Meet Ryan Michael
Ryan M. Faught LMBT, the heart and soul behind Kusala Healing Arts, has roots stretching from Columbus to Medina, Ohio. A proud veteran, Ryan served with dedication in the United States Marine Corps. During his four-year tenure, he was a HAWK Missile Systems Operator with the 1st LAAM Bn in Yuma, AZ, and later joined the Marine Security Guard Bn in Quantico, VA.
His service also took him across the globe, with postings at the American Embassies in Riyadh, Lisbon, and Paris. In 1998, he concluded his active duty with an honorable discharge and embarked on the path that would lead to the establishment of Kusala Integrative Medicine LLC, first in 2007, and again at a more auspicious moment in 2021.
Why The Healing Arts?
Influenced by a creative and spiritual awakening he experienced while on active duty,
Ryan went on to study Fine Arts with a concentration in Glass at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.
However, his true calling lay elsewhere. Drawn by a deep connection to the Mystery, Ryan left his
undergraduate studies early to immerse himself in the healing arts and find his place in the field he grew to love.
Since 1999, he has dedicated himself to mastering his intuitive skills through dreamwork.
His journey through understanding his past lives and shamanism led him to study Zen Buddhism beginning in
2002, under the lineage of late John Daido Loori, Roshi of the Mountains and Rivers Order in Mt. Tremper, New York.
After undertaking Zen Buddhism as a lay practitioner, he pursued a licensed bodywork practice that
now integrates John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® and Hugh Milne’s Visionary Craniosacral Work®.
In 2021, he began his studies in Chinese medicine at the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine.
Kusala
Wholesome, Skillful, and Meritorious
With over 25 years of experience in integrative healing, Ryan is adept at intuitive arts and therapeutic intentions that benefit people physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Dedicated to his path as an intuitive, he continually explores new areas of consciousness to better connect with himself and his community.
Ryan’s practice includes the use of the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach®, Visionary Craniosacral Work®, and integrative healing skills that build upon his extensive understanding of the healing arts. His knowledge also extends to Sound Healing, and Primordial Sound Meditation.
Qualifications
Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine | Sugar Grove, NC
- Currently attending Jung Tao’s Master’s-level acupuncture program with anticipated graduation in 2025.
- Coursework includes classics of Chinese medicine, Asian Bodywork, Tàijíquán, and Western medicine, among others.
American Institute of Alternative Medicine, 2004 | Columbus, OH
- State of Ohio LMT #33.013833
- State of Colorado DORA #MT.0023734
- State of North Carolina LMBT #20514
- MBLEx National Certification
- ABMP Insured
Experience Kusala Healing Arts
Kusala Healing Arts offers meditation-centered integrative therapies for veterans, their families, and all who seek support. Our services include Primordial Sound Meditation, Hands-on Therapies for chronic musculoskeletal pain and stress relief, and Sound Healing to promote internal harmony. As a member of the VA’s Community Care Network, we provide qualified veterans with medical massage upon prior authorization.
Contact Ryan for a free consultation, or schedule your appointment today to enhance your somatic awareness while settling your mind and heart with inner peace.