Meet our Team

Meet Von, the Heart and Soul of Viride wellness spa.

Von isn’t just a licensed massage therapist; she’s someone who truly believes in holistic wellness and real self-care. Her work centers around helping people feel balanced, supported, and comfortable in their own bodies.

With over 14 years of experience, Von has trained with many respected instructors in the massage industry and continues to grow her skills. Early in her career, she was honored with the Midwest Regional Outstanding Therapist award, and most recently she became certified in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), adding another layer to the healing work she offers.

Teaching is also a big part of who Von is. She is a certified Bamboo-Fusion Massage CE instructor in Illinois and loves sharing new techniques and modalities with other massage therapists. Viride Wellness Spa also hosts continuing education courses, creating a space where learning and healing naturally come together.

At her core, Von is driven by a genuine desire to help others find balance and well-being. She strives to create a peaceful, nurturing environment at Viride Wellness Spa, a place where clients can relax and reset.

My goal is simple: to support you in feeling more at home in your body one session at a time.Over the years I’ve come to deeply believe that massage works best as preventative care, not just something you turn to when you’re already in pain. I’m naturally drawn to therapeutic massage, helping people feel better and really support their bodies over time, rather than focusing only on general relaxation. I remind my clients that you can’t undo years of stress, posture habits, or tension in just one session, or by simply “going deeper.” More pressure isn’t always better. What truly creates change is consistency, patience, and working with your body instead of against it. One of my favorite parts of this work is the relationships I’ve built. I love getting to know my clients, and over time I’ve even had the joy of working with whole families. Jenni often incorporate tools to enhance the therapeutic benefits of your treatment. Some of her go-tos are IASTM, cupping, and gua-sha, which she thoughtfully uses based on what your body needs that day. When she has free time, Jenni is usually wrapped up in a psychological thriller with a glass of wine nearby, fully invested in figuring out the twists.

Jenni is approaching her 13th year as a licensed massage therapist and her style is more firm to deep pressure.

Katelyn is an experienced massage therapist and uses a variety of techniques during her treatments to help her clients relax from everyday stress. In addition to over 10yrs in the industry, Katelyn excels at blending relaxation massage with therapeutic deep tissue techniques and brings a calm, balanced approach to her work.

Her favorite style of massage is a blend of Ashiatsu combined with focused deep tissue techniques to alleviate stress and tension held in the upper back, neck, and shoulders.

Katelyn has additional certifications in Geriatric massage, Myofascial trigger point therapy, Pregnancy massage, Ashiatsu, Bamboo Fusion, and Sarga Bodywork.

I really enjoy offering therapeutic detailed focus work. I love working with clients to alleviate pain and bring relief through passive and/or active massage. My massage style is a blend of trigger point, deep tissue, sports massage, and Thai. Although I love to play “detective” and figure out the root cause. My ultimate goal is to help each client feel their best.

“We’re excited to welcome a new practitioner to our wellness community. We’re still putting together their bio, but you can book with them starting today” Aleah has been practicing for over 8 years and currently offers customized, relaxation, and bamboo-fusion massage.

Hi, I’m Joanne. My style is definitely on the soothing side, but what I do goes beyond just helping you relax. During a session, I blend myofascial and Swedish massage with focused work that helps calm your nervous system. In simple terms, I’m helping your muscles and tissues soften and rehydrate, easing tight fascia that can mess with your movement and cause pain, and giving your body a real chance to let go.

Joanne incorporates stretching, gentle movement, and targeted trigger-point work to ease pain and support better mobility. She generally works up to a medium–firm pressure and places a strong emphasis on comfort, believing that real healing starts when you feel secure and cared for. When I’m not in session, you can usually find me writing, cooking, or happily roaming around thrift stores seeing what little gems are hiding on the shelves. Joanne has a naturally soothing presence, and her work reflects that. She has over 10 years experience and her style is medium pressure.

Sasha specializes in traditional Swedish relaxation massage and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. To experience the ultimate in comfort, relaxation, and stress relief, she uses a holistic method combining her healing intuition with soothing massage techniques. Additionally, Sasha truly enjoys creating an individual experience for each of her guests.

Sasha also explores the use of Bamboo Massage, Reflexology, Crystal Healing, and Russian Massage. In addition, she is a Reiki Master.

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Carly was drawn to skincare through her own personal journey, which inspired her to become an esthetician and help others feel confident in their skin.

“I know how frustrating skin concerns can be,” Carly says. “That’s why my approach is all about finding what truly works while still making the experience deeply relaxing. You deserve to feel great while achieving your best skin.” She blends results driven treatments with restorative techniques so clients leave feeling refreshed, calm, and supported.

Carly holds advanced endorsements in microcurrent, Rezenerate micro-channeling, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and both Swedish and Kobido facial massage techniques, allowing her to thoughtfully customize each treatment.

When she’s not in the treatment room, Carly enjoys crafting, baking, exploring new places, and spending time with her friends, family, and her dog.

Viride spa uses Eminence Organics skincare. Learn more