Ryan Walter
Certified Hand Therapist

As a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Ryan is an expert in treating the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Ryan’s philosophy of care is centered around patient education and collaboration. He enjoys the intricacies of the wrist and hand and believes it is important for his patients to not only thoroughly understand their condition, but be actively involved in their own care.

Ryan has many professional interests – He most enjoys the detailed process of fabricating custom splints (orthoses) and has made thousands (and growing!) in his career so far. He enjoys the challenges of working with people recovering from fractures and post-operative conditions as well as managing longer-term conditions such as Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or arthritis. Regardless of the type of injury you may be going through, Ryan is most passionate about connecting people with what is possible after an injury or condition.

When he is not working, Ryan seeks adventure and creativity. He enjoys traveling (specifically internationally), hiking, backpacking, baking / cooking, and spending time with friends and family.


Education and Qualifications:
2022 – Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC)
2019 – Masters of Science in Occupational therapy – University of North Dakota (UND)
2017 – President, Student Occupational Therapy Association – UND
2016 – Present - American Occupational Therapy Association –
Hand Therapy Link