Your Expert Guides on a Transformative Journey

Carrie brings over 25 years of spa and wellness experience to Well & Being Spa and Salon. She began her wellness journey at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona as the Corporate Director of Programming.  She spent 20 years with this brand, working as the right hand of the owners and founders on program development and marketing to drive experiences and revenue opportunities. In November of 2015 Carrie moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico and became the Director of Guest Experience for Sunrise Springs, Wellness Resort & Spa where she was the leader of a startup team developing experiences focused on health and mindful living. In the years following, Carrie has been the Corporate Manager of Partnerships & Experiences for Enchantment Group and then the Principal for her own consulting firm, Carrie Kennedy Consulting. Her most recent role has been Vice President of Guest Experience and Business Development for VeraVia Integrative Wellness Retreat. Throughout her career, Carrie has facilitated the development of over 150 branded services and programs in multiple destination resorts, cruise ships, and product development from inception to manufacturing to retail.
 

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.

With a Bachelors Degree in Business Tourism from the W.P. Carey School of Business at the Arizona State University, Shea also studied special events management and design in the program. While completing her degree, Shea discovered a newfound passion for spa and wellness and sought to integrate her love for business and event planning at the Well & Being Spa.