Our Clinic & Team
Welcome to Mission Hills Chiropractic and Massage, where we are dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals, from acute care to corrective treatment. Located in a charming heritage building in Mission, BC, we offer a unique and relaxing environment combined with the latest treatment methods to restore your optimal health and function as quickly as possible.
Led by Dr. Ryan Kowalski, our team includes skilled strength and conditioning practitioners, massage therapists, and medical specialists who provide care for a variety of needs, including recovery from sports injuries, work-related strains, motor vehicle accidents, and everyday aches and pains. We proudly offer evidence-based, affordable care and accept MSP, ICBC, WCB, and RCMP to ensure financial accessibility for our patients.
At Mission Hills Chiropractic and Massage, we’re proud to be one of the few clinics in the Lower Mainland offering Footmaxx Custom Orthotic footbeds. Our expert team provides a thorough assessment of your feet, ensuring you move the way your body was designed to. With a dedication to personalized care, we’re here to support your journey to recovery, wellness, and a life of optimal movement.
Meet the people who care
Born and raised in Abbotsford, BC, Dr Ryan Kowalski has deep roots in the Fraser Valley, where he spent most of his childhood, with brief stints in Prince George, Prince Albert, and Portland. Hockey played a significant role in his early years, leading him to play in the Western Hockey League for three seasons as he pursued his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
After shifting gears, Ryan completed his Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley before moving to Portland, Oregon, where he earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic. During his time there, he gained invaluable experience working under renowned chiropractors, including the former US Olympic Team Chiropractor and team chiropractors for the Portland Timbers and Portland Winterhawks. These opportunities equipped him with a broad range of techniques to treat a variety of conditions, shaping him into a well-rounded and holistic healthcare provider.
Ryan's approach to treatment is centered around his patients. He focuses on understanding the root cause of the problem, why it persists, and exploring multiple treatment options. While chiropractic care is a physical practice, Ryan also places great importance on his patients' emotional well-being, taking pride in offering compassionate and comprehensive care.
Whether you're dealing with chronic pain or a new injury, Ryan is well-versed in treating a wide range of conditions and is committed to providing an honest, approachable, and personalized path to health and well-being.
Meet Ryan
Our Team
Dr Ryan Kowalski
Chiropractor
Ryan has been a professional athlete for most of his life, health and fitness have always come naturally to him, starting with hockey at age 4 and eventually playing in the WHL.
Ryan loves to spend his quality time with his partner Alex and his friends outdoors and can be found on a local mountain side hiking, skiing or snowboarding, depending on the season, learning more about the human body each day.
Ryan’s goal as a caregiver is to provide a unique, supportive experience for his patients, built on trust, communication, and high-quality care.
Alex Freidrichs
Office Manager
Alex was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, then in 2019 spent a few years living in Portland, Oregon before moving to the Fraser Valley. She's always loved to connect with people, whether it was through her jobs in the service industry, her time working as an event planner, and ultimately finding her passion working in chiropractic clinics.
She enjoys being able to play a part in helping people feel their best. Outside of the office she spends time in nature hiking, going to yoga classes, baking, reading books and playing with her dog Huckleberry.
Cindy Bryan
RMT
Cindy is a graduate of the 3000 hour Registered Massage Therapy Program through Utopia Academy in Abbotsford, BC. There she obtained 550 hours of hands-on clinical experience and completed multiple full body gross anatomy cadaver labs. She is a registrant of the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia and a member of the Massage Therapists Association of BC.
Cindy is committed to her patients healthcare goals by integrating personal awareness and working to rehabilitate many dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. She prefers to spend time with her patients finding strategies and lifestyle changes that can benefit her clients best. When Cindy is not working, she enjoys kickboxing, horseback riding, and spending time with her son.
