Functional Medicine Index
Verified October 6, 2026

Shepherd Functional Medicine, Dripping Springs

ND-led functional medicine practice in Dripping Springs, TX

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Location and hours

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100 Commons Road #1, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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At a glance

One of 5 of the 65 Texas practices we list naming an ND, it publishes a $400 first visit (60–75 minutes) against a $500 median among the 13 posting prices. Ryan Shepherd's Texas ND, L.Ac and R.Ac licences show active, no public actions. It charges per visit and lists chronic migraines, insomnia, fertility and digestive complaints.

First visit75 minutes
Follow-upsNot reported
Discovery callNot reported
New patientsNot reported
TelehealthNot reported
Ages seenNot reported
LanguagesNot reported
Licensed since2018

Pricing

Self-reported · Oct 2026
First visitNew Patient – Functional Medicine · 75 min
$400

Prices as the practice names its visits on its own site. Confirm current fees before booking.

Insurance and payment

Self-reported · Oct 2026
Insurance for visits
Not reported
Medicare
Not reported
Medicaid
Not reported
HSA / FSA cards
Not reported
Practice model
Per visit

Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.

Practitioners

As named on the practice's website.

Ryan Shepherd, BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, ND, AP, L.Ac, CMTPT

Naturopathic Physician and Doctor of AcupunctureBSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, ND, AP, L.Ac, CMTPT (listed on the practice's site)TX licence · active
Measured · public records

Credentials and licensure

PractitionerNPILicenceStatusLicensed since
Ryan Shepherd, ND, L.Ac, R.Ac1053872069Texas Medical Board · AC01810ACTIVE · no public actions2018

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 6, 2026; licence status from Texas Medical Board open data. IFMCP status is self-reported.

Conditions this practice lists

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As listed on the practice's website. Listing a condition isn't evidence a treatment works.

Labs and services

AcupunctureDry needlingHerbal prescriptionsLaser therapy

As listed on the practice's website.

How we scored Shepherd Functional Medicine

Total 4.8 / 10
  • Credentials & licensure · 25%25 / 25
    1 clinician matched to NPI records, licence active with no public actions (Texas Medical Board) and clinicians named with credentials on its site.
  • Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%10 / 25
    Publishes its first-visit price; no insurance status.
  • Access · 25%0 / 25
    No access details reported.
  • Breadth of services · 15%6 / 15
    6 conditions listed and 4 services.
  • Data completeness · 10%6.7 / 10
    8 of 12 key fields verified.

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Shepherd Functional Medicine: common questions

How much is a first visit at Shepherd Functional Medicine?

Shepherd Functional Medicine publishes a first-visit price of $400. The visit is listed on its site as "New Patient – Functional Medicine," which the practice describes as a 60–75 minute consultation focused on reviewing your health history. The practice says it works on a per-visit model. These details are self-reported and were verified in October 2026.

Does Shepherd Functional Medicine have a membership?

Our data does not record a membership plan for Shepherd Functional Medicine. The practice says it works on a per-visit model and publishes a $400 first visit, listed as "New Patient – Functional Medicine." Confirm current pricing options directly with the practice, as these details are self-reported and were verified in October 2026.

What does Shepherd Functional Medicine treat?

Shepherd Functional Medicine names 6 conditions on its site: muscular and fascial pain, chronic migraines, insomnia, fertility, hormonal regulation and digestive complaints. It lists acupuncture, dry needling, herbal prescriptions and laser therapy as services. These are self-reported. Ryan Shepherd's Texas ND, L.Ac and R.Ac licence was checked as active, with no public actions.

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Sources

  1. NPPES NPI Registry — NPI, credentials, licence numbers and taxonomy
  2. Practice websites — each practice's own website — pricing, insurance, services and conditions (dated per listing)
  3. Texas Medical Board licensee dataset — licence status, issue date and disciplinary status
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