Today we’d like to introduce you to Erik Korzen.
Hi Erik, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Our Story
Thrive Sports & Spine was originally created in 2023 by Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Korzen, with the sole focus of providing high-quality, personable chiropractic care.
After the sudden and unexpected passing of Dr. Wolfe in May 2023, Dr. Korzen has continued the work the 2 initially envisioned.
We believe we should PROGRESS THE PROFESSION.
Our Philosophy
We believe quality chiropractic care should be available and accessible. You deserve to have 1:1 time with your chiropractor. As a highly skilled chiropractor and educator with a passion for helping his patients achieve their health and wellness goals, Dr. Korzen provides individualized care to each and every patient.
We focus on 3 aspects of care: Soft Tissue-Joints-Exercise by combining: myofascial release, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue release, joint mobilizations, joint manipulations, recovery techniques and corrective exercises.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Due to the unexpected passing of Dr. Wolfe, Dr. Korzen has been practicing across 2 locations in Maryland. We have a location in Anne Arundel Co (Annapolis) and Baltimore Co (Hereford). Dr. Korzen also functions as the team chiropractor for the Annapolis Blues FC, who play at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, since their inaugural season.
We’ve been impressed with Thrive Sports & Spine, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Thrive Sports & Spine (TSS) offers premium chiropractic care. This is care that is individualized, hands-on, quality care. We connect with your patients and truly learn about their goals so we can tailor treatments. After a thorough 60 minute evaluation during a new patient session, we discuss treatment options and recommendations. Our follow-up sessions are different than most chiropractors, we spend 30 minutes with our patients and in that time-we discuss responses to previous care, perform myofascial release using a variety of techniques, utilize joint manipulations and teach recovery techniques. All of this is focused on getting patients less dependent on us and encouraging patients to take ownership of their health. TSS is always here to guide you on this journey should you experience flare-ups or new conditions.
TSS organized a walk in honor of Dr. Wolfe, called the Wolfe Pack Memorial Walk in partnership with some local businesses involved in Dr. Wolfe’s life. Dr. Korzen is truly honored to carry on the vision of TSS.
Reef is a mainstay at our TSS clinics: Meet our very own TSS support animal, REEF! She may greet you at either location with a wagging tail and a heart full of love. Reef is on a mission to spread smiles and comfort you throughout your treatment sessions. When not at a TSS clinic, Reef can be found playing in the water, learning new skills and practicing her napping capabilities! Don’t worry, if you are not a dog person or are allergic, we will gladly separate Reef from your treatment area.
We’d love to hear about how you think about risk taking?
Dr. Korzen and Dr. Wolfe took a risk opening a practice after leaving a local practice around the same time, in order to support each other across 2 locations. We met almost 20 years ago in Illinois, where Dr. Wolfe operated a very successful practice for 20+ years and Dr. Korzen was a professor and practicing chiropractor in various settings. Dr. Wolfe worked with many different athletic teams and events; Dr. Korzen taught in both under grad and graduate level programs, including teaching anatomy via dissection in a human cadaver lab. Our backstory is that we met years ago and were brought back together in Maryland to practice at local clinic. Dr. Korzen took a huge risk, leaving behind his lifelong home of Illinois to move to the area in 2021 for a unique role at a multidisciplinary clinic in Annapolis, that unfortunately closed. After almost 2 years at the practice together, Drs. Wolfe and Korzen created Thrive Sports & Spine to fill a gap in the area, providing evidence-based conservative physical medicine. From the classroom to the athletic field to the clinic, we have years of experience providing high-quality chiropractic care.
Pricing:
- New Patient Session $150
- Follow-Up Session $70
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thrivesportsandspine.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrive.sports.spine
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Thrive-Sports-Spine/61561291115977/
