Tamara Abril McPherson

Tamara Abril Mc Pherson brings both an understanding of the body and a deep interest in well-being to her role as Spa Manager at Tierra Atacama. A massage therapist with a master’s degree in physical activity, she joined the lodge a year ago and sees her work as going well beyond the mechanics of a treatment. For Tamara, the goal is to understand what each guest needs in the moment and create an experience that leaves them feeling meaningfully different when they walk back out into the desert.

That guest response is what continues to motivate her. “My true reward is seeing our guests leave each treatment with a smile and the ‘wow’ effect we always strive for,” she says. Whether a guest arrives after a day exploring Atacama or simply looking for time to slow down, Tamara sees the spa as a place to restore both body and mind. Her approach is simple: prioritize how people feel, make every treatment personal, and ensure the effects extend beyond the time spent on the treatment table.