ISM Faculty
Donna Bajelis, PT, CHP, SMS
Founder and Director
Donna Bajelis is a nationally respected educator and leader in the field of Structural Integration. She has over 45 years of experience combined, as a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Hellerwork Trainer, and Structural Medicine Trainer. A graduate of University of Connecticut, Donna double majored in physical therapy and pre-med. She continued her post-graduate studies in physical therapy at internationally renown Kaiser Vallejo Hospital, where she specialized in PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.) Equipped with a strong knowledge of the neuromuscular system, Donna continued to develop her in-depth understanding of joints and the skeletal and fascial (connective tissue) systems of the body. She has completed extensive post-graduate coursework in the fields of physical therapy, osteopathic medicine and orthopedic medicine, specializing in joint mobilization. Donna specializes in orthopedic/neurological manual therapy, which includes myofascial release, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular re-education. She maintains a practice in Seattle and Twisp, Washington.
Joe Kelly, ACSMS, BCSI, GCFP, LMT
Structural Medicine Teacher
Stacy Mercier Earlywine, SMS, BCSI, LMT
Structural Medicine Teacher
Ivan Duben, CHP, SMS
Structural Medicine Teacher
Ivan Duben completed his structural integration training at the Institute of Structural Medicine. He is a certified Structural Medicine Specialist and a certified Hellerwork Practitioner. Currently he is pursuing Osteopathy with the Canadian College of Osteopathy. His teaching with the institute includes hands on instruction with MFLT, visual body reading and postural analysis.
Steve Hurley, MusB, MM, AmSAT
Structural Movement Teacher
Steve Hurley is certified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique by the American Society of the Alexander Technique. He also holds degrees in vocal performance from Boston Conservatory and the University of Michigan. In addition to his work in movement education, he teaches singing and acting. Structural Movement grew from Steve’s experience working with his colleagues in movement education and from his experience as a teacher in the Hilberry Theatre Program at Detroit’s Wayne State University. Steve has over fifteen years of experience teaching movement skills in the contexts of both professional performance and therapy.
Catherine Keir
Voice Dialogue* Teacher
Catherine Keir is a professional Voice Dialogue teacher and facilitator. Maintaining a private practice in Seattle, Catherine travels nationally teaching the Voice Dialogue Method to those seeking the development and exploration of their own consciousness process. Training bodywork practitioners, counselors, actors, etc. on how to access, integrate and best utilize the multiple selves we all have within us, Catherine’s work helps bring new perspectives and possibilities for growth to her clients. Drawing from 49 years of collective experience in Voice Dialogue, acting, meditation, movement, as well as her keen sensitivity and training in listening and presence, Catherine leads her clients toward greater awareness and perceptivity. Her teaching also extends to those studying to be in public forums, enriching their presentation skills, confidence and embodiment of their work. She is certified with the Academy of Intuitive Studies in Sausalito, CA, and holds a Fine Arts Degree in Theatre.
*Founded by Hal Stone, Ph.D. and Sidra Stone, Ph.D., Voice Dialogue teaches us about the different facets of our personality, and how these various “selves” affect our outlook, behavior and choices in life.
Bob Neiman, CPA
Business Systems, Business Planning, and Business Practice
Bob Neiman has been a self-employed CPA since 1982 and Investment Advisor since 2003. He works with health care practitioner clients all over the United States. Bob works with professionals in all aspects of their practices including start up, tax management and preparation, and investing. He is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA. Bob currently lives in Merrick, NY. He is also an accomplished fine art photographer.
Maureen Warren, LMP, CHP, SMS
Movement Therapy and Alternative Bodywork Modalities
Maureen is a Certified Structural Medicine SpecialistTM and a Certified Hellerwork practitioner with over 30 years of experience. Maureen serves as an assistant instructor to Donna Bajelis in her four year Structural Medicine Specialist Training program. In Maureen’s private practice, she focuses on injury treatment and body/mind connection. Maureen has over 20 years of experience teaching myofascial release courses nationwide. She has developed and teaches Structural Analysis courses which include myofascial length testing (MFLT) for massage practitioners. She maintains a private practice at Body Conscious in Seattle.
Assisting and Teaching at ISM
Graduates of the Institute of Structural Medicine are welcome to visit ongoing trainings to observe, take part in class demonstrations, and contribute to the students’ learning experience. Successful graduates can apply to become academic mentors who assist students through the Independent Study phase of training.