Massage Therapist...Stephanie Embernate, LMP, born and raised in the Wenatchee Valley. After graduating from WHS, she attended Seattle Pacific University and finished her education at The Academy for the Healing Arts in Seattle.
She moved back to the Valley last year with her husband and two sons. Stephanie has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2014 and has spent most of her career working alongside chiropractors. She specializes in deep tissue, therapeutic massage and has a vast array of techniques in her practice to give her clients the best care possible. See WRAC App for current appointment availability and to schedule. 
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MASSAGE THERAPYMassage is...Stretching and kneading motions applied directly to the muscles to stimulate the nervous system and instruct the muscles to relax. By flushing muscles of built-up waste products, massage decreases soreness after vigorous exercise. It can treat injuries such as muscle strains and tendinitis. It reduces inflammation by stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems to bring nutrition to the injured area and remove waste products.
Massage can help enhance body awareness, and improve your health in many ways. It is an effective and recognized modality for maintaining your body and health. TYPES OF MASSAGESwedish Massage Use of seven categories of strokes designed to increase circulation and ease muscle tension.
Deep Tissue Massage Techniques directed toward the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and connective tissue. Sports Massage Designed to aid the healing process after a physical activity to prevent injury to the muscles. Injury Treatment Several techniques designed to decrease inflammation and pain of recent or chronic injury. WHAT TO EXPECTHere are a few guidelines to help you feel at ease and to gain the greatest benefit from your massage session:
massage therapy rates Non-Memb Memb
30 Minutes $ 46 $ 40 60 Minutes $ 89 $ 79 90 Minutes $125 $114 "Bucket" of Massage Total of 3 hours of massage which can be used in 30 minute, 1 hour or 1.5 hour increments. $255 $225 NEW! KINESIOLOGY TAPING $22.75 $19.75 Appointment Cancellation Policy: At least 24 hours notification of appointment cancellation is required. Late cancellations and “no-shows” will be charged 1/2 of the appointment fee.
SERVICE PACKAGE REFUND POLICY: Utilization of all services on a package must be completed within six months from purchase date. Refunds are not available for expired services. |
I have suffered for many of my 67 years with an arthritic back. And because of too many years playing too much racquetball I also have been blessed with sciatica and a total knee replacement. Several weeks ago I somehow added a strained a flank muscle into the mix.
Because I have a tendency to be a bit overzealous in my approach to exercise, I am very familiar with all sorts of medical treatments and have tried every medicine, therapy and machine known to modern (wo)man to feel better. None helped. I finally called the WRAC in desperation to see if a massage (the one thing I hadn't tried) would ease any of my very real pain. They booked me into an hour slot with a new masseuse named Anja.
Never having this experience before, I didn't know what to expect. But I toddled in, laid down and was rubbed, pressed and drilled repeatedly from my neck to my knees. Holy elbows, I was cured! My back has never in my adult life been this relaxed and supple. All pain is gone, I can walk upright, twist and turn, and haven't stopped smiling!
Please folks, if you have any physical affliction from overuse, aging or chronic disease go see Anja. It is well worth the time and few dollars spent to feel this good. - Pat Kastel
I went to Anja for a full body message and had her focus on my lower back. The experience was painful, in that she found dozens of knots and tight muscles from my neck to my lower back. She is very good at locating those
trigger points that are causing problems. A week later I visited her again for the same treatment, but this time it was not quite so painful. A week later I had my third session with Anja and it was very enjoyable. She gave me the same treatment, but due to her previous messages the sore and tight spots had improved substantially. I am looking forward to my next appointment. - Brian Gundersen
Because I have a tendency to be a bit overzealous in my approach to exercise, I am very familiar with all sorts of medical treatments and have tried every medicine, therapy and machine known to modern (wo)man to feel better. None helped. I finally called the WRAC in desperation to see if a massage (the one thing I hadn't tried) would ease any of my very real pain. They booked me into an hour slot with a new masseuse named Anja.
Never having this experience before, I didn't know what to expect. But I toddled in, laid down and was rubbed, pressed and drilled repeatedly from my neck to my knees. Holy elbows, I was cured! My back has never in my adult life been this relaxed and supple. All pain is gone, I can walk upright, twist and turn, and haven't stopped smiling!
Please folks, if you have any physical affliction from overuse, aging or chronic disease go see Anja. It is well worth the time and few dollars spent to feel this good. - Pat Kastel
I went to Anja for a full body message and had her focus on my lower back. The experience was painful, in that she found dozens of knots and tight muscles from my neck to my lower back. She is very good at locating those
trigger points that are causing problems. A week later I visited her again for the same treatment, but this time it was not quite so painful. A week later I had my third session with Anja and it was very enjoyable. She gave me the same treatment, but due to her previous messages the sore and tight spots had improved substantially. I am looking forward to my next appointment. - Brian Gundersen
