StretchSPOT Torrance
Our Torrance studio was founded in 2017 and we have been helping the good folks of the South Bay and surrounding areas feel better ever since. Located at Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Ave, we are well placed to serve Torrance and the surrounding areas, including the guys up on the hill in Palos Verdes. Our studio is definitely compact; we like to think of it as small, but mighty! Our space is a working studio with an open concept with conversation often flowing between staff and clients alike. StretchSPOT’s focus is on improving body health and performance through stretching and movement. We aim to help people move freely to the best of their ability and live a pain-free life in the most holistic way possible. We welcome all types of people of all age ranges, from nine-to-fivers and weekend warriors through to elite athletes. Most humans can gain health and movement benefits from the practice of stretching.
Our Team
Kwesi
Co-owner and Head Stretch Therapist
Kwesi is our Head Therapist and co-owner of StretchSPOT. He brings to the table an extensive sports and fitness background built up over the course of 20 years. Kwesi is trained in the technique of Active Isolated Stretching and has 20 years experience in this field. From 6 years of playing pro-basketball he has built up an extensive knowledge of the body and its mechanics and has a specific interest in functional training for health and wellbeing. Kwesi has been a fitness coach for many years and specializes in training women over 40.
Jeffery
Stretch Therapist
Jeff has a lengthy experience of assisted stretch therapy gained from his extensive time here at StretchSPOT and his time as a Flexologist at another stretch studio in Los Angeles . He has a full and comprehensive knowledge of the human body gained from his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from CSULB, in addition to being a certified personal trainer.
David
Stretch Therapist
David graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor in Kinesiology with an emphasis on Pre-Physical Therapy. He has completed numerous internships working in sports medicine at Dominguez Hills and as an assistant personal trainer at a gym. David has a big love of sports! He loves working out playing sports, watching all sports and playing video games. He has been trained in stretch therapy and myofascial release techniques by our owner and head therapist Kwesi.
Jen
Stretch Therapist
Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from CSULB where she attained her extensive knowledge of the human body. She holds an athletic background as she grew up playing soccer and coached youth soccer for two years. In addition, Jen is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer. Jen was trained in Stretch Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques by our owner and Head Stretch Therapist, Kwesi.
Nelson
Stretch Therapist
Nelson graduated from Cal State University of Los Angeles where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises. Being a fluent Spanish and English speaker has benefited him when working with patients in his studies with spinal cord and stroke injuries. Nelson has an in-depth understanding of how the body works, the types of injuries the body can sustain, and how the road to recovery is different for every individual . Nelson also has an athletic background in volleyball and still actively competes when he isn’t coaching. Nelson was trained in Stretch Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques by our owner and Head Stretch Therapist, Kwesi.
Liz
Stretch Therapist
Liz studied at California State University, Dominguez Hills where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy and hopes to one day become an Occupational Therapist. Her undergraduate career gave her an understanding of how the human body works and moves, whether through athleticism or everyday movement. She is passionate about physical and mental self-care and enjoys both yoga and reading at her local park. was trained in Stretch Therapy and Myofascial Release techniques by our owner and Head Stretch Therapist, Kwesi.
Zoe
Co-Owner & Manager
Zoe is co-owner and manager of StretchSPOT. Having a background in graphic design, Zoe takes care of the marketing and website and the general day-to-day operations of the studio.