Ryan serves as the Family Nurse Practitioner overseeing detox services at Southern Pines, providing medical leadership in safe withdrawal management, symptom stabilization, and the thoughtful transition of patients into ongoing recovery care.
Ryan is board‑certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and licensed to practice in Georgia and California. He brings over 16 years of healthcare experience, with extensive clinical work in inpatient detox, addiction medicine, and behavioral health. His expertise includes managing complex withdrawal syndromes, co‑occurring psychiatric conditions, and evidence‑based medication treatment within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
Ryan is dedicated to the work of detox and early recovery, viewing this stage as a critical foundation for long‑term healing and stability. He is motivated by helping individuals safely stabilize, regain clarity, and begin recovery with dignity, support, and hope. He values SPR’s commitment to patient‑centered, compassionate, and individualized care.
Family is deeply important to Ryan. Outside of work, he values faith and community and enjoys attending church. He stays active by working out, hiking, and playing golf, and enjoys spending time outdoors hunting. These interests help him maintain balance and stay grounded in both his personal life and clinical work.