This year I would like to start highlighting fellow small businesses and people who I have relationships with who can help provide services that contribute to overall wellbeing.
Our first highlight is Ryan McDowell, personal trainer at The Retreat Strength Gym in Golden Valley. I first met Ryan 15 years ago when he led me through my first CrossFit workout. I was three months post birth of my son and was impressed with his ability to meet me where I was in regard to my fitness and his enthusiasm as a trainer.
Over the years both of us have encountered our own challenges with injuries and barriers to performing the way that we may have in the past. I have had the privilege of caring for him, and he has been a constant resource for me as I have navigated the world of fitness. Last year when I was suffering from a significant herniation in my low back and frustrated with my inability to run, it was Ryan who introduced me to rucking, which has become a game changer since in terms of alternative ways of maintaining my fitness.
Ryan is meticulous about making sure that people are moving with appropriate form and function, which is why I trust him so much as a trainer and as someone I feel confident referring to my patients. Whether you are someone new to fitness, are intimidated and don’t know where to start, or a lifelong athlete looking to continue to maximize performance, Ryan is your guy.
If you’re interested in connecting with Ryan, I’d be happy to make an introduction, or you can check out the Retreat Strength Gym at https://theretreatgym.com/.
Dr. Breanna Tivy, DC | Minnetonka, MN