Ralph was born & raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Following high school, he studied in various fields including computer science & psychology before pursuing health science topics, eventually graduating from Grand Valley State University with his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1993. He has additional training in numerous manual therapy techniques, including a recent certification in dry needling.

Over his career, Ralph has worked in MI, OH, and CO in various areas of physical therapy including Out-patient, In-patient, Home Health, Workman’s Compensation, and a specialized Spine Rehab program. Additionally, he owned and managed his own part-time outpatient clinic in Castle Rock, CO from 2007-2014.

Ralph is an avid mountain and road cyclist, and had rock climbed extensively for a number of years, until injuries forced him to ‘hang up his climbing shoes’. Ralph and his girlfriend, Sandy, spend their free time riding bikes, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, working on house projects, and enjoying their 3 fabulous cats.