About Me

Welcome!

My name is Ryan Maron and I’m a Physical Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Writer 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 the importance of developing a rigorous model of care through critical thinking, self-reliance, and creativity. I’m a firm believer in using a principle-driven approach to govern our clinical decisions.

From this blog, you can expect a deep dive into all things rehabilitation and sport performance. I believe that our pursuit of knowledge should include a full-spectrum of ideas in order to best approximate the truth. Our best chance of having a holistic view is to detach ourselves from any one paradigm.

If you’re a clinician, strength coach, sport 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)

  • NDS – Upper and Lower Quarter (Michael Shacklock)

  • Total Spine Thrust (ICE)

  • AN-IMS / Dry Needling

  • LMT – Upper and Lower Extremity (Dave Leyland)

  • Sports First Responder

  • Worked with athletes from the NHL/WHL, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, UBC Athletics, NCAA, Snowboard Cross Canada, Alpine Canada, Rugby Canada, Canada Basketball, Field Hockey Canada, professional mountain bikers, competitive rock climbers, pro-am golfers, 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.