Who is Christine Ryan of OC Athletic Massage & Training?

Hello everyone!

I’m Christine — a triathlete, massage therapist, movement specialist, and the owner of OC Athletic Massage & Training. I’ve always been drawn to helping people push themselves, whether that’s improving physically or building confidence in what their body can do. That’s what led me into this work, and it’s what still drives me every day.

If you’re dealing with pain or trying to get back to activity, you can schedule a discovery call to see if this is the right fit.

As a sports massage therapist, I get to work with people who want to stay active — whether that’s training, recovering from an injury, or just trying to move better day to day.

Over time, I started noticing a pattern.

A lot of people would feel better temporarily, but certain issues kept coming back. Not because they weren’t doing the wrong things, but because something deeper in their movement or training hadn’t been addressed yet.

That’s what pushed me to go beyond just massage and start focusing more on how the body moves, adapts, and handles stress over time.

This is the approach I now use to help people stay active without constantly dealing with setbacks.

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My Background

Like a lot of people, I haven’t had a linear relationship with fitness. I started out young and was competitive through college. But then what?

There was a time when I was active and consistent, and I felt like myself. But that didn’t last. My journey took a downward turn, and I found myself in an environment that pulled me away from the lifestyle I once enjoyed.

For years, I wasn’t training, I wasn’t prioritizing my health, and slowly I lost that sense of identity.

Physically and mentally, I didn’t feel like me anymore. I felt lost. With no direction, no plan, and no accountability, I wasn’t happy. I felt like a stranger in my own skin — and that started to affect everything. I couldn’t show up the way I wanted to as a mom, a partner, or even a friend.

Looking back now, I understand something I didn’t then: you can’t pour into others if you’re not taking care of yourself first.

The Turning Point

After almost 10 years of that cycle, I knew something had to change.

I decided to change my environment, rebuild my habits, and take ownership of my health again. It wasn’t quick or easy, but it was necessary.

That process brought me back to movement, training, and eventually into endurance sports.

Since then, I’ve completed a Half Ironman and continue to train — but more importantly, I rebuilt a lifestyle that actually supports how I want to live.

Being active again didn’t just change how I looked or performed — it changed how I showed up in every area of my life. It also changed how I look at it as a parent.

Being part of my son’s journey in sports and activities has given me a completely different perspective. It’s not just about performance — it’s about helping him build a strong, capable body so he can keep doing what he enjoys without setbacks.

I think a lot of people can relate to that — whether it’s wanting to stay active themselves or being able to show up for their kids without constantly dealing with pain.

Why I Share This

This blog is where I share what I’ve learned — not just from certifications, but from working with real people and seeing what actually works.

The goal isn’t quick fixes. It’s helping people stay active without feeling like they’re starting over every few months.

If you found this helpful, I share more practical, day-to-day tips on injury recovery, movement, and staying active without flare-ups on Instagram or Facebook.

If you’re not sure where to start, a quick conversation can help point you in the right direction. Click to schedule a Discovery Call below :)