Jacqueline Berry has been appointed Group Director of Spa and Wellbeing at Miraval Group in Chicago
acqueline Berry has been appointed Group Director of Spa and Wellbeing of Miraval Group, a global leader for wellness destinations including the three award-winning resorts: Miraval Arizona, Miraval Austin and Miraval Berkshires. In her position, Berry is responsible for overseeing the Life in Balance Spas and their integrative wellbeing programming across the Miraval Resorts portfolio, which offers transformative spa services and innovative wellness experiences.
Having most recently served as general manager at Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort, Berry introduced new signature spa services and creative expression classes, a mindful eating experience and launched over 30 new fitness, yoga and meditation classes. In her new role, Berry plans to collaborate with each property to reinforce the brand's mission and honor the past by supporting Miraval Resorts & Spas' signature treatments.
Before joining the Miraval brand and prior to her role at Monarch Beach Resort, Berry worked across the spa and wellness industries, serving as the spa director for several reputable brands including Lake Austin Spa Resort, Canyon Ranch and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Berry began her professional career as a massage therapist with Steiner Leisure Limited as the youngest crew member on board the Sun Princess. Her passion for spa and wellbeing began at the age of 16 when Berry was involved in a car accident and treated her injuries with massage therapy. She was so moved by the healing power of touch that she became a licensed massage therapist and is still licensed today.
In her leisure time, Berry enjoys bringing wellness into her life by enjoying nature with her dog and taking dance classes. Berry is also certified to teach group fitness and Zumba. Additionally, she enjoys making jewelry, traveling and spending time seaside.
