Ryan McDonald

How well you take care of your self now determines your quality of life in the future.

For the past 20 plus years I have worked in the health and wellness field. I started out as a Cardio Kickboxing instructor at a Martial Arts school and quickly moved on to getting my Personal Training Certification. As a trainer I worked with all sorts of fitness levels from children’s fitness program, older adults, to high level amateur and professional athletes. In 2010 I graduated from Branford Hall Career Institute’s 1080hr Massage Therapy Program. After graduating I used my background ...

For the past 20 plus years I have worked in the health and wellness field. I started out as a Cardio Kickboxing instructor at a Martial Arts school and quickly moved on to getting my Personal Training Certification. As a trainer I worked with all sorts of fitness levels from children’s fitness program, older adults, to high level amateur and professional athletes. In 2010 I graduated from Branford Hall Career Institute’s 1080hr Massage Therapy Program. After graduating I used my background in Exercise Science to guide me in my continuing education. I was very lucky to have great mentors right out of school to help guide the direction I wanted to take as a Massage Therapist. I studied Orthopedic Massage/Integrated Manual Therapy/Myofascial Release/Neuromuscular Therapy along with Specializations in Corrective Exercise, Sports Performance, and Conditioning for MMA/Combat Athletes I bring over twenty years of improving health in others into my treatment room and every training session. I look forward to helping others on their health and wellness journey.

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Where I Work
Licenses
Massage

CT # 006421

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist

# 26411

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

# 1337646

Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Practitioner

# Na

Education
2010

Branford Hall Career Institute: Windsor

1080hr Massage Therapy Program

2022

Anatomy Trains Structural Integration

Anatomy Trains Structural Integration

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Shelly on Mar 31
I broke my femur 1 year ago. I had lots of physical rehab, acupuncture & started weight training. Even though my strength has improved, my leg and whole body still felt stuck. Stiff. I was unable to ambulate evenly. I went in for my first appointment with Ryan yesterday and he spent over 1 1/2 hours with me. I immediately felt more freedom in walking. Today I feel even better. I am walking evenly, my gait is more like it used to be before my break and my body is not holding on to tension/stress. I can't wait for me next appointment.
by Ann on Mar 23
Outstanding!! Not only did I receive the body work I needed I learned about how to correct my body alignment to eliminate pain. Looking forward to my next session!
by Corey on Feb 20
Always great to receive your healing hands work, Ryan, thank you! I love the neck work the most, unlocking all those nitty gritty areas. I am so excited to see you in your new space! It was a really cool experience to go through your 12 session alignment plan and come in for a tune up! Thanks for freeing up all those areas that were "stuck" Can't wait to get my husband in with you!
by Kathleen on Jan 06
Has changed my life!! All parts of my body are realigned moving with far greater flexibility and ease. Ryan is a master!! I was in a very bad car accident that left my body completely out of alignment and in pain. Ryan has me humming and we are only half way through his process!!
by Anonymous on Nov 25
I really appreciate how attentive Ryan is to what my body needs, and how he is attuned to addressing each issue that arises. He focuses on ways to help me maintain my alignment, for which I am very grateful. After a session with Ryan, I feel restored, integrated, and light.
by Diana on Nov 10
I live with chronic pain from fibromyalgia. The relief I get from Ryan's work is invaluable. It's always tailored to exactly what my body needs and is a regular part of my health maintenance that I couldn't live without
by Jean on Oct 25
Great first visit experience. Ryan was excellent with educating me on the process, and very thoughtful and therapeutic with the treatment.
by Anonymous on Jul 29
I’ve been going to Ryan for years. He has magic hands.
by Charlotte on Jun 16
Ryan is very open minded and really heard what I had to say about the idiosyncrasies in my body. He adjusted his Nirmal work routine accordingly. Which I really appreciated.
by Anonymous on Feb 22
Ryan has a lot of knowledge, skill, and expertise in bodywork. It is not a spa-like massage if you sign up for body integration. Instead, he looks at your entire body and opens up areas of tightness that restrict your movement and cause discomfort. My posture is better and more effortless with less overall tightness and soreness. I would definitely work with him again.

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Structural Integration
  • Myofascial Release

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