MOVE BETTER
FEEL STRONGER
PERFORM LONGER

Hybrid personalized care and coaching designed by Doctors of Chiropractic and Strength and Conditioning Coaches to help you be strong, mobile and athletic throughout life.

Raising The Bar In Health Care For The Active Person

👋 Hello, I’m Thomas

I’m the Chiropractor and Sports Rehabilitation Doctor at The Athlete Spot™ in Nixa Missouri, specializing in the conservative management and rehabilitation of muscle, tendon and joint injuries and I am happy you are here.

As a former student athlete-turned-crossfitter-turned-Olympic lifter-turned life long hybrid athlete, my passion lies in staying strong, being ready for everything and treating active and motivated athletes all around the world.

My mission is to provide you, and athletes like yourself, with the knowledge and care to empower you and help you return to your sports and activities as soon as possible, stronger and with confidence in your body!

I founded The Athlete Spot™ out of a passion to help active individuals and athletes, like yourself, move better, get strong and be confident in your body and your abilities.

At The Athlete Spot™, your recovery journey revolves around you, your health, and your performance, and that will never change.

Initial Visit

During your initial visit at the Athlete Spot™ Dr. Kauffman will perform a detailed examination to assess and address the root cause of your pain. Through a thorough orthopedic, and functional evaluation, together you’ll develop a plan that is tailored specifically to you to help you reach your goals in a sustainable manner.

The Hybrid Plan

Dr Kauffman understands your life is busy and taking time off to drive to and from the clinic isn’t always practical. That’s why we’ve developed the Hybrid Plan. The Hybrid Plan makes it as easy as possible for you to get the care you need. With your Hybrid Plan you’ll have a tailored rehab program that includes in-person or virtual visits, online monitoring and asynchronous coaching to keep your recovery journey moving forward.

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Performance Program

After completing your Hybrid Plan you’ll have the opportunity to join the Performance Program and continue getting stronger, mobile and more athletic. Knowing what exercises, when to do them, how much to do, and when to progress can be overwhelming. With the Performance Program you can say goodbye to frustration and hello to sustainable gains!

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HOW IT WORKS

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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)