
Nordic Inspired Wellness
About Velvaere
At Velvære, we believe in the power of holistic therapy to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Our approach integrates traditional and alternative practices to promote overall well-being and healing. With a focus on personalized care and individual needs, we strive to create a supportive and healing environment for every client.


Our Mission
At Velvære, our mission is to make wellness feel natural, intuitive, and deeply human.
Inspired by the Nordic belief
“liver beste ute” living is best outside,
we honor the idea that true health begins with the basics—real nourishment, fresh air, sunlight, movement, and resting the body and mind.
We focus on addressing root causes first, empowering individuals and families to build resilience through simple, sustainable choices.
Velvære Wellness Collective is dedicated to bringing innovative wellness and longevity tools to the Sauk Valley community and providing a singular location for a variety of professionals trained to enhance your wellbeing.
We provide a space where individuals can explore proactive approaches to health, challenge conventional thinking, and reconnect with their body’s natural capacity to heal and thrive.

Through advanced wellness
technologies, education, and community,
Velvære empowers people to take ownership of their health and build lasting vitality
for the years ahead.
Meet Dr. Lauren

The vision behind Velvaere
Dr. Lauren Gaffey is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Augustana College.
After graduation from Palmer College, Dr. Lauren established a chiropractic practice in Boulder, Colorado specializing in athletes and treated several world class professional triathletes, rock climbers, road bikers, and crossfitters as well as weekend warriors and everyone in between.
Colorado is where she felt like she became a creature of the culture and her interest in “biohacking” began.
The team you get access to

Corissa Lightner - LMT
Massage by Corissa
815-677-6917

Bridgette Lillian
Medical Massage
815-718-0936

Jaime Hawkins
Licensed Massage Therapist
815-632-0154

815-625-8229
Dr. Lali Sifuentes
Chiropractor

Janice Westhoff
Hydrate Skincare
815-405-0943

Kassie Harms
Karuna Healing
815-405-0943

