Meet Dr. Ryan Thomas
Dr. Ryan’s path into chiropractic care began as a patient himself. Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, he experienced multiple concussions and neck injuries during his eight years playing football through middle and high school, eventually having to give it up his senior year. The pain from migraines was so severe that doctors put him on “every pain medication imaginable” and even performed a spinal tap when he was just 16, suspecting meningitis.
A Life-Changing Discovery
During his sophomore year at the University of Alabama, Dr. Ryan’s life transformed when his mother discovered an Atlas Orthogonal chiropractor (Dr. Troy Hagen) near their home.
As both of Dr. Ryan’s parents were in the medical field, his dad being a Doctor of Internal Medicine and his mother being an RN, chiropractic was never a part of their lives. However, they decided to give it a try before the last option of surgery was taken.
“After I got adjusted for the first time, all the headaches went away.”
This experience was so profound that it led Dr. Ryan to shadow the same chiropractor in Tuscaloosa when he moved his practice there, eventually inspiring him to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Finding His True North
Dr. Ryan’s passion for chiropractic care stems from personal experience: “Chiropractic pretty much saved my life. So I owe everything to the profession, and I want to be that to somebody else one day, use my life that was saved to save others and restore their lives.”
Now that he’s practicing here in Michigan, he’s embracing the change from his Southern roots with great enthusiasm. Along with his two dogs—Indiana, a 7-year-old black Lab mix, and Cooper, a 5-year-old yellow Lab—Dr. Ryan is excited about exploring all that the state has to offer, from ski resorts to the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches.
A Perfect Professional Fit
Dr. Ryan found his way to his current practice through personal connections and recommendations. From his first phone call with Dr. Josh, he felt an instant connection, describing it as “like talking to a friend.” After just a short time living in Michigan, he’s experiencing a first in his life—truly enjoying where he lives.
Experience Relief Today
Ready to discover the incredible benefits of chiropractic care? Contact Novo Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Center today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ryan!
