Teacher and instructor bios
Mike Erwin is the owner of The Northern Winds and is Gothi and founding member of The Norse Wolfpack, a Phoenix based Pagan group that holds open rituals and charity events. Mike has studied the occult in its many forms since 1989 and currently follows a Norse path. As an ordained Minister,he can perform handfastings, wedding ceremonies, rites of passage and house blessings in many traditions. Mike has been teaching for three years now and past classes have included: Crystals, gemstone elixirs, herbal studies (tinctures, magickal, medicinal and more) spirit guides and totem animals, mirror magic, crystal gridding, prosperity magic, protection magic, magical brews, incense, candle magic, magical oils, Asatru tools, bath salts, smudge basics, finding your elemental personality and many others. His most popular classes involve rune studies, including an elder futhark workshop, runic talismans and sigils, and runic rites.
Brandy L. Howe, DD, Traditional Naturopath, Life Science Practitioner, has over
30 years experience in the study of Alternative/Integrative healing. In March, 1996, she received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree with High Honors through the Clayton School of Natural Healing. In February, 2002, she attained Doctor of Divinity and is an Ordained Minister. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher, Animal Intuitive Lightworker, Electromagnetic Stress Reduction Practitioner, Certified Organic Skin Care Consultant and a Licensed Facilitator for Joyful Child, Inc.
Dr. Howe's studies include herbology, pharmacology, nutrition, aromatherapy, iridology, homeopathy, polarity therapy, acupressure, kinesiology, reflexology, psychic healing, vibrational therapies and remedies, animal communication, spiritual/intuitive guidance and bereavement assistance.
Simia is the psychic for Fantasia every Thursday and specializes in Tarot, Toe readings and is a trained spiritual intuitive. Her Chakra class was excellent and recieved many compliments from students.
Katie Starr is an internationally known Psychic seen on television and heard on radio. She has been giving psychic readings for more than 50 years. She has taught many classes, including Psychometry at a local community college. She is currently a popular reader for Fantasia.
Rose-Ellen is a state certified clairvoyant and spiritual healer and has been reading and healing for over 20 years. Rose-Ellen specializes in Tarot, past life readings, dream interpretation, angel communication, chakra balancing and aura cleansing. She is currently offering readings at Fantasia.
Michael Devore discovered his gifts of seeing angels, clairaudience and clairvoyance at age 15 and has worked with the violet fire since 2001.