Core Residency Team

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Ian Schinelli is a former Navy SEAL with extensive operational experience, including multiple combat deployments to the Middle East. He went on to serve as an instructor at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S), where he trained hundreds of future SEALs through some of the most demanding underwater evolutions in military preparation.

A two-sport Division I athlete, Ian earned a scholarship for soccer and walked onto the tennis team his senior year—embodying the grit and adaptability that continue to define his work. He also holds a degree in accounting and carries certifications as a NAUI Diver, Dive Supervisor, CrossFit Level 1 coach, and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).

As Director of Human Performance, Ian leads immersive, ocean-based programs designed to reset the nervous system, build resilience, and help high performers reconnect with their physical edge. His facilitation is clean, non-performative, and rooted in lived experience—drawing on breath, movement, and presence to support clarity, regulation, and embodied leadership.

Above all, Ian is a proud girl dad. Fatherhood, he says, continues to teach him the kind of patience and emotional intelligence that no operational environment ever could.

Josh Hash is a respected educator in the field of somatic movement and nervous system regulation. As the founder of Strength Side—a movement platform followed by over 2 million people worldwide—he has helped a global audience reconnect with their bodies through grounded, breath-led movement.

Josh’s approach is rooted in restoring what the body already knows: natural strength, fluid mobility, and calm under pressure. His work blends elements of functional strength, primal mobility, breathwork, and nervous system awareness to help people feel more resilient, capable, and at home in their bodies.

At Selāh's Elemental Performance Residencies, Josh leads daily movement sessions that create the physical and neurological foundation for the rest of the day’s experiences—whether in the ocean or in stillness. His presence is calm, professional, and quietly powerful. Guests leave his sessions feeling more connected, more capable, and more present.

Brady Bradshaw is a Molchanovs-certified freediving instructor, competitive athlete, and member of the U.S. Freediving Team. With a calm, attuned presence and elite-level skill, he helps guests explore depth not only as a sport—but as a full-body recalibration.

Brady’s approach to freediving is grounded in more than technique. Through breath-led preparation and intuitive in-water coaching, he guides guests into a state of deep regulation and presence—where nervous system reset meets physical challenge, and stillness emerges under pressure. His work is ideal for those seeking to reconnect with their bodies, overcome internal resistance, or simply experience the ocean as a space of healing and quiet power.

At Elemental Performance Residencies, Brady leads breath sessions, depth training, and water-based experiences that are equal parts technical, intuitive, and transformational. Whether supporting first-time divers or experienced watermen, he offers a steady container where growth, clarity, and recalibration unfold naturally—just below the surface.

Spencer George is a former Navy SEAL and seasoned facilitator specializing in performance optimization through breath mastery, somatic regulation, and internal clarity. He leads immersive ocean residencies designed to help high-functioning individuals decompress, reset their systems, and reconnect with what makes them steady and strong.

As Director of Resort Partnerships, Spencer leads the integration of Selah’s immersive experiences within premier resort environments. He bridges vision with execution—working directly with resort leadership to ensure every guest journey unfolds with clarity, cohesion, and deep impact. From high-level strategy to subtle energetic flow, he ensures the Selah experience feels seamless, sacred, and unforgettable. His leadership is quiet but directive—anchoring the brand’s edge while allowing the guest’s transformation to unfold naturally.

Bryce is the visual lead behind Selāh Wellness Retreats. With a background in both military service and commercial film production, he brings a rare blend of discipline, discretion, and creative instinct to high-end, on-location storytelling.

His work captures more than just footage—it conveys the tone, rhythm, and emotional integrity of the experience. At Selāh, Bryce documents each retreat with sensitivity and precision, blending into the background while preserving the intimacy and energy of the container. His presence is subtle, his gear minimal, and his instincts sharp—ensuring that both guests and resort teams feel respected and uninterrupted.

Prior to entering the film world, Bryce served five years in the U.S. Navy—a foundation that now shapes his approach to timelines, adaptability, and trust in high-stakes environments. Since then, he has built a boutique creative studio working with lifestyle brands, wellness leaders, and hospitality partners to produce clean, modern, story-rich visuals across digital and commercial platforms.

At properties of the highest caliber, Bryce operates with clarity, professionalism, and complete alignment with the space. He knows how to move quietly, work efficiently, and deliver cinematic content that elevates the narrative—without disrupting the guest experience.

Shelby expertly leads travel and logistics for Selāh Wellness Retreats. Her role ensures Selāh’s core team—facilitators, support staff, and critical equipment—moves in sync across borders, islands, and timelines.

She works directly with resort partners to align arrivals, coordinate resources, and keep the operational footprint light. While the property provides the setting, Shelby ensures Selāh’s presence integrates smoothly into the existing rhythm—without adding friction or complexity for the resort team.

Her quiet coordination is what makes high performance behind the scenes possible. Clean handoffs. No surprises. Full professionalism. The kind of logistics leadership that resorts trust—because it lets them focus on what they do best.

Nadav Han is a certified freediving instructor, international competitor, and former special operations team leader with a background in high-pressure decision-making, physical performance, and team resilience. His grounded, steady presence is shaped by years of elite training and field leadership, now channeled into helping others explore the ocean—and themselves—with confidence and clarity.

After transitioning out of military service, Nadav pursued professional instruction in both freediving and scuba, earning his AIDA instructor certification under renowned mentors like Aharon Solomons and Cristian Castaño Villa. He has since placed 5th overall at the AIDA 29th World Championship and earned 2nd-place finishes in Free Immersion and Bi-Fins at the 2022 Colombian Cup. His personal bests include 75 meters in Free Immersion (FIM) and 53 meters in Constant Weight No Fins (CNF).

Nadav has certified over 180 students across disciplines and is known for his patient, perceptive teaching style. He is also a certified emergency first responder and reef conservation instructor. Currently studying to become a physiotherapist, he continues to deepen his understanding of movement, the nervous system, and long-term physical health.

At Selāh, Nadav holds a steady current within the team—offering presence, perspective, and deep water guidance that is as structured as it is soulful.

Chiara Bussini is a multifaceted facilitator whose work spans freediving, yoga, holistic coaching, and underwater photography. With over a decade of experience guiding both group and individual transformation, she is known for her grounded, heart-centered presence and her ability to hold safe, empowering space for guests in and around the ocean.

Chiara holds a Molchanovs Freediving Instructor certification and has taught across Southeast Asia, Central America, and Australia, serving as both lead instructor and school manager at renowned freediving centers such as Freedive Nusa and Roatán Freediving. She also holds certifications in pranayama, ayurvedic nutrition, Healing Dance, and 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, weaving these practices together to support nervous system regulation and embodied healing.

In addition to teaching, Chiara is the founder of Carpe Diem Holistic, a platform through which she leads retreats, breathwork journeys, and conservation-centered wellness experiences. She is also a passionate underwater photographer and certified scuba instructor, with a background in wildlife tourism and marine education.

Fluent in five languages and experienced across diverse cultural environments, Chiara brings a warm, inclusive energy to everything she does. At Selāh, she facilitates experiences that invite guests to return to their breath, their body, and the quiet intelligence of the ocean—offering stillness, clarity, and a deeper sense of connection.

Born along the windswept coast of Argentinian Patagonia, Gaston Otero grew up with a deep connection to the sea and a lifelong respect for nature’s rhythms. Today, he is an internationally certified freediving instructor (Molchanovs), accomplished underwater photographer, and seasoned expedition guide with over a decade of experience leading ocean-based experiences across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Central America.

Gaston has held diverse roles in the water—freediving instructor, SCUBA teacher, whale shark spotter, dive cruise manager, snorkel guide, and marine wildlife photographer. He has led programs and operations at renowned centers like Freedive Nusa, Roatán Freediving, and multiple luxury dive cruises, where he managed multicultural teams and guest operations across land and sea.

With a formal background in ceramic art and a passion for storytelling, Gaston blends technical mastery with creative depth. His facilitation style is warm, patient, and deeply attuned to the emotional and sensory layers of the ocean. He teaches not just the mechanics of breath-hold diving—but the experience of being present in water, of dissolving distraction, and of coming home to a quieter way of moving.

At Selāh , Gaston offers guests a steady and soulful presence—bridging art, depth, and nature in a way that grounds and inspires.