About
Experience, Personalized Care & a Commitment to Grand Junction
Peak Performance has been part of this community for decades. The practice is small on purpose, it is easier to know your patients that way.
Our story
A practice rooted in the Grand Valley
In 1997, Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance and began caring for patients in Grand Junction. What began as a single decision has become more than two decades of relationships, families, workers, athletes, and retirees who return when something changes and who send the people they care about.
The office on North 7th Street is intentionally calm. Patients describe a quiet environment and a staff that knows them by name.
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association. Read Dr. Younker's story.
Philosophy
Engage With Your Life
The practice's guiding phrase is not a slogan about pain. It is about what pain takes away. The goal of care here is to help you feel better and function better so that you can live your life better, today and tomorrow.
That framing shapes the questions asked at the first visit: not only where it hurts, but what you have stopped doing because of it.
Our approach
How care works here
Listen
A conversation before an examination, and an examination before any treatment.
Evaluate
Exam and health history to identify current issues, with x-rays recommended when findings suggest them.
Personalize
A plan shaped by severity, overall health, the condition of your spine, and your goals.
Educate
You should understand what was found and why a particular approach is recommended.
Services
What we offer
Chiropractic Care
A health care discipline focused on the relationship between spinal structure and nervous system function, without drugs or surgery.
Massage Therapy
Soft tissue work offered alongside chiropractic care to support comfort, mobility, and recovery.
Digestive & Nutritional Health
A nutritional perspective on recurring complaints, discussed with Dr. Younker during your consultation.
Patient experience
What patients describe
“With significant degenerative disk disease in my lower back and neck, I found myself unable to work out, enjoy a walk, and was having difficulty driving. After our consultation, Dr. Younker developed a personalized treatment plan for me. I began to see improvement right away and soon returned to the gym, my workouts, and can drive without pain. I have been able to engage with and enjoy life again.”
Bob B. · 2020
“I started seeing Dr. Younker for chronic and increasing neck pain that I have been experiencing for over 15 years. I tried physical therapy, but that only gave me temporary relief. It took only one treatment from Dr. Younker for me to feel better. Dr. Younker was understanding, and the staff was pleasant.”
S.M. · 2019
“I had been experiencing lower back pain for about three months and really suffered being on my feet, especially when walking. The office staff was very professional, friendly, and treated me with excellence. Since seeing Dr. Younker, my pain has improved, and I am able to be more active.”
Daniel W. · 2018
FAQ
Common Questions
How long has the practice been open?
Dr. Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has practiced in Grand Junction ever since.
Who will I see at my appointment?
Chiropractic care is provided by Dr. Dean Younker. Call the office to ask who provides massage therapy on a given day.
Where are you located?
1445 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
Next step
You Don't Have to Keep Planning Your Life Around Pain.
If pain is affecting the way you sleep, work, exercise, travel, or spend time with the people you love, it is worth finding out what is going on. Let's start with a conversation.
Engage With Your Life Again.