OUR TEAM
MICHELLE VIESSELMAN, LMT
MICHELLE VIESSELMAN, LMT
MICHELLE VIESSELMAN, LMT
Michelle is a highly skilled Medical and Lymphatic Massage Therapist with over two decades of experience in rehabilitative and therapeutic bodywork. Since joining Thérapie in 2020, she has been dedicated to providing specialized care that promotes healing, recovery, and overall well-being.
With a deep commitment to education and excellence in massage therapy, she previously served as the Owner of Thousand Petaled Lotus Workshops, an NCBTMB and Nevada State-approved continuing education provider, where she trained massage therapists in advanced bodywork techniques for nearly 20 years.
Her extensive background includes 19 years at the Nevada Community Enrichment Program (NCEP), where she worked as a Rehabilitative Massage Therapist specializing in neurological rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury patients. Additionally, she played a pivotal role as the Massage Program Instructor and Director at Nevada Career Institute, shaping the next generation of massage professionals with a curriculum designed to exceed industry standards.
A breast cancer survivor, at Thérapie she applies her expertise in rehabilitative massage, lymphatic drainage, and medical bodywork to support clients recovering from surgery, injury, and chronic conditions. Her passion for holistic healing and patient-centered care makes her a vital part of the Thérapie team.
SHANNON THOMPSON, LMT
MICHELLE VIESSELMAN, LMT
MICHELLE VIESSELMAN, LMT
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Shannon has been a dedicated professional massage therapist since December 1995. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she has embraced the blessings and guidance of her journey, continuously studying various massage modalities to ensure that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of every client.
With expertise in Thai, Shiatsu, Swedish, Pregnancy, Myofascial, Deep-Tissue, and Chair Massage, Shannon offers a diverse range of techniques that evolve based on clients’ current issues. Additionally, she has undergone extensive training in Structural Integration and MPS therapy, specializing in alleviating post-surgery scars, pain, and scar tissue release.
Having honed her craft at some of the most prestigious destination spas, including The Spa at Mirage Hotel and Casino, Canyon Ranch Spa at The Venetian, and The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas, Shannon brings a wealth of experience and a passion for healing to the team at Thérapie. Clients can expect a thoughtful, personalized approach to massage therapy that promotes relaxation, recovery, and overall well-being.
ROSALBA TAYLOR - ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN
ROSALBA TAYLOR - ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN
ROSALBA TAYLOR - ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN
With more than 37 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Rosalba Taylor brings a lifetime of passion, expertise, and heartfelt care to every treatment she provides.
Her career began in Mexico with Jafra Cosmetics, where she discovered her love for helping people look and feel their best. She later honed her craft at several luxury resorts, including the Cancun Palace Resort, before owning and managing her own salon and spa at Aventura Palace (now the Hard Rock Riviera Maya).
After moving to the United States, Rosalba joined Mandara Spa at the Aladdin Casino (now Planet Hollywood), and soon after, she opened her own successful business — A Touch of Las Vegas Day Spa and Salon — which she owned and operated for 11 years alongside her husband, a medical massage therapist.
Following the sale of her spa, Rosalba continued to grow her expertise at the prestigious Canyon Ranch Spa, as well as two medical spas and the Southern Highlands Golf Club Spa.
After a short break, Rosalba has joyfully returned to Thérapie, where she is once again sharing her depth of knowledge, holistic approach, and genuine compassion with our clients — including those receiving oncology care. Her love for her work and her clients shines through in every treatment she gives. She also provides professional spa services at Park MGM Casino.
TERESA ARENAS, LMT/ESTHETICIAN
ROSALBA TAYLOR - ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN
ROSALBA TAYLOR - ADVANCED ESTHETICIAN
Originally from Colombia, Teresa has called Las Vegas home for more than 15 years. Her inspiration to become a massage therapist began the day she received a massage herself — feeling her muscles release and her stress melt away sparked a passion to help others experience that same relief.
Now a licensed massage therapist and esthetician with over two years of hands-on experience, Teresa specializes in Swedish, prenatal, myofascial, and deep-tissue techniques. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and client-centered, focusing on easing muscle tension, reducing stress, and restoring balance to both body and mind.
To enhance each Thérapie session, Teresa incorporates aromatherapy, creating a soothing, multi-sensory experience that helps you fully relax and recharge.
Her mission is simple: to help you feel your best — inside and out.
OUR FOUNDER
Sally Spurgeon, LMT, MMP, CLT, BCTMB
Sally is a Board Certified Massage and Bodywork Therapist, Medical Massage Practitioner, Oncology Massage Practitioner, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
In 2007 Sally opened Thérapie with the goal of using her experience with massage to help others become pain-free. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she became even more focused and developed what is now known as The Spurgeon Method®. For over a decade, Sally has been helping women overcome the pain associated with breast surgery through therapeutic massage and bodywork. Today, she's more committed than ever to teaching her method to the next generation of massage therapists.
Thérapie is a Nationally Approved Provider for Continuing Education.
The Spurgeon Method® is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in the US and Accredited by ThinkTree in the UK.