Athletic Experience
Ryan has worked with professional football players in Detroit and Seattle and teaches sports massage to future Massage Therapists.
Hands-on experience. An educator’s perspective. Individual attention.
Ryan combines professional massage practice, experience working with athletes and massage therapy instruction at Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa in Southgate.
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Licensed Massage Therapist
Southgate, Michigan
Ryan brings the perspective of both a practicing Massage Therapist and an instructor to your appointment.
Educated at Irene’s Myomassology Institute, his professional massage experience includes working with professional football players in Detroit and Seattle. That background complements his work teaching upper body, chair and sports massage.
As a Clinical Adjunct Massage Instructor at Dorsey College, Ryan helps prepare students for their clinical rotations. He also previously taught at Irene’s, developing individualized curriculum and evaluating hands-on practical examinations.
His broader experience in behavioral health, research and community health reinforces an appreciation for each person’s individual circumstances. At Kneaded Relief, your goals, comfort and feedback help guide the massage session.
Ryan’s background spans hands-on massage, athletic settings and education. These experiences inform the attention he brings to individual goals and professional practice.
Ryan has worked with professional football players in Detroit and Seattle and teaches sports massage to future Massage Therapists.
His teaching includes upper body massage, bringing an instructional foundation to an important area of hands-on practice.
Ryan also teaches chair massage, helping students develop practical skills for another approach to massage care.
His instructional experience includes developing curriculum and evaluating practical skills as students prepare for professional practice.
Ryan’s massage background includes clinical documentation responsibilities, supporting an organized approach to professional care.
Share your goals, preferred pressure and areas of focus so Ryan can tailor the session to your comfort and needs.
Ryan combines massage training with academic study and professional experience across education and health-related settings.
Ryan completed his massage education at Irene’s and later returned as an Apprentice Massage Therapy Instructor, helping students develop and demonstrate practical skills.
His studies included health psychology, psychological assessment and the psychology of stress and relaxation, adding academic perspective to his interest in individual well-being.
Ryan studied political science and philosophy with an emphasis in ethics, building a foundation in critical thinking and consideration of individual perspectives.
Ryan teaches upper body, chair and sports massage to students preparing for clinical rotations, connecting classroom learning with hands-on practice.
His earlier massage work included athletic populations and professional football players, along with clinical documentation responsibilities.
Ryan’s background includes training in Mental Health First Aid, care transitions, A Matter of Balance and Safety Care, along with experience as a Registered Behavior Technician.
Every client arrives with different experiences, preferences and goals.
Ryan’s work beyond massage has included supporting children in a behavioral health setting, managing university research projects and helping people navigate hospital-to-home transitions.
These roles add context to his appreciation for communication and individual needs. During your massage appointment, share what matters to you and ask for adjustments to pressure or focus whenever needed.
Ryan previously supported children with autism spectrum disorder in a nonprofit clinical setting, with responsibilities including treatment-plan implementation and data collection.
As a university research lab manager, he coordinated projects, participant recruitment and research protocols requiring accurate data collection.
His previous work included hospital-to-home transitions, connections to community resources and facilitation of fall-prevention courses.
Ryan provides massage therapy at Kneaded Relief Massage & Spa in Southgate.
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