Ryan Lybarger is a dedicated Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist, Bodyworker, Herbalist, and Qi Gong & Tai Chi Instructor at Soleil Holistic. With a diverse background in complementary and alternative medicine, Ryan has worked as a massage therapist and herbalist for 10 years and as a qi gong and tai chi instructor for 8 years. In 2024, he earned his acupuncture license, further expanding his expertise and the services he offers to his patients. Ryan graduated with honors from Metropolitan State University of Denver, holding a BA in Psychology and a minor in Integrative Therapeutic Practices before earning his Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO.

Ryan’s commitment to helping others extends beyond his work at Soleil Holistic. He teaches tai chi at the local senior center, offering this valuable practice as an adjunctive therapy for his acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine clients. Prior to his current role, Ryan worked in the senior care industry as a caregiver, recruiter, and administrator during his undergraduate studies. He also gained experience as a massage therapist, qi gong, and tai chi instructor at an acupuncture clinic during this time. In his personal life, Ryan is married and enjoys various hobbies, including skateboarding, martial arts, meditation, hiking, and playing guitar. An interesting fact about Ryan is that he likes to solve Rubik’s cubes!