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 Hoyt, LMT, CPMT, CFT
Laura has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011, specializing in Diaphragm, TMJ, and abdominal work. With a focus on the deep fascial connections in the body, Laura trained with TMJ expert Walt Fritz, as well as Brian Utting and the Arvigo Institute for Mayan abdominal massage. She also studied with leaders in prenatal and postpartum care, including Carol Osborne, and is certified in Pediatric Massage through the Liddlekidz Foundation.
In addition to her expertise in Diaphragm and TMJ work, Laura specializes in infant bodywork, particularly feeding support for tongue and lip ties. She collaborates with IBCLCs, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to offer comprehensive care for mothers and babies. As the head of Relax Lab Family, Laura is dedicated to helping families achieve optimal health and comfort.
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 thai massage and 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 sessions will leave you 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.
Alex Ponce, LMT
Alex is a skilled therapist with over 3 years of experience in Swedish massage. He's passionate about helping clients relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. Alex believes in the power of the mind-body connection. That's why he creates a serene environment where you can escape the stresses of daily life. Whether you're seeking relief from muscle tension or simply a moment of peace, he's here to help.
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.
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.
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.
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.