Meet Our Team

Dr. Mariah Southard is from North Royalton, Ohio and studied Health Sciences at The Ohio State University for her undergraduate studies. She graduated Summa Cum Laude, along with an Academic Excellence Award, from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. While in school she learned many different adjustment techniques, which gives her the ability to work with a wide range of patients.

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Dr. Southard suffered a whiplash neck injury from an accident when she was in high school. Chiropractic adjustments helped her fully recover from this injury and sparked her interest in becoming a chiropractor. She likes that chiropractic focuses on healing the body in a natural way. She is excited to educate her patients that chiropractors are able to help with much more than neck and low back pain. Chiropractic can promote a healthy lifestyle with preventative and maintenance treatments to avoid long term issues down the road!

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Lily has spent the last 19 years studying classical ballet, receiving most of her training from the Joffrey Academy of Dance in Chicago. She also underwent summer intensive training through various faculties such as Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Ballet West. During this time, she developed a special interest in strength training and functional weight training to enhance her athletic ability and as a beneficial form of injury prevention.

After concluding her ballet career with Ballet Idaho, Lily moved back to Ohio, where she began pursuing a career in personal training. She obtained certifications as a Stretching and Flexibility coach, as well as a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Additionally, she completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course through YogaRenew.

Introducing Kim Staten, a licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of experience. Kim specializes in a variety of massages, including deep tissue, sports, medical, trigger point, myofascial, and Swedish massages. Additionally, she has experience with reiki, lymphatic drainage, shiatsu, herbal and aromatherapy. With a background in nursing, Kim has worked in chiropractic offices, physical therapy offices, and spas. Book a session with Kim to experience the benefits of her expertise.

Kara is the owner, certified doula and childbirth educator behind, Smile Doula, LLC. She is a wife and momma to 4 and has been supporting the Akron area for 14 years. She has a passion for all things childbirth but especially loves building relationships, working through fears, and educating on physiologic birth and

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Kara’s passion started when she experienced an avoidable traumatic birth which led to postpartum anxiety and depression. She knew there had to be a better way and this lit a fire in her heart for birthing families and filling gaps. Kara understands the impact your birth experience has on your life and postpartum mental health, which is why she began educating. Childbirth education is a way to empower, crush fears and remind everyone that your birth matters.