BIO:
Ryan Phillips, ND, MPH, BCB, CHES earned his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2020 and his Master of Public Health in 2021. In addition to 4 years of training in primary care, herbal/botanical medicine, physical medicine, nutrition, and behavioral medicine, he also completed extra rotations and coursework in biofeedback therapy and pediatrics. He earned his BCIA board certification as a biofeedback practitioner in 2021 and is certified in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.
Dr. Phillips primarily focuses on Integrative Mental Health working with patients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurological dysfunction, ADD/ADHD, and other mental health challenges. He enjoys working with pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. His integrative ‘mind-body’ approach is especially helpful for those who have not responded well to conventional care. These tools are especially effective for functional conditions such IBS, digestive disorders, insomnia, chronic pain disorders, etc. Dr. Phillips earned a B.A. in Global Studies in 2003 which led to over a decade of work in remote corners of the Indian Himalayas. He is fluent in Nepali and loves South Asian culture. During time abroad, he organized underdeveloped communities to establish schools, health centers, and a regional ambulance service. He helped to train village women as health workers and mobilized communities to prevent disease through hygiene, sanitation, and lifestyle.
Ryan now lives in the foothills of the Rockies with his wife and four children with whom he enjoys an active lifestyle. He also enjoys international travel and has trekked extensively throughout Nepal, India, Tibet, Bhutan, and the Andes. He is most proud of the adventures he has shared with his children which include cycling over the Himalayas, biking across Tibet, and hiking to Everest Base Camp.
Areas Of Focus:
Integrative Mental Health • Holistic Approaches to Pediatric, Adolescent, and Adult Mental Health • Treatment of anxiety, panic disorders, and depression • Psychedelic Assisted Therapies for patients over 21. • Integrative and non-pharmaceutical approaches to ADD/ADHD • Integrated support of connected mental and physical health challenges • Genomic testing for mental health and pharmaceutical optimization • Nutrition and lifestyle counseling to improve mental health outcomes and neurological disease prevention • Mindfulness, Meditation, and Breathwork
Biofeedback / Neurofeedback • “Mind-body” techniques to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, and psychosomatic conditions. • Evaluation of each individual’s unique physical responses to mental stressors using ECG, PPG, EMG, HRV, RR, Temperature and skin conductance monitoring. • Training in techniques to increase self-regulation and mental resilience. • Commonly used tools include progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, visualization exercises, and autogenics.
Gastrointestinal Health and its impact on the “Gut-Brain Axis” • Functional digestive disorders such as IBS, functional dyspepsia, and SIBO • Dysbiosis and microbiome supporting
Physical Medicine • Naturopathic Manual Therapies, soft tissue work and skeletal adjustments • Chronic Pain and Chronic Inflammation • Post-surgical Recovery
