The Local Massage Therapist

Stephanie really knows how the athlete’s body works and how to specifically address pain resulting from overuse and injury. I’ve been seeing her for years, and she’s helped me manage chronic back pain, as well as acute pain resulting from injuries while training in Muay Thai. Her rates are more than fair, almost too good to be true. She brings her personality into her practice, making you feel very comfortable and even entertained. If you’re looking for the spa experience, this isn’t it. Though the room/​table/​environment is clean, comfortable, and professional, you’re not going to see any candles, smell any incense, or hear the sound of the ocean waves (though actually she will play any Pandora station you request). If you are looking for massage therapy from someone who really knows her stuff and can offer unbeatable rates, go see Stephanie!

Great little massage place. I pulled my upper back and could hardly turn or bend down. Stephanie worked on it gently at first and then worked deeper into the problematic muscles. Not only did she work on the problem side, but she also worked on the opposite side to balance the tension.
Be aware that the place on Google map (above the Java coffee shop) is no longer. She’s at 2420 Wilson blvd. the place is nothing fancy but she does the job.

Disclaimer: I’m not an experienced massage-​goer, so I don’t have much comparison to others in the field.
Stephanie provides a fabulous sports massage and takes away your pain, with cool tunes of your choice in the background. I’ve had massages in both locations, her previous office over Java Shack and in the new location in Wilson Blvd. Both places are quiet and simply furnished: nothing to distract you from letting your muscles relax.
For a 45-​minute massage, I found the $ 84 price totally reasonable for the level of relaxation I felt after the massage. I though that I should clear my calendar after each massage just so I could enjoy feeling «unwound» for the rest of the day. If you subscribe to her newsletter, you’ll find there’s many a deal to be had throughout the year.
Stephanie is very professional with keeping appointments and the scheduling system (Schedulicity and now MindBodyOnline) is easy to use.
As an athlete who lifts weights and does HIIT, I highly recommend Stephanie’s massage therapy practice to help you ease your tight muscles.

I had done something to my neck and was in horrible pain. Stephanie worked on it for 30 min and I felt so much better — better than what chiro and Advil had achieved. This is not a spa. It’s a very casual place. But she does great work, is easy to schedule online and very convenient in Clarendon. Highly recommend if you need stretching, pain relief and deep tissue massage

Stephanie will fix whatever is not feeling right. Great location above the Java Shack.

Stephanie is pretty unique. Some people will probably love her (and her setup), and others won’t. Her demeanor is REAL casual, which I could appreciate; but I think it would definitely throw some folks off.
The location itself is a pretty humble loft shop in the Clarendon area that you wouldn’t notice unless you were looking for it. The inside is pretty humble, too. A couple couches and chairs, and then the massage room with a simple MP3 player and massage table. But ultimately, I don’t care about trinkets and posters on the wall telling me how great life is and to relax, and smile. I’m looking for a good massage that’s going to help me be healthy. And Stephanie definitely provides that. She’s pretty big/​strong and her technique is excellent. It felt like she didn’t even have to really exert herself. I left my session feeling very relaxed and loose.
And her prices are great, especially if you’re looking for recurring appointments. For example, she has a 30-​day pass (
) where you can get a 30-​minute massage everyday for 30 days for $ 219. And if you commit to 3 months, she’ll knock that down to $ 179. That last figure comes out to ~90 massages for ~$ 6 each (assuming you go every day for those 3 months). People spend money on a lot of things. To me, this seems like a pretty good investment… especially if you’re an athlete.
PS. Just a note — she mostly does sport/​therapeutic massage (vs. soothing/​relaxing «Swedish» massages). If you’re looking for a spa-​like experience, I wouldn’t recommend Stephanie.

I have been a loyal client for the last 4 years. This place is literally Everything I could ever hope for in a quick 30 min massage session. First Stephanie actually massages you the entire 30 minutes… not 15 like most fufu spas. I really appreciate that she fully uses the time span to get out every little back and neck pain I have. You will not be disappointed if you try her. She even offers monthly massage passes so if you are like me and like them a few times a week this is a perfect option and super value. Gosh I could write a novel about how many issues or sore muscles she has helped me with. Try for yourself. Thanks Stephanie you rock!

This is not a fru-​fru posh spa massage. This is a «OMG, I strained something and I need someone to fix it.» Being a triathlete, I am pretty hard on my body. And this time, I somehow had managed to strain my calf muscle — with a 10 day countdown to my next marathon. Stephanie took the time to talk to me about my pain, what I thought might be causing it, and actually talked to me about ways to give my feet/​legs a break afterwards (ex: no flip-​flops because of the lack of arch support). She gave me a great 30 minute table massage with a heavy concentration on the much-​pained calf.
10 days later, I ran my marathon without any calf pain. She’s fantastic!

I have been Stephanie’s client off and on for 4 years. She is strong and well trained in many massage therapy techniques. She offers a few options so both seated chair massage and masasge tables. Her work has really helped me with neck and shoulder tightness from sitting at a computer all day. I know she is very effective with sport related pain also. This is a very casual place. But Stephanie is very professional about keeping appointments and she will be very flexible to try to work around your schedule. I highly recommend her.