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Meet The Team

Dr. Lauren Manna, PT, DPT, COMT

Physical Therapist, Owner

Shaina Billiot, DPT

Physical Therapist

Olivia Hocevar, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Sarah Ricco

Physical Therapist

Diane Edwards

Licensed Massage Therapist

Loan Cao

Physical Therapist Assistant

Mary Schulingkamp, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Lindsey Lacey, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Giulia Overby

Appointment Setter

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.

Olivia Hocevar, PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist

Olivia brings a wealth of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and has earned the distinction of becoming an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) after completing her orthopedic residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

In addition to her orthopedic background, Olivia has spent the last several years helping individuals navigate the physical challenges that can accompany cancer treatment and recovery. She has extensive experience working with patients affected by chemotherapy, radiation, cancer-related fatigue, weakness, balance issues, and changes in mobility.

Olivia is passionate about helping people regain strength, confidence, and function so they can get back to the activities that matter most. Her compassionate approach and commitment to individualized care make her a wonderful addition to the Tandem family.

Sarah Ricco, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University in 2009 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2012. With more than a decade of experience as a physical therapist, Sarah has developed a wealth of knowledge helping adults 40 and beyond stay healthy, mobile, active, and independent so they can continue doing the things they love.

Throughout her career, Sarah has worked in a variety of orthopedic settings with experience in sports medicine, dance,

and athletic training. Her background in movement and performance has also led her to pursue extensive training in Pilates reformer and dry needling, giving her a well-rounded approach to helping people build strength, improve mobility, recover from injury, and feel more confident in their bodies.

Sarah is passionate about one-on-one, individualized care and believes treatment should be tailored not only to a person’s injury or diagnosis, but also to their lifestyle, goals, and the activities that matter most to them.

Sarah is married to Brandon and has three young children, John, Elizabeth, and Joseph. As a family, they love traveling and are always looking for their next adventure! After recently moving back to Metairie from Birmingham, Sarah is excited to be home and to bring her experience and passion for movement to the Tandem team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.