Dr. Jayson W. Hanus-Shephard

I’ve been seeing Dr. Jay and Dr. Sam for over a couple of weeks now and I have nothing but positive words to say about both of them! They’re great with what they do and have relieved me from my pain. They’re the best in YYC!!!

Being an athlete, im no stranger to injuries. The process can be both physically and mentally draining, after injuring my knee I went to Shephard health for treatment and i have to say, Working with Dr. Jay and Dr. Sam made the recovery process smooth, supportive, and successful from start to finish. From the first appointment, the staff was welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring. They took the time to thoroughly assess my knee, clearly explain what was going on, and create a personalized treatment plan that made me feel confident and informed every step of the way. The care and expertise I received were outstanding. Thanks to their guidance and hands-on treatment, my knee feels stronger than it was before. I’m back to moving comfortably and doing the activities I love without pain.

I received shockwave therapy at Dr. Shephard’s clinic and was disappointed with how it was handled. The treatment was not performed by him, and supervision appeared minimal. The only direction given to the staff member administering the treatment was the voltage setting. There was no clear guidance regarding anatomical placement, tissue targeting, or structures to avoid. Prior to this treatment, I had only mild inflammation in my knee and no fluid accumulation. During the session, I experienced significant lateral knee pain, feeling as if my bone was being hit with a jackhammer. Following the shockwave session, I developed significant swelling and severe fluid accumulation, and was later diagnosed with severe synovitis. Since then, I have required five knee aspirations, multiple injections, and an MRI. The fluid has continued to accumulate despite these interventions, and I am now being told I will require a total knee replacement. This has been ongoing since July 2025. Clear communication about who is performing a treatment, how it is being supervised, and ensuring proper clinical oversight is essential. In my experience, that standard was not met.

Dr. Sam and the team are super welcoming and great at what they do. I have been receiving treatment for plantar fasciitis. From only 2 treatments I already feel like I’m walking better than I was in high school. Thanks for keeping me moving Dr. Sam and the Shephard Health team!

Jay is awesome. He is incredibly knowledgeable and will work hard to tailor treatment that will actually help you. He is also very easy going and great to be around, his upbeat attitude helps me feel like I am in great hands. In addition to this he goes the extra mile for me often and it’s something that I appreciate. If you are looking for a new office or looking for a better office, I cannot recommend him and his staff enough.