Meet Your Provider
Kate Sherman
PA-C · Clinical Director & Co-Founder
Vita Nova Stem Cell Professionals | Franklin, Tennessee
PA-C
Since 2003
Background
Clinical Experience & Philosophy
Kate Sherman brings more than 18 years of orthopedic experience and over 20 years of total clinical practice to her role at Vita Nova. A graduate of Le Moyne College’s Physician Assistant program (2003) and a former collegiate volleyball player who underwent bilateral ACL reconstructions with meniscectomy, Kate understands the intersection of injury, recovery, and performance on a deeply personal level.
Before co-founding Vita Nova, Kate spent the majority of her career in orthopedics, treating musculoskeletal injuries, joint conditions, degenerative disease and post-operative care across a wide range of patients. That hands-on experience shaped her clinical philosophy: healing works best when it restores both movement and confidence.
Her orthopedic background gives her a precise understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and functional recovery that now translates directly into her regenerative therapy practice.
Today, Kate still trains as an avid powerlifter three days a week with cardio on the other three. Her own recovery journey and commitment to strength training fuel her empathy for patients at every stage of life, from pediatric cases to geriatric care.
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Physician Assistant, Certified (PA-C), NCCPA since 2003
- Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program, Class of 2003
- BLS Certified (Basic Life Support)
- PALS Certified (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- 18+ years of specialized orthopedic practice
- 20+ years of clinical medical experience
- Franklin, Tennessee · vitanovatn.com
Clinical Expertise
Regenerative Therapies Performed
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
- Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) Concentrate
- Autologous Adipose-Derived (AD) Stem Cell Therapy
- Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) Therapy
- Prolotherapy
Clinical Expertise
Conditions Treated
Patient population: Pediatric through geriatric. Whether you are a competitive athlete managing a career-defining injury, a parent looking for alternatives to surgery, or a grandparent who wants to stay active with family, Vita Nova is built for you.
The Partnership
A Team Built on Trust
Vita Nova is a two-person clinical team by design. Kate and Dr. Mehta work so closely together that she knows what he needs before he asks. Their combined medical knowledge allows them to discuss every patient’s case together and develop a care plan tailored to that individual.
This is not a clinic where you see a different provider every visit. You see the same two people who know your history, understand your goals, and adjust your care as you progress.
Dr. Mehta brings the diagnostic depth and procedural precision. Kate brings the orthopedic expertise, patient communication, and day-to-day clinical leadership. Together, they cover more ground than either could alone.
Kate Sherman
PA-C · Clinical Director & Co-Founder
Dr. Hemal V. Mehta
MD · Board-Certified Physician & Co-Founder
Diagnostic depth, procedural precision & regenerative medicine expertise
Beyond the Clinic
A Provider Who Truly Understands
Kate’s commitment to health extends beyond her patients. As a mother, she trains to be a strong role model for her daughters, proving that strength and recovery are lifelong pursuits.
Her own experience with bilateral ACL reconstruction gives her a rare clinical advantage: she has been the patient on the table. She knows what it feels like to wonder if your body will work the way it used to. That empathy is not performative. It is earned.
Whether you are a competitive athlete managing a career-defining injury, a parent looking for alternatives to surgery, or a grandparent who wants to stay active with family — Vita Nova is built for you.
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