Intuitive Hairstylist, Astrologer & Retreat Host

Katie is the creator and host of this retreat, holding the container for the full experience from arrival to integration.

Salem holds a special place in her heart when she found out she had ancestors who settled here from the 1500’s to late 1700’s. And yes, her 11th great grandmother was Ann Foster - convicted of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials.

With years of experience blending intuitive work, embodiment, and practical application, she guides stylists in learning how to trust themselves more deeply, both behind the chair and in everyday life. Her approach is grounded, accessible, and rooted in real-world experience, offering tools that support energetic sustainability, clarity, and confidence.

Throughout the retreat, Katie weaves together intuitive awareness, astrology, and honest conversation, creating a space where exploration feels safe, supported, and integrated rather than performative.

Katie will be hosting:
• Full Moon Astrology Workshop – A grounding, insight-driven session focused on clarity, timing, and trusting your next moves.
• Energetic Boundaries In & Out of the Salon – Practical tools for protecting your energy, avoiding burnout, and staying connected without over-giving.
• Branding Yourself as an Intuitive Hairstylist – Guidance on expressing your intuitive work with confidence, clarity, and alignment—without feeling awkward or forced.

Energy Healer, Astrologer & Spiritual Teacher

Grace Harrington Murdoch is an energy healer, astrologer, author, and spiritual teacher known for helping people trust, embody, and share their intuitive gifts. She teaches astrology and energy medicine through her courses and at her healing space, Flowers & Stars, and is the creator of The Crystal Universe Deck and the book Child Awake. Her work has been featured in Astrology.com, Vogue, The Boston Globe, and more.

Grace will be hosting:

The Art of Sensing Energy
An experiential, hands-on workshop designed to help you sense and read energy more clearly. You’ll learn how to feel energy in your own body and hands, sense the aura and chakras of your clients, and understand what kind of energetic support they need. The workshop includes working with intention, pendulums, and intuitive awareness to create more relaxing, aligned, and effective client experiences—all while exploring and playing in the field of energy.

Instagram: @graceharringtonmurdoch | @flowersandstars.shop

Founder of NowAge, Clairvoyant & Walking Tour Guide

Melissa Nierman is the founder of NowAge, a Salem-based experience company devoted to authentic, curiosity-driven spiritual exploration. A trained clairvoyant, queer witch, and intersectional history nerd, Melissa blends historical accuracy, humor, and intuitive insight to create experiences that invite people to question collective narratives—especially around the “occult”—and reconnect with their own inner truth.

With a background in education and years of experience guiding groups from around the world, Melissa believes learning happens best when people feel connected, engaged, and free to explore. Her work invites participants to look to the past not as something distant, but as a living conversation with the present.

Melissa will be hosting:

Witches in the Spirit World Walking Tour
A guided journey through Salem’s history, exploring the figure of The Witch—past, present, and future—through both historical and spiritual lenses. This intimate walking tour weaves together folklore, spirit communication, protective folk traditions, and Salem’s complex relationship with the occult, inviting participants to reflect on their own connection to magic, history, and intuition.

Instagram | @now.age

Dawnielle Holloran, RN, LMT & Katelyn Berry, RN, Reiki Master

Balanced Wellness Integrative Health is a holistic wellness practice rooted in integrative care, nervous-system support, and embodied healing. Dawnielle and Katelyn are Registered Nurses and experienced energy practitioners who blend medical knowledge with sound, vibrational therapy, and intuitive care.

With backgrounds spanning nursing, massage therapy, Reiki, polarity therapy, and sound healing, they bring a grounded, compassionate approach that supports physical, emotional, and energetic balance.

They will be hosting:

Sound Immersion · Deep Integration Session
A sound immersion is a deeply restorative experience designed to help you step out of daily stimulation and return to a grounded, centered state. Through sound and vibration, the body is gently guided toward balance—supporting the release of stored tension, emotional layers, and energetic blockages.

You’ll be invited to lie down, relax, and receive as a variety of instruments work through the nervous system and energetic field, helping the body recalibrate one layer at a time. Yoga mats will be provided; you’re welcome to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything that helps you feel comfortable and supported.