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Ryan Minarik, ND, LAc

Orthopedic Medicine Specialist & Sports Medicine Physician

Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist

"Dr. Minarik practices at FoRM Health PDX in Portland, Oregon, where he specializes in treating chronic pain, sport injuries, and joint conditions."

About Dr. Minarik

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Ryan Minarik, ND, LAc, is a dually licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist practicing at FoRM Health PDX in Portland, Oregon.  He specializes in treating chronic pain, sports injuries, and joint conditions.

Growing up, Dr. Minarik loved science and sports, and his mother was passionate about nutrition. This combination led him to study pre-med as an undergraduate at the University of Washington in Seattle. However, during his studies, it became clear to him that conventional medicine left out many effective therapies and lifestyle practices that were just as important in treating disease and dysfunction.

Dr. Minarik decided to study both naturopathic and Chinese medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, then completed a two-year residency while simultaneously founding Elixia Wellness Group in 2008 (which would later become FoRM Health).  

His post-doctoral continuing education has led him to appreciate what both conventional and alternative medicine have to offer and he aims to combine the best of both of these to remain at the forefront of progressive and regenerative solutions for physical injuries.  He now brings over 15 years of experience to his practice, and believes that his role is to help encourage each patient’s body to access its innate ability to heal itself.   His sole practice focus is in orthopedics which allows for a unique specialty within the naturopathic and acupuncture professions.   

Dr. Minarik’s goal is to offer minimally invasive therapies whenever possible and treatments often start with acupuncture, dry needling, myofascial release, and kinesiotaping.  Throughout the course of care, he is frequently collaborating with other practitioners such as physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists or other orthopedic physicians.   When conservative methods may not address the problem he may rely on more advanced therapeutic injections to relieve pain and stimulate healing such as prolotherapy, PRP, prolozone, ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection, and microfragmented adipose tissue grafts (MFAT).  He also incorporates musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging for both diagnostics and injection guidance.

In 2022, Dr Minarik was elected to serve as a board member for the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, a role he is proud of to help ensure the public has safe and effective access to naturopathic medicine.  Dr Minarik also helped found the Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy (NOMA), an organization of physicians with a focus in orthopedics and neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.   NOMA provides specialty trainings for advanced regenerative and injection therapies, for which he is a lecturer and instructor.

When Dr. Minarik isn’t enjoying one of Portland’s many parks or working on a home improvement project, he can be found running, mountain biking, playing tennis, rock climbing, kiteboarding, snowboarding, or paddle boarding. He’s also a fervent fan of the Portland Timbers soccer team and the proud father of two young daughters.

Dr. Ryan is In-Network with the following insurance companies:

Aetna, ASH, Cigna, Moda, Providence, Regence/BCBS

Memberships and Professional Organizations

  • American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM). Member
  • Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy (NOMA), Founding Member
  • Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP), Member
  • Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM), Board Member, 2022 – Current

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What My Patients Say

“I am fairly new to acupuncture and dry needling and I cannot tell you how lucky I feel to have found THE Trusted Authority when it comes to these modalities. The experience at FoRM has been consistently amazing from beginning to end. I have not been able to stop sharing my experience and the benefits of going to see Dr. Minarik and his team with everybody that I know. They truly listen, are incredibly knowledgeable, candid and they set you up for longtime success/relief.”

–Sports Acupuncture Patient

“Dr. Minarik is very skilled and knowledgeable about prp and prolotherapy. He is very thorough and precise in his treatments. He has a very good bedside manner with patients and explains his findings and treatments very thoroughly. I drive from the south coast of Oregon to see him because of this.”

–PRP & Prolotherapy Patient

“Dr Minarik is fantastic! Has done an excellent job treating our son and balanced ongoing practical sports participation with medical and treatment options. Also a great communicator and bedside manner. We trust and highly recommend Dr Minarik.”

–PRP & Prolotherapy Student Athlete

“I got 3 PRP treatments in my knee from Dr Minarik about 2 years ago. The results have been very positive. I’m a 76 year old active hiker. I was in a lot of pain before the treatments but subsequently have been able to walk 10 miles a day for 17 consecutive days on a trek in Europe.”

–PRP Patient

“Dr. Minarik is awesome. Kind, warm, and spent plenty of time with me for my treatment. Plan to definitely go back.”

–Orthopedic Patient

“Ryan, in a matter of minutes understood my ailments and was able to diagnose a program to
get me feeling better. Really felt like he had an incredible understanding and passion for his career.”

–Orthopedics Patient

“I am a healthcare provider, and when I have a problem, Dr. Minarik is the first person I want to consult with. He provides thorough and thoughtful analysis of the issue, reasonable, supportive and thorough treatments, and has provided me with excellent results. With Dr. Minarik’s help, so much of my problem has been resolved, and I feel confident with the improvement going forward. He has a great office team and will be the first place I call if I have a problem in the future.”

–Dry Needling, Prolotherapy & PRP Patient

“Dr. Minarik is incredibly knowledgable. He’s been helping me for the last year and he’s top notch. I’ve been impressed with his understanding of both eastern and western treatment options.”

–Dry Needling & PRP Injections Patient

“Dr. Minarik is very skilled and knowledgeable about prp and prolotherapy. He is very thorough and precise in his treatments. He has a very good bedside manner with patients and explains his findings and treatments very thoroughly.”

–Orthobiologic Injections Patient
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Cool things happen in Vegas…🎲 Last month, Dr. Cool things happen in Vegas…🎲
Last month, Dr. Ryan Minarik joined a select group of regenerative medicine specialists in Las Vegas to develop a trailblazing PRP study with @apex_biologix. 

Dr. Ryan and his @apex-biologix advisory board colleagues are on a mission to progress the field of orthopedic regenerative medicine!

Another exciting development, FoRM’s team of regenerative specialists will be expanding Fall 2025! Big things ahead 👏🏽👏🏽 @drbrittanykrake 

#PRP #RegenerativeMedicine #OrthoBiologics #prpinjection #prpfacial #prphairrestoration
These are our skin experts’ favorite products to These are our skin experts’ favorite products to use through summer ☀️(+ beyond) to keep their skin healthy & glowy:

🧴 Alto Advanced Defense Serum → Antioxidants + Vitamin C = major UV protection

🌞 Sunbetter SPF 68 or ToneSmart Compact → Tinted Mineral-based sunscreen, makes for a great base, always in our bags.

Caution ⛔️ with Retinols as they can make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage!

#SummerSkin #SPFEveryDay #FoRMFavorites
#lookbetter #sunprotection #uvdamage #agedefying #skinrehab #formhealthyhabits #formhealth
Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacif Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacific Northwest, but too much sun has its downside. 

Here are a few tips for protect and recovering from too much 🌞 

PROTECT
Always wear sunscreen on all sun-exposed skin when out and about. We recommend a mineral-based SPF 50+ and wearing coverage like hats and sun-shirts for even better protection.

FoRM favorite SPF for your face:
– Epionce Daily Shield Tinted SPF 50 (now on online sale)
– SunBetter Tone Smart SPF 75 (available at FoRM)

RESET
If your skin is desiccated and discolored from the sun, consider a 
much-needed reset with our Custom Combo Facial—a summer favorite that includes gentle exfoliation, hydration infusion, skin-barrier healing mask + LED light therapy.

Included in the CUSTOM COMBO (summer edition)

✨Enzyme mask for build up (sweat, SPF)
✨Bt-micro ultrasonic exfoliation
✨Hydroderm (hyperpigmentation + hydration)
✨Microcurrent with vitamin C serum
✨Cooling and soothing mask 
✨Red + Green LED (cell renew + hyperpigmentation) 
✨Moisturizer and SPF

Schedule with O’Brien using using link in bio

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It’s the season of fun in the sun! 😎 We hope It’s the season of fun in the sun! 😎 We hope you’re enjoying your bevvies waterside with a splash of ELECTROLYTES. 🧂 

Even if you’re not a competitive athlete — electrolytes need to be on your radar! 🚨 Whether you’re hiking in the back country, crushing a gym sesh, or lounging in the sun .. here’s why you need ‘em:

💧 HYDRATION they help us actually absorb the water we’re sippin’ 
💧MUSCLES electrolytes help with fatigue, cramping and recovery 
💧BRAIN they are key for nerve signaling and can even help with that pesky 3pm brain fog 
💧SLEEP magnesium helps us to relax & feel calmer 

Ideally, you’re having electrolytes with sodium, potassium + magnesium & least amount of ingredients. Look out for hidden sugars in lots of the mainstream brands! 👀 
Add them to plain water OR sneak them into a fun sparkling drink like @drinkolipop 

The ones we like:
@tracemineralsresearch 
@drinklmnt 
@ancientnutrition 

Cheers to feeling better this Summer! 🤸 

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Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacif Most of us love our sunny summer days in the Pacific Northwest, but too much sun has its downside 😎

Here are a few tips for protect and recovering from too much 🌞 

PROTECT

Follow these rules to prevent being depleted by the heat:
- at a minimum, drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily 💦
- On hotter, active days, add 12–24 oz for every hour of outdoor activity. 😅
- If you’re sweating a lot, toss in some electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) to keep your system balanced. 🥵

Hydration isn’t just about water— eating plenty of fresh fruits + veggies can help with hydration too! 🫐

RESET

If you’ve already pushed it too far and you’re noticing signs of dehydration (fatigue, lightheadedness, headache, brain fog, darkening urine), consider a hydrating IV drip to help you reset quickly.

Our most popular summer IV Formulas:

Performance Boost: saline, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, L-Carnitine + Taurine

⚡️key nutrients that help your cells produce more energy and protect you from dehydration; perfect IV for pre-race or competition

Recovery Boost - saline, B vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Bicarbonate + Potassium

😮‍💨 nutrients that help your cells reset from a depleted state; ideal IV post-race or following travel, illness, or over-exertion.

Use link in bio to schedule your IV
 

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Essential Summer Tips: Protect, Refresh + Reset ag Essential Summer Tips: Protect, Refresh + Reset against the summer heat!

Stay in top FoRM this summer with #ivtherapy #hydrationtips #functionalnutrition #customfacial #clinicalskincare #mineralsunscreen #performanceIV #recoveryIV

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Injury Prevention Pt 3 Finally, the secret ingred Injury Prevention Pt 3

Finally, the secret ingredient in FoRM’s injury prevention formula…#dryneedling!

Dry-needling acupuncture goes after small areas of tightly bound fibers within muscle and fascia that eventually turn into larger areas of tightness & tension, leading to an injury when pushed too far!

Signs you need some injury prevention therapy:
- joint pain (ie knee pain) during activity
- lingering soreness after activity
- altered gait or restricted movement during & following activity
- early muscle fatigue

At FoRM, we offer this service as a stand-alone therapy or in combination with relaxing manual therapy 💆🏽‍♂️ to boost the benefits (as pictured in this video)!

Remember, you don’t need to be a pro-athlete to benefit from Injury Prevention!

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We can’t leave out the importance of REST to kee We can’t leave out the importance of REST to keep yourself moving + feeling better. Relaxing is productive (say that one more time 😉) & self-care is a commitment to the long game for both your muscles & nervous system. ✨ 

This is a FoRMula that consists of: 

😌 SOAK
😌 SAUNA
😌 COLD PLUNGE
😌 REFUEL
😌 RELAX
😌 REPEAT 

We’d love to hear what you do on your R+R days!! Let us know in the comments. 🗣️ 

#restisproductive #recover #sauna #coldplungetherapy #relaxation #selfcare #feelbetter #movebetter #nervoussystemregulation #functionalmedicine #formhealthpdx
Injury Prevention can be done on the daily, weekly Injury Prevention can be done on the daily, weekly, + monthly! This is what our nutritionist, Ellina, has been doing to keep herself moving better on the court, on the trail, on a bicycle, & on the dance floor. 💪 

✅ Regular Dry Needling
✅ Strength Training 
✅ Physical Therapy Exercises 
✅ Mobility + Stretching 
✅ Active Recovery 

Come see one of our many Move Better providers who can help keep you in top FoRM this Summer for all of your favorite activities!! ⛰️ ☀️ 

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Muscle for Longevity + Injury Prevention Your mus Muscle for Longevity + Injury Prevention

Your muscle mass is one of the biggest predictors of how well you’ll age and maintain a high quality of life through every decade.

Being strong protects your joints, connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) and bones against injury.

Beyond the physical benefit muscle improves your health in many other ways— metabolically, cognitively, and hormonally:

🧍 Fewer injuries + falls
🧠 Better brain health
🫀 Cardiovascular protection, reduce risk for heart disease 
⚖️ Improve metabolism, healthy weight maintenance and prevent diabetes 

Ready to shift your focus from cardio to muscle?

👉 Read our latest blog: “ Build Muscle, Age Better - The Role of Muscle in Healthy Aging and Longevity”
(Link in bio)

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