A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO RESTORATIVE MEDICINE
Aligned with function and Health.
We look beyond isolated symptoms to care for the whole individual – body, mind, and spirit. By combining advanced osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine with traditional acupuncture and integrative therapies, our community-focused practice provides thorough, evidence-based care to help you heal.
OMT
Precise, hands-on structural diagnosis and manipulative treatment to restore natural motion and alignment, alleviate biomechanical pain, and optimize neuromusculoskeletal function.
Acupuncture
Evidence-based insertion of ultra-fine, sterile needles to modulate nerve pathways, regulate vascular flow, reduce systemic inflammation, and promote innate healing.
Integrative Medicine
A comprehensive approach looking beyond isolated symptoms. Standard clinical evaluations are combined with evidence-based lifestyle modifications and supportive therapies to effectively treat active conditions, prevent future illness, and restore systemic balance.
Prolotherapy
Targeted, regenerative injection therapies designed to stimulate the body’s natural connective tissue repair mechanisms, stabilizing weak or damaged joints and ligaments.
Allergy Treatment
Specialized Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) – a highly precise, minimally invasive ear acupuncture technique designed to significantly reduce or eliminate specific severe food and environmental sensitivities.
Bioidentical HRT
Evidence-based bioidentical hormone replacement therapy tailored specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, restoring metabolic balance, bone health, and systemic vitality.
MEET THE PHYSICIAN
Dedicated to thorough, root-cause medical care.
Josephine Shen, DO, MAOM, is a board-certified physician specializing in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Integrative Medicine. Deeply committed to the foundational philosophy that the body possesses an innate capacity to heal itself and guided by the body’s functional and structural relationships, she looks beyond presenting symptoms to treat the entire individual. This approach focuses on diagnosing and treating the restrictions, imbalances, and altered processes that impede the body’s natural biomechanics, function, and recovery. Through detailed clinical evaluations and a highly tactile, patient-centered framework, Dr. Shen bridges advanced osteopathic manipulation with a variety of other modalities to deliver precise, effective treatment for acute injuries and complex, chronic conditions alike.
- Fellowship: Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ
- Residency: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Ronceverte, WV
- Internship: Traditional Rotating Internship, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA
- Medical School: DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
- Graduate School: MAOM, New England School of Acupuncture, Watertown, MA
- Undergraduate: BS in Biology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your initial consultation involves a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation looking at your complete medical history, structural mechanics, and systemic health. This thorough evaluation allows for a highly tailored treatment plan, often incorporating your first hands-on treatment session during the same visit when appropriate and medically necessary.
Do you accept medical insurance?
Yes. Our community-focused practice believes thorough, root-cause care should be accessible.
Apex Osteopathic Medicine is currently accepting Medicare.
We are actively navigating the final onboarding stages for West Virginia Medicaid, VA/Tricare, and major commercial insurance networks. During this initial soft launch phase:
- Commercial Insurance Plans: Patients can be seen on a self-pay basis. We will gladly provide you with an official Superbill at checkout, which you can submit directly to your carrier to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
- Medicaid, VA, & Tricare Plans: Due to federal and state regulations, we cannot accept self-pay cash for these plans while our contracts are pending. We are working diligently to finalize these networks so we can safely welcome you soon.
We will update our community the exact moment our other insurance networks go live. Please call our office at 304.362.5528 to verify your specific situation.
What is Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM)?
ONMM is a specialized, board-certified branch of medicine focusing on the deep relationship between body structure and function. Treatments involve precise, hands-on physical manipulation to resolve structural restrictions, alleviate biomechanical pain, and support your body’s natural capacity to heal.
Is the SAAT allergy treatment permanent, and does it hurt?
Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) is a specialized, minimally invasive ear acupuncture technique designed to significantly reduce or eliminate specific severe sensitivities. It involves placing an ultra-fine, tiny needle that is worn safely for a few weeks, prompting a targeted healing response from the nervous system.
Location & Parking
Our newly built clinic is located in Lewisburg, WV, featuring convenient ground-floor entry and barrier-free parking.
Clinical Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
New Patients
We welcome new patients to our practice. Your digital intake documentation will be sent directly via email or text immediately after scheduling your initial consultation.