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Meet Our Team

At Ascend Therapy Group, we are committed to providing you with the best physical therapy has to offer. Whether you are recovering from an illness, surgery, or an injury, we are dedicated to addressing your problems with a customized treatment program. Whether it is manual therapy or an individual exercise program, our goal is to address all the conditions stopping you from engaging in everyday activities. We want to give you the best experience possible to get you back to doing what you want.

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Bernard J Ryan, PT, DPT

Dr. Ryan received his Physical Therapy degree from D’Youville College in 2003 and his Doctoral degree from D’Youville in 2012. He is an adjunct clinical instructor in the University of Buffalo Orthopedics course. Dr Ryan has a background in strength and conditioning and is a clinical instructor for Daemen College, D’Youville College, and the University at Buffalo.

Ryan Conti, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Conti is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh’s doctoral program in physical therapy (2011) and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist (2018). In addition to treating patients at Ascend Physical Therapy, Ryan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor for the University of Pittsburgh’s hybrid physical therapy doctoral program. Using a variety of manual techniques, exercise and movement-based treatments, and functional and balance training, Ryan aims to improve your quality of life, helping to make everyday tasks easier and boosting your performance in sports activities. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and dog and being outdoors in almost any capacity!

South Buffalo Office (716) 821-1339

North Tonawanda Office (716) 692-6388

Fax SB: (716)825-1830 NT: (716) 692-1227​

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