About

Our Philosophy

Care is not one-size-fits-all.

At D Stars Aligned, we believe meaningful care honors the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while remaining grounded in ethical practice, education, and collaboration. We value preparation over urgency, presence over pressure, and trust built through relationship.

Our approach centers nervous-system regulation, continuity of care, and culturally responsive support—creating experiences that help families feel informed, empowered, and held.

Evidence Based Care

D Stars Aligned is rooted in equity, representation, and community connection. We are committed to supporting families who have been historically underserved in maternal wellness spaces and to addressing disparities through education, advocacy, and culturally responsive support.

This work extends beyond individual care. By strengthening families and increasing access to knowledge and preparation, we contribute to healthier outcomes and more resilient communities.

Community & Equity

This work extends beyond individual care. By strengthening families and increasing access to knowledge and preparation, we contribute to healthier outcomes and more resilient communities.

Sustainable Midwifery

At D Stars Aligned, we believe midwifery care should be joyful, relational, and long-lasting — for families and for the midwives who serve them.

Midwifery is one of the most rewarding professions, and it is also deeply demanding. We believe that to offer the highest quality care, midwives must be present, well-rested, and supported, just as we ask our clients to be present and supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

That’s why our sustainable midwifery model is built on principles that benefit both families and care providers:

• Team-Centered Care: No one should attend a birth or provide prenatal/postpartum support alone every time. Our model ensures that there is always a midwife available who is rested, focused, and attentive — not coming off a long shift or holding back exhaustion.

• Continuity and Clarity: Your midwife will be available for your scheduled prenatal and postpartum care even when another team member is attending a birth. You will meet your back-up provider ahead of time so you feel familiar and confident in your care team.

• Presence Over Pressure: We are committed to care that prioritizes presence and relationship over speed or urgency. A midwife who is calm, clear-minded, and emotionally regulated offers safer, more coherent support.

• Longevity of Practice: We want our midwives to be in practice for decades, not just seasons. Sustainable midwifery means honoring boundaries, rest, collaboration, and ongoing growth — not burn-out by default.This model ensures that your care is provided by buoyed, healthy caregivers — and that we, as midwives, can continue to serve families with integrity, energy, and intention for years to come.

Our History

D Stars Aligned was born from a vision that began long before midwifery care entered the birth space. The foundation was first established through Bella DaVinci Beauty, a wellness-centered business created to help individuals reconnect with confidence, restoration, and self-care through holistic beauty and body services. What began as a space focused on outward renewal quickly evolved into something deeper — supporting people through life transitions that required not only care, but presence, education, and trust.

Over time, that work naturally expanded into perinatal wellness, postpartum recovery, and hands-on family support. Serving women and families during vulnerable and transformative seasons revealed a growing need for comprehensive, relationship-centered maternity care within the community.

D Stars Aligned emerged as the next evolution of that mission — integrating clinical midwifery care with holistic wellness and restorative services. Today, the practice reflects a full-circle approach that honors birth as both a physiological process and a profound life experience, providing families with safe, evidence-based care grounded in compassion, education, and continuity of support.

Our Team

Darai Starr Robins

Founder & Lead Midwife

D. Starr Robins, is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) committed to providing safe, evidence-based, and personalized care for families choosing out-of-hospital birth. Having served communities around the United States, she has gained extensive experience supporting physiologic birth, newborn transition, and postpartum recovery, she combines strong clinical skills with compassionate, relationship-centered care.

As the Founder of D Stars Aligned, Starr offers home birth and birth suite services alongside holistic wellness and restorative support designed to nurture families throughout pregnancy and beyond. She is passionate about informed consent, education, and empowering families to approach birth with confidence and trust in the natural process.

Learn More About Starr HERE

Kia Conroy

Licensed Midwife

Nakkia “Kia” Conroy, CPM, is a Licensed Midwife dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and family-centered care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With extensive experience in out-of-hospital birth, she supports physiologic labor while maintaining strong clinical vigilance to ensure the safety and well-being of both parent and baby.

Kia is known for her calm presence, clinical expertise, and commitment to informed decision-making. She works collaboratively with families to create individualized care plans that honor personal preferences while upholding evidence-based midwifery standards.

Her approach emphasizes trust, education, and continuity of care, helping families feel supported, confident, and empowered throughout their birth journey.

Tina Mitchell

Licensed Massage Therapist

Khristina “Tina” Mitchell, is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in therapeutic and restorative bodywork designed to support relaxation, recovery, and overall wellness. With a focus on holistic care, she provides services that promote circulation, reduce muscular tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes.

Her work incorporates gentle, intentional techniques tailored to each client’s needs, including prenatal and postpartum massage, lymphatic support, and stress-relief therapies.

Tina has been creating a calming, nurturing environment where clients can rest, reset, and reconnect with their bodie since serving the community alongside Starr as a licensed massage therapist since D Stars Aligned was Bella DaVinci Beauty Wellness Spa.

She is passionate about supporting individuals during periods of physical transition and recovery, helping clients experience improved comfort, balance, and well-being.

Von Coffey

Birth Assistant
& Spa Specialist

LeVonda “Von” Coffey serves as a Birth Assistant and Spa Specialist at D Stars Aligned, providing skilled, compassionate support to families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Von has completed in-depth birth assistant training and holds current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, allowing her to confidently assist the midwifery team in maintaining a safe, prepared, and supportive birth environment.

During labor and birth, Von supports client with comfort measures, assists with newborn transition, and also has experience as birth photography. In addition to her birth work, she continues to served as Starr’s trusted Spa Specialist since the early days of Bella DaVinci Beauty Wellness Spa, bringing years of experience in wellness-focused client care and restorative support.

Known for her calming presence and attentive care, Von helps bridge clinical support with nurturing wellness services, creating a grounded and reassuring experience for families during birth and recovery.