Barb Ryan came to the practice of therapeutic bodywork through her own healing journey started intensively after a car accident in 1990. She has pursued well-being via a wide-ranging healing path that encompassed explorations and remedies for body, mind and spirit. She emphasizes self-care, -connection and -discovery in pursuit of health and encourages her clients to do the same.

“Our bodies are our true home. Finding well-being in them is a key to happy living.”

Her sessions are focused on the fascial structures and supported by her training in therapeutic massage and spiritual direction. She specializes in clients experiencing chronic pain, limited range of motion, anxiety and other emotional challenges who seek improved well-being. Learn more at www.wisdomsisterstudio.com.

Special Training:

Comprehensive 560-hour Massage Therapy training, Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy

Certificate in Spiritual Direction & Leadership, Women Well, St. Paul, MN

John F. Barnes Myofascial Release training: MFR I and II, Unwinding, Fascial Pelvis, Mobilization, Cervial/Thoracic – repeats

Healing Touch Training Levels I, II, and III

Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hours 

BA, Communication Studies, University Of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts

Other Interests include hiking, camping, and long, adventure-filled road trips.

Barb prefers payment via cash or check. She accept Visa and Mastercard. Barb Ryan is not currently an in-network provider for any health insurance companies.