Your Expert Guides on a Transformative Journey

Trish brings over 28 years of diverse experience within the Luxury Resort and Spa Management Industry. Beginning her journey in 1992 at a hotel in Ireland, she explored various roles throughout the years and moving to different hotels before realizing her love for spas in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. In 2010, she became the Operations Manager for Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Trish decided to give the hotel side another chance as she transitioned to Director of Hotel Operations MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas for a few years. Yearning for the chance to go back to spa life, she made the switch back to a spa in Nevada before making her way back to Arizona. It is with great pleasure to have Trish join us once again as the Director of Well & Being Spa here at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. 

Justin began his career working for a residential interior design practice dedicated to creating memorable design solutions for clients. He simultaneously worked as a real estate agent during this time. Originally from Michigan, Justin moved to Arizona in 2014. He continued to sell real estate across the Valley until he followed an ambition to expand his knowledge in the health and wellness industry. Justin began his journey of leading an organic juice bar specializing in health foods, juices, and elixirs. Later, his career path transitioned to managing multiple Pure Barre studios across the Phoenix metropolitan region, building the boutique fitness studios' clientele and managing memberships, marketing, and daily operations. He recently joined the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Well & Being team in March 2020 as the Assistant Spa Director where he oversees the Well & Being Spa and Salon operations. He brings with him years of fitness and wellness experience and a passion for improving our guests experience to promote living longer and healthier lives.

"Your body is your most faithful friend, one of your most valuable resources, the sacred vessel that holds your spirit. I can think of a few things more worth of your devotion." Well & Being's team of world-class spa and wellness experts are led by Dr. Tieraona Low Dog - whose extensive career in the study of natural medicine, and its role in modern health care, began more than 35 years ago. Dr. Low Dog studied midwifery and massage therapy, as well as herbalism. She served as President of the American Herbalist Guild and ran a teaching clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico before going on to receive her doctorate degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Tieraona opened and ran a successful integrative medical clinic in Albuquerque before joining the faculty of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona where she served as the Director of Fellowship from 2005-2015. Tieraona has recently authored three National Geographic books, Healthy at Home and Life is Your Best Medicine and co-authored the Guide to Medicinal Herbs. She serves on numerous editorial/advisory boards, and has appeared on E!, ABC's 20/20, CNN, and is a frequent guest on the Dr. Oz show and NPR's The People's Pharmacy.

With more than 20 years in the fitness field, Debbie has continued to find fresh new ways to challenge bodies, ranging from SurfSET Fitness to TRX Suspension training. In addition to teaching Strength Training classes, she is Aqua certified, a certified Personal Trainer (ISSA) and teaches Reebok cycling and Zumba. On land, water or on a bike, she'll give you a work-out to remember.

With a graduate degree from Arizona School of Massage Therapy and ISSA Certification, Abdelhak is a Certified Personal Trainer with an extensive background in functional fitness, body alignment and sports conditioning. His philosophy and message are very simple: exercise and healthy eating are the best medicine! Abdelhak's personalized approach to fitness will guide you to achieve more than you ever thought possible as he takes great pride in helping people of all fitness levels achieve real and long lasting results.

Danielle is the Well & Being Spa's Lead Massage Therapist, who has been practicing massage for 16 years. Danielle has a passion for performing Cranial Sacral, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy. Danielle is has been a trainer for the spa for 3 years, and is instrumental in developing new spa services, and has been published highlighting her professional career as a massage therapist. She was recently recognized as Fairmont Scottsdale Princess' Employee of the Year.

After working as a Catering Service Manager at the Omni Scottsdale Resort at Montelucia, Betty rejoined the Fairmont family. She began her hospitality career here at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess more than 15 years ago and then her journey led her to the Fairmont Grand del Mar in San Diego. Betty brings her knowledge from previous roles in catering and conference services, lobby concierge as well as the spa and wellness area.