some fresh air, can’t wait til it greens up!
03/09/2026

It was a great day to outside, get some fresh air, can’t wait til it greens up!

Detox protocols fail when the body isn’t ready.� If drainage pathways aren’t open, detox can backfire — increasing sympt...
03/08/2026

Detox protocols fail when the body isn’t ready.� If drainage pathways aren’t open, detox can backfire — increasing symptoms instead of relieving them.

The body must be supported in the correct order:�nervous system → digestion → detox pathways → elimination.
Healing works best when it’s strategic, not rushed. �Precision matters.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐 alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

I remember seeing this quote for the first time in chiropractic school.  We learned that proper structure (the spine) ne...
03/07/2026

I remember seeing this quote for the first time in chiropractic school. We learned that proper structure (the spine) needed proper nutrients from food. Medicine and especially pharmaceuticals have only been around for a short time whereas food has been around forever and has the ability to heal.

03/06/2026

Hello! 👋 I am Dr. Alex Sheppard with Oasis Wellness Center and here is a tour of our amazing office where we get to help our amazing patients!

Looking forward to seeing you here in office or virtually!

Parasites rarely announce themselves loudly.�More often, they create chronic interference:�• stubborn bloating�• sugar c...
03/05/2026

Parasites rarely announce themselves loudly.�
More often, they create chronic interference:
�• stubborn bloating�
• sugar cravings
�• fatigue�
• anxiety or irritability
�• immune stress
�• unexplained inflammation

When symptoms linger despite “doing everything right,” something hidden may still be draining the system.�Identifying what doesn’t belong is foundational to true healing.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

Thank you  for the award and goodie bag! Our office and patients love your products and your mission. Looking forward to...
03/05/2026

Thank you for the award and goodie bag!

Our office and patients love your products and your mission.

Looking forward to another year because better health by choice, not by chance.

03/02/2026

Headaches, fatigue, skin issues, and bloating are often treated as separate problems —�but they’re frequently signs of detox pathways under strain.

When the liver, lymph, gut, or drainage systems can’t keep up, symptoms surface as signals — not failures.� Supporting detox isn’t about forcing release.�It’s about restoring flow so the body can clear safely and efficiently.

📞 651-797-3262 | 🌐 alex.cottagegrovechiro.com�

03/02/2026

Gluten free pizza taste test from Hyvee 🍕

My son (Arthur) and I both liked the Daiya pizza the best!

Give it a try, and let me know your favorite gluten free pizza?!

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7424 E Point Douglas Road S
Cottage Grove, MN
55016

Website

http://alex.cottagegrovechiro.com/

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