Ryan Brinkman
A strategic Swiss Army knife for fast-growing brands, Ryan specializes in helping health and wellness companies scale with clarity, creativity, and results. He brings over 15 years of leadership in digital marketing, CRM, and brand development to every engagement.
Professional Overview
Ryan has a gift for making structure feel like momentum. In his work with multi-site healthcare and wellness companies, he doesn’t just build marketing functions—he builds marketing engines. Whether it’s refining a CRM to improve patient engagement or aligning brand messaging across multiple locations, Ryan’s work delivers measurable growth without sacrificing brand soul.
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He’s led strategic marketing for standout brands like Discover Health, Vitalyc Health & Medspa, Three Oaks Health, It’s A Secret Medspa, Stratus Neuro, Equinox, W Hotels, and Fitness 360—bringing consistency, creativity, and clarity to every engagement. Whether navigating the complexities of healthcare or elevating lifestyle brands, Ryan knows how to meet the moment and move the needle.
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Having served as Chief of Staff, Senior Consultant, and Head of Marketing, he’s as comfortable leading cross-functional teams as he is mapping out high-level strategic plans. His approach is holistic and agile, built to meet the realities of fast-moving businesses. From sales enablement to digital marketing, he connects every tactic to a clear outcome.
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“What I appreciate about being a Fractional CMO,” he says, “is the variety, creativity, and—honestly—having fun while driving real results. I love helping brands scale in ways that are meaningful, not just flashy.”
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Members count on him for clarity, composure, and marketing frameworks that actually get implemented—not just theorized.
About Ryan
Raised in the South, Ryan lives with his husband and two dogs, who, by all accounts, run the household. He’s an introverted extrovert who loves hosting dinner parties and geeking out over organized to-do lists. Fitness, pilates, travel, and a great beach read are his non-negotiables—along with strong coffee and the occasional margarita.
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“Laissez les bons temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll.)
Contact
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