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
Yen started her private practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2009 with a focus in integrated sports therapy and pain relief. Following a weightlifting injury she pursued and orthopedic training and apprenticeship for injury recovery. The mental health aspect of dealing with chronic pain led her to teach restorative yoga and craniosacral therapy. She has trained under Dr. Michael Shea, one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy.
Yen integrates her orthopedic sports massage background with Thai bodywork, yoga therapy and cranio sacral therapy to support the body, mind and spirit as a whole.
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.
Katherine Elledge, LMT, MMP
After working as a float guide for over a year, Katherine is excited to now join the massage therapist team here at Relax Lab! Inspired by the healing work of the MT team, she sought training to become a massage therapist at Stone School of Massage, and graduated in the summer of 2023. Katherine is certified to provide medical massage therapy and her goal as a massage therapist is to continually expand her knowledge and expertise in order to meet people where they’re at and help them in their differing wellness journeys.
Hailee Bain, LMT
Looking to offer a healing hand, Hailee left her job as a dental assistant in January of 2022 to pursue a career in Massage Therapy. She finished her training at Stone School of Massage in July 2022, and begun her career at Hand & Stone in Tyler. During her time there, she discovered a true passion for therapeutic massage with an emphasis on stretching. Her goal is to dive deeper into understanding the balance in the human body through Craniosacral therapy, Myofacial Release, and Myoskeletal alignment.
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.
Chelsea Hutchinson, LMT
Chelsea began her journey in the bodywork field in January of 2023 where she attended school at Art of Massage Institute in Tyler, TX. She quickly fell in love with massage and finally felt like she found her calling. She loves giving Swedish style massage while incorporating stretches but also is continuously looking to improve and learn more ways to serve others through massage. She loves to work with people with migraines, neck and shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain/stiffness, and sciatic nerve or piriformis syndrome type issues. Her goal is to continuously grow in her understanding of health and bodywork and to get more continuing education in prenatal, post natal, infant and child massage, medical massage, deep tissue, and lymphatic massage.
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.
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.
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.