In This Article View All In This Article Who We Are The Shape Team Editorial Guidelines Product Reviews and Recommendations In the Press About Dotdash Meredith Follow Us Contact Us Advertise with Us Write for Us About Us James Macari Who We Are At Shape, wellness is for all. Whether you are working toward a specific fitness goal or just hope to feel better and have more energy, our team of writers, editors, personal trainers, and wellness enthusiasts aims to provide science-backed tools and tips to meet you wherever you are in your health journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million monthly readers, providing expert advice, editor reviews, trend reports, and personal essays all with the goal of inspiring you to take on your next wellness challenge with confidence and enthusiasm. What you'll find on Shape.com is just as important as what you won't find. Across the site and on our social platforms, you can expect workouts for all fitness levels, showcasing various body types and abilities, beauty and skin-care advice for a range of skin tones and concerns, approachable, nonjudgemental mental health information, inclusive sexual wellness and sexual health insight, tasty meal hacks and ideas that are about enjoying food without overthinking it, and a Healthy at Every Size (HAES) editorial perspective. This is not a place for impossible workouts made only for professional athletes, stigmatized mental health care info, heteronormative sex content, food guilt, nor dangerous or irresponsible weight-loss advice. And we want to hear from you: If you come across any content that conflicts with these editorial ethics and values then please tell us. Email Eliza Savage at esavage@dotdashmdp.com with your concerns. The Shape Team The Shape Squad roster is filled with people who are passionate about the work they do and the stories they tell. Together we are dedicated to making sure that when you come to us with questions you leave with answers. And we always welcome you back because if there's anything to know about health, it's that there's always something more to learn, something new to know. No wellness journey ends just because you crossed one finish line — and we're right beside you, every step of the way. Chelsey Hamilton Senior Director, Beauty (News & Deals) As the Senior Director, Beauty (News & Deals) at Dotdash Meredith, Chelsey oversees news & deals coverage on Shape and InStyle, leading content direction and strategy for a team of editors focused on beauty, style, and wellness. With nearly 8 years of experience in digital media, Chelsey has held a number of roles as an editor, strategist, and affiliate content expert since joining Meredith Corporation over 4 years ago. Read more Christina Oehler Senior Editor, Beauty & Wellness Christina is a senior beauty editor at Shape. She pitches, writes, and edits everything shopping-related, from beauty and fashion to health and wellness content. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She also has a 200-hour yoga teacher certification. Read more Michelle Parente Writer Michelle has been writing for Health.com and across Verywell brands since July 2022.She earned a BA in journalism and psychology from the University of Richmond, where was was the student recipient of their annual journalism scholarship award.Michelle has been published in multiple digital outlets including Verywell Fit, Verywell Health, Health.com, and more. She is also a practicing Certified Yoga Sculpt Teacher with CorePower Yoga in New York City. Read more Taylor Jeffries Beauty & Wellness Writer Taylor Jeffries is a beauty and wellness writer at Shape where she covers the latest products and cart-worthy deals. Before joining the team, she worked for a number of beauty and fashion publications. She graduated from New York University in 2021 with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in both Journalism and French. Read more Editorial Guidelines Editorial Policy and Standards Shape is committed to the quality and trustworthiness of our content and editorial processes. Our team rigorously researches and reviews all content on an ongoing basis to ensure it is up to date, accurate, and puts the needs of our readers first. Each article features a byline that includes the name, a brief description, and a link to more information about those who contributed to that piece. The date indicates when the piece was most recently updated with new information. Original illustrations, graphics, images, and videos are created by internal teams, who collaborate with experts in their fields to produce assets that represent diverse voices, perspectives, and context. 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Whether we're researching the best protein powders, testing wireless headphones in our state-of-the-art lab, or putting running shoes through their paces out in the real world, our product reviews are rooted in the expertise of our testers, editors, and contributing board of advisors. While we receive affiliate commissions on some of the items purchased through our content, our recommendations are purely editorial and based on thorough research, expert guidance, and hands-on experience. Even when brands and PR agencies send us products for editorial consideration, our thoughts and opinions are always our own. We're here to offer inspiration from a trusted voice so that you can make informed buying decisions and take action. Learn more about our policies and processes surrounding product recommendations here. In the Press Find our editors on… People: Is It Safe to Go to the Gym During the Coronavirus Pandemic? Here's Everything You Need to Know, featuring editorial director Alyssa Sparacino Yahoo: Mindfulness, virtual reality and at-home fitness emerge as top wellness trends for 2022, featuring social media director Marietta Alessi Us Weekly: Halle Berry's 'Resourceful' Towel Workout for Anyone to Try at Home Fox5 Las Vegas: Transformative resilience: How to train your brain to think more positively, featuring social media director Marietta Alessi About Dotdash Meredith Shape was founded in 1981 and is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family. Dotdash Meredith, an operating business of IAC, is the largest digital and print publisher in America. From mobile to magazines, nearly 200 million people trust us to help them make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith's over 50 iconic brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living, and more. 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