In this episode of Dragon Fire.Sides, David Bernard sits down with Ryan Encinas — former surgical first assist and hospital director turned cellular-health and nutrition strategist.

Ryan has been inside the belly of the beast:

• Cancer research & surgery

• Pediatric spine & brain cases

• Private hospital administration

• Front-row seats to how broken billing and “sick care” really are

Today, he works with a Fortune 100–level nutraceutical company using Raman spectroscopy to measure cellular nutrition and antioxidant status in real time — and then uses that data to help providers:

• Improve patient outcomes

• Add cash revenue streams to their practices

• And build businesses rooted in authenticity, not gimmicks

In this conversation, David and Ryan explore:

• Why 95% of people are nutritionally under-fueled at the cellular level

• How a simple hand-scan can act like a “credit score” for your cells

• The difference between quoting science… and actually running clinicals on your product

• How Ryan went from OR and hospital politics to nutrition, biochem & genetics

• Why “prevention is profitable” when you can measure what you’re talking about

• The role of discipline, self-honesty, and mindset in entrepreneurship

• Authentic content vs. formulaic “fake authenticity” on social media

• How he built a thriving business using organic content only (no paid ads)

• Why movement, fascia, and subtle energetics matter just as much as lab markers

This episode is for practitioners who:

• Feel trapped between broken insurance models and supplement guesswork

• Want objective tools to talk about lifestyle, nutrition, and risk with patients

• Are curious how to build cash-based, values-aligned revenue into their practice

• Know they need to show up online, but want to do it in a way that still feels human

Ryan and David also nerd out on how to become more like your own comic-book hero in real life.

Disclaimer:
This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your personal health and any changes to your treatment plan.