Ryan earned his MSN from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he completed his PMHNP training. He has experience as a medical and psychiatric RN in inpatient and outpatient settings, including working as the RN for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team of Colorado Springs, helping individuals living with severe mental illness throughout the city. Ryan has extensive experience caring for patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, but is passionate about helping patients across the full spectrum of psychiatric illnesses and populations. He has a particular interest in psychopharmacology and the role of lifestyle modifications in supporting mental health. Ryan strives to understand the nuances of each patient’s symptoms and experiences in order to develop a treatment plan that best supports their goals. Some of the things Ryan enjoys in his free time include playing the piano and guitar, composing music, cooking, running, and mountain biking.