Ryan Lester
PT, DPT
Originally from Oklahoma, Ryan completed his undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University in 2015 before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2018. Growing up with a passion for playing sports, Ryan chose physical therapy as a way to stay closely connected to athletics and help active individuals of all ages recover and get back to doing what they love.
Ryan is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a USAW Level 1 Weightlifting Coach. Looking ahead, he plans to further expand his clinical expertise by working toward board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS).
After a stint in Connecticut, Ryan recently relocated to Arizona for his wife’s job, where he looks forward to putting down roots and leaving major cross-country moves in the past. Outside the clinic, you can find him reading, hiking, and playing board games. At home, he does all the cooking, loves trying every kind of food, and stays busy keeping up with his two Australian Shepherd mixes. He also enjoys sharing puns with his patients, even if his wife claims they are only funny about 20% of the time.