Our Team

Nicole is a seasoned massage therapist, specializing in neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, and Thai massage. As the manager of Spa Theology, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both clients and staff, ensuring that everyone receives the highest quality of care. Nicole is passionate about supporting local artists and communities, often integrating their work into the spa’s offerings and events. She believes in the power of holistic wellness and is committed to helping others understand their bodies and muscles, providing them with the tools to feel their best. Outside of her professional life, Nicole enjoys being a mom and has a love for hot yoga, surfing, marine sciences, and jewelry making.

Laila has been a licensed esthetician in the USA since 2012. She attended school in Los Angeles, California, where she completed 900 hours of training in esthetics at Cerritos College. After graduation, Laila began her career at a luxury spa in Long Beach. Upon relocating to North Carolina, she worked at High Hamptons and Chattooga country clubs, where she received extensive training in luxury skincare brands and advanced treatments, including dermaplaning, advanced peels, microcurrent, microneedling, and radio frequency. Since 2018, Laila has been an esthetician at Spa Theology, where she also received training as a job coach in 2020. She is passionate about providing the best services to spa guests, ensuring they look and feel their best. Laila customizes her treatments to meet the specific needs of each client. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, dancing, and listening to music, especially classical and jazz.

Brett is an Integrative Massage Therapist based in Asheville, NC, recognized as the Best Massage Therapist in Western North Carolina by Mountain Xpress in 2023. Brett’s journey into massage therapy began at the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga. After moving to Asheville, he was inspired to pursue a career in healing, having witnessed the transformative power of massage and bodywork. Through his studies, he mastered varioustechniques, including myofascial release, shiatsu, and craniosacral therapy. Along the way, Brett discovered a natural intuition that allows him to connect deeply with clients on both a physical and energetic level. This intuitive gift enables Brett to create a nurturing environment where the body and mind can bond and flourish uniquely, tailored to everyone’s individual needs.

Maeve is locally trained in massage therapy at the Center of Massage and Natural Health. She is passionate about creating safe spaces that facilitate healing and allow clients to feel the power of their mind-body connection. Alongside her massage education, she is continuing her studies at the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine to expand her knowledge of holistic healing. She loves slow, relaxing myofascial work, trigger-point release, and work on the head, neck, and shoulders.

Pressley has been practicing massage since 2014 after attending The Center for Massage and Natural Health in downtown Asheville. Specializing in deep tissue work and precise muscle knot release, he skillfully combines firm pressure with relaxation techniques. Additionally, Pressley is proficient in reflexology and finds pleasure in providing hot stone therapy and maternity massage services. Tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of his clients, he ensures a personalized experience that promotes relaxation, reduces tension, and alleviates tightness.

Nora is an integrative massage therapist with a lifelong passion for holistic health and wellness. Her journey began with yoga, which she has practiced since childhood and first taught during her yoga teacher training at 17. She went on to study Health Psychology at UNC Asheville, where she developed a particular interest in the mind-body connection and the ways physical and emotional well-being influence one another. Nora’s massage practice centers around myofascial release and deep relaxation, creating a space for clients to slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and release tension. Outside of massage, she loves foraging, exploring the outdoors, and spending time in nature.

Jean completed her massage therapy training at the North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork in Charlotte in 2022. Her approach blends relaxation-focused massage with advanced bodywork techniques, and she also offers Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, and Prenatal Massage. Jean thoughtfully customizes each session to meet the individual needs and preferences of every client, creating a restorative and personalized experience. After returning to Asheville in 2025, she is happy to once again call the mountains home and looks forward to becoming involved in the local community theatre scene.

Grace brings over 25 years of experience as a massage therapist, offering an intuitive and deeply connected approach to each session. She is passionate about creating a relaxed, comfortable space where clients can fully unwind and feel supported in their individual needs. Grace incorporates a variety of modalities into her work, including Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and reflexology, with additional training in lymphatic massage and craniosacral therapy. She values open communication and thoughtfully tailors each session to her client’s preferences. Her hope is that every client leaves their session feeling deeply relaxed, with a renewed sense of lightness and ease in the body.

Izabel is a licensed cosmetologist with 12 years of experience and a passion for enhancing each client’s natural beauty. Certified by The Lash Professional, she specializes in naturallooking lash extensions, lifts, and tints designed to create an effortless, polished look. With more than 20 years of experience as a makeup artist, Izabel brings an expert eye for detail to every service. Her philosophy is simple: beautifully defined lips, cheeks, and lashes can enhance your features while still allowing you to look and feel like yourself. Izabel’s warm, personalized approach ensures every client feels confident, refreshed, and beautifully put together.

Liz has been a licensed esthetician since 2012 and loves helping clients feel beautiful, confident, and cared for in their skin. After opening her own esthetics practice in Orlando in 2013, she spent more than a decade creating personalized skincare experiences for her clients. Liz later moved to Asheville to be closer to her family and grandbabies. She quickly realized how much she missed the work she loved. She joined Spa Theology in June 2026, bringing her years of experience, warmth, and thoughtful approach to every treatment. Whether you’re looking to address specific skin concerns or simply enjoy a little time for yourself, Liz looks forward to welcoming you and helping your skin look and feel it’s very best.