Originally from Troy, Dr. Ryan, a chiropractor, moved to Harrison Township, where he attended L'Anse Creuse High School. He moved on to Central Michigan University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. Dr. Yanez worked as a student research assistant in the Brain Research and Integrative Neuroscience Lab, helping to investigate stem cell therapies for patients with Huntington's Disease. It was during this period when he first experienced low back pain after playing football. His original instinct was to wait and let time heal the condition but after 3 months of pain he sought out medications and massage. With nothing providing lasting relief, he eventually went to local chiropractor and after 3 visits he was pain free. It was this experience that lead him down his eventual career path.