Spa Juice – May-June 2018

Tammy Pahel, Executive Spa Director, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
We are excited to announce Tammy’s new role as Executive Director of Spa Operations for the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort in Miami Beach. Prior to this new position Tammy had been a Spa Consultant to the Vice President of Corporate Hotel Operations at The Henderson Beach Resort, a Salamander Resort. Tammy was also the Executive Spa Director at Turnberry Isle Miami Resort and Spa for nearly 4 years and was responsible for the relevance and success of the spa.  Tammy is also Founder of Spa Management Solutions, Inc. which offers education programs to become leaders in the spa market. Earning her reputation as a resourceful, highly motivated and seasoned veteran in the spa industry, Tammy is a sure bet to excel in her new  position. Cheers to Tammy!!

Laura Kain Martinez, Spa Director, Four Seasons Surf Club, Miami
Bravo for Laura on her new position as Director of Spa at the Four Season Hotel at The Surf Club in Miami Beach.  We are thrilled for Laura as she joins the Four Seasons family.  Previously Laura held the position as General Manager at the Red Door by Elizabeth Arden in Fort Lauderdale, and prior to that was the Regional Director of Operations for Innovative Spa Management.  Laura, a veteran in the spa industry, was also affiliated with the Delano, Ritz-Carlton, Intercontinental Miami and Trump International.   A true professional in Spa Operations, we are super excited for Laura and wish her much luck!!

Jackie Martinez, Director of Spa & Retail, Pelican Grand Beach Resort 
Hooray for Jackie who just accepted her new position as Director of Spa and Retail at the luxurious oceanfront Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble House Property.  Previously Jackie was the Director of Spa at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton for over 11 years.  A leader in the spa and hospitality industry, Jackie is known for her professionalism and strength in revenue growth, improving service and setting the bar as an excellent team leader.  We wish Jackie a lot of luck in her new role…..Way to go Jackie!!

Dawn MacLellan, Spa Director, St. Andrews Country Club
Congratulations to Dawn on her new venture as the new Spa Director at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Previously Dawn was the owner and Director of Operations for Spalon Partners at the Spa and Salon of Ballen Isles in Palm Beach Gardens. Her expertise in the spa space will bring value to her new spa as she successfully leads her team. We wish Dawn lots of luck!

Trish Boddy, Lost Tree Club, Director of Spa and Fitness
Trish has recently accepted the position as Director of Spa and Fitness at Lost Tree Club (Banyan Tree Spa) in North Palm Beach, after having been the Group Wellness and Fitness Manager for nearly 3 years.  With her extensive experience in wellness and fitness, her role as Director of Spa and Fitness is a recipe for success.  Congratulations to Trish and her amazing staff!

Nadia DiSchino, Salon & Spa at Ballen Isles, Spa Director
Nadia has taken on the position of Spa Director at  Spalon Partners, the Salon & Spa at Ballen Isles, which is now part of the Cosmo family.  Nadia who has been the Director of Spa Operations at Cosmo & Company Salon and Spa in West Palm Beach will continue that role and take on the responsibility for operating both properties .  Congratulations to Nadia!

Lauren Ucha, Mandarin Oriental Miami, Assistant Spa Director
Lauren has come full circle in her career….. Starting at the Mandarin Oriental Miami in 2012, Lauren was the Spa Reception Manager and then promoted to Spa Operations Manager. In 2015 she joined the Faena Group as the Wellness and Spa Assistant Director before moving onto the vendor side where she took on the role as Regional Sales Manager for Natura Bissé International. Just recently Lauren has returned to the Mandarin Oriental Miami, by accepting the position as Assistant Spa Director. Lauren is thrilled to be back with her Mandarin Oriental family. Way to go Lauren!!

Alia Hosch, Sothys-USA, Southwest Brand, Development Manager
Having previously worked for Sothys-USA, Alia is welcomed back as their new Southwest Brand Development Manager. Alia had been the Eastern Regional Manager for Sothys-USA for over 6 years up until February 2016.  An entrepreneur, Alia is also Owner of Soul Amenities & Spa Splurge, a hospitality supplier providing private label amenities to luxury hotels throughout the USA and Caribbean.  Alia will provide a wealth of knowledge and support to her accounts and is highly valued by the Sothys-USA brand.  Congratulations, Alia!