Meet the Nurse of Yoga

Jennifer Shepherd, RN

Nurse of Yoga | Wellness Educator | Myofascial Yoga

Jennifer Shepherd is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in chronic pain, aging, and holistic recovery. She earned her nursing degree from Hesston College in Kansas, whose nursing program was ranked #2 in the nation in 2013 among vocational and community nursing schools — a testament to its clinical rigor and excellence in patient-centered training.

She is the founder of Nurse of Yoga Wellness Center, where she integrates evidence-based yoga, myofascial release, and sound healing to support clients in achieving long-term mobility and well-being. Jennifer is an expert in cannabis education and somatic practices, with a deep passion for nervous system regulation and the power of fascia-informed movement.

Jennifer’s work is rooted in science and personal practice. She has contributed to projects with two major health companies supporting hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Her background includes work with Professor Raphael Mechoulam, the world-renowned scientist who discovered the endocannabinoid system, adding credibility and depth to her approach to plant medicine and wellness.

Her teaching is shaped by immersive global and energetic training:

200-hour Meditation Teacher Training with Punnu Wasu Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali

Reiki Grand Master Certification with Punnu Wasu and Kara Freya Jade Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali

Reiki Training with Gayla Malcom and Holly Early in Las Vegas, Nevada

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Ulu Yoga in Koh Phangan, Thailand

Jennifer leads in-person and online classes, retreats, and mentorships that blend ancient wisdom with modern science. Her signature style empowers clients to heal from within, enhance athletic performance, and prevent degenerative disease through movement, consistency, and mindful recovery.