"At CHARLÍS, I see the same commitment to excellence and transformation that drives my work in health, wellness, and education. Their skincare empowers people to feel their best, and I’m thrilled to be part of a brand that reflects my passion for creating successful, meaningful change in every endeavor."
Leila CentnerFounder and CEO of Centner Academy and Centner Wellness Spa in Miami, FloridaLeila Centner and her husband, David, Founded in 2019, Centner Academy is a progressive, independent school that offers world-class education from preschool through high school. Centner Academy combines a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and happiness with a challenging curriculum featuring language immersion, entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.
In the spring of 2023, Leila channeled her passion for holistic health and wellness into her latest business venture and launched Centner Wellness, a 15,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art wellness facility that seamlessly merges ancient healing wisdom with cutting-edge technology and services. Distinguished by its unrivaled range and quality of treatment offerings, the facility empowers health-conscious guests to restore balance and attain optimal well-being for their mind, body, and soul. Centner Wellness now operates in two Miami, Florida locations.
Following the establishment of Centner Wellness, Leila welcomed valued business partner, Next Wave Health + Beauty, which provides on-site functional medicine and holistic health practitioners, complemented by cutting-edge aesthetics, exclusively for Centner Wellness guests. This integrated approach allows guests to receive personalized and customized health plans, plus convenient access to supplements and Vitamin IV therapy.
Previously, Leila was the Chief Financial Officer of Highway Toll Administration (HTA) until it was sold in March 2018. She also held several high-level financial roles with Arthur Andersen and Deloitte & Touche, overseeing engagements with multi-billion dollar accounting clients.
Leila and her husband David are proud parents of two daughters. The Centners thrive on giving back to the community and helping those in need and take great pride in co-managing humanitarian organizations such as Convoy of Hope and the Centner Foundation. Leila graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California’s School of Accounting and received her MBA from the University of California.
