#MAKEITHAPPEN

Let’s face it—advocating for your own health can be daunting. There are first opinions, second opinions and, as a result, you’re often left confused on what to do. When it comes to women’s health, the entire process can be even more overwhelming—we either don’t make the time for ourselves or don’t want to be seen as “dramatic.”

Enter Dr. Jessica Shepherd. She's a sought-after health expert in treating, leading, and discussing women's medical issues—always with compassion, first. She's made waves in the medical community on a number of fronts: as a board-certified OB/GYN, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, and the founder of HerViewpoint, an online health forum for women to discuss taboo topics. She's the go-to health expert on countless shows, too, such as The Today Show and CBS News, to name a few. Her latest venture, meanwhile, is Sanctum Med + Wellness, a health and wellness concierge that incorporates traditional healing methods like acupuncture, yoga, and life coaching.

Based in Dallas, Sanctum is the culmination of Dr. Shepherd's vast experience in the medical field combined with a holistic approach to healthcare—all within an oasis-like center. The mission: "Creating a model of wellness that can surpass the concept of traditional health and allow anyone to partake in when given the guidance and opportunity,” she explains.

We’re thrilled to feature Dr. Shepherd as our latest #MAKEITHAPPEN woman—below, learn more about her and how prioritizes her own health while continuously being of service to others.