INJURY REHAB & CHIROPRACTIC CARE
FOR ATHLETES & ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS

Get out of pain. Get strong. Stay active for life.

In-person care, remote rehab, and personalized performance coaching designed by Doctors of Chiropractic and Strength and Conditioning Coaches.

At The Athlete Spot™!

We help athletes, like you, overcome injury and return to peak performance with tailored programs to meet your goals.

Whether early in your fitness journey, a seasoned competitor, or aspiring to compete at the next level, at The Athlete Spot™ we are here for athletes, like you, who are seeking true resilience to stay in the game for life.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

1) Get Out of Pain

At the Athlete Spot™, we focus on using a combination of active and passive therapies including exercise therapy, dry needling, cupping and spinal manipulation to help your body get out of pain, and heal properly.

2) Build Capacity

As your body gets out of pain, together, we build a more robust body through a tailored rehabilitation program.

3) Adapt and Challenge

As your body adapts and continues to become more resilient, we monitor your progress and ensure that you are performing at your best every day.

Our philosophy has allowed us to help resolve over 90% of all the injuries and pains that have presented to our office.

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Raising the Bar in Athlete Health Care

👋 Hey there! I’m Dr. Thomas,

I am your Nixa Chiropractor and Sports Rehabilitation Doctor at The Athlete Spot™.

My mission is to empower you to overcome injuries and pain, and return to your sports as soon as possible stronger and with confidence in your body!

I am no stranger to sports injuries.

From debilitating back pain and muscle tears, to meniscus injuries, ligament tears and tendinopathies. I’ve had my fair share of injuries during my high school and college years that changed the trajectory of my athletic career.

My goal is to help you overcome current injuries and pain, help you avoid future ones, and help you stay healthy to train and compete for as long as you want!

Getting results that last is not easy work.

Recovering from an injury can be daunting.

Knowing what exercises, when to do them, and how much to do can be overwhelming.

If you combine our approach with your efforts, say goodbye to band-aid care and hello to peak performance.

What Athletes Like You Have To Say

  • Dr. Kauffman played an integral role in helping my son overcome a nagging back injury. He is very thorough and investigative. He even drove up to observe my son throw shot and disc and continues to monitor and provide guidance and feedback to ensure that my son was back to 100%.

    As a 3-sport, HS coach of 22 years, I will definitely be recommending my athletes and anyone else to check him out. He does great work!

    -C.M. (strength coach and athlete parent)

  • Dr. Kauffman is one of the biggest reasons I am able to do the sport I love so much.

    As a cheerleader and a collegiate powerlifter, I put a lot of stress on my body. I had a micro tear in my peck and thought I was done competing for the year, till Dr. Kauffman introduced me to dry needling and it worked wonders. Not only is he great during an appointment but he has given me advice that I use everyday during training.

    I trust Dr. Kauffman with my family, friends and would highly recommend him to anyone!

    -K.C (competitive cheer and powerlifting)

  • I had been struggling with persistent back pain when I decided to seek Dr. Kauffman’s expertise.

    After a couple of sessions with him, I experienced significant improvement and relief. One of the things I appreciate most about him is his approachability and willingness to discuss any concerns or questions I had.

    He not only provided exceptional treatment but also offered valuable advice tailored to my situation.

    - J.K (hybrid athlete)

  • Since I am now pain free, I am able to exercise, including long bike rides, and I have lost 80 pounds!

    I had sever hip pain and my arm was tingling when I first met with Dr. Kauffman. He provided treatments and a customized exercise plan and after a few weeks all of my issues were resolved. He is compassionate, a good listener, and he doesn’t charge an arm and a leg. I highly recommend Dr. Kauffman.

    - K.D. (office manager and now fitness enthusiast)

  • Working with Dr. Kauffman has been a great experience!

    He really listens to each individual, and understands it is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.

    Dr. Kauffman took the time to personalize my care and has ultimately gotten me back to lifting weights and working out again pain free!

    - A.C (mom and CrossFit athlete)

  • Dr. Kauffman has been a life saver! I’ve suffered from back and neck pain for 10 years; have seen several chiropractors and he is the first to evaluate me for spine and muscle issues.

    He has come up with a routine to strengthen my muscles, that cause the pain elsewhere. Three sessions later I had my first day with ZERO PAIN!

    He’s very intelligent and I highly recommend him!

    -M.M (hotel manager and runner)

  • I’ve had low back pain for as long as I can remember. After being assessed by Dr. Kauffman in his office he treated me and gave me exercises to do at home with a limited number of office visits to make my treatment as affordable as possible!

    After a short time I have no more back pain and I am stronger than ever. Dr. Kauffman change my life. I strongly recommend him!

    - J.S (construction and gym enthusiast)

  • Strongest I have ever been!

    At 65 years old I am deadlifting 200lbs, pushing 80lbs over my head, walking 3-4 miles a day and I don’t have to rely on anyone to help me load and unload my gardening supplies!

    I have been working with Dr. Kauffman since before he was a doctor. He was the first person to be patient with me and teach me how to build strength so I could overcome osteoporosis and be able to keep up with my grandson.

    Highly recommend Dr. Kauffman! He’ll get you strong!

    -T.O (grandmother)

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Initial visit and treatment are scheduled for 60 minutes

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Diagnostic Ultrasound

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