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Peak Performance Chiropractic in Franklin, Tennessee

Peak Performance Chiropractic is located on the southern side of Franklin, Tennessee. It was opened by Dr. Carolyn McGrath-Yates and Dr. Jeff Yates in May of 2013. After graduating from chiropractic college, Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Jeff did extensive looking all over the country for just the right place to establish their practice. It was on a drive home from Chicago when they realized in all the places they had visited, upon speaking with others about their dreams, the Nashville area was nearly always mentioned. Taking this as a sign, they visited the Nashville area and fell in love. After learning more about the area and meeting people in the community, Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Jeff decided to make Franklin their home and open their clinic.

Peak Performance Chiropractic is a boutique style clinic utilizing the most current research evidence ensuring the best treatments are provided and the most informed recommendations are offered. We treat more than just necks and backs; our advanced training enables us to work on feet, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, shoulders and the jaw!

The foundation of the treatment in our office is a combination of: chiropractic adjustments; muscle work (which includes Dry Needling, Cupping, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation and Myofascial Release by hand); therapeutic exercise prescription to improve strength & mobility; and education about the true cause of your condition and ways to modify your activities to avoid reoccurrence. Our main goal is to get you back “to your renewed self.”

Nutritional and supplement recommendations from our trusted suppliers Metagenics, Anabolic Labs, Standard Process and DoTerra Essential Oils are also offered to our patients when they are determined to be of benefit. Dr. Carolyn is certified to recommend enzyme supplementation that can help with many different types of digestive dysfunctions and food sensitivity testing is offered in the clinic through our partners at KBMO Diagnostics. Peak Performance Chiropractic is also a certified Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic and has actively been assisting their community reach their weight loss goals since 2013; ask Dr. Jeff about his 50 lb. weight loss journey on this program!

Dr. Carolyn is originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but she is not just a Canadian, her mother grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and she still has family there. Dr. Carolyn attended the University of Calgary majoring in Zoology in preparation to become a medical doctor, however, her path ultimately led her in another direction.

Dr. Jeff is originally from Black Jack, MO, a suburb of north St. Louis. After high school, Dr. Jeff joined the U.S. Navy and was on active duty for 7.5 years, deploying twice to the Persian Gulf in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He obtained the rank of E-6, was command fitness leader for more than 400 service members during his service and completed nearly all of his undergraduate studies at night school while serving. Rocky is Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Jeff’s dog. He comes to the office every day to “assist” in patient care and act as the official clinic greeter!

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Dr. Carolyn and Dr. Jeff live in Thompsons Station, TN with their dog, Rocky, the official office greeter, and their cat, Kitty McCatface. They opened Peak Performance Chiropractic in Franklin, TN in 2013 and are committed to delivering honest and personalized care. Their boutique style of chiropractic ensures each patient receives professional care and treatment along with a unique and tailored treatment plan.

Dr. Carolyn McGrath, DC, CCSP®

Chiropractor

Studied Bachelor of Science in the University of Calgary, Doctor of Chiropractic in Logan College of Chiropractic, licensed to practice Chiropractic in State of Tennessee.

Carolyn McGrath-Yates, DC

Dr. Carolyn McGrath-Yates is originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Yes, a Canuck, but we don’t hold that against her! Her whole life, Dr. Carolyn knew she wanted to be a doctor; however, after shadowing several medical doctors, she was left questioning her career path. Dr. Carolyn then learned more about chiropractic and its holistic approach to the body and realized what she was called to be.

Dr. Carolyn attended Logan College of Chiropractic (which also happens to be where she and Dr. Jeff met) and graduated Suma Cum Laude as class valedictorian. She was involved on campus as a tutor for several classes, vice-president of a club, member of two boards, and a student ambassador to the families of people who donated their bodies to the anatomy lab. Dr. Carolyn also had the opportunity to intern with one of her mentors in Memphis, TN, Dr. Ken Clenin.

Following graduation, Dr. Carolyn received her certification as an Internal Health Specialist (IHS) which uses specific enzymes, supplements and nutrition to address health concerns. Dr. Carolyn is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®️) and works with athletes of all abilities; she particularly enjoys working with the running community. Dr. Carolyn is also certified in Webster Technique allowing her to deliver care to both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. Dr. Carolyn is deeply committed to giving her patients thorough and compassionate care.

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Dr. Jeff Yates, MS, DC, DACBSP®

Chiropractor

Having awards in Tennessee Chiropractic Association, Institute of Evidence-Based Chiropractic, Tennessee Public Health Association, Arthritis Foundation and Professional Chiropractic Association.

Jeff Yates, MS, DC, DACBSP

Dr. Jeff Yates is originally from St Louis, MO. *Lets go Blues!* Growing up, Dr. Jeff played multiple sports, but particularly exceled at soccer and baseball, even earning a college scholarship for both.

After a time in college, Dr. Jeff decided to join the US Navy. He was enlisted for 7.5 years, achieving the rank of E6, spending most of his years on a destroyer based out of Japan and at an ammo depot in San Diego.

Throughout his time in the Navy, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the health field. It was the step-father of one of his best friends, a chiropractor, whom encouraged Dr. Jeff to look into the chiropractic field. Dr. Jeff became interested in the growing role of chiropractors in sports and enrolled in Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Jeff graduated from Logan not only with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, but also a Masters in Sports Science.

Following graduation, Dr. Jeff became a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®️) and recently earned his Diplomate as a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (DACBSP®️), the highest certification a sports chiropractor can achieve. Dr. Jeff works with athletes of all ages and abilities (even the weekend variety). He completed a 2-week rotation with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sports Medicine Volunteer Program; he assisted the USOPC staff in treating athletes of all types. Dr. Jeff is passionate about bringing a sports philosophy to all his patients. He loves working with athletes, but believes that athletes are not the only people who need the ability to move athletically.

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Christy Parks Witt

Office Manager

Christy holds a Graduate Degree in Public Administration from Florida State University and a B.A. from Southern Illinois University.

Christy Parks Witt

Christy joined our team as Office Manager in 2018. She brings over 25 years of communications consulting, management and business development expertise. She has served on many non-profit boards, volunteering her leadership skills to serve the community. Christy holds a Graduate Degree in Public Administration from Florida State University and a B.A. from Southern Illinois University. She is very proud of her children Austin and Avery, loves to play (and win) at board games and tennis and is hoping to travel now that she and her husband are recent empty nesters.

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Rocky Yates

Office Greeter & Treatment Supervisor

Rocky, a full-blooded Boxer, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri.

Rocky Yates

Rocky, a full-blooded Boxer, is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. When Dr. Jeff finished his last tour in the US Navy he knew he needed help settling back into civilian life and Rocky was ready for duty. They say a dog chooses its owner, and Rocky was no different, warming to Dr. Jeff immediately.

Rocky and Dr. Jeff are inseparable. While Dr. Jeff is still his favorite person, Dr. Carolyn has taken over as the household favorite. (Dr. Jeff calls him a traitor at this point.)

Rocky enjoys coming to the office every day and helping Dr. Jeff and Dr. Carolyn care for their patients. He greets people at the door when he’s not sleeping and oversees patient care to make sure all are calm and comfortable.

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