Growing Families

Misti Balzer, LM

Misti Balzer, LMLicensed Midwife, Advocate, and ArtistWith over 14 years of experience as a licensed midwife, Misti Balzer has dedicated her life to empowering women through one of life’s most transformative events: childbirth. Having owned and operated a birth center for 9 years, she now focuses on providing intimate, personalized care in home birth settings, where she believes women are best supported in reclaiming their power and confidence in motherhood.Her journey into midwifery was deeply personal, inspired by her own path as a young mother. By age 14, Misti was already on her journey to motherhood, and she soon found a calling in supporting other women through their births. This calling has only strengthened over the years, as she’s witnessed the resilience and strength each woman brings to her birth experience.Today, Misti is not only a devoted midwife but also a mother of six, a grandmother to four, an artist, and an advocate for women’s rights in childbirth. Her art often focuses on pregnancy and the female form, capturing the beauty and intensity of this life stage. She’s passionate about fostering a supportive, respectful environment for women to make informed choices and find empowerment in their births.Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Misti balances her family life, her midwifery practice, and her artistic pursuits with a deep commitment to the birth community. Her goal is simple yet profound: to help women find their power, strength, and voice in birth and beyond.