About

May 2026~ Thank you for your interest in CranioSacral Therapy!  I am currently on leave through June 2027.  I’m taking care of myself and enjoying my youngest daughter’s senior year of high school.   I wish you the best in your healing journey🌈

I am an Advanced CranioSacral Therapist holding the Diplomate Level Certification (CST-D).  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)

Diplomate Certified CranioSacral Therapist (CST-D)

Advanced CranioSacral Therapist

Teaching Assistant for IAHE

Study Group Leader for CST

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-D, 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 - $80.00 for the initial session; $60.00 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

Knoxville, TN ~ Wednesdays


Oak Ridge, TN ~ Other days

Please text 865-387-0027 for information.