At the age of 17, Ryan entered the Mesilla Valley School of Therapeutic Arts in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school provided an intensive 600-hour program in massage therapy, energy work, and holistic healing.     At this time Ryan was an active member of the El Paso Sports Massage Team and also earned his second degree as a Reiki Therapist.     In 1994, Ryan moved to Houston and became director of therapy and rehabilitation for Clemis Jackson, M.D., Scott Balin, D.C., and Robert Boss, D.C. Here, he provided extensive clinical massage and bodywork, as well as other physical and rehabilitative modalities.     In September 2002, Ryan left the clinical field to work with private clientele, and continues yearly massage training as well as pursues his passion for art and painting.