Who Is Dr. Sherri Tenpenny?
Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny is a licensed osteopathic physician who has dedicated more than four decades to combining the best of conventional and holistic medicine. Based in the Cleveland, Ohio area, she is perhaps best known as the founder of Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, a clinic that has served patients from all 50 U.S. states and over 17 countries since it was established in 1996.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that true health cannot be achieved through a single-system view of the body. Instead, Dr. Tenpenny integrates evidence from multiple disciplines, including osteopathic manipulation, nutritional science, immunology, and conventional diagnostics, to craft individualized care plans for each patient.
Education & Medical Training
Dr. Tenpenny earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. She went on to receive her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, graduating in 1984. This institution is one of the oldest and most respected osteopathic medical colleges in the United States.
Board Certifications & Specializations
Dr. Tenpenny holds multiple certifications that reflect her diverse clinical background:
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (through 2006)
- Currently Board Certified in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- Certificate of Special Certification in Integrative Medicine (ABIHM)
Her dual expertise in both emergency medicine and integrative care gives her a uniquely grounded perspective on illness, recovery, and long-term wellness management.
Professional Career Highlights
From 1986 to 1998, Dr. Tenpenny served as a full-time Emergency Medicine physician and Director of the Emergency Department in Findlay, Ohio. During this time, she gained extensive hands-on experience managing acute trauma and life-threatening conditions.
In 2008 and 2009, she served as Medical Director at Sanoviv Medical Center, a 40-bed integrative hospital located in Rosarita, Mexico. She later served as Chief Medical Consultant for Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company with 60,000 employees across 48 countries, from 2012 to 2014.
She also founded the nationally recognized Tenpenny Health Restoration Centers, dedicated to supporting patients through natural and conventional healing strategies.
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Breast health and breast thermography
- Allergy relief and immunological health
- Bio-identical hormone therapy and women’s hormones
- Neuromusculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulation
- Integrative approaches to chronic disease management
- Medical uses of iodine in preventive care
Author & Educator
Dr. Tenpenny is a prolific author whose work has been translated into at least 14 languages. She is the author of several books and a contributing author to many more, including the Textbook of Food and Nutrients in Disease Management. She has appeared as a guest on hundreds of radio programs and national television shows, sharing her knowledge with a broad public audience.
She has also lectured at institutions including Cleveland State University and Case Western Reserve Medical School on topics ranging from breast health to integrative therapeutic models.
Patient Experience & Practice
Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center operates out of the Cleveland, Ohio area and accepts patients from across the globe. The clinic runs a private practice model with a small, dedicated team that includes physicians, a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Physician Assistant, a Nurse Practitioner, and a Licensed Acupuncturist, offering truly multidisciplinary care under one roof.
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