About Me

Welcome!

My name is Ryan Maron and I’m a Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Educator from Vancouver, BC. I believe that movement can help us become the best version of ourselves – by developing our bodies, we fortify all aspects of our lives.   

I’ve had the chance to learn from some of the top clinicians and coaches in our profession. These relationships have reinforced that a rigorous model of care is built with critical thinking, interdisciplinary study, and creative problem solving. I’m a firm believer in using a principle-based approach to govern our clinical decisions.

From this blog, you can expect a deep dive into all things rehabilitation and sport performance. I draw on a full-spectrum of ideas because a holistic view is only possible when we stay detached from any single paradigm. That detachment gives us a better chance of approximating the truth.

If you’re a clinician, coach, or athlete, this website is for you. Join me as I explore the why behind what we do.

 

Qualifications:

  • Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia 

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association

  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (8 week) from UMass Memorial Medical Center

  • Mindfulness for Managing Pain (4 week) from UMass Memorial Medical Center

  • The Intensive IX (Bill Hartman/IFAST)

  • SFMA Level 1 / FMS Level 2

  • PRI – Postural Respiration, Pelvis Restoration, Myokinematic Restoration

  • FRCms

  • DNS A / B / C

  • ELDOA Level 2

  • RMP Level 1 (Derek Hansen)

  • Multidirectional Speed Workshop (Lee Taft)

  • NDS – Upper and Lower Quarter (Michael Shacklock)

  • Total Spine Thrust (ICE)

  • AN-IMS / Dry Needling

  • Fascial Manipulation Level 1 (Stecco)

  • LMT – Upper and Lower Extremity (Dave Leyland)

  • Sports First Responder

  • Worked with athletes from the NHL/WHL, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Vancouver Rise FC, UBC Athletics, NCAA, Snowboard Cross Canada, Alpine Canada, Rugby Canada, Canada Basketball, Field Hockey Canada, university tennis, university golfers, professional mountain bikers, competitive rock climbers, competitive gymnasts, ultra-marathoners, triathletes, Olympic lifters, and tactical athletes.

The information on this site should not be used as medical advice. If you or anyone you know has a medical concern, please consult with your health care provider.