nola stretch and Recovery

MEET THE TEAM

NOLA Stretch and Recovery is the very first stretch clinic in the Greater New Orleans area and is located in Metairie. Our skilled therapists in Metairie, LA, specialize in tailored treatments which include: Massage Therapy, Fascia Stretch Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Treatment that enhance your health and well-being. Whether you need relief from pain or just a moment to relax, discover how our focused care can transform your day.

Lydia

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Lydia opened Massage Therapy Works, LLC in 2013 and NOLA Stretch & Recovery, LLC in March of 2020. She continues to improve the quality of life of her clients by providing client specific bodywork application for pain relief. Lydia received her Fascia Stretch Therapy certification and continues her education with the internationally recognized Stretch to Win Institute under Ann and Chris Frederick. The Fredericks are on the forefront of emerging science and research of the importance of connective tissue and optimal health.

Tana

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Tana is a Licensed Massage Therapist that has been practicing since 2021. She, also, earned her license to become a Fascia Stretch Therapy Practitioner, FST, in 2022 from the Stretch to Win Institute in Arizona. She loves working with people and everyday she tries to help people get and stay out of pain. She tailors each treatment session to the client’s individual need for a personalized experience. She loves to learn and strives to continually educate herself to become the best practitioner that she can be. Tana has a deep care for the environment and feels the most at peace when she is outside in nature.

Taylor

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Taylor is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing since 2022. She enjoys using medical massage to help people get and stay out of pain. She is a creative problem solver who thrives on identifying and addressing the root cause of discomfort, not just the symptoms. Taylor has a warm and inviting presence that helps clients feel at ease during their sessions. She has earned her certification with the Stretch to Win Institute to provide Fascia Stretch Therapy, allowing her to offer a broader range of therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs. Her favorite part of being an LMT is seeing her clients leave happier than when they arrived. Taylor is a family-oriented and generous person who brings compassion and care to everything she does.

Mike

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Mike is a Licensed Massage Therapist that has been practicing since 2011. He has experience in a variety of types of massage and he uses the techniques that are most effective for getting and keeping his clients out of pain. He approaches every session like a puzzle to be solved, always looking for ways to improve mobility, release tension and reduce pain. He loves the challenge of finding the cause of his client’s discomfort. Seeing a client experience results is something he finds incredibly satisfying. Mike is a caring person that enjoys getting to know each client and providing them with a way to feel their best.

Ashley

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Ashley is a Licensed Massage Therapist that has been practicing intermittently since 2009 and a certified personal trainer. She earned her Fascia Stretch Therapy, FST, license in 2024 from the Stretch to Win Institute in Arizona. She has received multiple certifications from Academy of Lymphatic Studies to specialize in Manual Lymph Drainage (Vodder Technique) for post-operative care. Most recently she received her Complete Decongestive Therapy diploma through a month-long international course at Földi College in Germany. She also has specialties in myofascial release. Her passion is to be able to assist people recovering from cancer related surgeries in their healing process and to help those with complications maintain quality of life. Through her own training in combat sports, aerials, samba dancing, and weight lifting, she brings a well rounded, educated approach to the movement science that helps her get to the root of the problem and develop personalized, lasting results through muscular therapy.

Kara

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Kara is a Licensed Massage Therapist who has been practicing since 2023. She has 600 hours of clinical massage therapy training through the Soma Institute in Chicago, and joined Nola Stretch and Recovery in September 2024. Kara enjoys massage therapy because she’s a “science nerd” at heart, and loves being able to help people get out of pain. She tailors massages to clients’ health needs, and continues to develop a diverse set of techniques to provide a dynamic, relaxing, and healing experience. Kara is thrilled to center care and passion as a new member of the team!

Sarah

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Sarah is a Licensed Massage Therapist that graduated from Blue Cliff College. She believes that wellness begins in making a proactive investment in your own self care. She specializes in relieving chronic pain in a relaxing environment. Her goal is to help clients move better, de-stress, and return confidently to their every day activities.