Ryan Carpenter originally from San Diego, California, relocated to the Charleston area in 2023. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from California State University, Fullerton, before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine’s San Diego campus.

With nearly 20 years of experience in health and fitness and nearly a decade in physical therapy, Ryan brings extensive knowledge and expertise to patient care. His clinical background includes working with athletes, active adults, weekend warriors, and individuals recovering from complex orthopedic and neurological conditions.

Ryan holds multiple strength and conditioning certifications and has advanced training in Dry Needling. He is committed to lifelong learning and is currently pursuing additional Manual Therapy certification training to further enhance patient outcomes.

Ryan is passionate about helping patients move better, recover confidently, and return to the activities they enjoy most. He is excited to lead the Summerville PT & Balance team and continue providing exceptional care to the Summerville community.