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.
