Ilana Alberico

Bio:

Ilana Alberico is a wellness industry leader, multi-exit entrepreneur, and investor with over 20 years of experience scaling spa and wellness businesses. She is an investor and strategic advisor in SpaSpace—a brick-and-mortar spa club and AI-powered platform designed to streamline operations, enhance staffing, and personalize guest experiences—bringing a forward-thinking lens to the future of spa. Ilana began her career as a massage therapist and went on to co-found and grow multiple companies, including a national spa management firm and a clean skincare brand, both of which achieved successful exits. Her expertise has supported wellness programming and operational excellence for global hospitality leaders such as Hyatt, Marriott, and Miraval. Her companies have been twice named to Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies and have received the International Spa Association’s Innovate Award. Recognized as a visionary in systems design, experience architecture, and business model innovation, Ilana helps owners reimagine how their businesses run—from service delivery and staffing models to guest experience, digital integration, and revenue strategy. She’s currently leading the expansion of SpaSpace, offering a new blueprint for scalable, tech-forward spa businesses that serve both independent providers and modern guests. Known for blending deep industry insight with cutting-edge tools like AI, automation, and modular infrastructure, Ilana brings clarity and creativity to every stage of growth. With a deep understanding of both the art and science of spa, she continues to shape the industry by investing in scalable, human-centered innovations that elevate both the guest and provider experience.