Shawn Tepper-Levine, D. O.
Osteopathic Manipulation - NJOsteopath.com
Shawn Tepper-Levine, D.O., is a Board-certified New Jersey-based Osteopathic physician committed to holistic healing and root-cause medicine. She specialized in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She integrates traditional Osteopathy with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine to support the full spectrum of health, body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Tepper-Levine began her journey in health and healing at the University of Florida, where she earned a degree in Nutritional Sciences, and later completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. She went on to specialize in Neuromusculoskeletal/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine through residency training at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, NY, and has since completed hundreds of hours in advanced Osteopathic coursework, including Cranial Osteopathy, Visceral Manipulation, and Biodynamic Osteopathy.
A passionate educator and mentor, she serves on the faculty of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation, and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also collaborates with functional dentists in the use of ALF appliance (Advanced Lightwire Functional) and other airway appliances to support whole-body integration. Her holistic approach is rooted in deep and continuous learning.
She is trained through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), is a graduate of David Winston’s Clinical Herbalist Training Program, is certified in Peptide Therapy, has advanced training and certification in Biology of Trauma®, as well as certification in Mastering Brain Chemistry (Walsh Institute). She is also mold- and biotoxin-literate, with advanced training through ILADS, the Moorcroft Lyme Practitioner Certification, Jill Crista’s Mold Practitioner Certification, and ongoing mentorship with Dr. Tom Moorcroft, Dr. Jill Crista, and Dr. Neil Nathan.
Dr. Tepper-Levine's approach is deeply informed by her own lived experience with chronic illness and trauma. A health crisis, triggered by long COVID and unresolved grief, led her to a turning point. Through addressing the underlying biology, engaging in deep trauma work, and retraining her nervous system, she discovered a path to true healing. This transformative journey reshaped her understanding of wellness and now grounds the compassionate, whole-person care she offers to others.
With over 30 years of contemplative practice, including mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, and Eastern philosophy, and over a decade of dynamic movement and dance experience, she has a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, which informs her holistic approach to well-being in her health practice. Tepper-Levine’s mission is to help patients reclaim their health through a personalized, integrative, and truly wholistic approach, honoring the unique story each person brings to the healing journey.
