Meet Erika Shepard, FNP-C: Functional Primary Care + Mind-Body Medicine in Denver

Board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner. Summa Cum Laude at ASU and Georgetown. 14+ years in medicine. International speaker (including TEDx). Integrates conventional training with functional, integrative, and mind-body medicine to help patients move beyond survival—into thriving.

The Forum Health Denver Difference—Through Erika’s Care

If you’re looking for a provider who sees all of you—mind, body, spirit, and environment—meet Erika Shepard, FNP-C. Erika is a board-certified Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner who blends modern diagnostics with functional and integrative tools. Her mission is simple: elevate your mental and physical well-being with care that’s personalized, data-driven, and deeply compassionate.

“I’m proud to practice alongside Erika. She brings the depth of integrative medicine with the responsiveness of great primary care.”

Fred Grover, MD

Forum Health Denver

Credentials That Inspire Confidence

Summa Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University (BSN) and Georgetown University (MS, Family Nurse Practitioner)
14+ years in the medical field across primary care and integrative settings
International speaker, including TEDx appearances
AANP board-certified; ThetaHealing Certified; advanced training from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Specialties & Focus Areas

Mind & mind-body medicine

Holistic mental well-being
Mind-body interventions to support resilience, clarity, and calm
Thoughtful use of therapies such as ketamine-assisted treatment, when appropriate and clinically indicated

Body & metabolism

Gut health: IBS, SIBO, microbiome balance
Metabolism optimization & weight: including peptide therapy within a physician-guided, comprehensive plan
Hormone balance & thyroid support: including BHRT when appropriate

Integrative healing

Personalized protocols that consider lifestyle, environment, and stress
Evidence-informed nutraceutical support and targeted IV therapy as needed
Coordination with Forum Health Denver’s advanced services and specialists

Functional Primary Care—with Same/Next-day Access

Unlike many functional clinics that refer out for everyday concerns, Erika practices full-spectrum functional primary care. That means:

Sick visits (UTIs, sinus & respiratory infections, rashes)
Full physicals, routine screenings, and ongoing primary care needs
Thoughtful follow-up that doesn’t stop at “feel better”—it asks why did this happen and how do we prevent it?

You get swift access for today’s issues and root-cause planning for tomorrow.

How Erika Works: Science + Wisdom

Erika pairs advanced labs and conventional diagnostics with the wisdom of integrative and mind-body medicine. You’ll leave with a clear plan, the why behind each step, and ongoing support to keep you on track.

What to expect from your first visit:

Listen & map: Your story, history, and goals come first.
Test strategically: Labs and assessments tailored to your unique needs.
Plan precisely: Nutrition, lifestyle, hormones/thyroid, gut, peptides/mind-body tools, and follow-up milestones.
Stay supported: Access, accountability, and adjustments as you improve.

Outside the Clinic: Style, Mountains, and a Cat Named Ginger

When she isn’t with patients, Erika is a fashion lover and avid traveler. In Colorado you’ll find her hiking, skiing, and wake surfing. She’s also a self-described foodie who’s always exploring new restaurants—and hanging out with her cat, Ginger.