Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Aji Spa names Kristi Kjar as new Spa Director

Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Aji Spa has named a new Spa Director. With experience starting at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, Kristi Kjar brings with her eight years of hospitality and spa management. Most recently Kjar was the acting Spa Director at the Centre for Well Being at The Phoenician, where she was responsible for new and innovative programs such as integrating a naturopathic doctor and initiating health education classes for guests.

Kjar holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Southwest Missouri State University and is an esteemed addition to the Wild Horse Pass family.
She is a member of ISPA (International Spa Association). She resides in North Phoenix and enjoys hiking and reading, in her spare time.

Kristi Kjar, the new director of the Aji Spa.

“I am very excited to work in such a unique Spa,” Kjar said of her new position.

“We are thrilled to add Kristi and her world-class experience to the luxurious Aji Spa,” resort manager, Todd Raessler said.

Aji, meaning “Sanctuary” in the Pima language, is Arizona’s only Native American spa. The Gila River Indian Community invites you to embody the simplicity, serenity and lifestyle of the Pima and Maricopa Indians. A 17,500-square-foot spa, featuring 17 treatment rooms, salon, fitness center, and relaxing watsu pool offers the finest in spa services with a Native American flavor.

Experience one-of-a-kind treatments developed from ancient rituals, including ingredients such as white clay and river rocks from the Gila River and a traditional Native American roundhouse (dwelling) used for meditation. Through its design, story-telling art, gardens, and treatments and programs, Aji Spa will inspire you with clarity and a renewed perspective as you seek sanctuary from your world of daily stress and cares.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is Arizona’s only Native American-owned luxury resort. Located on the Gila River Indian Community, this resort features 500 culturally themed rooms, a 17,500 sq. ft. spa with Native American-inspired treatments, 36-holes of Troon Golf, four swimming pools, a waterslide and one of Arizona’s top rated restaurants, Kai, developed by James Beard Award-winning chef, Janos Wilder.