Dr. Ryan Lesik

Dr. Ryan is a 2022 graduate of Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College). Throughout his time in graduate school, he was inducted into the Phi Chi Omega Honor Society, received the Dean’s Recognition of Achievement Award for outstanding performance on national board exams, and was selected for an 8-week clinical internship at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.

Before going on to chiropractic college, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), along with the coveted Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential awarded by the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 2019.

Prior to relocating to Charlotte and joining Movement Spine and Sport in November of 2024, Dr. Ryan owned and operated Evolved Chiropractic & Rehab in his hometown of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where he successfully helped dozens of athletes and active adults overcome pain and injuries through a combination of hands-on therapeutic techniques and customized exercise prescriptions designed to restore proper movement patterns and reduce the risk of future recurrence.

More recently, he has become certified in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) and begun incorporating these protocols into several of his treatment plans.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ryan has been involved in competitive powerlifting for nearly a decade and possesses extensive knowledge in the fields of human biomechanics, physiology, and nutrition. The integration of his academic background, first hand experiences as a strength athlete, and unwavering passion for helping others are what allow him to best understand and serve his patients.

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) - Summa Cum Laude with Honors – Northeast College of Health Sciences, Seneca Falls, NY

  • Phi Chi Omega Honor Society

  • Whole Food Nutrition (Cert.)

  • Lower Extremity Movement Analysis (Cert.)

Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science - Summa Cum Laude - Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Indiana, PA

  • Provost Scholar

  • Outstanding Senior Award in Exercise Science