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Dr. Lauren Manna, PT, DPT, COMT

Physical Therapist, Owner

Shaina Billiot, DPT

Physical Therapist

Brigette Schwimmer, DPT

Physical Therapist

Mary Schulingkamp, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Loan Cao

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lindsey Lacey, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Bridget Wilson

Patient Experience Manager

Celina Watkins

Marketing Assistant

Giulia Overby

Appointment Setter

Diane Edwards

Licensed Massage Therapist

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Dr. Lauren Manna, PT, DPT, COMT

Physical Therapist, Owner

Lauren Manna, PT, DPT, COMT earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she played 3 years of softball as the team’s catcher. It was an injury of her own that made her decide to pursue a career in physical therapy. After hanging up her cleats, she began her training in physical therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN. She earned her doctorate in physical therapy in 2012 and moved to New Orleans to begin her career. Lauren is distinguished as a certified orthopedic manual therapist through Maitland Seminars and is also certified in Functional Dry Needling. In addition to her certifications, she has a special interest in the treatment of vestibular conditions/dizziness and spinal pathologies.

Lauren has a unique style of treatment that involves utilizing various elements of her

background in manual therapy and exercise to promote normal and pain free movements that keep her favorite weekend warriors active.

Lauren enjoys traveling all over the world, kayaking, running, playing tennis, cheering for her favorite Tennessee sports teams and visiting all the festivals in New Orleans. She has
participated in several half marathons, triathlons and countless 5k races. You can often find her getting in a social run at Happy’s Running Club or participating in various cycle / yoga / pilates / TRX classes around the city. Lauren has acquired a special interest in tennis and enjoys teaming up with Christy for a good doubles match.

Shaina Billiot, DPT

Physical Therapist

Shaina Billiot PT, DPT earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from LSU in Baton Rouge in December 2018. She then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. She enjoys helping people with musculoskeletal or balance conditions which impact their ability to do what they love and/or live their best life. She plans to continue her professional growth by pursuing a dry needling certification and continues to expand her manual skills for musculoskeletal conditions.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching funny movies, and going to the gym.

Brigette Schwimmer, DPT

Physical Therapist

Brigette Schwimmer PT, DPT was born in Florida, raised in Idaho, educated in Washington, and transplanted from Alaska. Amazingly enough, she has been all over the west coast and now back down South! Schwimmer is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Cert-DN, Certified in the Management of the fitness Athlete. In 2018, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound, along with being a 200 hr- RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with a background in

concussion, vestibular, TMJ/TMD and with a special interest in working with first responders and special forces.

Schwimmer aims to contribute to the Tandem atmosphere by providing the best care possible in a 1:1 environment and focusing on helping people feel better through movement! 

Fun facts: Brigette loves weightlifting, olympic weightlifting, cooking, and spending time with her boyfriend and dog! 

Mary Schulingkamp, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Mary began her physical therapy journey in 1999 doing what she thought would just be a summer job as a PT technician. Very quickly she realized she wanted it to be much more than that. She graduated in 2004 with her undergraduate degree in Biology and planned to begin the PTA program in August of 2005. Katrina delayed Mary’s plan but only for a short while, and in 2007 she graduated Valedictorian of the Physical Therapy Assistants program. Mary also found an additional passion in teaching Pilates in 2012 and has been helping people 40+ stay active and mobile ever since.

Combining her expertise in Pilates and physical therapy allows her to assist people on a path beyond basic expectations. Mary loves helping people find their inner strength, improve their well being, and achieve an overall better quality of life.

Mary is also a proud mother to her daughter Nadia and son Trey. She and her husband Dennis love to travel with the family and experience new adventures together. Above all else Mary, Dennis, Nadia, and Trey love spending time with the most important person in their family, a golden retriever named Tasseaux.

Loan Cao

Physical Therapist Assistant

Loan is a Vietnamese-American with goals to create a great and trusting experience for her patients. She graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology. Loan went to Delgado for the PTA program and received some experience in massage therapy through their program, but left when she got accepted into the
PTA program.

In her free time, Loan likes to try out new restaurants around the city, enjoys jogging, and participates in runs (like the Crescent City Classics).

Fun fact: she has a Persian cat named Crimson, and her pet has a few trips up its sleeve.

Lindsey Lacey, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lindsey Lacey earned her Bachelor of Science in English from Millsaps College, where she also served as a student athletic trainer for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. During this time, she developed an interest in physical fitness and received her certification as a barre instructor. After completing her undergraduate degree, Lindsey moved to New Orleans where she worked in publishing and Human Resources, and continued to teach barre classes. 

She always felt a calling to delve deeper into the world of health and wellness, but it wasn’t until she sustained an injury of her own which required Physical Therapy that gave her the push she needed to go back to school to pursue a degree with the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Delgado Community College. Lindsey later went on to obtain certifications for treating Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation, and was accepted into and gained certification in the principal EDS Echo Clinicians North America program for healthcare professionals wanting to improve their ability to care for people with EDS, HSD, and associated symptoms and conditions.

In her free time, Lindsey enjoys going on walks with Violet, her French Bulldog, going to various fitness classes around the city, trying out new baking recipes, reading, and spending time with her friends.

Bridget Wilson

Patient Experience Manager

Bridget Wilson is the front desk receptionist with a big heart. When she’s not at work, she’s a mother to two kids: her son Trae, who’s part of his university’s marching band. And Lillee, who’s been a dancer for years. So, yes, Bridget is indeed a Dance Mom. For 16 years, Bridget was a photographer, and took an interest in the art and history of photography. When she’s not busy being a mom to two incredible children, she’s receiving smiles from the patients at Tandem.

In her spare time, she loves to garden and read, and take in the beauty of the outdoors. When hunting season arrives, Bridget and her husband, Audie, enjoy hunting on her dads property and taking family rides with their kids on their 4 wheelers through the woods.

Celina Watkins

Marketing Assistant

Celina graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with her Bachelor in Design. She was born and raised in New Orleans, and enjoys the vibrancy of the city. Since 2013, she’s received 2 knee surgeries, been in and out of physical therapy, and took up art and design to pass her time.

In her free time, Celina enjoys reading adult fantasy, practicing calligraphy, and playing on her Nintendo Switch.

Giulia Overby

Appointment Setter

Giulia Overby is the Sales Development Representative and in charge of any new patients and their appointments. After graduating from law school, she moved from Germany to the US last year and has been exploring her new home country with her husband ever since. As a military spouse she is always on the go. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with family.

She loves getting to know every new patient and hearing about their stories.

Diane Edwards

Licensed Massage Therapist

Diane Edwards is a highly skilled Licensed Massage Therapist that is passionate about health and wellness with 10+ years of experience in the wellness industry, and is a proud member of the prestigious American Massage Therapy Association. Diane blends the most effective techniques for a customized session tailored to patients individual needs, issues and concerns. She specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical and Sports Massage, among a variety of other modalities.