ASHLEY FABRE LARSON, PT, MPT, COM

Owner & Clinical Director

Ashley is our dynamic leader and the driving force behind Bodyworks Therapy Specialists — a physical therapist with a big heart, boundless curiosity, and a knack for finding creative solutions to complex challenges. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) and her Master of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Florida.

After graduation, she dove headfirst into an intensive 8-week NeuroDevelopmental Treatment (NDT) certification which deepened her appreciation of how each system in the body relates to others and strengthened her ability to identify normal movement patterns from abnormal movement patterns-and how to correct them.

In 2016, Ashley made history as the first physical therapist in the Southeast trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Continuing to lead the field, Ashley again made history in 2019 as the first physical therapist in the nation to become board certified in Orofacial Myology.

Ashley specializes in breathing disorders, multidisciplinary care, and working with medically complex patients — all with one mission in mind: to help people of all ages breathe, eat, sleep, and move better. Her approach is collaborative, hands-on, and always infused with compassion (and probably a half-finished cup of coffee somewhere nearby).

She’s also an active member of professional organizations including APTA, NDTA, AOMT, AAMS, and AAPMD.

When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find Ashley soaking up family time with her husband, Scott, and their three amazing sons — often beachside, exploring new places, or enjoying slow mornings outdoors. Persistent, dedicated, and full of heart, Ashley pours her energy into helping families thrive and won’t rest until she’s found the solution that makes life just a little bit better for those she serves.

SHELLY WORTHINGTON, MPT, PCS, CIMI, CPST

Physical Therapist

Known around the clinic as “Sunshine Shelly,” she brings warmth, energy, and optimism everywhere she goes. With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist and now pursuing her Master’s in Counseling at Southeastern Louisiana University (Lion Up!), Shelly shines brightest when she’s helping children and families find their rhythm, in movement, emotions, and everyday life.

She earned her Master of Physical Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from LSU Baton Rouge. Before joining Bodyworks Therapy Specialists, Shelly helped grow Ochsner Health’s pediatric therapy program across six Baton Rouge clinics and was instrumental in designing the innovative Grove Pediatric Super Clinic — the first of its kind in the region.

Guided by her favorite motto, “The best way out is through,” Shelly approaches every challenge with persistence, creativity, and compassion. She’s known for her collaborative spirit, love of multidisciplinary teamwork, and ability to see the big picture, taking the whole child and family into account while working toward meaningful, lasting solutions.

Outside the clinic, Shelly can be found soaking up live music, festivals, and beach days with her husband, Jeremiah (“Frog”), and their three incredible teenagers. Whether she’s leading a team, dancing at a concert, or sharing laughs with family, Shelly brings contagious positivity and a genuine love for helping others grow stronger, together.

KIRSTEN PECQUET LASTRAPES, MCD, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Kirsten is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) on the BodyWorks team. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her Master of Communication Disorders and Sciences degree at LSU Health Sciences Center in her hometown of New Orleans.

Kirsten works with patients of all ages in the areas of speech sound disorders, speech and language delays, and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She is also passionate about the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, oral motor development, and tongue and lip ties. She assists with bottle and breastfeeding and introduction/transition to solids.

Kirsten has been trained in the assessment and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). She has also received additional education and training for infant and toddler feeding through the completion of GOMAP (Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning) and Dianna Bar's Integrated Treatment of Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Function in Pediatrics. She is a member of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and LBESPA.

In her free time, Kirsten enjoys cooking with her husband, Jay, snuggling with her Catahoula Rainier, listening to live music, visiting a local coffee shop, and traveling.

Kirsten loves collaborating with families and being on a multidisciplinary team as she seeks to provide the best patient-centered care.

MEGAN DEWBERRY, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Speech Language Pathologist

Megan is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) specializing in pediatric feeding, swallowing, early speech-language development, and speech sound disorders. Megan received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in 2007 and 2009.

Megan enjoys collaborating with families to address speech, language, and feeding needs in a variety of populations ranging from infancy to adolescence. Her expertise includes helping infants learn to safely and efficiently feed at breast/ bottle, helping prepare families for tongue and lip tie procedures while collaborating with area release providers to achieve optimal timing and outcomes, helping families feel confident in the transition to solids foods, and helping young children build “brave bites” to expand their accepted foods and learn to enjoy mealtime. Megan has always had a passion for community education and prevention and continues to use these skills in the early intervention population. She loves working with young toddlers and their families to increase interaction and engagement while building understanding and vocabulary. Megan has had extensive training in speech sound disorders and uses her knowledge of oral motor function to assist in sound placement and production with the ultimate goal of increasing speech intelligibility in all contexts.

Outside of her Masters degree and lactation certification, Megan has completed additional educational achievements including TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues) Specialty certification, TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy training, GO MAP Infant and Toddler Feeding training (Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning), and coursework from Melanie Potock, Krisi Bracket, and Diane Bahr, among others.

When not in the clinic, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, Nathan, daughters, Libby and Elanor, son, Kale, and their Labradoodle twins, Shire and Baggins. Megan loves singing (and often finds ways to incorporate song play into treatment!), fictional novels, hot bubbly baths, and a good cup of coffee or tea - depending upon the occasion!

CLARE FONTENOT, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Clare is a Speech-Language Pathologist on the Bodyworks team. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences and a second major in Theology from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. She earned a Master’s of Arts in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

After graduating from LSU, Clare moved to her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. While in St. Louis, she gained professional clinical experience providing screening, evaluation, diagnostic, and individualized intervention services to infants, toddlers, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults addressing a variety of diagnoses in the areas of: childhood apraxia of speech, cognitive-communication disorders, complex communication needs addressed with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), dysphagia, fluency, language disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, pediatric feeding disorder, and speech sound disorders.

Clare has been trained in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders through FunctionFocus Academy, an International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)-approved course provider. Additionally, Clare is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), an NLA Trained Clinician (Meaningful Speech) registry member, a member of an Advanced Pediatric Feeding Mentorship Group (Pediatric Feeding Therapy, LLC), and has completed Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning (GOMAP)-specific training.

Clare is passionate about early intervention within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology. She recognizes the importance of providing individualized care with compassion. She greatly values continuing education and interdisciplinary collaboration as enhancing overall quality of care.

Clare’s husband, Brennan, was born and raised in Baton Rouge, and works locally in sports sciences. They have two German Shorthaired Pointers that make them laugh daily!

HEATHER GUNTER, MSN, APRN-CNM, IBCLC

Certified Nurse Midwife & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Heather is a Certified Nurse Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 13 years of experience in women’s health and maternal-child care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University.

With a passion for supporting families during the postpartum season, Heather provides holistic, family-centered care that integrates evidence-based medicine with compassionate support. Her additional training as a childbirth educator, babywearing consultant, and infant massage instructor allows her to offer personalized guidance that meets families where they are.

Heather is currently enrolled in the IABLE Deep Dive program—a two-year advanced training for Breastfeeding Medicine providers—and will soon complete comprehensive education in perinatal mental health and psychopharmacology.

As a mother of four daughters, Heather is deeply committed to improving access to care, supporting families through every stage of the postpartum journey, and driving lasting change in maternal and infant health.

NATALIE COMEAUX

Font Office Manager

Natalie Comeaux is the steady heartbeat of Bodyworks Therapy Specialists and our Front Office Manager — the calm, knowledgeable presence that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes and at the front desk. She is often the first voice you hear and the first smile you see, setting the tone for the compassionate, organized care our clinic is known for.

A graduate of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Natalie brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare management. With a deep understanding of insurance and scheduling, she has a rare ability to turn complex systems into clear, manageable steps — helping patients feel supported long before their first appointment and well beyond it.

Outside the office, Natalie is a devoted mom to her two children, Cooper and Kennedy. Most weekends, you’ll find her cheering from the sidelines of a soccer field or attending dance competitions. We are endlessly grateful for Natalie’s leadership, reliability, and the heart she brings to our team every single day.