Who is Roots & Wings Midwifery?

Hello! We are Rebekah Mustaleski and Kyndall Proffitt and we are the Roots & Wings birth services team..  We look forward to hearing from you and being able to serve you and your family through this season in your life, but in the meantime, look through our page and let us know if you have any questions about us or the care we offer. 

Rebekah Mustaleski, CPM-TN, IBCLC

I believe that labor is an incredible moment in a person's life. It's when they are able to see their own strength, determination, and courage. But the work is also hard and questioning yourself is normal, which makes it a vulnerable time as well. So I think it is important to be surrounded by people who care and respect you. People who will support you as you find your way through the labor process.  I also believe that how someone is treated in labor has a large impact on whether they are encouraged by the experience or not.  Throughout my training, I have worked with many people in a variety of settings. I have a strong desire to educate individuals about their options regarding labor and delivery so that each family can make their own decisions about what is right for them. As a licensed CPM, I am thankful that I can continue to encourage each person I work with to be in charge of their birth experience.

Though I have lived in several other places, Knoxville has always been home to me. I live with my husband and four kids in the house my grandparents built. I homeschool my children and find there are never enough hours in the day for all of the things I want to do.

Kyndall Proffitt, CPM-TN

Photo credit: Break the Mold Photo
I have a passion for women's health, reproductive justice, and holistic medicine. I have a strong understanding of physiologic birth and I trust the process, knowing that each person has the strength and wisdom to birth the best way for themselves and their babies. I believe that birth is one of the most precious human experiences and I am whole-heartedly committed to safeguarding it.

I was born and raised in Nashville, TN and began attending births as a doula in 2011. I began studying midwifery the following year and have experienced birth in various roles and settings including home, hospital and birth centers. I attended the Midwives College of Utah and received my clinical training from seasoned CPMs and CNMs. In 2019, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Midwifery.

Outside of being a midwife, I am a wife, mother, and yoga instructor.. I enjoy traveling, hiking, foraging, gardening, cooking, and music. When not on-call, you'll probably find me in the woods!