Thanks for stopping by to find out more about me. I’m Ryan “Doc” Desmond, a 15-year veteran of the US Army who served as a medic with HHB 5/52nd ADA and the 31st CSH. I deployed to Iraq with both units. My first deployment was in support of OIF I, and my second supported OIF IV. I’m also the God-fearing, sports science-loving, knowledge-seeking, fitness enthusiast, husband, father, son, future doctor and writer who founded this Christian-focused health & fitness blog. It’s my goal to improve my knowledge and use my gifts and talents to develop a health care system that challenges the status quo, illustrates an active/athletic lifestyle, and reconciles the Body of Christ.

Prior to starting a business and launching this website, I had been separated from the military for about two years. I was your average adult learner, living a FULL life in the Atlanta, GA area – complete with a full-time job, family responsibilities, school due dates and all of the work/life balance struggles that accompany that stage of life. I was enjoying the learning process. I wanted more family time, but I needed more from my professional life.

It was clear…I had to make better choices!