About
NEO Performance Lab
NEO Performance Lab was built on a simple idea: most gyms do not actually know how to train you. Our programs are designed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and built around how the body actually works. That means you get stronger, move better, and stay healthy doing it.
We work with people across all fitness levels in Pasadena, CA. What they have in common is that they are done guessing and ready to train with someone who genuinely understands their body.
Dr. Kelvin Lee
Founder – DPT, CSCS
Dr. Kelvin designs every training system at NEO. His background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy gives him a clinical edge most coaches do not have. But his expertise extends well beyond rehab. Dr. Kelvin is also an advanced strength and conditioning specialist with deep experience in fat loss and body transformation, developing systems that go well beyond what most coaches understand. Whether a client is working through pain, losing weight, or building serious strength, every program is built with the same precision and accountability. Expect results that feel different, because the coaching actually is.
Meet The Team
Every coach at NEO is trained under systems built by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The same expertise, structure, and accountability you get from Dr. Kelvin runs through every session, with every coach.
Emmanuel Palayan
Manny works with busy adults who are serious about building strength, improving body composition, and cleaning up their nutrition. He brings science, strategy, and genuine support to every session, helping clients stay consistent even with a demanding schedule. If you are ready to train hard and build a lifestyle that actually holds up, Manny is in your corner.
Specialized Equipment
Every piece of equipment at NEO was chosen with purpose. Our facility is built around tools that support how the body actually moves and performs, selected by coaches who understand the clinical side of training. You will feel the difference from the first session.
Medical Meets Fitness
Most gyms have weights. NEO has equipment you would only find in a clinical setting. Our facility includes a shockwave therapy machine, a tool used by physical therapists to accelerate recovery, reduce chronic pain, and treat injuries at the source. This is what it looks like when a Doctor of Physical Therapy builds a gym.
