2025 Workshop Presenters

Ashley Shrader

Dr. Ashley Shrader, DNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to functional medicine, Ashley worked in various conventional healthcare settings, which revealed the algorithmic and impersonal nature of the traditional healthcare model that leaves many patients overlooked and disempowered. Dissatisfied and in the midst of her own health crisis, she began researching other approaches and discovered functional medicine. She pursued certification with the IFM and eventually established her own practice, Rise Functional Medicine. Ashley has a passion for gut and hormone health, especially as they relate to brain and mental health, and specializes in implementing this approach in athletes and active individuals. As a Yoga Teacher, Ashley believes that mental, emotional, and spiritual health are the foundation for the path to healing. Her career in healthcare reflects her own personal health and wellness journey which includes getting diagnosed with autoimmune disease and learning she has a genetic predisposition to developing ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).

Eyliana Gibson

Eyliana's journey towards Apothocurly began on the frontage road. After years of being immersed in the fashion and beauty industry as an artist and editorial stylists, she veered in a new direction towards self-discovery and healing to reclaim her spirituality and self, which had been left behind.

As she approached life at a slower and more purposeful speed, Eyliana found solace in holistic practices that brought healing from within and a higher level of awareness to her life's purpose. She realized that while her passion as a creator was very close to her heart, she wanted to whittle down what she appreciated most, and separate herself from the parts that no longer served her. The gift of healing through hairdressing and its profound effects became her inspiration, along with guiding people to see their own beauty.

Want to connect? Message her at curlygirlontheroad@yahoo.com and follow her at @the_afrod3ity.

Alisha Higley

Hi, I’m Alisha Higley, the founder of Tidal Wave Healing. My mission is to guide people on their healing journeys and help them reconnect with the magic within themselves. I offer a variety of transformative services, including Reiki, intuitive guidance, spirit baby readings, mediumship, Akashic Records readings and so much more.

My own path to this work has been deeply personal and transformative. For many years, I suppressed a vital part of who I am—my connection to Spirit and my inner witch. Rediscovering this part of myself was like finding a missing piece of my soul, and it completely changed my life. This awakening ignited a passion in me to help others uncover their own intuitive power, heal old wounds, and step into their full potential.

As a Reiki Level Two practitioner, I’m honored to provide both in-person and distance Reiki sessions, holding space for clients to experience profound energy healing. Whether I’m connecting with a spirit baby, delivering a message from a loved one in Spirit, or helping someone cut energetic cords through candle rituals, my goal is always the same: to provide clarity, empowerment, and healing.

At Tidal Wave Healing, I believe that everyone has the potential to connect with their inner wisdom and intuition. My role is to create a safe and welcoming environment where you feel empowered to explore your spiritual journey and release what no longer serves you. I work with compassion, intuition, and a deep respect for your unique path to meet your needs.

I’ve been blessed to work with clients from all walks of life, and one of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing their transformations. There’s something truly magical about watching someone reconnect with themselves and embrace their inner power—whether they identify as a healer, a seeker, or simply someone curious about the spiritual realm.
If you’re ready to heal, explore your spiritual gifts, or just dive a little deeper into your own story, I’d be honored to work with you. Tidal Wave Healing is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Amber Weaver

Welcome, beautiful soul. I’m Amber, the heart and visionary behind Moon Bees, a sacred space where magic, healing, and intuition come together. As an Intuitive Alignment Guide, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, and Energetic Weaver, I help people awaken their innate gifts, deepen their self-care rituals, and connect with their higher selves and spirit guides. Whether through energy healing, intuitive sessions, or psychic development, my mission is to empower you to trust your inner wisdom and embrace your unique magic.

At Moon Bees, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of ritual tools, crystals, and self-care essentials, all chosen with intention and sourced responsibly. We proudly feature handcrafted goods from local artists and magic makers, offering one-of-a-kind creations infused with love and intention. Moon Bees is more than just a shop—it’s a community, a gathering place for kindred spirits to explore, learn, and expand. We host moon circles, group healing events, intuitive development classes, and more, creating opportunities for you to deepen your practice and connect with others on the path.

Our brick & mortar boutique is located in Downtown Medford, above Over Easy. Step inside, soak in the magic, and explore our treasures. Whether you’re looking for guidance, healing, or just a cozy space to connect, you are always welcome here.

I look forward to helping you discover your magic, activate your gifts, and step into the healer within.

sofia lara carbone

Sofía is a native-born Argentine with ten years of experience working in women-led organizations and teams focused on sexual and reproductive health in varying contexts around the globe.

She is the founder and creative director of Venus in Cancer, a community-centered, gender expansive slow fashion brand and does communications consulting for reproductive health and justice organizations. She is a published author and fluently reads, writes, and speaks in Spanish and English. Sofía also holds a Master of Public Health from Brown University. 

Sofía is currently a prenatal and postnatal yoga apprentice for Leonora Willis, full-spectrum doula, yoga instructor, and owner of Daughter of Samoa. Sofía is also completing prenatal, postnatal, menstrual health, and 200-hour teacher training certifications through yoga alliance accredited institutions and is studying to become a certified Lactation Educator.

She enjoys surfing, hiking, writing, making body oils with medicinal herbs, cooking vegan food with her partner, spending time with her guinea pigs, and traveling with her friends and family. Sofía’s pronouns are she, they, ella and elle. 

Olivia Ashton

Olivia Ashton is a technology guide and meditation teacher based in Portland, Oregon. She has dedicated the past five years to exploring, researching and developing UNDIVIDED; an online course and curriculum that supports folks in healing cycles of phone addiction, reclaiming their attention, and creating a more conscious relationship with their smart phones + devices.

Deeply informed by her decade long meditation practice, work with addiction, devotion to presence, nature and love, Olivia teaches from a place of embodied wisdom, compassion and curiosity. Her teachings help people take back hours of their day from mindless scrolling, strengthen their tech boundaries, create phone habits that support their focus and creativity, and so much more.

Olivia is deeply committed to supporting the community in creating a conscious way forward with technology, together.

2025 ASL Interpreter Team

Priya May

Priya loves to get outside, explore new places and breathe fresh air. Whether she's camping or traveling, she's always hoping for an adventure. As an ASL interpreter and vocational rehabilitation consultant, she has a deep commitment to fostering understanding and empowerment. Priya is a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy in all its forms. She believes that movement is medicine and loves to challenge her body and mind.  

Priya is passionate about cooking, traveling, and constantly seeking out the next engrossing book to dive into. Whether exploring new cuisines, cultures, or literary worlds, Priya thrives on new experiences and lifelong learning. 

Susie Devergranne

Hi. My name is Susie Devergranne. I live in 20 acres off the grid in the Santa Cruz mountains with my husband, 30 year old son, stepson and his wife in addition to two dogs, three cats and three chickens. We are rebuilding our homestead ourselves after losing our home in a large forest fire over 4 years ago. We are doing all of the building ourselves and are enjoying every minute. I’m so thankful to my father for teaching me how to use all of his power tools so many years ago! I have been a part of the Deaf community for over 40 years and feel truly blessed to have been accepted into the warm embrace of the vibrant Deaf community.

Jasmine Smith

Jasmine is a barefoot-in-the-woods kind of human, usually accompanied by her best friend, Beans—a 60 lb border collie mix with a level of cuteness that probably should be illegal. Self-identified as “anxious by nature,” she often seeks moments of calm through stillness (or snacks). An introvert who loves deep connections and even deeper cold rivers, Jasmine is kind, playful, open-minded, and funny in that quiet kind of way. She’s an artist at heart—acrylics, mixed media, and the occasional existential crisis—and a proud native-heritage user of American Sign Language. A CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), she was raised in the Deaf community by her beloved parents and carries that identity with pride. By day and night (because it never really pauses), Jasmine works as a sign language interpreter, blending language, culture, travel, and curiosity into one wildly rewarding life’s work. As someone who has attended women's retreats, usually as a reflective participant, she values the deep sense of safety, humility and inner peace these gatherings invite—and is genuinely stoked to join this retreat both as an interpreter and a guest.

Erin Griffin

Erin Griffin, NIC, was born in California and raised in New Jersey before finding her home in Washington State in 2004. She began her journey with American Sign Language (ASL) and the Deaf community while attending The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. In 2005, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in ASL and Deaf Studies, with a minor in Visual Arts and Butoh Dance.

Following graduation, Erin moved to Seattle to pursue a career in interpreting. She completed her Interpreter Training Program (ITP) at ASLIS in 2007 and later earned her National Interpreter Certification (NIC). In 2009, she relocated to Eastern Washington, where she currently lives on 10 acres with her husband, three children, four dogs, two cats, and a lively flock of chickens.

Erin is passionate about nature, gardening, hiking, and backpacking. She also enjoys spending time with her family and pets, reading, practicing yoga, and cooking nourishing meals. Her interests span comedy, true crime, herbalism, fire walking, and magic—reflecting her curious and adventurous spirit.

Tasha Rose

Tasha Rose is a sign language interpreter with a passion for connection and cultural understanding. For the past 10 years, she's had the privilege of traveling the world for both work and personal exploration. With a background in the study of world religions, she has found that her spiritual journey and professional path deeply inform one another. Tasha views her work as an interpreter as an extension of her own spiritual journey—an opportunity to be fully present while facilitating meaningful communication across languages and cultural realities.

Serena James

My name is Serena, 

I am from the PNW and currently live in Denver Colorado. I have been Interpreting since 2018 and have been loving the field and all the opportunities to grow in work and as a human. I enjoy being in nature, creating things, and making new friends, and pouring into the ones I have.