The Performance Shift

The Performance Shift Sports physical therapy & performance training in Centennial for athletes & active individuals

The Performance Shift is a private, provider-led sports physical therapy and sports performance training center in Centennial, Colorado. We bridge the gap between rehab and peak performance for elite, college, high school athletes, and active adults across South Denver. We cover the full continuum of care, from acute injury treatment and post-surgical rehab to performance optimization and preventi

on. Our evidence-based approach returns athletes to peak performance safely and efficiently. Our integrated model combines 1-on-1 physical therapy with functional medicine, chiropractic care, IV wellness, sports nutrition, and sports psychology, plus recovery amenities including cold plunge and sauna.

06/04/2026

This summer, we’re expanding what performance care looks like inside The Performance Shift.

New programs are rolling out across training, physical therapy, and recovery—each designed to meet the body where it is and evolve how it performs over time.

Our Female Athlete Development program integrates hormone health, cycle awareness, and injury risk profiling to build training models that adapt across the season, not just within it.

Sport-specific performance training for football and soccer brings structure to the demands of the game—refining speed, durability, and decision-making under load.

Our adult performance programs focus on longevity and resilience, helping you train with the intent of a high-level athlete while adapting to recovery needs, aging, and daily stress.

All of it lives in a connected system. Small group training with individualized attention, paired with recovery modalities like sauna and de-stress protocols that support adaptation between sessions.

Because performance isn’t isolated. It’s cumulative. And it’s built over time.

Sign up through the link in our bio or DM your questions! 💪

Your first visit isn’t just an appointment.It’s a starting point.At The Performance Shift, we begin with clarity.A one-o...
06/03/2026

Your first visit isn’t just an appointment.
It’s a starting point.

At The Performance Shift, we begin with clarity.
A one-on-one evaluation.
A deeper look at how you move, not just where it hurts.

We assess.
We measure.
We listen.

From movement analysis to objective performance data, every decision is informed. Not assumed.

Because pain is rarely the full story.
And recovery is only one phase of the process.

We guide you through it.
Education. Strategy. Ex*****on.

A personalized plan built to help you recover with intention…
and evolve beyond where you started.

What questions do you have before your first session?

06/02/2026

Performance isn’t built by one provider. It’s shaped by a collective working in sync.

What started as an acute injury moved through multiple phases—physical therapy, chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and strength development. But nothing happened in isolation. Each practitioner stayed connected, sharing insight, adjusting in real time, and building on each other’s work.

Because the goal isn’t to treat issues one by one. It’s to understand the athlete as a whole system.

When progress stalled, we didn’t push harder, we looked deeper. Nutrition became the missing link, and with the right intervention, everything began to align.

This is what it means to Redefine Performance. Integrated care. Shared vision. Precision at every layer.

Who’s working with you, not just on you?

05/28/2026

Manual therapy is a clinical, evidence-based approach that uses skilled touch to improve how your body moves and responds. Through joint mobilization, soft tissue work, dry needling, and manipulation, we reduce restriction, restore function, and regulate neuromuscular tension at its source.

At The Performance Shift, this isn’t just about rehab.
It’s prehab.

We focus on identifying limitations early, addressing imbalances before they become injuries, and creating a more resilient system over time. Whether you’re in pain or simply looking to stay ahead of it, the goal remains the same: move better, recover faster, and extend your capacity to perform.

Have you used manual therapy as part of your prehab strategy?

The people behind your progress. 🙌Eight here. More not pictured.The team showing up for your sessions, refining your pro...
05/27/2026

The people behind your progress. 🙌

Eight here. More not pictured.

The team showing up for your sessions, refining your protocols, and tracking the data that turns effort into outcome.

If you've trained, recovered, or rehabbed with us — you already know. This isn't transactional care. It's a collective invested in your trajectory.

Doug. Sean. Tony. Brendan. Alice. Rachel. Marissa. Davis.
.. and so many more.

What lives inside a Performance Collective:
1️⃣ Sports Physical Therapy
2️⃣ Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
3️⃣ Sports Performance Training
4️⃣ Sports Psychology
5️⃣ Functional Medicine
6️⃣ IV Wellness
7️⃣ Chiropractic Care
8️⃣ Massage
9️⃣ Recovery

Nine disciplines. One standard: precise, personalized, evolving with you.

👇 Drop the name of who's been in your corner below!

Then book your next session at the link in bio.

05/26/2026

Did you hear that pop?!

The foot is the foundation.

26 bones. 33 joints. Every jump, every landing, every stride begins here.

When dorsiflexion is restricted, the stress doesn't stay local. It travels — into the knee, up the chain.

Dr. Hunter Townsend adjusts the heel to restore mobility at the source. Less internal roll on the launch. Cleaner mechanics on the return. Knees that move the way they're designed to.

This is recovery as performance. Precise. Personalized. Built to endure.

Book your session with Dr. Townsend, who is a part of our collective of in-house partners, at the link in our bio!
..And S/o to our very own for being our model! Can we get a "🙌" ?!

05/21/2026

Not all shockwave is created equal.

SoftWave uses broadly focused shockwave technology to create a wider physiological impact with every treatment, reaching deeper into tissue while reducing unnecessary discomfort.

The difference isn’t just power.

It's effectiveness.

Think about SoftWave TRT like painting instead of pointing.

When tissue is inflamed, compensating, or no longer functioning efficiently, the goal isn’t to chase symptoms. It’s to identify the source, stimulate regeneration, and restore function at the systems level.

At The Performance Shift, recovery is not passive care. It’s strategic adaptation designed to help the body heal, move, and endure longer.

Regenerate. Recover. Evolve.

Raise your hand if you've worked with this technology! 🙋

Book your next appointment now at the link in our bio to start your recovery today.

Sports physical therapy isn’t just about recovery.It’s about restoring capacity under real-world demand.At The Performan...
05/20/2026

Sports physical therapy isn’t just about recovery.
It’s about restoring capacity under real-world demand.

At The Performance Shift, we don’t separate rehab from performance.
We treat them as one continuum.

General physical therapy is designed to get you back to baseline.
Sports physical therapy is designed to meet the demands of your sport—load, speed, complexity, and repetition included.

This is where care becomes more precise.
And where return becomes measurable.

Our sports physical therapists are board-certified specialists with advanced training in sports medicine.
Every progression is guided by objective testing—not assumption.

Because being pain-free is not the finish line.
It’s the starting point for what comes next.

DM us “PERFORMANCE” to learn how we assess readiness beyond symptoms.

05/19/2026

Meet Catie Furman, Director of Operations. ✨ 💻

She joined before the walls were even up.
Now, she helps shape what performance can feel like.

Intentional.
Connected.
Built around you.

At The Performance Shift, care doesn’t live in silos.
It moves as one system.

A collaborative team.
Aligned communication.
A plan designed with precision and carried through with consistency.

This is where clinical expertise meets elevated experience.
Where every detail is considered.
Where you don’t have to go anywhere else to move forward.

Ready to book with us? DM us or check out the link in our bio! 💬

Summer Dance Strength Series is here ✨June 1 – July 8 2x/week training Small group, individualized coaching led by dan...
05/18/2026

Summer Dance Strength Series is here ✨

June 1 – July 8
2x/week training
Small group, individualized coaching led by dance medicine physical therapists

Built specifically for dancers who want to improve performance, build strength safely, and reduce injury risk before season starts.

Each session includes:
• Targeted strength training for glutes, core + single-leg stability
• Plyometric progressions for safer jumping + landing mechanics
• Mobility + alignment work to support turnout, extension + control
• Injury risk reduction education — understanding the “why” behind the work
• Warm-up + recovery strategies dancers can use at home or in studio
• Integrated core + pelvic stability training for improved control + power

This is individualized performance training designed to help dancers move stronger, feel more confident, and stay healthier throughout the season run by Doctors of Physical Therapy and Dance Medicine Providers.

Limited spots available to keep sessions personalized. DM us to reserve your spot 💫

Address

6403 S Uvalda Street Suite 300
Centennial, CO
80111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15136048469

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