Ryan earned his Bachelors degree in Health Care Management from Misericordia University and went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree through Misericordia. Ryan is also certified through the National Strengthening and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Ryan’s treatment philosophy is centered upon reducing or eliminating his patient’s pain and optimizing their function to not only allow them to return to their previous activities and hobbies, but to prevent future occurrences of dysfunction through education and effective treatment. Ryan became interested in physical therapy due to various sporting injuries in high school athletics allowing him to become acquainted with PT at a young age. Since then, Ryan has been a proponent of the power of prevention within his treatment of patients to keep them healthy and able to live their life without limits. In order to better serve the Palmer community, Ryan is currently working towards his Sports Certified Specialist board certification through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specializations. Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys weight lifting and anything outdoors including, hiking, cycling, snowboarding, and traveling with friends and family.