Meet the Spa Development & Equipment Team

Philippe Therene

I hold a master’s degree in International Hotel Management from Cornell-Essec in Paris, France. After working in Morocco and France, I came to Calistoga, California and founded SpaEquip, a spa equipment distribution company. I am passionate about spas and wellness and how they benefit people to lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

John Weaver

I have more than 40 years of experience in design in the salon and spa industry. Nine of my projects won Salon & Spa of the Year awards. For the past 15 years I have been a key account manager at SpaEquip / Universal Companies, overseeing sales, design, and project management—including cabinet manufacturing and installation of salon and spa projects.

Dafne Berlanga

I have worked with Spa, Medical and Medical Aesthetic Equipment for 18 years domestically and internationally. I understand how selecting the right mix of equipment throughout a complex project or a small treatment room impacts ROI. Having worked with multidisciplinary teams, corporate accounts, franchises, and my knowledge of multiple technologies allows me to transform the big picture into successful projects. I speak English, Spanish and French.

Jason Woolf

Over the past 14 years, I have played an instrumental part in the development and growth of the distribution company SpaEquip, serving the wellness spa industry. As director of corporate accounts, I manage a staff of sales representatives, account managers, and project managers. I am also responsible for the Preferred Vendor status for most major resort brands, and I handle much of the sales effort to these major customers.

Jorge Pelaez

I believe it’s important to listen to customers to understand their goals regarding spa equipment. I have been in the spa industry for six years, and I offer a full range of skills to help you make decisions on your equipment purchase. Complex projects are a welcome challenge. I am bilingual, speaking English and Spanish.