Jackie Spithill

Jackie feels most alive when she is active and connected to nature. She began working in the outdoor active travel industry over a decade ago and enjoys sharing the fun active travel brings to her clients. From a young age, Jackie possessed an inherent talent for creating a secure environment where individuals could embrace their true selves and openly express their thoughts and emotions.

Jackie's fervor lies in providing unwavering support to individuals as they navigate their personal growth journeys. She firmly believes everyone has the inherent capacity to attain emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. With this belief as her guiding principle, Jackie is dedicated to empowering others on their paths toward holistic health.

Jackie took on a life-changing role working for Powerful Beyond Measure, a non-profit organization supporting adolescent girls from California in Africa. The time spent in Africa gave Jackie the clarity to pursue her graduate and post-graduate education journey at Prescott College, where she is currently enrolled to complete her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her love for adventure and supporting others led Jackie to specialize in Experiential Adventure-based Counseling. Jackie uses a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and strength-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience and create change in their lives.

As part of her role at Luna Vida retreats, Jackie's mission is to create an environment where clients can wholeheartedly embrace the chance for growth, reflection, and resilience. By nurturing this transformative experience, she hopes to provide the necessary space and tools for individuals to push beyond their comfort zones, enabling them to fully explore their potential for personal development, discover their inner strength, and embark on a journey of self-empowerment.