About Prime Performance PT
Built for Athletes. Designed Around You.
Prime Performance PT is a cash-based physical therapy practice in Torrance, CA founded by Dr. Abby Dean. Every session is one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — no aides, no handoffs, no shortcuts. We're here for athletes and active adults who are done settling for generic care.
Why We Do PT Differently
Dr. Abby spent years in a hospital-based outpatient clinic and watched firsthand what insurance-driven PT does to care: shorter sessions, less time with the provider, and treatment plans built around billing codes rather than the person. That experience drove her to build something different — a practice where every athlete gets the full attention of a Doctor of Physical Therapy, every single session, with a plan built specifically for how they move and what they want to get back to.
What We Stand For at PRIME
At PRIME, we treat everyone like an athlete — whether you're returning to competitive sport or simply want to move better, stay active, and live without pain. These are the principles that shape every session.
Treat the Whole Person, Not the Body Part
Pain rarely starts where you feel it. We look at how you move, how you train, and what your body is actually doing — not just where it hurts.
Keep You Moving — Always
Rest is rarely the answer. We build your treatment plan around what you can do, keep you active throughout recovery, and progress you toward full return — not just pain relief.
Give You a Real Roadmap
You'll know exactly what's going on, why it's happening, and what we're doing about it. No vague reassurances — a clear plan with criteria you can track.
Hold a Gym Standard, Not a Clinic Standard
We're inside Beimel Elite Athletics for a reason. You'll train in a gym with barbells and free weights — not on a table watching the clock.
Expert Care Starts With the Right Provider
Every session at PRIME is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 10+ years of experience and credentials in sports rehab, strength and conditioning, and orthopedic manual therapy.
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Dr. Abby Dean
PT, DPT, CSCS, CSOMT, CPPC, RRS
Dr. Abby Dean is the founder of Prime Performance PT and a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 10+ years of clinical experience. She earned her degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and has since built a credential set that spans strength and conditioning, manual therapy, running rehab, and baseball rehabilitation.
After years inside a hospital-based outpatient setting, Dr. Abby saw firsthand how insurance-driven care limits what a provider can actually do for an athlete. That experience led her to build PRIME — a place where active people get the individualized, goal-specific care they deserve, with a DPT in the room at every session. When she is not working with athletes, she spends time with her husband Brent, daughter Harper, and son Hunter. She is an active runner and avid gym goer.
Courtney Magana
Courtney makes sure every athlete who walks through the door at PRIME feels taken care of from the first interaction. From scheduling and onboarding to answering questions along the way, she keeps the experience seamless so you can stay focused on your recovery.
Outside of PRIME, she's a busy mom and a constant presence at the baseball field and volleyball court cheering on her kids.
What Our Athletes Are Saying
Serving athletes in Torrance and the South Bay
Ready to Get to Your PRIME?
The first step is a free phone consultation. Tell us what's going on, and we'll tell you exactly how we can help.