Meet Your Team

 

DR. GABBY CALLAGY

PT, CSCS, FOUNDER

Gabby is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and expert in gait analysis and athletic performance. She holds specialty certifications as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialist. She has a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from the University of New Hampshire and graduated from the University of New England with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2016. Her love for the biomechanics of sports and running lead her to pursue learning this population. She has since specialized in treating runners in the Boston area including 3 years at the Spaulding National Running Center.

Her PR’s include: Mile (6:02.9), 5k (21:42), ½ Marathon (1:52:54), Marathon (4:18:25)

  • She has worked with youth and professional athletes as well as “weekend warriors'' in injury prevention, rehabilitation and sports performance. Her knowledge and experience have been recognized in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, where she published a successful case report on the application of the Selective Functional Movement Assessment for athletes. Gabby has undergone advanced training in manual therapy, spinal manipulation, dry needling, and pre and postnatal care. She has taught workshops to other healthcare providers, focusing on gait analysis for runners including at the prestigious Harvard Medical School Sports Medicine Conference.

    After 5 years of practice in the traditional health care model, Gabby started The Run Rx to provide more personalized attention with clients and to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and staying active across the lifespan of the modern athlete.

    When she's not at The Run Rx (or out for a run herself!), you'll find her enjoying quality time with her husband, son, and goldendoodle, Ziggy! She has a passion for all sports, especially her beloved Boston teams. She's a washed up basketball and soccer player but still loves to stay active including with snowboarding which she has been doing for 20 years! However, when she finally takes a moment to pause, nothing beats unwinding on a beautiful New England beach, with a great book and a cold IPA.

DR. MAGGIE MULLINS PT, OCS, CFSC

Maggie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Run Coach, Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Maggie received her Bachelor’s at Boston College and Doctorate of Physical at UMass Lowell before completing an orthopedic Physical Therapy residency at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Maggie is passionate about research based, patient-centered, collaborative care and management/prevention of running injuries. She was team captain and 4 year member of Boston College Track & Field and Cross Country. Her lifelong experience as a runner enhances her clinical care and fosters a deep understanding of her patient’s injuries and passion for running. 

Her PR’s include:  Track 5k (16:59), Track 10k (36:25), ½ Marathon (1:21:28), Marathon (3:00:42)

  • During her residency and the MGH IHP, Maggie designed a course - “Bone Stress Injury Prevention in Collegiate Distance Runners” for her peers which included the importance of strength training for runners based on her experience as a collegiate athlete. Maggie currently competes with the Whirlaway Racing Team and has found a new joy in marathoning in her post-collegiate running career. She has experience coaching high school level track and field and enjoys working with runners and athletes of all levels and abilities.

    When she's not at The Run Rx, you'll often find her with her husband, family and friends! Her favorite things include running, her cat Frankie, spending time in Cape Cod, New England Hazy IPA’s, and watching reruns of the Office and Schitt’s Creek.

DR. ELISE JACKSON PT, CSCS

Elise is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Run Coach and Certified Strength & Conditioning with highly specialized experience in gait analysis and gait retraining. She received a Bachelor’s in Rehab Science with a minor in Psychology at Northeastern University before going on to graduate Magna Cum Laude with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Following graduation, Elise spent the initial years of her career as a physical therapist working in the neuro setting in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Spaulding Charlestown. Her neuro background gives her a unique perspective into movement patterns and gait retraining which enhances her ability to get the most out of her patients and clients. 

Her PR’s include: 5k (17:31), 10k (36:57), ½ marathon (1:21:21), Marathon (2:49:56), Ironman (11:57:49)

  • Growing up, Elise’s main sport focuses were field hockey and tennis, but once in college she picked up distance running for recreation and wellness. She quickly caught the “running bug,” and over the years progressed to more competitive road racing. Inspired by her passion for running, Elise shifted to an orthopedic setting at the Spaulding National Running Center where detailed gait analysis and in-house research guided her treatment and re-training of runners at all levels. She has guest lectured to PT students and co-presented at conferences on the use of metronome in gait training following brain injury- a tool that she also applies to gait retraining runners!

    Elise is also a certified run coach and has run 9 marathons, including one Ironman. She currently competes for the Greater Boston Track Club and enjoys all road distances! When she’s not at the Run RX or out on a run, you can catch Elise spending time with her fiance, friends, and energetic pup Izzy! Her favorite things include weekend trips, live music, runs with Izzy (Izzy’s 5k PR is sub 22 minutes!), and a big burger with fries after a long run.

DR. CHRIS HERBS PT, CSCS

Chris is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Run Coach and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has a Bachelor’s in Human Biology from SUNY Oneonta and graduated from SUNY Upstate with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. Since then, Chris has specialized in treating runners of all ability levels in the Boston area. In high school, Chris fell in love with running as a member of the cross country and track teams. He has been competing in various capacities ever since, and currently trains and races with the Tracksmith Boston Hares. With his diverse background as a physical therapist, coach, and athlete, Chris takes a comprehensive approach to helping runners achieve their goals.

His PR’s include: Mile (4:48), Track 5k (16:51), ½ marathon (1:17:23), Marathon (2:53:03)

  • While Chris is no stranger to sports related injuries, the biggest impact on his own health has come from an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Among other issues, AS causes significant pain and swelling at joints throughout the body. For Chris, this primarily impacted his knees, ankles, and feet until he was able to find a medication to manage this condition. Because of this experience, Chris has been a committed advocate for patients and clients dealing with similar issues. 

    When he isn’t at the Run Rx or training, you can find Chris cheering on the Bruins, golfing, or catching live comedy and music with friends.