Meet the Team
Stephanie Brown,
Owner, L.E.
Meet Stephanie Brown, a licensed aesthetician and the proud owner of Elevate Medical Aesthetics + IV Bar, a haven of beauty and wellness located in Chelan. With her expertise in skin care and passion for making people feel confident in their largest organ, she has become a trusted name in the industry.
Stephanie’s journey to becoming an aesthetician began with her fascination for the human body and her desire to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. After completing her work as an accountant, she pursued an aesthetics certification and further specialized in Hydrafacials and ZO Skin Health Facials. Her extensive knowledge of the skin, along with her gentle approach and caring demeanor, sets her apart in the field.
At Elevate, Stephanie offers a wide range of advanced skin treatments, meticulously tailored to each individual's unique needs. Through a combination of her expertise and artistic eye, she provides top-notch services such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Hydrafacials, full facial waxing as well as full body waxing, lash services, brow lamination and more. Stephanie stays ahead of the latest industry developments, regularly attending conferences and workshops to ensure she offers her clients the most cutting-edge treatments available.
More than just enhancing appearances, Stephanie believes in the power of boosting her clients' self-confidence. She understands that the skin is not only a physical barrier but also a reflection of one's inner well-being and emotional state. By creating a calm and welcoming environment at Elevate, she aims to provide an organic experience to her clients, one that not only transforms their skin but also uplifts their spirits.
Shay Raplee,
R.N., B.S.N.
Shay is Elevate’s nurse. Whether you are coming in for IV Hydration services or injectables, Shay is there with a smile. Shay graduated from the School of Nursing at Bellevue College in 2011. She later finished her bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington. Shay has worked as an emergency room nurse for most of her career. For the past two years, Shay has been honing in on a new craft and passion in medical aesthetics. Shay enjoys watching her clients leave Elevate with a renewed and rejuvenated sense of confidence by enhancing their natural beauty.
When Shay isn’t working at the hospital or spa, she spends time outdoors with her partner and vivacious twin toddlers. Shay knows how quickly time can escape us; sometimes, we need help turning the clock back.
Lianne Bruggman,
L.M.E.
Lianne has been a medical esthetician for 6+ years and has an extensive background in the skincare industry. She is passionate about developing custom complexion protocols, unique techniques and specializes in manual lymphatic drainage. Lianne is currently a Hydrafacial specialist and customizes advanced skincare facial and body treatments for guests at The Post Hotel Spa in Leavenworth part-time.
Outside of the treatment room, Lianne and her husband enjoy exploring and raising their three littles outdoors in Cashmere and lake life in Chelan.
Rosa Tinoco,
L.E.
Rosa is a specialist in lash extensions and lifts. With a passion for enhancing natural beauty, Rosa has honed her skills to create stunning, full lashes that will leave you feeling confident and carefree. With an eye for detail and a commitment to quality, Rosa ensures a comfortable and personalized experience, tailoring each treatment to suit your unique style and preferences. Step into Rosa’s capable hands and let her work her magic, transforming your lashes into a work of art.
Mariah King,
R.N., NBC-HWC
As a United States military child, Mariah, moved around the globe frequently. Early on, she felt an immense satisfaction when helping people and entered the healthcare field at seventeen years old. Now as a Registered Nurse, National board certified health & wellness coach, and Functional Medicine coach she will be servicing the Chelan area. When she is not starting IV's and giving injections in an emergency room, she will gladly slow things down to hydrate, replenish or even help coach those who desire. Mariah believes that happiness looks different for many people and that we all deserve to find and experience it.
Ipek Dols,
N.P.
Ipek Dols, nurse practitioner, has been serving in the nursing profession since graduating from the University of Washington School of Nursing in 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's of Science in Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Frontier Nursing University in 2021.
Ipek has a broad spectrum of professional experience in women's health, addiction medicine, and aesthetics. Ipek enjoys educating patients on aesthetic medicine and helping them understand how different products can enhance and maintain their natural beauty.
To ensure that she provides the highest level of care, Ipek believes in continuous learning and regularly invests in her own education. She has attained certifications from the Esthetic Skin Institute and the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics in various procedures, including neuromodulators like Botox Cosmetics and Dysport, cosmetic fillers, PDO threads, Sculptra, CO2 laser treatments, and more.
In her spare time she enjoys the company of her husband and two Goldendoodles, Zoey and Walter. She also has a passion for exploring different parts of the world through international travel and discovering the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.