Meet Dr. Ryan Zullo, D.C. - Westerville, Ohio

Dr. Ryan Zullo brings Gonstead training and a focus on sports injuries and extremity care to the HealthFirst Chiropractic team in Westerville, helping active patients recover and perform at their best.

Dr. Ryan Zullo's Journey to Chiropractic

Ryan Zullo grew up on Long Island, New York, with a lifelong love of sports and an early interest in how the body moves and heals. He earned his undergraduate degree from Capital University in Columbus and went on to complete his Doctorate of Chiropractic at New York Chiropractic College in 2007. He joined the HealthFirst Westerville team in 2012 and has been here ever since – building relationships in the Westerville community that go well beyond the treatment room.

His clinical interests have always centered on active patients. Whether it’s a weekend golfer dealing with a nagging shoulder or a high school athlete recovering from a sports injury, Dr. Zullo brings a practical, movement-focused approach to care that gets people back to doing what they love.

Education and Credentials

B.S. Capital University
Doctorate of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College - 2007
Joined HealthFirst Chiropractic Westerville - 2012
Advanced training in golf injury prevention
Certified in Active Release Technique (ART)
Certified in Graston Technique
Member, Ohio State Chiropractic Association
Member, Westerville Chamber of Commerce

What Dr. Ryan Zullo Specializes In

Sports Chiropractic

Injury recovery and performance maintenance for athletes at every level. Dr. Zullo understands the demands of sport and builds care plans around getting patients back to full activity.

Golf Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

A specialty focus that combines his personal passion for the game with advanced clinical training. He works with golfers on the biomechanical issues that lead to common golf-related injuries.

Active Release Technique (ART)

A hands-on soft tissue method that releases tension in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Particularly effective for overuse injuries and repetitive strain conditions.

Graston Technique

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, restoring normal tissue function.

Family Chiropractic

Caring for patients of all ages, from kids to adults, with an emphasis on keeping the whole family moving well.

Extremity Care

Shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle conditions treated with the same precision as spinal care.

Outside the Clinic

HealthFirst Chiropractic Westerville team member since 2012
Active in Westerville local schools and community organizations including W.A.R.M.
Regular guest speaker for local businesses
Originally from Long Island, New York
Enjoys cooking, golf, and rooting for the New York Yankees with his wife and two daughters