About Our Practice
At Elevate Sport and Spine Center, we focus on functional rehabilitation tailored to meet each individual's short- and long-term goals. Our mission is to help our patients return to the activities they love as quickly as possible. We strive to provide the best rehabilitation care in Fort Collins by staying current with the latest research and advancements in the field.
Utilizing a variety of treatment methods helps us identify the most suitable option that both the doctor and the patient feel comfortable with. Our goal is to guide you in returning to your activities as quickly as possible, whatever that may entail. We encourage our patients to actively participate in their own healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment and the ongoing management of their individual conditions. We are not your typical chiropractor in Fort Collins.
Yes, we are chiropractors, but our approach differs. We focus on functional movements rather than solely on the spine. Instead of taking X-rays, we observe how your body currently moves. From this assessment, we determine how to improve your movement patterns to help you achieve your short- and long-term goals.
At our clinic, we pride ourselves on being a functional rehabilitation facility rather than just another chiropractic office. As specialists in body movement, we understand the demands you place on your body, regardless of the sport you participate in. Whether you're into CrossFit, golf, or anything in between, we've got you covered!
MEET THE DOCTOR
John Kuruc, DC
Dr. John Kuruc is a native of Western Pennsylvania. While growing up, Dr. Kuruc was raised on a farm, so he knows the value of hard work. Aside from farming, he grew up playing sports year-round including baseball, golf, and basketball. During his freshman year attending Saint Joseph High School, Dr. Kuruc was a pitcher and short stop for the baseball team. Halfway through the season he was unable to throw a baseball further than fifteen feet. Not knowing the cause of the problem, he visited his mother's chiropractor. After just one visit, he noticed that it was the first time he walked out of a doctor's office and felt better. Ever since that day, Dr. Kuruc wanted to become a chiropractor.
Dr. Kuruc is passionate about improving the lives of his patients through sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. He has worked with all levels of athletes ranging from weekend warriors to those in collegiate and professional sports.
Certifications include:
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
- Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified.
Dr. John Kuruc has obtained the postgraduate designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP®) by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians™ (ACBSP™). The CCSP® certification requires the doctor to attend a minimum of 100 hours of a 120-hour postgraduate program. This instruction is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. Following the completion of these hours, the doctor must then take and successfully pass a comprehensive written examination.
This training will aid the doctor in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by enhancing his diagnostic skills and patient care. The CCSP® certification exists to provide a uniform standard of education that assures teams and athletes that the doctor has met a minimum level of competency in chiropractic sports medicine. Dr. Kuruc joins over 5500 others internationally who hold this designation.
Dr. Kuruc continued his educational career at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in chemistry while playing on the varsity golf team. He then attended New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, New York and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2012.
Dr. Kuruc enjoys spending time with his wife Jess, who is a physician assistant for the Orthopedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. Along with being an avid golfer, Dr. John is a long-time outdoor enthusiast and really enjoys hunting, hiking, fishing, and kayaking.