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

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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), and a Track & Field coach with USATF Level 1 and Altis high jump certifications. Since becoming an LMT in 2016, I’ve continued to expand my education through advanced certifications in movement, recovery, and performance. My work is rooted in a genuine passion for understanding how the body moves and helping athletes and active individuals move better, feel better, and perform at their best.

My foundation in performance began 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 and became one of the top-three high jumpers in school history. My own experiences as an athlete—including navigating injuries, recovery, and the demands of high-level performance—shaped the way I approach my work today.

Peak Function was created to bridge the gap between simply treating pain and truly understanding why the body isn’t functioning the way it should. By blending sports and orthopedic massage with movement- and performance-informed care, I work to identify contributing factors rather than chasing symptoms. The goal is always bigger than temporary relief: restoring function, building resilience, and helping clients trust their bodies again.

Over the past several years, Peak Function has grown into a performance-focused practice serving athletes of all levels as well as active individuals navigating pain, injury, or movement limitations. The most rewarding part of my work is helping someone get back to the things they love—whether that means competing at a higher level, returning from an injury, or simply moving through everyday life without pain.

Outside the treatment room, I serve as the Head High Jump Coach at Cherry Creek High School and am the founder of Mile High Jumps, Denver’s training club dedicated to high jump, long jump, and triple jump. Whether I’m coaching on the track or working with a client on the table, my approach is the same: understand the individual, meet them where they are, and give them the tools to move forward with confidence.

Now, Peak Function is entering an exciting new chapter through our partnership with Factum Performance & Wellness. This collaborative environment brings performance, recovery, and wellness professionals together under one roof, allowing us to provide more connected and comprehensive care for our clients.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, working your way back from an injury, or simply ready to feel stronger and more capable in your body, I’m here to help you get there.

Thank you for being here and for being part of Peak Function’s next chapter.

Kelly Faulkner, BS, LMT, CSCS, USATF

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Client Testimonials

  • “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.

  • “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.

  • “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.