About Us

Dr. Fedor earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 2012. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Psychology/Biology from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 2009. Whitney has advanced training in pelvic health with a Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace education. Also Whitney has been dry needling since 2014 with a KinetaCore certification for needling of the full body and pelvic health specific impairments.

Whitney has a specialized interest in treating pelvic health patients’ women, men and pediatrics where she has been serving the greater New Orleans area since 2015. Whitney is a new mother herself where her desire to help enhance the treatment of pelvic floor impairments was only fostered following the birth of her son.

Whitney enjoys doing anything outside especially water related and spending time with her friends, husband, son, and dog.

Heidi received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in biology from William Carey University in 2012. Heidi has worked in healthcare in various capacities for over 20 years, with special emphasis on insurance and billing. She has worked for Therapydia since the Greater New Orleans area clinics were first established 7+ years ago. Heidi is happily married and has seven wonderful children. She and her husband are parents to two rescue dogs, River and Yet, and four cats, Velveteen, Breezy, Bleu, and Luna, who they love like children.

In her free time, Heidi enjoys watching true crime television shows with her husband, Eric, as well as cooking and baking. However, her favorite guilty pleasures are Hallmark Christmas movies and reruns of Friends and the Golden Girls.

Dr. Layne Lockwood is a residency trained Physical Therapist specializing in the field of Orthopedics. Dr. Lockwood’s practice is focused on utilizing a patient centered approach combining research-based practice with his patient’s goals to optimize function regardless of their current physical condition. Dr. Lockwood attended LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana receiving his Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Human Movement Science. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from LSU-Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. After receiving his degree, he elected to pursue a Residency at LSU Health Shreveport where he received speciality training from other Board-Certified Specialists and worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based care for patients resulting in improved outcomes. Dr. Lockwood is trained to treat all orthopedic conditions and injuries with a special interest in post-operative rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, and low back/neck pain.Outside of his practice, Dr. Lockwood enjoys weightlifting, Saints and LSU Football, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Originally from Seattle, WA Ashley relocated to New Orleans, LA in January of 2021. While Ashley misses hiking among many other outdoor activities, she enjoys the culture Metairie, Louisiana. She loves frequenting the French Quarter for shopping, checking out the museums and being close to Mississippi beaches. She enjoys painting, reading, and trying new places to eat. She takes her dog Chiweenie to the dog park a couple times a week and enjoys walking at City Park. She also loves that there is so much to do here in New Orleans.

Dr. Milner earned her Doctorate of Physical therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2016. She attended the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi where she earned the Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology. She has worked in outpatient settings since graduating, treating various patient populations, including orthopedics, pediatrics, neurological conditions, and pelvic health. Lizzy is certified to practice dry-needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She also has completed Pelvic Floor Level 1 training through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.Lizzy believes in the importance of empowering her patients to help them achieve their goals. She focuses on creating individualized care plans that will help to make a significant and positive change in the lives of her patients. Lizzy enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, running, Reformer Pilates, baking, and walking her two rescue dogs, Janet and Mojo.

Dr. Janie Irvin graduated from Louisiana State University’s Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in 2016.  She has worked in an outpatient orthopedic clinic since graduating where she has treated a variety of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. Since graduating she has received several certifications to enhance her skill set, such as Graston Provider, LSVT BIG Certification to treat Parkinson’s Disease, Functional Dry Needle Certification, and Level 1 Schroth technique Certification to treat scoliosis in adolescents. Janie’s special interests/patient populations range from strengthening and balance related to Parkinson’s Disease, core and postural strengthening to prevent scoliosis progression in adolescents, and post-operative rehab following rotator cuff repair, total knee/hip arthroplasty, and any sports related injury.

Dr. Irvin also enjoys developing relationships with her patients and empowering them to take control of their rehab and healing. Using a combination of evidence-based clinical practices, manual therapy techniques, and exercise education, it is Janie’s goal for her patients to return to the activities they love while educating them on ways to independently maintain progress at home. 

When Dr. Irvin is not in the clinic, she also enjoys running outside, traveling, hiking, SCUBA diving, playing tennis, and spending time with her husband, Brandon, and dog, Luna. 

Trevor grew up in the small town of Vacherie, Louisiana.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from Louisiana State University A&M where he specialized in child and adolescent development.  Since completing his degree program, Trevor has become a Louisiana Medicaid and Affordable Care Act of 2010 expert.  He has worked in the healthcare field in various capacities within patient access and the medical revenue cycle.  He brings over 10 years of healthcare and insurance billing expertise to Therapydia.  His previous experiences have made him a strong healthcare support professional with outstanding customer services skills in both patient-facing and non-patient-facing settings.    



In his spare time he enjoys reading murder mystery novels, playing Nintendo video games, and spending time with his dog, Aero. 

Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald is an orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapist in New Orleans. Her movement philosophy is ‘Movement is Medicine.’ Her most common patient care techniques include manual therapy combining joint mobilizations, dry needling, and soft tissue mobilization with Pilates-based corrective exercises and movement. Dr. Fitzgerald graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2017, achieved Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certified Specialist in 2021, and has been certified in Pilates through PhysicalMind Institute® since 2005. 

Dr. Fitzgerald is a wife and mother of two, a dog mom to a rescue border collie. She enjoys spending her free time practicing Pilates and aerial trapeze and creativity through crafting, gardening, cooking, traveling, and daydreaming.

Heidi received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in biology from William Carey University in 2012. Heidi has worked in healthcare in various capacities for over 20 years, with special emphasis on insurance and billing. She has worked for Therapydia since the Greater New Orleans area clinics were first established 7+ years ago. Heidi is happily married and has seven wonderful children. She and her husband are parents to two rescue dogs, River and Yet, and four cats, Velveteen, Breezy, Bleu, and Luna, who they love like children.

In her free time, Heidi enjoys watching true crime television shows with her husband, Eric, as well as cooking and baking. However, her favorite guilty pleasures are Hallmark Christmas movies and reruns of Friends and the Golden Girls.