Anthony “Tony” Ruiz grew up in Toledo, OH until joining the US Marine Corps in 2003. While serving 5 years as a KC-130 Flight Mechanic stationed in Okinawa, Japan and finshing in Fort Worth, Texas, Tony began studying kinesiology at American Military University.

Upon Honorable Discharge, he received his Bachelors of Science in Sports and Health Sciences in 2009. Tony then became a Licensed Massage Therapist in November 2010, specializing in deep tissue, sports, myofascial, postural correction therapeutic, and prenatal massage.