About

“ I will not rescue you. For you are not powerless.  I will not fix you. For you are not broken. I will not heal you. For I see you, in your wholeness.  I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light.”  

This anonymous, beautiful quote represents my core belief regarding our healing journey.

Thank you for your interest in CranioSacral Therapy!

I am an Advanced CranioSacral Therapist holding the Technique Level Certification (CST-T) and candidate for the Diplomate Level Certification.  With over 30 years of experience, I enjoy treating a wide variety of clients from newborn to end of life care.  Clients benefit from integration of CranioSacral therapy with my training as an Occupational Therapist. I have pursued further trainings below and combine this knowledge to support client's healing process in a gentle, hands on whole person experience.  

Some of my work is as an EcoSomatic Therapist.  Working with Dolphins, Big Cats, Horses, Dogs, and other wonderful animal healers has taught me a great deal about our capacity to heal and feel whole.  

During each session; your unique view of the world, your intentions, and your body will lead.  

Clients remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a massage table or seated in a chair. Children are often treated on the floor with toys and books.

Infant Massage- As an Infant Massage Instructor, I work with parents and caregivers of infants under 6 months. Along with basic infant massage instruction, information on sensory processing, infants states, and motor training is presented. I have a special interest in working with families and with young children.     


My Skills

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI)

Techniques Certified CranioSacral Therapist (CST-T)

Advanced CranioSacral Therapist

Teaching Assistant for IAHE

Myofascial Release (MFR)

EcoSomatic Therapist

Acutonics - Level 4 

Sound Healing ~ Kennedy Oneself & Dahvid Weiss

Reiki Practitioner

Professional Associations / Memberships

https://www.tncstbabyclinic.com

TN OT Association - www.tnota.org

NBCOT - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Infant Massage WINC ... Environment, Touch, 

https://acutonics.com/

http://www.soulmedicinevibrations.com/

https://resonancehealthcenter.com/

Melissa Starr OTR/L, CST-T, CIMI

License Number

OT State Ls#2824; NBCOT #980060; CIMI #C13435

104 Chatham Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
USA

tel. 865 387-0027 (day)

lissamariposa@protonmail.com

Hours of operation / Fees

865-387-0027 for hours

Fees:

Newborns to 5 years: 
60 Minute Session - $75.00 for the initial session; $45.00 for follow up sessions.

Children 6 years - Adults:  
60 Minute Sessions - $90.00
90 Minute Sessions - $110.00
Infant Massage Instruction- 4 sessions, each 30 minutes of instruction.  Parents and caregivers will learn infant massage. Total Cost-$100.00

Available for patients

Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more. More information

Driving directions

My office is located inside "The Nest".  There is a large sign outside with a bird's nest and bird.  Several businesses share the space including East TN Spine and Sport, Calani Lactation, and Knoxville Counseling services.  


1319 Old Weisgarber Road
Knoxville, TN 37830