Misty Rhoads

Dr. Misty Rhoads is a Professor in the Department of Public Health within Eastern Illinois University's College of Health and Human Services. She holds editorial leadership positions for the Journal of Health Education, Research, and Applied Practice and the International Journal of Zero Balancing and Transformative Touch. Her office is located in Klehm Hall (4325), and she can be contacted at 217-581-5761 or mlrhoads@eiu.edu.

Education:

• PhD, Southern Illinois University (2009)
• MS, Eastern Illinois University (2005)

Research Focus: Dr. Rhoads investigates health education through interdisciplinary lenses including Zero Balancing therapy, sexuality studies, campus wellness initiatives, and societal impacts on body image. Her work emphasizes community-engaged methodologies and pedagogical innovation in public health training.

Professional Affiliations:

• American School Health Association (Member since 2000)
• Illinois Association for Health, PE, Recreation & Dance (Member since 2000)
• Society for Public Health Education (Member since 2000)
• American Public Health Association (Member since 2000)

Active Project: Leading development of open educational resources for mindfulness and stress reduction curriculum (Illinois State Library funded, 2024-2025).