Orthopedic Massage & Movement Restoration in Denver
Where manual therapy meets movement
About us
At Peak Function, we believe the body works as a system — and we treat it that way.
Our work exists at the intersection of manual therapy and movement — because releasing tissue and retraining how the body moves are two sides of the same coin. We use orthopedic and sports massage to address what's tight, restricted, or compensating. Then we integrate movement work to reinforce it — so the change actually sticks.
We're not here to manage symptoms. We're here to find what's actually causing them and correct it. No chasing pain around the body. No one-size protocol. Just a thorough look at how you're functioning and a clear plan to move better.
For athletes, active adults, and everyone in between.
Our Approach
Our approach is rooted in biomechanics, movement science, and the role of the nervous system in how the body heals and adapts.
We look beyond the area of discomfort — at how joints, tissues, and movement patterns interact across the whole body. Pain and dysfunction are rarely isolated. They're usually the result of how load is being distributed, where alignment has shifted, or how the body has learned to compensate over time.
By addressing those underlying patterns — not just the symptoms — we help the body move more efficiently, recover more completely, and build the kind of resilience that holds up in sport, training, and everyday life.
Multiple Specialties.
One Treatment Plan.
By combining specialties, we are able to assess, treat, and provide long term results for our clients.
Integrative Bodywork
Movement Integration
Sports Massage
Meet Kelly
Hi, I’m Kelly Faulkner, founder of Peak Function—welcome!
I’m a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in sports and orthopedic massage, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, and a Track & Field coach with both a USATF Level 1 certification and a high jump–specific certification from Altis. Since becoming an LMT in 2016, I’ve pursued 11 additional certifications—including four in just the past year—to continually expand my knowledge and refine my practice. My work is rooted in a deep passion for human movement, recovery, and performance, helping athletes and active individuals move smarter, feel better, and perform stronger.
My foundation in performance comes from my time as a Division I Track & Field athlete at the University of Washington, where I earned my B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Physiology. As one of the top-three high jumpers in school history, I know firsthand how critical recovery, structure, and movement efficiency are to achieving peak performance and longevity.
Over the past two years, Peak Function has evolved into a trusted, performance-focused space serving athletes of all ages and clients navigating pain, injury, or movement limitations. The most rewarding part of my work is helping people restore function, overcome pain, and rebuild trust in their bodies—so they can return to the activities they love, stronger than before. By blending sports and orthopedic massage with performance-driven care, I focus on addressing the root causes of dysfunction—not just the symptoms—while supporting long-term durability, resilience, and performance.
Today, I also serve as the Head High Jump Coach at Cherry Creek High School and am the founder of Mile High Jumps—Denver’s newest and only club dedicated exclusively to high jump, long jump, and triple jump. Whether on the treatment table or the track, my mission is to help people move with intention and perform with confidence.
Most recently, I’ve partnered with The Performance Shift in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to bring specialists together under one roof. This collaborative space creates a true one-stop shop for athletes of all kinds, integrating performance, recovery, and wellness services to help every individual optimize training, refine movement, and maximize performance. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply looking to move pain-free again, I’m here to support you with science-backed methods and hands-on care tailored to your goals.
As we step into this next phase of growth, I couldn’t be more excited. Thank you for being here—I’m honored to be part of your journey.
Kelly Faulkner, BS, LMT, CSCS, USATF
Client Testimonials
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“Kelly is amazing. I find her to be incredibly knowledgeable and helps me so much with ways to help my body, even when I am not in a session with her. She is definitely my go to person for functional body work and would recommend her to everyone!”
—Brian B.
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“I have been seeing Kelly for several months for integrative bodywork/massage and she is amazing. She’s very knowledgeable and uses different tools to get me feeling my best after I have been pushing my body in the gym or on my bike. She really focuses on what is going on with my body as well as what my goals are. I highly recommend her!”
— Kim G.
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“Kelly is truly one of a kind. She see’s the body in a whole different way. I have learned so much from her and am finally free from pain that has been holding me back since college.”
— Mike S.