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, LMT
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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, LMT
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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, LMT
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Kathy combines a deep passion for healing with years of experience in the medical field and birth work. After facing her own physical challenges, she turned to massage therapy as a second career—blending her medical background with a desire to support others.
A graduate of Bodymechanics School of Myotherapy and Massage, Kathy is trained in Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, deep tissue, prenatal/postnatal massage, and more. Her approach is personalized and compassionate, focusing on each client’s unique needs—whether it’s pain relief, stress reduction, or restorative support.
Kathy is honored to be part of your wellness journey.
Kathy Dan, LMT
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Samantha Myer is a licensed massage therapist at Wellness Pointe with eight years of experience helping clients feel better in their bodies through thoughtful, individualized care. She specializes in therapeutic bodywork that supports relaxation, pain relief, and improved mobility, using a holistic approach that addresses both physical tension and overall well-being. With a deep understanding of anatomy and movement, Samantha tailors each session to meet her clients’ unique needs, creating a calm, supportive environment where healing and restoration can naturally unfold.
In addition to massage therapy, Samantha is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor, as well as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Nutritionist (CN). This diverse background allows her to integrate hands-on bodywork with movement and nutrition education for a well-rounded, sustainable approach to health. A retired ballet dancer who still teaches ballet part time, Samantha has a lifelong love of movement; whether through yoga, Pilates, dance, or general exercise, she brings that appreciation for mindful motion into her work. When she’s not moving, she enjoys tending to garden projects, playing piano, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and family dog, Moose.
Samantha Myer, LMT
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Curtis is dedicated to helping clients reduce pain, restore function, and improve their quality of life. He works with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
He has a special interest in working with connective tissue disorders and is trained in intraoral massage, a specialized technique used to address TMJ dysfunction (TMJD), jaw pain, muscle tension, headaches, and other conditions affecting the jaw and surrounding structures. His approach combines targeted treatment with a thorough understanding of how the body moves and responds to injury, stress, and chronic pain.
In addition to his medical massage work, Curtis provides pregnancy and postpartum massage, offering supportive care for those navigating the physical changes associated with pregnancy and recovery. He is committed to helping clients move better, feel better, and achieve lasting results through personalized, therapeutic treatment.
Curtis Foote, LMT
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Jana is a Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 17 years of experience helping clients improve their health, wellness, and quality of life through therapeutic massage. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including massage therapy franchises, chiropractic offices, and alongside medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists. This diverse experience has given her a well-rounded approach to client care and treatment.
Jana specializes in Swedish massage with a therapeutic focus, tailoring each session to meet the individual needs of her clients. In addition to therapeutic massage, she is trained in Hot Stone Massage, Cupping Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, and Chair Massage.
A lifelong resident of Lewis County, Jana is proud to serve the community she calls home. She currently lives in Chehalis with her husband and is dedicated to helping clients achieve greater comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
Jana Johnson, LMT
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Alex brings a balanced approach to bodywork that blends therapeutic and relaxation techniques, incorporating deep tissue massage and myofascial release to support each client’s individual needs.
Alex focuses on helping clients reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and experience lasting relief through customized sessions tailored to their goals—whether that’s recovery, pain management, or relaxation.
Outside of the treatment room, Alex enjoys attending concerts, working on home improvement projects, and spending time with his wife.
Alex Troutman, LMT
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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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