Ryan’s Story

Numotion / Ryan’s Story Small Changes for a Big Impact Ryan: Numotion Assistive Technology Professional Since 2008 Ryan began his career at Numotion in March 2008. Before joining, he spent several years as an auto mechanic. Ready for a change, he took a job with a home healthcare company in their rehab department. However, when that department began to divide, Ryan looked for other opportunities but knew he wanted to stay in rehab. That’s when he found Numotion. He started as a service technician and gradually moved into a role where he could focus on helping customers gain independence. “Numotion only made sense,” Ryan recalled when thinking about why he chose the company. There were a few “other competitors, but Numotion was the king, and that was who I wanted to work for.” Although his role involves equipment and supplies, Ryan does not consider himself a sales rep. “I really don’t consider myself a sales rep. I help people for a living and get paid to do it,” Ryan Ryan has many memorable customers, but one of the most inspiring is Alexis, who lives with muscular dystrophy. She is a champion goat shower and breeder, and she doesn’t let anything get in her way. Ryan has supported her for years, even meeting her at the county fair to make adjustments to her equipment. Another story that shows Ryan’s dedication is his work with eight-year-old Madilynn. She needed a gait trainer that only came in black or orange, but he knew that she really wanted pink. Ryan offered to paint it for her, something he does occasionally if he can. “Something as small as the color can change the way our clients see their equipment and decide whether or not to use it,” Ryan explained. Madilynn has embraced her new gait trainer, and he noted, “She’s been running with it, and that means she’s gained a ton of independence.” For Ryan, moments like these—seeing smiles, creating independence, and improving lives by helping people live more fully—are what make his role at Numotion so rewarding. Read More Employee Stories Michele’s Story Michele’s career in complex rehab began with a defining moment. While finishing her Mechanical Engineering degree at Michigan State University, her cousin was paralyzed in an accident. The experience had a profound impact on her and her family, shifting her focus away from an internship with Ford Motor Company and toward a career dedicated to helping people with disabilities live more independent lives. Shaunae’s Story Shaunae’s path into complex rehab was shaped by family, hands-on problem solving, and early work serving rural communities. After returning to Numotion in 2015, she progressed into an Assistive Technology Professional role, helping build services across multiple regions. Today, she’s driven by creating personalized solutions and meaningful moments that support independence for the families she serves. Joey’s Story Joey began his career in mobility in 2014 when he joined a company that later became part of Numotion in 2018. Before entering the field, he worked as an athletic trainer and was simply searching for a full-time job. As he learned the work, he quickly realized it aligned with what he valued most. “I honestly just needed a full-time job, but as I started on the job, it just fit my personality and desire to serve others in my vocation.”