Ryan has been involved in sport throughout his life, beginning his sporting career in youth football as a goalkeeper, playing at a high level for clubs including Celtic and Falkirk. He has since worked within the sports science team at Stenhousemuir Football Club’s first team and supported elite athletes with their nutritional preparation for competition.
Alongside his work in sport, Ryan has over 10 years’ experience as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, teaching LES MILLS classes and helping individuals improve strength, performance, and weight management.
His academic pathway began with an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise, progressing to a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of the West of Scotland (2018). He then completed an MSc in Sports Science and Medicine at the University of Glasgow, alongside a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition (2020), before qualifying with an MSc in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University.
During Ryans physiotherapy studies he also completed additional qualifications including Level 3 Sports Massage, Functional integrated cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation, peripheral and spinal mobilisation, and Kinesiology taping, all of which further enhanced his clinical skillset.
After graduating Ryan began his physiotherapy career within the NHS, working in community settings with patients presenting with neurological, respiratory, and orthopaedic conditions, supporting functional recovery and independence at home. Ryan is passionate about delivering high quality treatment, by helping individuals recover from injury and return to the activities they enjoy.
Outside of work, Ryan remains highly active and has participated in a wide range of sports throughout his life, including football, badminton, Jujitsu, and CrossFit, giving him a broad understanding of the physical demands placed on the body across different disciplines. He currently competes in HYROX events, half and full marathons, and road cycling events, and continues to challenge himself through endurance and hybrid fitness competitions. Looking ahead, Ryan plans to take on a triathlon or IRONMAN, further reflecting his passion for performance, resilience, and lifelong physical activity.
Qualifications
- MSc Physiotherapy
- MSc Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise science
- HND Fitness, Health and Exercise
- IOPN Diploma Sports Nutrition
- ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 4 Strength and Conditioning
- FIFA Diploma Sports Medicine
- PDA Personal Training
- SCRUMCAPS First Aid: Level 1
- Member of the HCPC Health Care Professions Council
- Member of the CSP Charted Society of Physiotherapists
Experience
- ESP Physio (2026 – Current)
- NHS Band 5 Physiotherapist (2025 – 2026)
- LES MILLS Instructor (2014 – Current)
- Personal Trainer (2014 – 2026)
- NHS Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (2021 – 2022)
- First team Sports Scientist Stenhousemuir football club (2020 – 2021)
- Group Exercise Coordinator David Lloyd (2018 – 2019)
- Gym Instructor Falkirk Council (2016 – 2021
