Meet the friends of two decades who brought space for women’s wellbeing and connection under one roof to life at Weedon Depot
Meet the friends of two decades who brought to life a space for women’s wellbeing, connection and community under one roof in Northamptonshire.
HERA Wellness was created by Stacey Blair and Katie Muggleton and they opened the doors to the public at Weedon Depot in January 2026.
During the day, HERA is home to a number of independent female-led businesses offering treatments and services across hair, beauty and holistic wellbeing.
The space is also home to workshops and events, including women’s circles, sound baths, energy healing, breathwork and other experiences designed to bring women together.
HERA is about more than individual treatments as the pair are trying to build a community and space that local women know exists when they need it – whether that be for an hour to themselves, for connection or to try something new.
They are proud to be located in Weedon Depot, which they describe as an unusual location steeped in history and a hub for independent businesses with a growing community they would love for others to discover.
Stacey and Katie have been best friends for around 20 years, since they trained as hairdressers together. When Katie rejoined the industry, she worked at Stacey’s salon and they bonded over the experience of becoming single mothers at a similar time.
“It was a salon environment and we just did hair, but it was a space for women to be open and free,” said Stacey. “We spoke about everything everyone was going through, so we leant in and decided to create a space for women that blends other holistic services that we don’t make time for.”
Stacey described HERA as a women’s wellness space that offers hair treatments, Japanese head spa, beauty, nails, wellbeing events, Reiki, soundbaths and breathwork.
“Everyone needs a space like that,” said Stacey. “Wellness is a hugely growing industry. Women are claiming more space and are fed up with putting a face on everything, which is why it was the right time to open.
“We’re a new business and building takes time, but every person who comes into the space loves it and the energy. It’s our blend of services, the space and the ethos. We’re not trying to tap into viral trends, that’s not who we are or what we stand for.
“We believe in clients coming in the door and offering a space to look after them. They’re not just coming to us for a service, we really want them to feel part of our community.”
Stacey and Katie invite women looking for a new service, like Japanese head spa or non-toxic hair treatments, and those wanting to connect with like-minded and aligned individuals to pay HERA Wellness a visit.
“Our long-term goal is to create a charity,” Stacey concluded. “It’s really important to us to have open conversations about the needs of women and young girls.”
Co-founder and spiritualist Katie looks forward to hosting her first couple of tarot evenings this month on October 9 and 30.