Shelly has been practicing Pilates for 30 years, having studied under Licea Perea and Siri Dharma Galiano – both of whom received their training certification from Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska in NYC. She was accepted into the dance program at Towson University but switched her focus to filmmaking, journalism, and literature studies, earning her B.A in 1990. Moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a film producer, she was introduced to Pilates while seeking help with a recurring injury; and discovered the lasting benefits of the practice.

Returning to her hometown during the pandemic to care for her aging parents, she took the time to formalize her Pilates training by completing all 8 levels of the Balanced Body Mat and Reformer coursework. She also completed 200 hours of Yoga teacher training with Yoga Farm Ithaca and is a member of the Yoga Alliance. “I am so excited to have found Structural Elements, where the various components that have kept me in balance and feeling good are all rolled into one location. I believe a steady practice improves the mind/body connection and is a key ingredient to longevity.”

Shelly decided to permanently relocate back to her hometown area and ease up on the hectic pace of a film producer and studio executive career in Los Angeles. She currently resides on her farm in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, with her two dogs, Henry and George while maintaining a small cabin in Joshua Tree, California.

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Tristan was inspired to become a massage therapist after being a patient at Structural Elements®.

After graduating from Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage where he was trained in Swedish and Deep Tissue modalities, Tristan is ready to serve patients in our Hagerstown community.

Outside of the clinic, Tristan is a ceramic artist who has worked around the country, enjoys swimming and likes to travel.

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Katherine grew her passion of nutrition, wellness, and movement from when she was a ballet dancer as a teenager, and it has followed her to where she is now as a nutrition science graduate, certified holistic health coach, and pilates instructor. Katherine graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Science of Nutrition in the summer of 2021 and became a certified holistic health coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in May of 2022. Her devotion to leading a healthy and happy lifestyle is fueled by her love for educating others on what a healthy lifestyle is and helping them achieve a state of constant wellness in their lives. She specializes in hormones, gut health, and recipe development and is eager to help others understand their bodies and share her knowledge with them.

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Dr. Michael Day is a physician whose practice focuses on longevity, healthspan, and sports performance.

Dr. Day completed his undergraduate studies in Classical Languages at Georgetown University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a master’s degree in Greek and Latin Languages and Literature from Oxford University. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He then completed a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY, where he worked with the team physicians for the New York Jets and the New York Islanders. Dr. Day is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine and is the author of numerous research publications in both fields.

Though awed with the power of surgery to fix the broken, he was nonetheless unsatisfied with traditional medicine’s inability to prevent disease and promote optimum performance. His current practice allows him to take a highly personalized approach to these aims for each of his patients.

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In 2001, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Gibbs began practicing acupuncture in Nashville, TN after receiving a Masters’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Samra University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. In that same year, he finished a 300-hour post-graduate certification course in Acupuncture Orthopedics from Dr. Hua Gu, an orthopedic surgeon, and acupuncturist, at the American Acupuncture Academy, which included a 2-week externship in Beijing, China.

From 2012-2013 Dr. Gibbs studied Medical Qigong under J. Michael Wood at 5 Virtues Medical Qigong, and in 2020 he received a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Science with an emphasis in Integrative Medicine. Nowadays, Dr. Gibbs has decided to concentrate his practice solely on sports medicine and orthopedics. He is currently working on a master’s degree in Sport Science and Rehabilitation at Logan University. Dr. Gibbs is passionate about helping athletes of all skill levels return to the sport they love to play and believes that the Structural Elements treatment approach and methodologies are the best way to achieve that goal.

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Douglas is the owner of Structural Elements®. He has been assessing and treating orthopedic disorders for more than fifteen years. He completed a four-year medical program in Traditional Eastern Medicine at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California in order to become a Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM and a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Maryland.

Douglas started his career as a massage therapist and subsequently studied firsthand with the developers of several modalities, including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Neuro-Energetic Release. His extensive training in structural bodywork led him to Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where he earned his B.A. in Contemplative Psychology. Douglas has practiced in multiple clinical settings throughout the United States, treating alongside Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists and Chiropractors.

In addition to his private practice, Douglas is the founder of Structural Elements® Franchising, LLC. When away from the clinic you can find him out on the road training, as he is a 3x Ironman Triathlete and has completed numerous Ultramarathons of 50 and 100-mile distances. Whether you are an elite athlete or suffer from chronic pain, Douglas takes the same great pride in working with all populations.

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Christa is passionate about health, wellness, and movement and brings 18 years of professional experience to the Structural Elements team. She began teaching yoga in 2006 in Columbia, MD, after completing her first teacher training program. She went on to teach yoga on both coasts of the US and Peru, where she opened her own yoga studio in 2010. After moving back to the US and returning to her hometown of Hagerstown, she expanded her repertoire, becoming certified to teach Pilates Barre and a certified health coach and personal trainer. Christa is known for her ability to skillfully guide a variety of yoga styles and fitness-based classes to all levels, offering detailed instruction and expert cue-ing. Beyond studio classes, she enjoys crafting unique wellness experiences for her students, such as specialty workshops, events, and retreats. You can find her out having mini, local adventures with her two daughters when not busy running her own business.

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Shaila Isham earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas. Prior to that, she danced professionally for several contemporary ballet companies and worked as a certified strength and conditioning coach. Shaila is a proud graduate of the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Physiology. She recently completed a post-professional Orthopedic Residency Program and earned Board Certification as a Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

Shaila enjoys working with all patient populations and has a special interest in sports injuries, balance/fall prevention, and general orthopedics. She is interested in integrating her dance background, knowledge of strength and conditioning, therapeutic exercise, and injury prevention with rehabilitation for all populations.

Shaila is passionate about integrating her physical therapy practice with other aspects of health and wellness, such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, and stress management. In her free time, Shaila enjoys reading, traveling, experimenting with food, and snuggling with her daughter.

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Jocelyn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California—Berkeley, where she majored in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on Public Health and Nutritional Sciences. She was a four-year D1 lacrosse player who, like many collegiate athletes, experienced multiple injuries and surgeries while playing. These injuries and subsequent rehabilitations allowed her to return to the field and sparked her interest in orthopedic recovery and wellness.

Jocelyn continued her education after working in the private sector and obtained her RN from Hagerstown Community College in 2011. She has worked in cardiac units, MedSurg floors, PACU, intraoperative, and dermatology throughout her nursing career. In 2018, she also obtained her BSN and MSN from Western Governors University, where she focused on Nursing Education. She loves working as a nurse, being one-on-one with patients, and helping others.

Jocelyn enjoys working out and learning about different recovery options to help keep her healthy and moving without pain. As a wife and mother of two, she loves spending time outdoors and playing sports with her children.

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David has been working with orthopedic injury and wellness for over 20 years. He began his studies at the University of Maryland and later he earned his Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Carroll Community College. His work as a PTA has allowed him to work alongside some of the best in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports injury management. David went on to study at the Central Maryland School of Massage to give him the freedom to work with patients in a preventative and holistic capacity. Blending his years of professional experience with his passion for athletics and sports injury management, David was a natural fit to join the Structural Elements® team.

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Anne Bertram began her career as a professional actress and physical theater artist. She received her undergraduate degrees in Theatre Studies and Dance from Emerson College and her MFA in Acting from the University of California, Davis. She worked in Los Angeles as a professional actress and has taught Acting, Theatre, and Somatics courses in higher education.

Anne went on to study at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies (LIMS) in NY, NY to become a Certified Movement Analyst (CMA) specializing in Movement Training for Actors, and Bartenieff Training for Dancers. She expanded her work in 2008 and also works with individual clients in private practice at Structural Elements®.

As the Director of (se)® LAB and an (se)® Pilates and Functional Pilates Instructor she works with clients to achieve more movement efficiency, to break unhealthy patterns, and to create healthful body mechanics. Anne is a Certified Reformer Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body® and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist and Educator (RSMT/E) through The International Somatic Movement Educators and Therapists Association (ISMETA).

Last but not lease, Anne is married to (se)® Founder and CEO Douglas Bertram, and mother to their daughters Gwen and Andi Pearl.

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