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.

In 2001, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Gibbs began practicing acupuncture in Nashville, TN after receiving ... Read More

Doctor Brian C. Hanlon D.Ac, L.Ac., began his acupuncture journey as a result of a significant traffic accident, he had suffered injuries to his ankle and spine that ended his supply chain career. Western medicine reached the limit of what it could do for him, without more surgeries and endless pharmaceuticals.

Acupuncture helped him recover to a medication free, functional level and to feel hopeful about finding a new path in life. It was on an acupuncturist’s table that it occurred to him he had a calling to acupuncture. He asked her if she thought he could be an Acupuncturist and she didn’t hesitate to say, “Yes, you definitely could do Acupuncture” which surprised him.

He researched acupuncture schools and chose the Maryland University of Integrative Health, one of only three accredited acupuncture schools in the United States. In his 2500 clinical hours at school, he found a strong connection to treating patients suffering pain, stress, and anxiety of all kinds. In the course of this study he found an affinity for treating chronic drug resistant pain (CDRP) and Chinese medical obstetrics, particularly postpartum care which is virtually non-existent in western care.

Doctor Hanlon, shares a holistic philosophy that blends well with Structural Elements® integrative approach to treatment and restoring health which depends profoundly on tailoring treatment to the individual’s body, mind, spirit, and energy. He is deeply honored to join the Structural Elements® team and serve the greater Frederick Maryland community.

Brian has studied martial arts since the age of fourteen. He currently holds the second teaching license in Shinto Muso Ryu Chambers-Ha, Second Degree black belt in Tang Soo Do Karate and Jujitsu, a first degree black belt in Snow Tiger Gung Fu, and has practiced medical Qi Gong since beginning acupuncture school.

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Jason attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He then attended the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences where he graduated with honors in 2010 with his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.

Jason is a highly accomplished physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine with an emphasis in manual therapy and advanced manipulation of the spine and extremities. He holds an advanced Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) and is a Certified Dry Needling Therapist (CDNT) through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments. Furthermore, Jason is a certified Graston clinician, treating and healing soft tissue impairments and is a level one certified medical professional through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), which looks at how to increase player performance through a deep understanding of how the body functions during the golf swing.

Prior to joining Structural Elements®, Jason was a clinic director at an outpatient orthopedic private practice in Baltimore, Maryland. When away from the clinic, Jason is a passionate sports fan and in his free time enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, working out, running, golfing and playing soccer.

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Teaching since 2012, Grace Moreno completed Pilates training and certification through leaders in both contemporary and classical Pilates through world-recognized Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI) and Peak Pilates, respectively. In addition, she has studied yoga, teaches spin through MadDog and is TRX® certified. Grace also recently enhanced her movement education through Low Pressure Fitness (Spain), a modality focused on the rehabilitation and health of the pelvic floor, diastases and postural reeducation applying Hypopressive breathing along with specific movements, fascial work and nervous system regulation. 

Along with a diverse variety of special populations workshops and certifications in the field of movement, rehabilitation, healing and wellness; Grace has also taken certifications in lymphatic therapies, Reiki, chakra and multidimensional healing.

Grace’s passion for healing allows her to bring happiness, well-being and empowerment to people through a healthier body, stronger mind and peaceful spirit. She is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has been living stateside for over 20 years.

Teaching since 2012, Grace Moreno completed Pilates training and certification through leaders in... Read More