The Calm You Need In A Space You’ll Love
Sensory deprivation therapy, bodywork and So. Much. More.
We wanted what you wanted. A space to stretch out and be stretched within. Alternative float therapy designed to nourish you uniquely. Therapists who are trained in making your body feel like a home.
We believe positive, experienced touch has the potential to change lives, your life and the lives of those you love. Combined with East Texas’ first float therapy center, Relax Lab is here to guide you in your relaxation journey.
Highlighted Bodywork Services
My Recovery Plus
Orthopedic Bodywork + 2 upgrades
Your therapist will select two add-ons to aid in deeper pain relief and longer lasting results.
Our advanced therapeutic approach combines muscle-melting deep tissue, stretching, and stress relieving relaxation techniques to treat issue specific pain.
Why You Need It:
Relieves stress and pain, and improves function. Increases range of motion and flexibility.
My Reboot
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive light touch therapy that aims to balance and improve the functioning of the central nervous system by manipulating the bones of the skull, the spine, and the pelvis.
Why you’ll love it:
CST feels like a massage for your nervous system that allows for deep relaxation, decompression and grounding.
Book an Appointment
*for booking multiple appointments please call our front desk at (903)405-4383
We’re Schooled on Stress
We offer bodywork backed by research. Our experienced team is trained in clinical, corrective manual therapy and preventive care for your whole family, from babies to abuelitas. We’re here to remind your body how good it’s meant to feel.
Laura Barton, LMT, CPMT, CFT
Laura has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011. As a mother herself, she saw a need for added support for women during pregnancy and into the fourth trimester, postpartum. This desire for added care for the mothering community led her to train with experts in the bodywork field such as Carol Osborne, a leading prenatal and postpartum massage teacher and author. Along with other notable teachers such as the Upledger Institute, Walt Fritz, John Barnes, Alison Hazelbaker and The Gillespie Approach. Laura is also a certified LMT in Pediatric Massage through the Liddlekidz Foundation with Tina Allen.
Specialized in infant bodywork, Laura heads up our sister location, Relax Lab Family. Feeding support in relation to the “deep front line” or midline myofascial train and tongue and lip tie bodywork for both breast and bottle feeding infants is a focus. Working to ensure proper posturing of the tongue, lip and cheeks while supporting the release of tissue that can add to gas pains and colic symptoms. Caring for the mother/baby dyad alongside IBCLC’s, myofunctional therapists, chiropractors, dentists, OT and PT’s and oral surgeons to achieve the best outcome for developing babies and their caretakers is a heart mission for Laura.
Yenissel De Nova, CMT, CST, RYT
Diving into the world of healing touch in 2009, Yen embarked on her journey as a massage therapist at Stone School of Massage, driven by a passion for integrated sports therapy and pain management. Inspired by her own experience overcoming a weightlifting injury, she delved deeper, immersing herself in orthopedic massage training and mentorship focused on injury recovery.
Recognizing the profound connection between physical pain and mental well-being, she expanded her repertoire to include restorative yoga, thai massage and craniosacral therapy. Following the teachings of Dr. Michael Shea, a luminary in somatic psychology and myofascial release, Yen honed her craft, blending diverse modalities into a holistic approach and continues to expand her education in craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute.
Yen’s work is geared towards helping her clients become more aware and connected with their bodies so they can move better and feel better. Offering compassion and kindness in her bodywork, Yen’s purpose is to leave her clients feeling nurtured and restored.
Lloyd Luthas, LMT
Lloyd left his desk job in 2016 to pursue a career in the bodywork field as a pain relief specialist. Following his training at Stone School of Massage in Tyler, and after his licensing in October, 2017, Lloyd started working at Hand and Stone in Tyler, Texas, where he quickly became lead therapist. He has continued to pursue additional training, specializing in orthopedic and Myoskeletal Alignment Therapy while integrating myofascial and craniosacral modalities.
Abigail MacLean, LMT
After completing her training at Stone School of Massage in 2019, Abigail joined the Relax Lab team. Since then, she has trained closely with Laura Barton to grow and advance her practice, while moving to specialize in prenatal massage. Abigail is also skilled in Swedish massage techniques that will melt all your stress away.
Alex Stansbury, LMT, M.Ed, RYT-500
Alex has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2005, and a Registered Yoga Instructor since 2007. She also has a Masters in Special Education with an emphasis in emotional disorders. Alex has also received training through the Upledger Institute to provide Craniosacral therapy alongside her Reiki Master credential. This combination of training and education has had a profound effect on how she tailors and provides bodywork to each individual person. Accordingly, she has an extensive background working with individuals that have experienced trauma and is certified in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention).
Alex, specializes with pediatric care and supports pediatric bodywork at our sister location, Relax Lab family.
Johna Wiese, LMT
Johna Michelle Wiese specializes in massage, catered to recovery with a heavy focus on lower-body work tailored for runners and bikers. She excels in helping post-workout and post-surgical clients, and she is also well-versed in lymphatic drainage. Johna enjoys working with all levels of pregnancy and also offer TMJ Focus appointments and reflexoloy.
Kylie Ordorica, LMT
Having always harbored a passion to help others heal, Kylie left the food service industry behind to pursue her lifelong calling at Hand On Approach Massage School in Dallas. After graduating in 2021, Kylie headed back home to Tyler to put her mission in to practice. Kylie’s work aims to relax the body and soothe the mind. She specializes in Lomi Lomi, a full body Hawaiian modality that incorporates long, deep flowing strokes. In her free time Kylie enjoys listening to podcast and recharging in nature.
Jenny Robertson, LMT, MLD
Trained in lymphatic and cupping via Bodywork of San Antonio. Swedish massage is Jenny’s first love, but she has a long history of working with stretching. Jenny incorporates Thai work alongside her western training, so that each session is personalized with the many modalities that she has been honored to utilize in her 5 year long career. Jennys goals for her clients is provide comfort and pain relief.
Erin Murray, LMT
Erin began her massage journey at Art of Massage Institute in Tyler and graduated with honors in the summer of 2023. Her massage style is calming and grounding as she incorporates Swedish massage with adaptations tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. She looks forward to continuing her education and training in deep tissue, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage and craniosacral therapy. Erin's goal as your massage therapist is to provide a safe, relaxing and therapeutic experience while seeking to expand her knowledge to better assist you on your healing journey.
Matea Lee Babcock, LMT
Lee is recent graduate of Stone School of Massage and a gifted therapist with a natural talent for healing bodywork. Her passion for massage stems from a personal experience recovering from an injury . She aims to put you at ease and help you relax from the first stroke to the last. She especially enjoys incorporating stretch and helping clients find relief from neck pain. Her skills with Swedish massage will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Krystalin Aguilera, NREMT-P, LP, LMT, CFT
Krystalin has been a licensed massage therapist for 14 years, specializing in Craniofascial Therapy, Myofascial release, and sport-related injury. She has undergone advanced training for infant Craniofascial Therapy (CFT) and offers pediatric bodywork for children from 4 to 14 years of age. Her goal is to support children’s constant change and growth to prevent and treat injuries that naturally come with growing pains, hormone development, and good old fashion backyard rough housing. Krystalin is also a Licensed Paramedic, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Certified Personal Trainer and proud mom of two kiddos. With her extensive knowledge of the human body and a deep appreciation for bodywork she delivers the best possible care for her clients.
Erin Dorr, BSN, RN, IBCLC, CFT
Erin is a registered nurse and board-certified lactation consultant, and licensed midwife. Over the last decade, she has served hundreds of families as they grow and adjust to life with a new baby. Erin specializes in tethered oral tissues as they affect infant feeding and relate to overall body tension in the newborn. She has completed training with The Gillespie Approach in Myofascial and Craniosacral release, as well as Lori Hendrickson, CST.
Chelsea Hutchinson, LMT
Chelsea completed school and became licensed in Tyler, TX in 2023 and took medical massage continuing education in March, 2024. As well as mentoring under Lloyd Luthas and Laura Barton at Relax Lab.
She loves using relaxing Swedish to activate the parasympathetic nervous system while incorporating orthopedic and medical techniques throughout.
She works a lot with people who have ongoing headaches/migraines and upper body (neck/shoulder/back) pain.
Her current goals are to keep growing in her knowledge and techniques in prenatal, TMJ-D, and facial massage.
Happy Clients
You’re in good hands
“I had my prenatal massage yesterday afternoon and I loved it! Before my massage, we discussed areas that she needed to focus on. Laura helped with my pelvic pain and pubic bone pain tremendously. I left there feeling relaxed and relieved from the pain. Laura also recommended the post massage herbal bath that she has. I tried it last night and it was very relaxing and smelled awesome! I will definitely be back! Thank you, Laura!”
“Thank you Laura for everything you did for my little guy! Laura helped my 2 month old before and after my sons lip and tongue tie revision. Breastfeeding has been a success thanks to her amazing work and advice.”
“This was my first time ever getting a massage and this was exactly the experience I was wanting! I felt so much lighter and happier the whole rest of the day! Excited to incorporate this into my self-care routine! I was also super nervous and Yeni really put me at ease.”
“I couldn’t be happier with Yen! She is the pinnacle of professionalism and clearly knowledgeable - always taking the time to explain what she is working on and why. Yen is SO warm & friendly - she instantly puts you at ease, and you know in you are in excellent hands.”
“I just had the best massage of my life! I went in with significant shoulder and neck pain and left with absolutely no pain! The therapists were all so professional and friendly when I arrived. Lloyd’s skill and knowledge of the body was obvious as he worked on each area I highlighted. He addressed my areas of pain using hot stones, dynamic cupping, stretching, and the theragun. I have never been so impacted by a massage! I’m so thankful this place is in our city!”
“The COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL! Not just good but OUTSTANDING, as always. Both my wife and I will go to no other. Even though we provide our input to what we need from one visit to another, my wife and I SENSE Yeni’s INTUITIVENESS ALWAYS!”
“Lloyd did a great job working out my stress located in my shoulder muscles. Looking forward to having another massage soon. I would definitely recommend him. ”
“My wife and I visited Relax Lab for a shared couples float, as well as a massage.
From scheduling the appointment over the phone and from arrival to exit, every member of the staff provided the best customer service I have ever received. You genuinely feel like part of a family. As someone who worked in customer service for over 10 years, I know good service when I see it. I can’t think of anything that could have been improved. Every staff member truly cares and goes out of their way to make you as comfortable as possible.
The float was very relaxing and left my skin incredibly smooth afterward.
For the massage, I’m biased because this was my first time to have one. I had the full-body with hot stones done by Kylie. She was fantastic. I can’t remember the last time I felt so relaxed and flexible.
My wife used to have multiple massages a month, and I never thought anything about it. Relax Labs turned me into a believer.For anyone’s first time or if you’re looking for someplace new, this is where you want to go. I can not recommend it enough!”