Joseph Shepherd

About Joseph

Shepherd “Shep” is a highly accomplished sports nutrition dietitian with a proven track record of success. From working with the Oklahoma State football team to serving as a performance dietitian at Tinker AFB, OK, Shep has supported elite athletes and military service members in achieving peak performance. His philosophy is to empower individuals to make healthy nutrition choices to win. At Fort Drum, NY, Shep collaborated with dining facilities to establish fueling stations for soldiers, earning recognition as Civilian of the Quarter. Transitioning to the University of Florida, Shep played a crucial role in the basketball team's NCAA National Championship win in 2025. Currently serving as the SOCOM HQ Performance Dietitian at MacDill AFB, Shep continues to push boundaries in performance nutrition to empower service members to eat with intention to win.

Approach to care

As a dietitian, Shepherd "Shep" takes a personalized and holistic approach to care for his patients. He believes in establishing a strong rapport with each individual to understand their unique needs, goals, and challenges. Shep begins by conducting a thorough assessment of the patient's current diet, lifestyle, and health status. Based on this assessment, Shep works collaboratively with the patient to develop a customized nutrition plan that is practical, sustainable, and tailored to their specific goals. He educates the patient on the importance of balanced nutrition, portion control, and mindful eating practices. Shep also emphasizes the importance of ongoing support and monitoring to help the patient stay on track and make necessary adjustments to their plan as needed. He encourages open communication and feedback from the patient to ensure that they feel empowered and motivated to make positive changes to their diet and overall health.

Your first session with Joseph

By taking this patient-centered approach to care, I aim to empower his patients to take control of their nutrition and make lasting lifestyle changes that will support their health and well-being in the long term. In your first session, you can expect that we get to know each other, establish what your goals, and provide you the resources to acomplish those goals

Education

Master of Science - Food and Nutrition Science - University of Central Oklahoma Bachelors of Science - Dietetics and Human Metabolism - Oklahoma State University

Hobbies

Working on cars. Working out.

Licenses and Certifications