Dr. Ryan Engelhardt

Dr. Ryan Engelhardt is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Army veteran, former wrestler at NDSU (2001-2006), and lifelong advocate for helping people move, perform, and live at their highest level.

After serving as a Medical Operations Officer in the U.S. Army, Dr. Engelhardt earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a Master's degree in Sports Injury Rehabilitation at Life University in Marietta, GA. He spent nearly a decade owning and operating a successful sports-focused chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic in Colorado Springs, where he worked extensively with military members, veterans, athletes, and active families.

Having experienced the physical demands of military service, competitive athletics, and endurance sports firsthand, Dr. Engelhardt understands the frustration of injuries, chronic pain, and movement limitations. His approach focuses on identifying the root cause of dysfunction—not simply masking symptoms—through a combination of chiropractic care, movement assessment, rehabilitation, and evidence-informed recovery strategies.

At Mission Ready Chiropractic, Dr. Engelhardt specializes in helping veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes, strength athletes, runners, and active adults recover from injury, improve performance, and stay ready for the demands of work, sport, and life.

His philosophy is simple:

Move Well. Perform Well. Be Ready.

Whether you're preparing for a deployment, protecting your community, competing on the mats, training for your next event, or simply trying to keep up with your family, Dr. Engelhardt's goal is to help you build resilience, recover faster, and maintain the physical capacity to do what matters most.

When he's not in the clinic, you'll find him training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, strength training, mountain biking, hunting, exploring the outdoors with his family, or continuing his education in sports medicine and performance optimization.