Appointments

Ronel Corbin has been appointed as Executive VP of Health, Wellness & Spa at The Carillon Hotel & Spa

Carillon Miami Beach, an oceanfront all-suite luxury lifestyle hotel situated on Miami Beach, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronel Corbin as its new Executive Vice President of Health, Wellness & Spa. A renowned wellness spa expert, Ronel will oversee the growth and strategy of the Spa at the Carillon – the largest luxury wellness spa in South Florida – including top of the line fitness studios and the integrated health and wellness center.

Anabel Ramos Acevedo has been appointed as Spa Director at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

Anabel boasts nearly a decade of experience working within the ultra-luxury hospitality space, including six years at Rosewood Mayakoba’s award-winning Sense spa in the Riviera Maya. During her time at Rosewood Mayakoba, Anabel served as the Spa Operations Supervisor, responsible for recruiting and training spa talent and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the spa. Most recently, she was Spa Manager for Feel Urban Day SPA by Live Aqua in Mexico City, where she shaped the spa’s sales strategy, budget, and social media strategy, in addition to coordinating the day-to-day operation of the space.

Laura Tuerck has been appointed as Spa Director at Montage Laguna Beach

Tuerck comes to Montage Laguna Beach from the Canyon Ranch SpaClub in Las Vegas, where she spearheaded the launch of the SpaClub's Comprehensive Foot Health Center and Advanced Facial Program; managed the development and training of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub management team; coordinated the staff training of 19 Canyon Ranch SpaClubs aboard cruise ships worldwide; and served on the design and development teams for many new Canyon Ranch properties. In 1999, she began her tenure with the company as an exercise physiologist and continued to achieve successive promotions to fitness lead, wellness manager and associate spa director, until her appointment as spa director in 2012.

Marie Parodi has been appointed as Spa Director at JW Marriott Chicago

Marie Parodi joins the JW Marriott Chicago as director of the Spa at JW Chicago opening this July. She comes from The Spa at Williams Island Club in Miami where she served as the spa director for the past five years. While responsible for the spa operations she additionally oversaw the spa's renovation project including construction and design. In addition, she worked at other spas throughout Miami and Fort Lauderdale including Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, The Spa – Equinox, The Spa – The Shore Club and Noble House Hotels & Resorts – SpaTerre.

Michael Conte has been appointed as Director of Spa & Wellness at Meadowood Napa Valley

Meadowood Napa Valley welcomes Michael Conte as Director of Spa & Wellness. Conte's initial focus will be leading the opening team of the new 14,000-square-foot, all-suite Meadowood Spa anticipated to open this fall, as well as creating an elevated spa experience for the estate. Just prior to joining Meadowood's Executive Team, Conte was the Director of Spa at Montage Laguna Beach, Calif, where he led the Forbes Five-Star Spa to garner two consecutive World Spa Awards for Best Spa of North and South America.

Leah Gower has been appointed as Spa Director at Gateway Canyons Resort

Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – proudly announces the addition of Leah Gower as Spa Director to The Spa at Gateway Canyons, located in the majestic red rock canyons of western Colorado. In her new role, Gower will oversee the spa's employees, manage daily operations and develop new, innovative treatments that ensure The Spa continues to offer authentic experiences. The Spa will open its doors to a newly renovated, relaxing sanctuary, welcoming staff and a range of treatments on April 10, 2015.

Melissa Ratkovits has been appointed as Spa Director of Evangeline at The Epicurean Hotel

The Epicurean Hotel has announced the appointment of Melissa Ratkovits as the Spa Director of Evangeline, the spa located inside the 137-room boutique Epicurean Hotel. As Spa Director, Ratkovits oversees day-to-day operations, including staff management, client appointments, promotions and spa product lines. Prior to joining Evangeline, Ratkovits served as the spa manager of PierVana Hair-Spa-Jewels in South Burlington, Vermont. For five years prior to that, she was the owner and general manager of Simply Serenity Spa, also in Vermont. With more than 10 years of experience, Ratkovits has worked as a cosmetologist, esthetician and massage therapist at spas in Vermont. She is an active member of the International Spa Association.

Catherine Phillips has been appointed as Director of Spa at St. Kitts Marriott

Born and raised in California, Director Catherine Phillips brings extensive experience to the luxurious full-service facility and is excited to expand and build on the facility’s wide array of revitalizing treatments. Director Phillips brings a unique passion and more than twenty years in the spa, salon and wellness industry to this new role at St. Kitts Marriott’s Emerald Mist Spa. Phillips most recently served as a member of the spa management team at Marriott’s Renaissance Lodge in her native Sonoma, California. Prior to returning to her home state, Phillips’ enthusiasm for culture and travel led her to accept a management position in England’s Lake District in 2006.

Renée Blanchardt has been appointed as Wellness Manager, Naturopath & Homeopath at ESPA Life at Corinthia London

Corinthia Hotel London announces the appointment of international wellbeing expert Renée Blanchardt ND, BSc, Adv. Dip HSc, DRMTH as the new Wellness Manager & Naturopath at ESPA Life at Corinthia London. With 20 years’ experience in Europe, Asia, and Australia, this new role will see Blanchardt overseeing the wellness programs and therapists at ESPA Life at Corinthia London, as the hotel and spa continue to revolutionize the concept of well-being in the metropolis.

Sharon Holtz has been appointed as Spa Director at Terranea Resort, by Destination Hotels & Resorts

Sharon Holtz, appointed to Terranea as the Spa Director, will lead the development of spa programming as well as continue to position The Spa at Terranea as a premier destination resort spa. With more than 20 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry, Sharon spent ten years with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group creating distinctive holistic experiences within their spas. Working throughout the United States, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean, Sharon learned a variety of culturally-inspired healing traditions and brings a global perspective to her role. She also spent time with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as Health Club Manager for the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco and as the Spa Manager at Elbow Beach in Bermuda.

Terra Orndorff has been appointed as Spa Director at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Prior to joining The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Orndorff was the spa director and marketing and social media manager of Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord Golf Resort & Spa where she was responsible for the operation and management of the resort's spa facility, marketing, forecasting and budgeting as well as staff training. Orndorff has also held the roles of spa manager and esthetician at Valeria Salon Spa Boutique located in North Carolina. Previously, Terra was a management trainee and senior sales representative at Peel's Salon Services where she educated professionals on products, services, and marketing strategies. Originally from Nebraska, she graduated from Southeast Community College with a degree in Business Administration Marketing and Management, successfully completed an Esthetics Program from Xenon International and is a licensed esthetician.

Kerri Migneault has been appointed as Spa Director at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Before joining the Ocean Pearl Spa team, Migneault advanced her career by accepting increased responsibilities at Spa Aquazul located at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Migneault concluded her time there as the Interim Spa Director. Migneault prides herself on creating and excelling at personalized guest experiences and services. As the new Spa Director, Migneault will lead Ocean Pearl Spa’s staff in enhancing the guest experience—from the minute they are greeted at the front desk to the time they leave their treatment.

Gabriele (Gabi) Kurz has been appointed as Executive Wellbeing Chef at Talise Wellness at Jumeirah Group

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the promotion of Gabriele Kurz (Gabi) from Wellbeing Chef at Madinat Jumeirah to Executive Wellbeing Chef at Talise Wellness, Jumeirah Group. In her new role, Chef Gabi will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Talise Nutrition concept across all the Talise operations and in Jumeirah’s hotels. Talise Nutrition offers a range of organic, healthy food and beverages created to suit individual requirements. The carefully created cuisine is designed to address different needs, helps individuals eat well and stay in shape.