Dr. Ryan Emmons, BAKin, DC



Dr. Ryan strives to provide a quality therapeutic service by taking the time to determine what the complaint is and has a keen sense for determining what the cause may be. He re-evaluates the progress to ensure optimal results. He is proficient at treating common discomforts, with an emphasis on soft-tissue complaints, by utilizing a multi-therapeutic approach with chiropractic, Active Release®, Graston®, acupuncture and Kinesio Tape.

Dr. Ryan treats athletes as an athlete who has been there, knows sport and biomechanical movement and understands injury and the passion to keep training. He has experienced many of the injuries and aches and pains that athletes endure. He has been plagued with many mountain biking, running and weight training injuries. This past experience, coupled with his education, allows him to quickly and effectively diagnose injuries, understand the source of the injury and develop strategies to treat injuries.

Read on to learn more about Dr. Ryan’s work and works in progress.

Sports Therapy


  • Chiropractor (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College; 2006)
  • Honours BA Kinesiology Degree (UWO; 2002)
  • Active Release Techniques® (Full Body certified)
  • Certified in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture (McMaster; 2006)
  • Certified in McMaster’s Functional Assessment and Sports Injury Management Program
  • Certified Personal Trainer (8 years)
  • Authored numerous Sports Medicine articles in IMPACT Magazine
  • Therapist to athletes of all sport and caliber: NHL, CFL, Olympians, Professional Golfers to the weekend warriors
  • Practitioner at the 2009 Calgary Marathon VIP Elite Treatment Tent

Golf


  • Certified Golf Performance Therapist (ChiroTraining International)
  • Featured in The Calgary Herald and Shaw Sports Network
  • Developer of the GOLFITT Golf Conditioning Program
  • Founder of the Golf Performance Trainer (GPTr) Certification
  • Master Instructor of the GPTr Certification
  • Author of the GPTr Certification Manual
  • Strength and Conditioning Expert for the Alberta Junior Golf Association
  • Fitness columnist for Inside Golf Magazine
  • Authored the 2008 fitness column in the Alberta Golfer Magazine
  • Main Stage presenter of Golf Fitness at the 2008 Calgary PGA Golf Show

Roller


  • Inventor of the Release Roller™
  • Creator of the Roll Release™ Foam Roller Certification Series
  • Master Instructor of the Roll Release™ Foam Roller Certification Series
  • Author of the Roll Release™ Foam Roller Certification Series Manuals