Where Athletes
Come Back Stronger.
#1 Concierge Sports Medicine & Injury Rehabilitation for Youth and Adult Athletes in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark & Surrounding Areas
I'm Dr. Kauffman.
I started The Athlete Spot™ because I kept seeing the same story: athletes who had been through the system — chiropractors, PTs, cortisone shots, rest — and were still in pain. Not because they weren't trying. Because nobody had actually figured out the problem.
Every case here starts with a thorough assessment. I spend real time figuring out why you're in pain — not just where. Then I build you a plan based on that. I train and compete myself. I understand what it costs to be on the sideline.
You'll work directly with me — every session, every check-in, every adjustment to the plan. No rotating staff. No cookie-cutter protocols. One doctor who's accountable to your outcome.
If you're done guessing and ready to actually fix it, this is where you start.
You've Tried Everything. You're Still in Pain.
You rested it. You iced it. You went to the chiropractor who adjusted you and sent you home. You did the band exercises in PT for three months.
Nothing stuck. The pain comes back. Your bench is still stuck at 45 pounds. You can't press overhead. You're scared to deadlift again.
That's not a willpower problem. That's a diagnosis problem. Nobody actually found what's wrong.
The cortisone shot masked it. The adjustments helped for a day. The generic protocol didn't address your specific injury pattern.
That ends here. We start with the assessment.
How We Fix What
Others Can't.
Four stages. Every case goes through all of them. This is how we take athletes from pain and frustration to full capacity — and keep them there.
What We Treat
Shoulder Pain & Injuries
Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, post-surgical rehab, overhead pressing pain, labrum injuries. If your shoulder has been written off, we start with the assessment and build from there.
Neck Pain & Concussion
Post-concussion headaches, cervicogenic dizziness, chronic neck pain, whiplash. We find what others miss and build a structured plan to address it directly.
Low Back Pain
Disc injuries, deadlift pain, SI joint dysfunction, chronic low back pain. We get to the root cause and build you back to training without fear of re-injury.
Concussion Recovery
Post-concussion syndrome, return-to-sport clearance, persistent headaches and cognitive fog. We use a structured, evidence-based approach to get you back safely.
Real Athletes. Real Results.
"3 years of chronic shoulder pain after surgery. Bench went from 45lb bar to 155lb. Pain dropped from 7/10 daily to 2/10 occasionally. I thought I was done."
Michael T. — Post-Surgical Shoulder, Age 40"I was told the pain was in my head. 8 weeks with Dr. K: bench went from 165x3 to 265x3 pain-free. Full overhead pressing. He found what no one else did."
Dave R. — CrossFit Athlete & CEO, Age 45"The orthopedic surgeon said frozen shoulder and recommended surgery. It was NOT frozen shoulder. Pain-free in 5 weeks. No surgery. I wish I had come here first."
Carol M. — Told She Needed Surgery, Age 53"Dealt with low back pain for years. Tried everything. After 6 weeks with Dr. Kauffman, I'm deadlifting again without any issues. First time in 3 years."
Billy S. — Chronic Low Back Pain"Post-concussion headaches were ruining my life for months. Dr. K found what everyone else missed. Finally have my life back."
Jamie L. — Post-Concussion Recovery"Best healthcare experience I've ever had. Dr. Kauffman actually listens, does a real assessment, and builds a plan that makes sense. Not just another appointment."
Andrew W. — Virtual PatientYour Injury Won't Wait. Neither Should You.
The assessment is where it starts. One hour. Real answers. A plan built around your injury and your goals.
In-person in Ozark, MO — or virtually from anywhere.
Questions We Get a Lot
The assessment is a full hour with Dr. Kauffman. We go deep on your history, test your movement, load your tissues, and identify the actual source of your pain. You walk out with a real diagnosis and a clear plan — not a list of exercises printed off the internet.
No referral needed. You can book directly. If we determine you need imaging or a specialist, we'll tell you that during the assessment — with a clear reason why.
Most PT clinics rotate you through a generic protocol with a different therapist every visit. Here, you see Dr. Kauffman every time. The plan is built around your specific injury, your goals, and how your body actually moves. No cookie-cutter care. No handing you off.
No. We're cash-based. That means we spend our time on your recovery — not on insurance paperwork and approval cycles. Most athletes find that getting to the actual problem faster is far cheaper in the long run than months of covered visits that don't fix anything.
Most athletes feel a meaningful difference within the first few visits. Timelines vary based on the injury, how long it's been there, and how consistent you are with the plan. We'll give you an honest expectation at your assessment — not a sales pitch.
Yes. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions. If you're not local to Ozark, we can run your assessment and all follow-ups remotely. You get the same direct access to Dr. Kauffman, the same structured plan, and the same results.
In-Person in Ozark. Virtual Anywhere.
Located in Ozark, Missouri — just minutes from Springfield, Nixa, Republic, and Battlefield. Virtual sessions available for athletes anywhere in Missouri and beyond.
Serving athletes in Ozark, Springfield, Nixa, Republic, Battlefield, Branson, and across Missouri. Sports rehabilitation near me · Dry needling near me · Shoulder rehab near me