Dr. Alex Sheppard
Hi, I’m Dr. Alex Sheppard, one of the founders of Oasis Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. For over 23 years, I’ve been dedicated to helping people achieve better health—not just by managing symptoms, but by uncovering and correcting the root causes of their health challenges.
My journey into chiropractic began in middle school after a basketball injury left me with
persistent back pain and headaches. Chiropractic care didn’t just help my pain—it changed how I viewed health. I experienced firsthand that when the body is properly supported, it has an incredible ability to heal and function at a higher level. That experience shaped my career and fueled my mission to help others experience true, lasting wellness.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping thousands of patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve their quality of life through chiropractic care. But as my career evolved, I realized that spinal alignment alone wasn’t enough for many people. I saw too many patients stuck in cycles of temporary relief without real, long-term improvement. That realization led me to expand beyond traditional chiropractic and embrace a holistic, root-cause approach to health.
That’s when I discovered Nutrition Response Testing (NRT)—a system that evaluates how the body responds to nutrients in real time and identifies hidden stressors that may be blocking healing. NRT transformed my practice and my life. My wife had struggled for years with headaches and neck pain; chiropractic helped, but the relief never lasted. Once she began an NRT program, she finally experienced meaningful improvement—better sleep, more energy, and a return to the active lifestyle she loved. Personally, I noticed fewer illnesses, higher energy levels, and deeper sleep.
Building on that success, we now offer Quantum Nutrition Testing (QNT)—a cutting-edge, noninvasive approach that assesses the body’s energy systems to detect imbalances at their source. QNT allows us to create highly individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans that go far beyond generic supplements. Instead of guessing what your body needs, we listen to your body’s feedback and tailor care specifically to you.
At Oasis, we blend the best of chiropractic care, active rehabilitation, problem-focused nutrition, and advanced holistic testing—including NRT and QNT—to help patients move from surviving to thriving. Our goal isn’t quick fixes—it’s restoring balance, supporting your body’s natural healing ability, and helping you feel better naturally.
My family and I have been proud members of the Cottage Grove community for nearly two decades. Outside the clinic, we enjoy healthy food, exercise, traveling, and spending time outdoors—because living well is about more than just feeling good; it’s about having the energy to fully enjoy life.
I look forward to partnering with you on your health journey—whether you’re seeking relief from pain, answers to stubborn health issues, or a clearer path to long-term wellness.
