Your spine care specialists
The team behind your care
You’ll see the same faces every visit — because continuity is how we keep track of what’s actually working for you, instead of starting over each appointment.
Dr. Ryan Evenhouse
Founder
Dr. Ryan Thometz
Chiropractic Physician
Emma Hylek
Office Manager
Our Chiropractic Physicians
Every patient is seen by a doctor, every visit.
Dr. Ryan Evenhouse
Founder, Chiropractic Physician
I founded Fortitude Spine Care because patients deserve a spine specialist who listens, explains clearly, and treats them like a whole person — not a case number.
With more than 10 years in conservative spine care, I’ve treated back, neck, disc, and nerve-related conditions in patients across Crown Point and Northwest Indiana — athletes, new moms, desk-bound professionals, and post-surgical cases. As a Primary Spine Practitioner, I serve as a single, trusted point of contact for your spine health — evaluating thoroughly, giving you a clear diagnosis, and explaining what’s driving your symptoms and what it will take to resolve them.
My treatment is evidence-based and built around your goals and your time: honest recommendations, no unnecessary long-term plans, and no high-pressure sales.
Outside the clinic, I’m a husband, a dad to three, and an active member of the Crown Point community. I know what it means to want your health back — not just for yourself, but for the people counting on you.
Dr. Ryan Thometz
Chiropractic Physician
I became a chiropractor after a concussion in high school introduced me to sports medicine and rehabilitation — and showed me how quickly an injury can change the course of your life. Today I help patients recover, move with confidence, and get back to what they enjoy.
I hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Purdue University, with advanced training in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), Active Release Techniques (ART), Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). I’ve also served on the medical teams for the Boston Marathon and the Chicago Marathon, caring for elite endurance athletes.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend golfer, or a busy parent who just wants to stop hurting, my approach is the same: find the source of the problem, explain it in plain language, and pair chiropractic care with rehabilitation so the results last.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find me on the golf course, with my family, or volunteering in the community.
The Care Team
The people you'll see before and after your visit.
Emma Hylek
Office Manager
Your first call and your last conversation — scheduling, insurance questions, and making sure nothing about your visit is a surprise.
Meet us in person.
We’re accepting new patients at our Crown Point office. Your first visit is an evaluation — we’ll tell you plainly what we find.