At Wellness Pointe, our team of dedicated healthcare providers forms the cornerstone of our clinic's excellence. With a collective commitment to compassionate care and clinical expertise, our providers ensure that every patient receives personalized attention and comprehensive treatment. Their unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of healthcare not only enhances the quality of our services but also fosters a supportive and nurturing environment for our patients. From routine check-ups, specialized medical care, and medical massage our providers strive to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community in Lewis County, making Wellness Pointe a trusted choice for accessible and compassionate healthcare.
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Melanie Ondong is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She obtained her doctorate from Washington State University in Vancouver, WA in 2016. Her focus is on family medicine, preventative medicine, obesity medicine, chronic care management, and women’s health. Her philosophy is to provide the best possible patient care. She wants to be an advocate for patients and families and a resource for patient education and learning. One of the best things about family medicine is spending quality time talking with patients about what matters most to them. This allows her to provide holistic care which is very rewarding. She strives to partner with her patients and their families to help them achieve the quality of life that they envision. When she is not working, she finds great joy from spending time with her husband and her four children traveling, hiking, and adventuring together.
Melanie Ondong, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
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Kim Balsemer is a licensed massage therapist with 15 years of experience in the field, having started her practice in 2009. She specializes in deep tissue treatment and has a particular passion for alleviating lower back, hip, and neck pain. Kim is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal wellness and enjoys tailoring her techniques to meet their individual needs, ensuring each session provides both relief and relaxation. Her commitment to her craft and her clients' well-being is the heart of her practice.
Kim Balsemer, MT
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Lauren Jarvis is a licensed massage therapist with over a decade of experience in practice since 2012. Her goal for each client is to help them achieve their pain management objectives through personalized care. Lauren's expertise spans a variety of modalities, including prenatal massage, trigger point therapy, Swedish relaxation, myofascial release, and injury treatment. She is dedicated to providing effective and compassionate treatment, ensuring her clients receive the best care to enhance their well-being and quality of life.
Lauren Jarvis, MT
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Heather is a dedicated licensed massage therapist who has been practicing since 2018. Heather has a strong focus on alleviating lower back and neck pain, skillfully applying a range of pressures from medium to deep, as well as offering soothing, relaxing massages based on her clients' preferences. Additionally, she has a special interest in prenatal massage, providing gentle and attentive care to expectant mothers. Heather's commitment to personalized therapy ensures each client leaves feeling rejuvenated and well-cared for.
Heather Justice, MT
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With a passion for helping others and a keen eye for detail, Kiara plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic. Her responsibilities include managing patient appointments, maintaining records, and providing exceptional customer service. Kiara’s warm demeanor and professional attitude make her a welcoming first point of contact for all patients at Wellness Pointe. She is dedicated to making every patient feel comfortable and well-cared for, contributing to the overall positive experience at the clinic.
Kiara Steen
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Krystal Mishler and Laura Stajduhar are the cofounders behind Wellness Pointe. Their guiding principle is the belief that true beauty and health are intrinsically linked, arising from a harmonious state of physical, mental, and emotional well-being. They want to ensure that every patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and are dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience by creating a nurturing environment where patients are empowered to take control of their health.
Krystal Mishler, ARNP, FNP-C and Laura Stajduhar, ARNP, FNP-C
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