Performance Care for Athletes & Active Individuals
You do not need to be injured to benefit from sports medicine. At Thrive Integrative Medicine, Dr. Tyler Andres works with athletes and active individuals who want to optimize how their body moves, recovers, and performs. Whether you are training for a race, pushing through a competitive season, or simply trying to stay active and pain-free as you age, performance care helps you get more from your body.
Salida is home to some of Colorado's most active people: skiers, climbers, mountain bikers, trail runners, paddlers, and hikers who put serious demands on their bodies year-round. Dr. Andres understands the physical toll of high-altitude, high-activity living and builds treatment plans that address the specific needs of each athlete and sport.
Using acupuncture, dry needling, myofascial release, cupping, and herbal support, Dr. Andres targets the neuromuscular and fascial systems that govern movement efficiency, recovery speed, and injury resilience. The result is a body that moves better, recovers faster, and stays healthier across training cycles and seasons.
YOUR VISIT
What to Expect from Performance Care
Performance care is proactive, not reactive. Sessions are designed around your training goals, sport demands, and current physical state.
Athletic Performance & Recovery FAQs
Do I need to be a competitive athlete to benefit from performance care?
Not at all. Performance care is for anyone who wants to move better and stay active. Whether you are a competitive racer, a weekend mountain biker, a daily yoga practitioner, or someone who hikes and skis recreationally, optimizing how your body moves and recovers will improve your experience and reduce your risk of injury.
How close to a race or event can I get treatment?
Dr. Andres can provide treatment right up to the day before an event, depending on the modality. Light acupuncture and gentle bodywork can be done 24 to 48 hours before competition. Deep dry needling or intensive myofascial work is best scheduled at least 3 to 5 days out to allow your body to integrate the treatment.
Can acupuncture and dry needling improve athletic recovery?
Yes. Both therapies increase blood flow to treated areas, reduce muscle tension, calm the nervous system, and promote faster tissue repair. Many professional and elite athletes incorporate acupuncture and dry needling into their recovery protocols for exactly these reasons.
How often should athletes get treatment?
This depends on your training volume, sport, and goals. During heavy training blocks or competitive seasons, weekly or biweekly sessions are common. During maintenance or off-season periods, monthly sessions can help keep your body balanced and resilient. Dr. Andres will recommend a schedule that fits your training cycle.
What sports do you work with most often?
Given Salida's location, Dr. Andres commonly works with trail runners, mountain bikers, road cyclists, skiers (alpine and nordic), climbers, paddlers, and CrossFit athletes. However, his approach is adaptable to any sport or physical activity. The principles of movement efficiency, recovery, and injury prevention apply universally.
YOUR PROVIDER
Meet Dr. Tyler Andres, DAOM, LAc
Dr. Tyler Andres was raised in Colorado and has a deep love for the outdoors, for being active, and for helping others live their best lives. He takes pride in having helped individuals for 15 years managing pain and physical health.
He completed his Doctorate at OCOM in Oregon and pursued additional training with internationally recognized organizations.
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Doctorate of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM)
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Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
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NCBHAM Dipl. OM Certification
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Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine
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Neijing Acupuncture with Dr. Neal, MD
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AcuMovement Training with D. McBride
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Ling Gui Qi Gong School with Dr. Liu
EXPLORE
Related Services
Dry Needling
Advanced trigger point therapy for tight muscles and neuromuscular dysfunction.
Cupping Therapy
Decompressive therapy for circulation, muscle tension, and fascial restriction.
Injury Rehabilitation
Personalized rehab plans to restore full function after acute or chronic injuries.
VISIT OUR CLINIC
Thrive Sports Medicine, Salida CO
Thrive Integrative Medicine, LLC
139 East 3rd Street, Office #1
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-626-1015
Email: thrivesalida@gmail.com
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Appointment by Request
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
