Misty Rees, BS, CEDS, IFOC Chaplain, is co-founder and retreat leader of Rooted Souls. Whether creating art, treatment programs, workshops, or a family gathering, Misty's heartbeat has always been that of a creator. She graduated in 1990 from the University of Evansville with a degree in art therapy, and received her CEDS through IAEDP/ the Eating Disorder Institute at Saddleback College in California In 1996. She is a mom, wife, daughter, sister, artist, dreamer, and lover of All things vintage and bohemian.

"My life's call has had me sojourn with wounded souls for over 20 years in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. I am so excited to be able to create a sacred space like Rooted Souls for all to experience the healing impact of creativity, love, and community. I love to paint, journal, read, write, be present with my family, share stories, drink coffee/hot tea, create authentic community, and feel connected to the Holy Spirit. I live in the country with my nature lovin' husband and three creative and spirited daughters."

 Janie Hubble, MSW, LCSW, CEDS, is Co-founder and retreat leader of Rooted Souls. She is a graduate of Indiana University where she received her Masters Degree in social work in 1989. She completed the requirements and received her CEDS through IAEDP in 2013. Janie believes in The power of love and relationship and it is with great love that for over 20 years she has walked along side wounded warriors and was inspired to assist in the development of treatment programs, outpatient programs, workshops and now the creation of rooted souls. She is a wife, mother, daughter and faithful follower of God's callings in her life.

"I love to read, and have a passion for photography." A picture is worth a thousand words. "I love gardening, planting flowers, and nesting in my warm and comfortable home in my small town of Pendleton, Indiana where I live with my husband, two children and my Westie dog, Oliver."

"You have loved back my life from the pit of corruption and nothingness." -Isaiah 38:17

Gayla Whitworth, AS, LSCC, she is a 1990 graduate of Indiana Business College and 2017 graduate of Lark Song's Certified Life Coaching program.  She has worked in the Mental Health field for nearly 30 years.  She has been married for 39 years, has two daughters, 4 grandkids and two doggies.  Her job at Rooted Souls consist of many clerical duties, home repair, shopping, crafting and whatever else she can find.  When she is not Life Coaching or taking care of Janie and Misty, she loves spending time learning from the grandkids, working in the dirt, essential oils, herbal tea and building anything she can from wood.  

"I really am just an old Hippie." "I love anything vintage and getting back to Earth." "I love that Misty and Janie continue to allow me to tag along in both their journey's called life." "I have a strong passion for people and their growth in this world."  "A few years ago, I felt like I was not using all the gifts, knowledge or wisdom that God had given me and that's when I decided to become a certified Life Coach." "I feel like that's what I had been preparing for the past 30 years."  "I love seeing someone discover who they really are for the first time or making that big decision and being terrified but elated at the same time."  "One of my instructors always said every human being is creative, resourceful and whole!  I believe this completely, but there are times when you just need someone curious enough to stand in your corner while its being discovered."