Misty Starks

Misty Starks runs Wellness Within One and holds licenses as both a massage therapist and a physical therapist assistant. She has worked for more than 21 years with people recovering from neurological and orthopedic conditions, among them spinal cord injury, rehabilitation after surgery, long-term pain and tension linked to anxiety. Her physical therapy support is delivered under the direct supervision of Amy Lankford, PT, of Partners in Physical Therapy, and is built into each client's broader wellness plan.

Her orthopedic massage sessions target QL dysfunction, IT band syndrome, adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, plantar fasciitis, sciatica and restricted cervical range of motion. Her education covers an A.A.S. in Dietetics, an A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant, and a B.S. in Kinesiology and Business Management, plus more than 80 hours of functional nutrition study. Continuing education includes prenatal massage, K-Tape, hot stone and cupping work.

She holds registered yoga teacher status (200-hour training), works as a mindfulness-based pain relief practitioner, and is certified as a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist. She is currently in training toward Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Traditional Naturopath, and her Integrative Health Practitioner credential is in process.