Led by Experience. Built with Intention.
About The Mansion
Set within a meticulously restored 1916 estate, The Mansion delivers an immersive wellness experience unlike anything in the Midwest—where modern treatments meet timeless beauty, and every detail is curated with purpose.
Where Legacy Meets Luxury
Founded by industry veteran Debra K. Menke—whose three decades of leadership in aesthetics, advanced skincare, and medical wellness have shaped national brands and trained professionals across the country—The Mansion was created to merge clinical expertise with soulful, highly personalized care.
Together with her daughter Cori Olson, LE—celebrated for her advanced techniques, transformative results, and intuitive approach—they have designed a destination where science and ritual live in perfect harmony.
A Sensory Experience Like No Other
Every element at The Mansion has been composed like a symphony for the senses. The Maison de L’Âme signature scent lingers softly in the air. Warm towel aromatherapy greets every guest. Sunday Citizen robes and throws wrap the body in comfort, while bespoke soundscapes slow the rhythm of the day.
The Art Behind The Experience
Our team
At The Mansion™, expertise and advanced certifications are the starting point.
Debra K. Menke, LE
Founder, Licensed Esthetician
With more than 25 years in aesthetics, skincare, and medical wellness, Debra K. Menke brings a rare blend of industry leadership, clinical expertise, and visionary purpose to The Mansion™. Her career includes leading national sales teams, guiding the growth of some of the industry’s most respected brands, and collaborating with physicians, med spas, luxury resorts, and retailers across the country. Certified in DermaplanePro®, SkinPen® microneedling, and LightStim® LED, Debra develops treatment protocols grounded in science and supported by homecare regimens from ZO® Skin Health and Obagi® Medical. An author and speaker, Debra has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Forbes Women, The Wall Street Journal, Thrive Global, and Medium.com and is the creator of multiple podcasts dedicated to empowering women in business, wellness, and leadership. At The Mansion™, her vision merges clinical precision with an immersive guest experience—delivering results and restoration in a setting unlike anything else in the Midwest.
Cori Olson, LE
Lead Esthetician
As Lead Esthetician at The Mansion™, Cori Olson blends clinical expertise with a personalized, intuitive approach to skincare that has quickly built her a loyal following. Specializing in corrective and results-driven treatments, she is certified in DermaplanePro®, SkinPen® microneedling, and LightStim® LED technologies, ensuring each service combines proven science with a restorative guest experience. Cori’s most requested treatment, the Glo2Facial™, is known for its ability to deliver instant radiance with long-term skin health benefits. She also specializes in custom acne protocols, designing treatment plans and homecare regimens with ZO® Skin Health and Obagi® Medical that deliver results her clients can see and feel. At The Mansion™, her work reflects a belief shared by the entire team: that beauty and wellness should feel as personal, intentional, and transformative as the results they deliver.
Brittany Smith, MSN, AGPCNP-BC
Medical Director
Brittany Smith is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner whose career blends clinical excellence with a passion for holistic, preventative care. After earning her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Western Governors University in 2016, she completed a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care at Maryville University in 2019. Her work across the Midwest has been defined by compassion, precision, and a functional medicine perspective—always guided by the question: “What can we do to be proactive rather than reactive?” At The Skin Bar at The Mansion™, Brittany oversees clinical protocols and provides medical leadership for our licensed team, ensuring that every aesthetic and wellness service reflects the highest standards of safety, integrity, and intention. She believes in natural, balanced results that honor each guest’s individuality—perfectly aligned with The Mansion’s philosophy of care that is as restorative as it is transformative.
Brooke Maley, RN, BSN
Director of Clinical Wellness
Brooke Maley brings more than 15 years of medical experience to her role as Director of Clinical Wellness at The Mansion™. A graduate of Mercy College of Health Sciences, she combines strong clinical training with a deeply held belief that caring for our bodies—and our wellbeing—is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in ourselves. At The Mansion™, Brooke leads the development and delivery of our expanding clinical wellness offerings, including the opening of the IV Therapy Suite and a growing menu of treatments designed to support hydration, recovery, stress reduction, and long-term vitality. Known for her calm presence and thoughtful approach to patient care, Brooke helps guide guests through wellness therapies that restore energy, rebalance the nervous system, and support the body’s natural ability to heal. Her work reflects The Mansion’s core philosophy: that advanced clinical wellness should feel as restorative and intentional as the luxury experience that surrounds it.
Christina J. Gibbs, LMT
Lead Massage Therapist
Licensed since 1998, Christina J. Gibbs brings over two decades of expertise in therapeutic and integrative bodywork to The Mansion™. Her career spans independent practice, salon and spa settings, chiropractic care, and massage education—where she has trained both students and licensed professionals across the Midwest. Christina’s advanced training includes aromatherapy, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, Shiatsu, cupping, hot and cold stone techniques, body wraps, and scrubs. She specializes in integrative therapies with a focus on reflexology and deep muscle elasticity—designing each session around her clients’ unique therapeutic goals. Her approach blends clinical precision with a profound respect for the body’s innate ability to heal, offering treatments that are as restorative as they are intentional. Beyond The Mansion™, Christina is a devoted wife, mother of six, and lifelong equestrian—bringing the same sense of balance, strength, and dedication to her practice that she brings to every part of her life.
Kristina Portis, LE
Licensed Esthetician & Wax Specialist
With a background that bridges emergency mental health services and advanced aesthetics, Kristina Portis brings both technical precision and quiet compassion to her work at The Mansion™. Trained under renowned expert Kimberly Culbertson in San Diego, she holds advanced certification in paramedical tattooing with a specialty in inkless scar and stretch mark revision—helping clients restore confidence through transformative, corrective treatments. Known for her expertise in intimate and full-body waxing, Kristina combines clinical skill with a gentle, detail-oriented approach. Her work reflects The Mansion’s philosophy: beauty and wellness are at their best when delivered with expertise, intention, and heart.
Janalynne Robson, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Janalynne brings a quiet intuition and deeply restorative presence to the wellness team at The Mansion™. Drawn to healing work after years of being told she had a natural gift for it, she followed that calling into massage therapy—where her ability to sense what the body needs quickly became unmistakable. Her approach blends thoughtful technique with a calm, attentive energy that allows guests to fully release tension and settle into a deeper state of relaxation. Known for her skillful kneading technique, Janalynne specializes in warming and softening the muscles while encouraging the nervous system to slow and reset.
Planning your visit
The Experience
At The Mansion, it's not just a treatment—it's a moment. A memory. An experience.
From the moment you arrive, The Mansion welcomes you into its quiet beauty and refined stillness. A warm aromatic towel and Sunday Citizen robe invite you to leave the outside world behind as the day slows and intention takes its place.
Every moment is designed for elegance, ease, and lasting restoration—an experience that lingers long after you leave. Welcome. Take a breath. Take your time. We’ll take it from here.