Our Professionals

 

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTS

 

Stephanie E. Knight LMT, owner of Escape Wellness Spa, is a native of Pensacola and has been a self-employed licensed massage therapist for more than 7 years.

  • Attended Pensacola School of Massage
  • Highest Grade Point Average in Massage
  •  Awarded Most Humanitarian Spirit
  •  Florida Licensed
  •  National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
  • Certified in Pregnancy and Infant massage
  • Harvard Medical School: Complimentary and Integrative Medicine Conference 02
  • Member of the American Massage Therapy Association
  • Member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association

Stephanie has traveled abroad taking continuing education courses in Medical Massage from The Core Institute of Tallahassee, Erik Dalton's Myoskeletal Alignment,  James Waslaski's Orthopedic Massage in Costa Rica and Tom Myers Body Reading 101 in New York City.   She has also studied Thai-Yoga Bodywork in Pensacola.  

Her technique combines an eclectic, effective treatment for pain and stress with a soothing experience.  She has opened Escape Wellness Spa to exemplify the highest standard of skilled, quality therapeutic massage, skin care and customer service.  She hand selects and trains only the finest therapists who share the mission of providing:  Empathy Stress-Relief Compassion Awareness Prevention Education not only to clients but fellow co-workers as well.  They also work together to bring awareness to the importance of living a lifestyle of wellness.  Stephanie feels fortunate to have found her passion with massage therapy and wants to share...

 

Julia Traylor LMT, is also a graduate of Pensacola School of Massage Therapy and member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association.  She is a talented therapist whose massage repertoire includes Swedish relaxation massage, prenatal massage, hot stones massage, deep tissue massage, sports/yoga massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release, and aromatherapy. Julia specializes in a unique blend of massage styles that relax and rejuvenate the body while treating chronic muscular strains and pains on a tailored, individual basis. She scored the highest levels of knowledge assessment in all areas of the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and she maintained a 4.0 average in both the clinical and academic aspects of her massage training.  Julia has also taken continuing education courses in manual lymphatic drainage and Myoskeletal Alignment techniques for neck, shoulder, and sciatic pain, and she continues to study therapeutic techniques for medical massage.  Julia has a passion and enthusiasm for helping others that is contagious, and she is proud member of the Pensacola massage community.


Brandi Bissell LMT, is a graduate of Pensacola Junior College’s Massage Therapy program, and has over 6 years experience. Brandi’s technique is a diverse blend of Deep Tissue, Swedish, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Myofascial Release effectively tailoring each massage to fit a client’s individual needs. Brandi also has clinical experience in prenatal massage, aromatherapy, and hot stone massage. She has also attended continuing education courses in both Medical Massage as well as Neuromuscular Therapy Technique. Brandi’s mission is to touch someone’s life in even a small way. She considers every massage she gives to be a job interview, so that she never loses the need to perform to the best of her abilities. She believes clients should walk away from a treatment not only receiving a therapy session, but more than anything - an enriching experience.

 

SKIN CARE SPECIALIST

 Emily Ehlinger, Licensed Skin Care Specialist, offers highly personalized facials designed to provide the best results. Uniting five effective treatments in one; a deep cleansing enzyme treatment, genuine aromatherapy chosen specifically for your mood and complexion, a profoundly relaxing and rejuvenating Acu point massage and specialized firming and renewing care for the delicate eyes and hands. She also offers anti-aging peels, microdermabrasion, and hair removal (waxing). Emily will help you look and feel your best in your skin and spirit. Watch your skin transform with our Being TRUE skin care and Emily's wonderful touch. You will see a difference after one treatment!