Mission Wellness began back in when Dr. John P. Willits opened the door and began practicing supporting Mission, Kansas and the greater Kansas City metropolitan. After 47 years practicing chiropractic Dr. John Willits retired passing the practice to his son Dr. Brad Willits. In January the torch was passed to Dr. Ryan Durand who purchased the practice and is currently leading the future of Mission Wellness. Over the years Mission Wellness has grown and continued to develop focusing on bringing the best for our customers.
Ryan Durand is the owner of Mission Wellness as of He graduated Magna Kum Laude. He specializes in Applied Kinesiology, flexion distraction, and diversified adjusting style. He focuses on balancing the muscles and joints of the body in order to promote optimal health of both the body and mind. He believes that true health and happiness comes from maintaining proper balance with their environment and lifestyle which includes chiropractic treatment as a vital component to maintaining optimal neurological function.
Ryan has a passion working with people of all ages from Infant to grandparent. His background in sports created a true passion for athletes. He received his Bachelors in exercise science from Syracuse University where he was a three-year football starter and received All-American and Big-East academic awards every season.
He stays in the game through coaching at Shawnee Mission North High School where he is the defensive line position coach. He also volunteers at several summer football camps throughout the KC area. Willits grew up in Lenexa graduating from Shawnee Mission Northwest.
While continuing his undergraduate work in chemical engineering at the University of Kansas, he volunteered for Mission Rescue. He worked in the department from Following graduation, he began teaching in the diagnosis department at Cleveland Chiropractic College and remained in that position for 15 years. Brad is married with one young daughter, whom he enjoys coaching volleyball.
