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New Client Free Consultation

This is ideal for new clients that are looking to discuss their needs with The Stride Shop in a 15-20 minute conversation. It will help us determine the most appropriate service for you and how to best meet your individual goals.


Physical Therapy

This is ideal for runners whose performance has been limited by pain or injury!


Gait Analysis

A gait analysis is an extremely useful way to take a deep dive into your running. We use slow motion video and Runscribe pods to capture an enormous amount of data with every step that you take.


Strength Training

This is the ideal appointment for healthy runners that want to improve their performace!


Dry Needling

This is the ideal appointment for athletes looking for a recovery session that will allow a quick return to activity!

Chris Baracco is a physical therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana who is certified as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Chris holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and a Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of New Orleans. He also completed a residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.

Chris’ practice centers on orthopaedic rehabilitation and injury prevention. While treating specific injury sites, he places emphasis on taking into account each person’s individual goals as well as the function of the entire body to help patients get well and not just better.

Chris Baracco is a physical therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana who is certified as an Orthopaedi... Read More

Ryan “R.T.” Hill is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is considered an Orthopedic Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. His practice centers on orthopedic rehabilitation, specifically with the athletic population from high school to the professional level.

Additionally, Ryan is a member of the U.S. Army Medical Staff, and is an adjunct professor at the Tulane School of Professional Advancement where he teaches The Human Body.

Ryan has a degree in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Sciences. He completed a residency in Orthopedics and Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine.

Ryan “R.T.” Hill is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is considered an O... Read More

Niraj Vora graduated from LSU in 2003 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and then from Washington University in Saint Louis with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. He has worked in Chicago, and now New Orleans, with a passion for treating endurance athletes. Niraj has completed several ultra-relay races, 4 marathons, numerous half-marathons, and other races of varying distances. He runs regularly, although less now that he has 2 young children. He has extensive experience creating individualized training programs, return from injury programs, addressing biomechanical issues to correct performance deficits, and making sure individuals live healthy lifestyles. He has a passion for what goes into making and keeping an athlete healthy with the experience to make this a reality

Niraj Vora graduated from LSU in 2003 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and then from Washington Univers... Read More

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The Stride Shop NOLA
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