Return to the sacred, wildness within

Catie Macken is a passionate, embodied guide and mentor offering transformative groups, 1:1 sessions, and corporate experiences in Topanga Canyon. Her work is multifaceted, harnessing the power of the horse - human connection, earth based tradition, nature experiences, and breathwork to increase self awareness, unblock patterns, and live with greater ease and freedom through life.

With a deep appreciation for the power of ritual and intentional living, Catie invites you into deeper intimacy with yourself and your life.

Additionally, she supports organizations, business owners, and executives with impactful, innovative content and mentorship opportunities to develop emotionally intelligent leadership.

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How we work

Sessions are a co-creation with the herd, land, elements, animals, birds, Spirit, the client and myself.

  • Healing with Horses sessions are a sacred experience combining the transformative potential of breathwork with the powerful human-horse connection. Breathwork is a rhythmic breathing meditation to support the release of unprocessed emotions, stagnant energy, and past experiences. It opens your heart, builds trust in your body, and imprints safety in your nervous system. Attuning to the heart field of the horses and surrounding vibration of nature will bring you into presence with your body. The session will open with conversation and observation of the herd. We will then transition to the breathwork journey, where you will be lying down on a massage table in the pasture. The herd and I will fully support you in clearing and alchemizing heavy energy. Experience a profound shift on every level and leave with clarity and levity.

    Sessions are held in the pasture. We will be interacting with and observing horses up close and at a distance (this is a non-riding experience).

    $375 (1.5 - 2hrs long)

    BOOK HERE

    If you are interested in a couples or private group session please email me.

    Location: Old Canyon Stables, Topanga, CA.

  • Similar to Equine Therapy including conversation, somatic work, and embodiment tools. An observation session is a grounded way to engage with your intuition through the senses and bring awareness to your life. Sitting in stillness and presence with nature allows you to observe emerging patterns and connect to your current experience. The horses call you into greater connection to your body to safely process emotions, gather insights, and uncover information previously hidden. Being witnessed in your experience by myself and the herd supports emotional congruence. Leave with practical guidance to integrate what emerged in the session into your life.

    Sessions are held in the pasture. We will be interacting with and observing horses up close and at a distance (this is a non-riding experience).

    $285 (60 minutes)

    BOOK HERE

    Purchase 5 sessions with 15% discount here.

    If you are interested in a couples or private group session please email me.

    Location: Old Canyon Stables, Topanga, CA

  • Private retreats are an immersive experience to receive the healing power of the horses while surrounded by the stunning natural landscape of the canyon.

    Options available:

    • Four day retreat (including lodging, food, and two full days of programming).

    • One day retreat (approximately 10 am - 4 pm).

    • Individuals, couples, families, corporate teams, or small private groups.

    • Please email me if you’d like to schedule a day of programming for your group. 

    MORE INFORMTION HERE

    BOOK 1:1 RETREAT HERE

  • An intentional container for self-reflection, growth, and transformation. Three months minimum commitment required with an option for 2, 3, or 4 sessions a month. 

    These sessions are multidimensional and will address your individual needs and intentions.

    Learn more about mentorship and apply here.

  • Bring the humanness back into your wellbeing programming with customized experiences to fit your team or individual needs.

    I am available for in person, remote, or podcast engagements. 

    Lead with Heart: Leadership development through the horse-human connection.

    Half or full day corporate sessions available.

    Potential collaborations include:

    Individual executive leadership councel
    Corporate breathwork group experiences
    Team offsites
    Corporate retreats
    Custom webinar content

    More information on Corporate Experiences here or email me with your request.

    Please note: I host equine facilitated leadership experiences just outside of Los Angeles, CA and am available for travel outside of LA.

  • We’ll set an intention for the work together based on your current experience and focus on where you’d like to release energy, unblock yourself from patterns, or open yourself up to more expansive energy. Breathwork is a rhythmic breathing meditation to support the release of unprocessed emotions, stagnant energy, and past experiences. It opens your heart, builds trust in your body, and imprints safety in your nervous system. A session can help to release daily stress or anxiety, enhance creativity, cultivate self awareness, and ground you in the present moment.

    Virtual 1:1 sessions are $300 (90 minutes) - book here.

    Each month I host a virtual monthly group in conjunction with the Full Moon - book here.

    Monthly membership to the virtual group is $40 per month - sign up here.

    If you’re interested in joining me in person for a Breathwork session, please book Healing with Horses (above).

Harness the energy of the cosmos.

Harness the energy of the cosmos.

Horse medicine

One of the greatest gifts horses give us is their presence. Being held by the medicine of the herd shifts you out of linear, logical thinking and into the realm of intuition, embodiment and feeling.

Horses are a bridge to reflect where we have disconnected from our true nature — bodies, hearts, and the Earth. A session with the herd expands awareness and offers insights into your interactions with yourself and your life.

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TOGETHER, WE’ll

Create practical rituals for everyday life that inspire you to see life as a gift.

  • "Participating in Catie’s Healing with Horses Observation was an extremely powerful and unexpectedly profound experience for me. Catie has a remarkable gift for being fully present and deeply attuned in the moment. Throughout the session, she was tracking everything in the environment—from the subtle micro-movements of the horses to the interplay of the natural world around us—and translating what she observed into meaningful insights for me as the client. It truly felt like she was interpreting a new language, helping me understand what the horses were communicating on both a conscious and subconscious level. What surprised me most was how visceral the experience was. Jax met me exactly where I was, almost immediately, and invited me into layers of feeling I had not accessed before. Allowing myself to fully emote in front of the horses was challenging, but it created a depth of emotional access that went beyond what I’ve reached in other spiritual practices. The environment itself is an essential part of the work. The location naturally encourages you to slow down, ground, sit quietly, and listen. Catie holds a container where nature becomes a co-creator in the process, guiding you back into your body and helping you process in a new way. I left feeling expanded—my heart literally felt like it grew several sizes. Experiencing Catie’s expertise and intuitive gifts firsthand is a privilege. The depth of presence she brings to the work makes the entire process feel incredibly meaningful and profound. It’s a beautiful, powerful experience that’s honestly difficult to put fully into words, but I highly recommend it."

    — Gemma C., Boston, MA

  • "The Coven is so transformative and beautiful. It is the greatest gift I've given myself. I've spent decades trying to "fix" myself from multiple mental health diagnoses, several traumatic experiences, too many chronic illnesses to count with years of intensive therapy, throwing myself into a career in finance, and a long journey of sobriety. My body, mind and spirit were trying to speak to me, I was on the wrong path. My attempts at healing moved the needle a bit, but nothing has cracked me wide open like working with Catie. I got so much out of the Winter season that I continued with Spring. I am finally healing old wounds and connecting with my truest self and my purpose. I am at a turning point in my life with a lot of decisions to make and am leaning into this work to guide me and most importantly listen to the messages the universe has for me. Old wounds from trauma are lifting to make way for something new, my relationship to money is changing, and I am embracing my inner child, helping me have fun along the way."

    - Colleen C., Boson, M

  • "Catie is one of the best intuitive guides I have ever worked with. She has a gift for holding space, and identifying key recurring themes to help you grow and flourish. Catie was a major influence in transforming my relationship with many different facets of my life — personal, business, and beyond. All things magical and intuitive aside, Catie is incredibly professional. The effort she puts into preparing for each session has never ceased to amaze me. She's dedicated, compassionate, and it's a gift to know her. "

    - Gianna B., NYC

  • "Breathwork with Catie was a once in a life time experience that I didn’t know I was missing. I went into it with an open mind and was astounded at how my body and mind responded during and after the practice. I’ve done 10+ years of yoga training and have done workshops with teachers all over the world…and yet…this was the first time I felt my body physically release the deep rooted fear and story from a traumatic birth experience three years prior. Catie’s presence as a guide—combined with her confidence, grace, and patience—is what makes this experience an unforgettable practice you didn’t know you needed. If the body indeed keeps the score, this breathwork was a way to clear the tab and begin again as a new person."

    - Nikki L., Cleveand, OH

  • "Catie is a gifted guide, channel, and translator of soul messages. I have had several readings of my akashic recordings and worked with intuitives for years. Often I find the sessions helpful, but vague without much integration. Working with Catie felt different -- her insights were deep, clarifying and practical. Throughout our session she checked in with me and my guides and was able to offer relevant perspectives and guidance to help me through a major life transition. What she shared has stuck with me as I continue to integrate and I have come back to her words and messages often. I recommend Catie to anyone who is interested in expanding their perspective of what's possible or available to them. She has a grounded and pragmatic approach to the mystical that is accessible and relevant for anyone seeking guidance."

    - Julien Elizabeth, Ashville, NC

  • "My partner and I met with Catie for a Couple’s Reading to mark our 10 year anniversary. Through her clear expertise in this method, she deepened our awareness of conscious patterns within ourselves and within our relationship, and she also gave voice to themes that we had inklings of, but couldn’t yet put words to. She made space for questions, laughter, discussion, and it flowed organically between individual insight and awareness of our relationship. We could feel her grounded energy, which in turn helped us feel held. We still have not stopped talking about the awareness we gained and how we felt strikingly seen by Catie, and we both feel energized by how we can use this information to grow together. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

    - Evan and Carl, Dallas, TX

  • "This was one of the most supportive and informative astrological readings I've ever had. It helped to give me focus and support and completely validated the things I've been feeling and going through. She gave incredible support and advice on how to navigate through the current season of life and also told me my strengths and how I can lean into them. Many astrologers use a lot of fear when it comes to crunchy aspects or times. I never once felt anxious, only supported in the info she provided."

    - Amrit-Sadhana, Portland, OR

  • "I was so lucky to have been guided by Catie through a deeply transformative energetic shift in my life. Her thoughtful counseling combined with highly trained breathwork and meditation practice helped me in releasing deep trauma from my past, as well as tune into a wider scope of possibility for my future. Her work is multidisciplinary and expansive, both ancient and modern. She is a true guide."

    - Vanessa H., NYC

  • "Catie offered affirming and intuitive counsel that helped me build awareness around what I desire in my life and of how to get there. Embodiment was at the center of our work together. With Catie's guidance, I feel empowered to embrace care for myself often, to take on new practices, and to integrate what I learn. I am connected now to my innate wisdom more than ever. I am confident that I can turn to any of the rituals she has offered to center and fortify myself, no matter what I encounter along my path. Her guidance and support will undoubtedly change your life."

    - Stella C., Springdale, UT

  • "Catie is a brilliant teacher and guide who truly lives the practices she shares. Her embodiment is a testimony to it. I feel her full heart every time we meet. It feels like she is truly there with me in my experience and I always feel a shift after each experience. The change occurs within me, but it is in the way she guides and holds the space that profoundly anchors it into my being. She is a strong channel for this wisdom and has a way of guiding the body, the mind and the spirit to a level unlike ever before.”

    - Jaclyn P., Sioux City, IA

  • “I have encountered many healers, mystics, and witches - without a doubt that Catie is by far the best I've ever experienced. She’s given me many readings and I’m always amazed by her wisdom, insights, and ability to interpret the cards in a way that is tangible and useful. I always turn to Catie when I have a big shift in my life or am seeking counsel on how to navigate uncharted territory. She is a master at reading the cards and so down to earth and approachable that I feel safe and supported in all of our sessions."

    - Felipe G., Los Angeles, CA

  • “Working 1:1 with Catie has been such an empowering experience. I reached out to her about intuition coaching and she was able to take the gibberish in my mind, put it into language that resonated with me, and gave me tangible, lifelong tools. To me, Catie is the definition of next level and if you’re ready to do the work to level up yourself, I could not recommend her more!”

    - Taylor R., Boston, MA

  • “Catie mindfully and skillfully holds space and guides the room through a transformative journey - complete with music, movement, breath work, mantras and meditation. The energy we create together as a group - palpable. I left class feeling physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually renewed! Simultaneously lighter and in my power. Her classes are a breath of fresh air (literally!) and a must for anyone curious about exploring and expanding into their best self!

    - Kat. P, Boston, MA

  • “Catie helped clarify my intentions for a retreat. She quickly distilled my intentions to a couple of keywords and elaborated in real, human English. She made the spiritual and esoteric totally relatable, tangible. I felt genuinely and deeply cared for. Afterwards, she scheduled an integration phone call and again had incisive and meaningful words. This testimonial can't do justice to the gratitude I feel for Catie's help. Her gifts of insight, intuition, and her stunning ability to turn that into plain language got me into the perfect mind frame to have a life changing experience.”

    - Carrie C. Boston, MA

  • “Catie’s work is transformative and deeply intuitive. It met me exactly where I was—gently, unmistakably, without asking for anything more than breath. I didn’t realize how tightly I’d been holding everything until something let go—softly, instinctively, like a body remembering it knows how. Catie holds space with quiet authority. The horses are witness. Together, they reflect truth and offer a rare kind of permission to release, simply by being present.”

    - Deb F., Topanga, CA

  • “Catie mindfully and skillfully holds space and guides the room through a transformative journey - complete with music, movement, breath work, mantras and meditation. The energy we create together as a group - palpable. I left class feeling physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually renewed! Simultaneously lighter and in my power. Her classes are a breath of fresh air (literally!) and a must for anyone curious about exploring and expanding into their best self!

    - Kat. P, Boston, MA

  • “Catie helped clarify my intentions for a retreat. She quickly distilled my intentions to a couple of keywords and elaborated in real, human English. She made the spiritual and esoteric totally relatable, tangible. I felt genuinely and deeply cared for. Afterwards, she scheduled an integration phone call and again had incisive and meaningful words. This testimonial can't do justice to the gratitude I feel for Catie's help. Her gifts of insight, intuition, and her stunning ability to turn that into plain language got me into the perfect mind frame to have a life changing experience.”

    - Carrie C., Boston, MA

  • “I have encountered many healers, mystics, and witches - without a doubt that Catie is by far the best I've ever experienced. She’s given me many readings and I’m always amazed by her wisdom, insights, and ability to interpret the cards in a way that is tangible and useful. I always turn to Catie when I have a big shift in my life or am seeking counsel on how to navigate uncharted territory. She is a master at reading the cards and so down to earth and approachable that I feel safe and supported in all of our sessions."

    - Felipe G., Los Angeles, CA

  • "Catie offered affirming and intuitive counsel that helped me build awareness around what I desire in my life and of how to get there. Embodiment was at the center of our work together. With Catie's guidance, I feel empowered to embrace care for myself often, to take on new practices, and to integrate what I learn. I am connected now to my innate wisdom more than ever. I am confident that I can turn to any of the rituals she has offered to center and fortify myself, no matter what I encounter along my path. Her guidance and support will undoubtedly change your life."

    - Stella C., Springdale, UT

  • “Catie is a brilliant teacher and guide who truly lives the practices she shares. Her embodiment is a testimony to it. I feel her full heart every time we meet. It feels like she is truly there with me in my experience and I always feel a shift after each experience. The change occurs within me, but it is in the way she guides and holds the space that profoundly anchors it into my being. She is a strong channel for this wisdom and has a way of guiding the body, the mind and the spirit to a level unlike ever before.”

    - Jaclyn P., Sioux City, IA

  • "Catie is one of the best intuitive guides I have ever worked with. She has a gift for holding space, and identifying key recurring themes to help you grow and flourish. Catie was a major influence in transforming my relationship with many different facets of my life — personal, business, and beyond. All things magical and intuitive aside, Catie is incredibly professional. The effort she puts into preparing for each session has never ceased to amaze me. She's dedicated, compassionate, and it's a gift to know her. "

    - Gianna B., NYC

  • "This was one of the most supportive and informative astrological readings I've ever had. It helped to give me focus and support and completely validated the things I've been feeling and going through. She gave incredible support and advice on how to navigate through the current season of life and also told me my strengths and how I can lean into them. Many astrologers use a lot of fear when it comes to crunchy aspects or times. I never once felt anxious, only supported in the info she provided."

    - Amrit-Sadhana B., Portland, OR

  • "I was so lucky to have been guided by Catie through a deeply transformative energetic shift in my life. Her thoughtful counseling combined with highly trained breathwork and meditation practice helped me in releasing deep trauma from my past, as well as tune into a wider scope of possibility for my future. Her work is multidisciplinary and expansive, both ancient and modern. She is a true guide."

    - Vanessa H., NYC

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