Meet the Team
Jori Fabanich
Assistant Spa Director &
Lead Nail Technician
NC Manicurist#85874
Stephanie Washburn
Lead Esthetician, RYT-200
NC Esthetician#28501
Justin Whisonant
Lead Massage Therapist
NC LMBT#20808
NC M#81963
Gillian "Gil" Grenz
Assistant Director of Marketing
Director of Fitness & Wellness
RYT-200
Katie Guthrie
Owner, Spa Director
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Rebecca "Becky" Beverly
Massage Therapist
LMBT#20949
Julia Toney
Massage Therapist, CFT
NC LMBT#22316
Kylie Cole
Massage Therapist
NC LMBT#22722
Makayla Merritt
Massage Therapist
NC LMBT#23496
Katelyn Wilke Thompson
Massage Therapist
LMBT#21134
Jessica Ramos
Massage Therapist, Esthetician
LMBT#18838
NC Esthetician#20954
Stephanie Washburn
Lead Esthetician, RYT-200
NC Esthetician#28501
Lili Gerrasch
Esthetician & Waxing
NC Esthetician# 28897
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Ryan Bridgforth
Hair Stylist
NC Cosmetologist #120501
Ayden Andolina
Hair Stylist
Chasity Eubank
Hair Stylist & Esthetician
NC Cosmetologist #56475
Jori Fabanich
Assistant Spa Director &
Lead Nail Technician
NC Manicurist#85874
Samantha McNeal
Spa Coordinator & Nail Technician
NC Manicurist#95685
Ann Arroyo
Nail Technician
NC Manicurist#1519
Brooke Fogle
Nail Technician
NC Manicurist#88403
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Gillian "Gil" Grenz
Assistant Director of Marketing
Director of Fitness & Wellness
RYT-200
Alicia Linstead
Lead Barre Instructor
Camille Spencer
Pilates, &Yoga Instructor
RYT-500
Sophia King
Pilates Instructor
Spencer Rubio
Yoga & Sound Bowl Practitioner
RYT-500
Laura Smith
Yoga Instructor & Spa Coordinator
RYT-500
JOIN OUR TEAM
The Spa and Wellness industry is growing at an exponential rate. Similarly to food service, careers in health, wellness, fitness and self-care services are often wrought with contradicting work environments. At Island Retreat, your health is important to us, a positive, uplifting environment and a near-magical maritime forest awaits.
Jobs like this do not come around often, so please inquire and we can always hold your resume until you (or we) are ready to take the next step.
Open Positions
Massage Therapist
Apply NowSeeking a thoughtful, hardworking massage practitioner who is certified in multiple modalities, including deep tissue bodywork, lymphatic drainage therapy, myofascial release, pr=natal, hot stones, and therapeutic bodywork.
This position is open for short-term/seasonal, part-time, or full-time work.
Nail Technician
Apply NowNC licensed nail technician/manicurist position available. Must have experience in natural nail care, builder gel application and desire to work closely with our nail team to learn our signature pedicure services!
THE ISLAND
Located in Southeastern NC, Bald Head Island is the northernmost subtropical island along the East Coast - with several species of palm trees, old-growth live oaks, alligators and loggerhead sea turtle nesting areas.
The year-round population hovers between 300-500 annual residents, with several thousand part-time residents (up to 6mo. out of the year) and of course, the transient homeowners, renters, and day trippers.
COMMUTE
Most employees and staff live off-island in other small cities in Brunswick County, NC including Southport, Leland, Oak Island, Belville, Boiling Spring Lakes and Shallotte/Supply.
Many also live in Wilmington, NC including our owners.
The commute via Passenger Ferry is half the fun!
Travel to Southport, NC for most staff ranges from 5-50min and a 20min ferry ride rounds out most commutes from 30min-1.5hrs.
Is the commute worth it? We sure think so, but you will only know if you come visit and experience the island firsthand.
TEAMWORK ENVIRONMENT
Our employees and independent staff work in sync as a team. Though there are multiple types of employment at Island Retreat, we expect our staff to treat one another with respect, dignity and professionalism at all times - all while maintaining an all-for-one and one-for-all mindset.
