What if everything you knew about healthcare was just the tip of the iceberg? In this episode, Dr. Ken Kaufman joins Dr. Fab Mancini to reveal the truths about healing that traditional medicine often overlooks. Together, they explore the body’s incredible innate healing intelligence, the holistic practices trusted by professional athletes, and powerful regenerative medicine strategies that can transform your health. You’ll uncover mindset shifts for peak performance and practical tips for living a high-performance lifestyle. Whether you're an athlete, health enthusiast, or simply seeking alternatives to conventional care, this  conversation will challenge your beliefs and show you how to unlock your body’s natural healing potential.

Highlights:

00:22 – Dr. Ken Kaufman’s Chiropractic Journey

How early experiences and a family mentor sparked his passion for chiropractic care

03:32 – Chiropractic Philosophy

Trusting the body’s built-in wisdom and its natural ability to heal

06:06 – Chronic Disease Approach

Getting to the root of the problem—not just treating symptoms—by looking at lifestyle and environment

12:14 – Performance Health

Helping every patient perform at their best by focusing on habits, nutrition, and holistic wellness

15:54 – Regenerative Medicine Principle

Uncovering what’s missing in the body and giving it the right tools to repair itself

18:33 – Healing Mindset

Building discipline, staying committed, and creating a daily routine that supports long-term health

21:31 – Family Health Strategy

Leading by example, involving your kids, and making wellness a shared family journey

24:05 – Parental Influence

Modeling healthy habits and inviting your children into the process instead of just telling them what to do

About the Guest: 

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.

Website: https://www.sarasotasportsmed.com/

Connect with Dr. Fab Mancini

www.endingchronicdisease.com

https://drfabmancini.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabmancini/ 

https://www.instagram.com/drfabmancini/

https://www.facebook.com/DrFabMancini 

https://www.youtube.com/@DrFabMancini 

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