Tandem Physical Therapy opened in 2018 by the two founders – Lauren Manna and Christy Shea. Prior to opening Tandem, they had spent about six years in a traditional physical therapy clinic. Over the years, they started to notice a shift moving from quality to quantity, where the focus became more about productivity standards and how many patients could be seen.
At that point, they began to lean away from that, knowing that they initially went to school to learn how to help people, but believed that this shift was letting patients, as well as themselves, down.
This was the motivation behind opening Tandem Physical Therapy, which gives people a different option and a better choice.
Together, Lauren and Christy built a new practice from the ground up that embodied their shared vision of what they thought healthcare should and could be.
Tandem Physical Therapy is not only a place that helps people to get better, but also helps them stay better through wellness, like massage and Pilates classes – options that they are very proud of and are happy to be able to offer to their patients.
If you’re not quite ready to book an appointment yet and have some questions you would like answered first, click the link below to complete a form to get the conversation started.
At Tandem Physical Therapy, we help people in their forties, fifties, sixties and beyond with problems such as neck pain, back pain, sciatica, problems related to arthritis and wear and tear, and anything from plantar fasciitis to other overuse injuries.
Generally, we hear that the problem people are experiencing is that they are no longer able to engage in the same social activities that they once were.
Some might even be having family or relationship problems because the pain puts them in a bad mood, and they don’t have the energy to bring home after they’ve been working for 10 hours a day.
They’re maybe missing work, afraid that they could lose their job. They can’t take trips and travel or go on vacations like they want to because they’re worried about slowing their family down and being miserable the whole time, not being able to enjoy it in the way that they had hoped to.
If you’re suffering with back pain, sciatica, or general aches and pains that make you feel stiff, old, and run down, you’ve probably already tried things like resting, pills, shots, and maybe even surgery. Chances are that none of this has given you the lasting long -term relief you’re looking for.
This can be a big problem for people and affect them when doing even the most basic things, like simply getting out of bed in the morning, going to an exercise class or going for a walk, sitting in a restaurant, or picking up your kids or grandkids.
So if you’re like most of our patients, you are too young to feel this old and you’re not ready to accept slowing down. The great news is that there are natural solutions the can help give you the long lasting relief that you’re looking for.
Are you unsure if physical therapy is right for you? Take advantage of our FREE discovery visit which help identify your issues and if we can provide help!
** Please note there is no treatment given during one of our discovery visit. These sessions are designed to evaluate your needs and ensure we can offer the help you need.
Here at Tandem Physical Therapy, we find that many people don’t always understand what a physical therapist does. For many, if they have had experience with physical therapy in the past, their perception is often that they’re going to be lumped into a room with 20 other people, where they are handed a sheet of paper with generic exercises on it.
They’ll be supervised by an aide or a technician that’s also watching four or five other people at the same time. They’re going to be confused as to why they haven’t seen their physical therapist and possibly feel like they’re wasting their time.
Chances are their physical therapist has never even laid their hands on them or touched them to figure out and find where their pain truly is or where it’s coming from.
When you come to Tandem Physical Therapy, we take time to understand your specific situation, how it’s impacting your life, and the kind of help you’d like.
We find that this is such an important part of your journey and it’s often missed out by healthcare providers in favor of sending you for an image, handing you a prescription for pills, or providing a sheet of exercises to do that could be completely irrelevant to your specific injury.
That’s not what we do here.
At Tandem Physical Therapy, we take the time to listen to your concerns, answer all of your questions about why you’re hurting, about why it hasn’t gone away after all of this time, how long that could possibly take and what your options are for getting treatment and the help that you’re looking for.
This way, you get full clarity on the matter and are given confidence about what to do next.
Once we start working together (or in tandem!), we’re already on common ground, so we can start making progress faster. Every session is about moving the needle one tick closer to your desired outcome.
Because we work one-on-one with our patients in every visit, there’s a shared purpose, direction and intention behind every session. You’ll have a solid understanding of what you need to do at home to make progress faster.
You’re also given the tools and support to manage any kind of issues should they reoccur anytime in the future.
If you’d like to find out more information about the cost and availability of our services click the button below to complete a short form, a member our team will then reach out.
To find out more about how you can get started with working with us at Tandem Physical Therapy, you can request one of our free educational guides, packed full of information about your pain and how it can be managed.
You can ask for a free telephone consultation, where you can speak with a member of the Tandem Physical Therapy team over the phone, get some advice and determine whether physical therapy is the right choice for you.
Finally, you can arrange for a complimentary discovery visit, which is a free 30-minute assessment where you come over to the clinic, meet with one of our doctors, ask them all of your questions, we’ll ask you questions, and ultimately that session is about helping you make the best decision possible for your health.
If any of these have happened to you – we would love to help you by inviting you to book a call to talk with one of our PTs at our Metairie Physical Therapy Clinic to find out what can be done to help you. The fact that you’ve tried any or all of these things already, like many people we see, is actually a GOOD THING because when you know what doesn’t work – you are closer to finding the thing that does!
We Specialize In Helping People Like You! Our Main Goals In Providing Physical Therapy Are:
So you can keep up with your kids, take your grandchildren to the park with ease, and enjoy a round of golf or a run whenever you like.
So you’re not constantly reaching for medication that only masks the pain, which isn’t good for your long-term health or solving the root problem.
We’ll quickly identify the root cause of your issue, often within 20 minutes, so you can avoid the need for risky surgery down the line.
Basically, we love to help people get back to living life free from the curse of chronic pain… If you’d like more information or genuine over the phone advice use the button below to schedule a call back.
To find out more about how you can get started with working with us at Tandem Physical Therapy, you can request one of our free educational guides, packed full of information about your pain and how it can be managed.
You can ask for a free telephone consultation, where you can speak with a member of the Tandem Physical Therapy team over the phone, get some advice and determine whether physical therapy is the right choice for you.
Finally, you can arrange for a complimentary discovery visit, which is a free 30-minute assessment where you come over to the clinic, meet with one of our doctors, ask them all of your questions, we’ll ask you questions, and ultimately that session is about helping you make the best decision possible for your health.
