Sarasota Sports Medicine is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing an unparalleled level of service, patient satisfaction, and bringing you the latest, cutting-edge sports injury treatments typically only found in professional athletic training rooms.
One visit to Sarasota Sports Medicine, and you’ll discover;
“You don’t have to be a Pro to be treated like one!”
Our Team
Dr. Ken Kaufman is a 1993 graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic and the founder of Sarasota Sports Medicine, where he has maintained a thriving private practice in Sarasota, Florida since 1994. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kaufman has built a reputation as a leader in non-surgical sports injury care and regenerative medicine.
He is the former spring training team chiropractor for the Baltimore Orioles and is now the Pittsburgh Pirates, offering elite-level care inside the professional training room. He is an active member of the Professional Baseball Chiropractic Society and the Florida Chiropractic Association, and has served in advisory roles for the Sarasota Area Sports Alliance and Keiser University’s Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology Program. Dr. Kaufman is also a nationally approved continuing education provider through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
A lifelong athlete raised in Michigan, Dr. Kaufman competed in baseball and water skiing before transitioning into endurance sports, completing numerous marathons and triathlons—including events up to the Half Ironman distance. His personal journey through athletic performance and injury recovery—including multiple herniated discs and spinal stress fractures—has given him an unparalleled perspective when working with injured athletes. He knows firsthand what athletes want most: to get back in the game.
Drawing from decades of experience in both private practice and professional sports, Dr. Kaufman has created a clinic model that mirrors the services and standards found at the highest levels of competition. His comprehensive approach blends chiropractic care, regenerative medicine, and functional rehabilitation under one roof, offering every patient—regardless of their athletic status—access to world-class care.
As he often says:
"You don't have to be a pro to be treated like one!"
Dr. Ken Kaufman
Founder & Clinic Director
Kathryn Collins, APRN, PhD
Board-Certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse | Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Dr. Kathryn Collins, APRN, PhD, is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over three decades of clinical experience. Since 1988, she has cared for patients across a diverse range of specialties, including Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Pain Management. Her lifelong dedication to healing is deeply rooted in a passion for physical and mental wellness, nutritional health, and the power of education to create lasting change.
For the past two years, Dr. Collins has been an integral part of the clinical team at Sarasota Sports Medicine, where she specializes in advanced regenerative therapies. Her clinical expertise includes Peptide Therapy, Prolotherapy, and Allogeneic Stem Cell Joint Injections—non-surgical solutions that help patients recover from chronic joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and inflammatory conditions. Known for her compassionate care and meticulous approach, Dr. Collins combines evidence-based medicine with a whole-person philosophy, empowering her patients to return to full function and vitality.
Dr. Collins earned her PhD in Research and continues to apply scientific insight to every aspect of her practice. Her global perspective is shaped by a unique upbringing as the daughter of a United States Naval Admiral. Having lived and worked in countries such as England, Scotland, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines, she brings cultural sensitivity and a deep respect for veterans' health needs to her work.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Collins is a lifelong learner and active lifestyle enthusiast. She enjoys paddle boarding, yoga, tai chi, salsa dancing, beach walking, biking, and international travel. Despite a childhood filled with global moves, she is proud to call Sarasota home—and honored to serve its vibrant and health-conscious community.
