Thrive Sports Medicine
Thrive Sports Medicine is dedicated to helping others live their best lives. Our mission is to provide care that supports each individual along their path: in the physical body and in the mind. Our clinic mixes ancient, time-tested techniques with modern science. Our approach is results-oriented to address issues with pain, restrictions in movement, sports injuries, pre and post-operative discomfort, and chronic physical conditions.
Our Approach
Our Passion
Thrive Sports Medicine in Salida CO is a results-oriented sports medicine practice that offers hands-on physical medicine care for pain management, injury rehabilitation, and sports optimization. Dr Andres specializes in acupuncture and dry needling, body work and massage, myofascial release, pain management, and injury rehabilitation. Our joy and passion is helping you to stay active, and living your best lift through personalized treatments that address your individual needs.
Changing Lives and Connecting with Heart
Proud to have spent 15 years working with all you beautiful humans who want to live their best life! We're results oriented, and believe change is possible in ways unimaginable.
I worked with Tyler on multiple occasions over the course of a decade. He helped me rehab through a total hip replacement, then kidney removal from cancer some years later, and again in care through a metastasized lung tumor and aggressive immunotherapies that were devastating for my body. He was always impeccable in care, bringing heart into the treatment space, and truly helped me move forward in life through these challenges. I feel grateful to have found him!
Jo W.
I got WRECKED in a multi-car accident in 2023 and went from an active 24 year old in construction work to having trouble getting out of bed and mostly using a cane to get around. Disk herniations, rotator cuff issues on one side, unexplained belly pains, headaches, pain everywhere basically. I saw MD's, a chiropractor, and had massage treatments and was referred to Tyler after two months without improvements. I highly recommend him, I really started seeing changes after I had him as a central part of my care team.
Taliah G.
I have been treated by Dr. Tyler for over a decade for various health issues…that alone should give his current and future patients the comfort and peace of mind regarding his professionalism.
My treatments were a whole variety depending on the issue.…At times for lower back pain, post surgical treatment, digestive tract, etc.
After being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis he prescribed herbs, another time he helped with speeding the healing process of broken ribs and arm. My last treatments eased the effects of chemo and radiation therapy.
With his help, I’ve been cancer free for almost 7 years.
Types of therapies employed were; Acupuncture, Cupping, Herbs, Supplements and Moxibustion.
I think highly of his professionalism and care!
Zeki A.
Dr Tyler Andres
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. Completing his Doctorate at OCOM in Oregon, he also completed additional trainings with internationally acclaimed organizations including the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine, Neijing Acupuncture with Dr. Neal MD, and Dr. Liu of the Ling Gui Qi Gong School.
Our Services
Thrive: Sports Medicine offers a range of specialized services to help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and successfully rehab after surgery. Our focus is on restoring mobility, reducing discomfort, and preventing future issues through personalized treatment plans, diverse interventions, and experience in care.
Acupuncture/Dry Needling & Body Work
Using unique approaches to acupuncture and advanced Dry Needling, body work and neuro-muscluar integration for long-term results. Through a combination of traditional techniques and modern practices, patients are given an expanded care approach to address a wide range of conditions that result from exercise, activity, and aging.
Injury Rehabilitation
Dr Andres has 15 years experience with injury rehabilitation and experience to help athletes and individuals recover from acute and chronic injuries, as well as reduction in wear and tear from an active life-style! Starting with a personalized treatment plan we focus on restoring strength, flexibility, and mobility to help you return to your best life. Ours is a results-oriented approach.
Pain Management & Myofascial Release
Dr Andres specializes in pain management and myofascial release to reduce discomfort, enhance mobility, and promote recovery in muscle, tendon and joint tissues. The power of neuromuscular treatments address the root causes of pain and dysfunction, helping our patients achieve lasting relief, and improved functional movement.
