At Wellness Pointe, our providers are at the heart of the personalized care we offer. Our team combines clinical experience with a shared commitment to listening, education, and individualized support. We want every patient and client to feel welcomed, understood, and actively involved in their care.
From routine checkups and specialized medical care to medical massage, our Direct Primary Care and medical massage team serves the diverse healthcare needs of individuals and families throughout Chehalis and Lewis County. Get to know the people who make Wellness Pointe a trusted local choice for accessible, compassionate care.
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Melanie Ondong is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who earned her doctorate from Washington State University in Vancouver in 2016. Her clinical interests include family medicine, preventive medicine, obesity medicine, chronic care management, and women's health. Melanie believes the best care begins with listening, education, and a strong partnership between provider and patient. She strives to be an advocate for patients and families and a trusted resource for health education. Outside the clinic, Melanie enjoys traveling, hiking, and adventuring with her husband and four children.
Melanie Ondong, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Kim Balsemer is a licensed massage therapist who has practiced since 2009. She specializes in deep tissue treatment and has a particular interest in supporting clients experiencing lower-back, hip, and neck discomfort. Kim tailors each session to the individual, thoughtfully adjusting her techniques to reflect each client's needs, comfort, and wellness goals. Her approach blends focused therapeutic work with relaxation in a supportive environment. Kim's commitment to her craft and to providing personalized care is at the heart of every session.
Kim Balsemer, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Lauren Jarvis is a licensed massage therapist who has practiced since 2012. She works with clients to support their individual pain-management and wellness goals through thoughtful, personalized care. Her experience includes prenatal massage, trigger point therapy, Swedish relaxation massage, myofascial release, and injury-focused treatment. Lauren takes time to understand each client's needs and adapts every session accordingly. She values creating a calm, supportive environment and providing compassionate bodywork that can support comfort, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Lauren Jarvis, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Heather Justice is a licensed massage therapist who has practiced since 2018. She has a special interest in helping clients address lower-back and neck discomfort and offers pressure ranging from medium to deep, depending on each person's needs and preferences. Heather also provides relaxing massage and has an interest in prenatal massage, offering gentle, attentive support during pregnancy. Her personalized approach allows each session to be shaped around the client's comfort and goals. She strives to create a calm environment where clients feel supported and well cared for.
Heather Justice, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Kathy Dan is a licensed massage therapist who brings experience in the medical field and birth work to her practice. After navigating her own physical challenges, she chose massage therapy as a second career and combined her healthcare 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, and prenatal and postnatal massage. She provides personalized, compassionate care and is honored to be part of each client's wellness journey.
Kathy Dan, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Samantha Myer is a licensed massage therapist who provides thoughtful, individualized bodywork informed by her understanding of anatomy and movement. She tailors each session around the client's goals, using an approach that can support relaxation, comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. Samantha is also a certified Pilates and yoga instructor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Certified Nutritionist, bringing a broad wellness perspective to her work. A retired ballet dancer who still teaches part time, she enjoys yoga, Pilates, dance, gardening, playing piano, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog, Moose.
Samantha Myer, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Curtis Foote is a licensed massage therapist who provides individualized care for clients with a range of musculoskeletal concerns. He has a special interest in connective tissue disorders and is trained in intraoral massage, a specialized technique used to address concerns related to TMJ dysfunction, jaw discomfort, muscle tension, and headaches. Curtis also provides pregnancy and postpartum massage, offering thoughtful support through the physical changes associated with pregnancy and recovery. His approach combines targeted therapeutic work with an understanding of movement, injury, stress, and chronic discomfort to support each client's mobility and wellness goals.
Curtis Foote, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Jana Johnson is a licensed massage therapist with more than 17 years of experience providing therapeutic massage. She has worked in massage therapy franchises and chiropractic offices, as well as alongside medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists. This experience informs her well-rounded approach to care. Jana specializes in Swedish massage with a therapeutic focus and is also trained in cupping therapy, pregnancy massage, and chair massage. A lifelong Lewis County resident who lives in Chehalis with her husband, she is proud to support the community she calls home.
Jana Johnson, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Alex Troutman is a licensed massage therapist who blends therapeutic and relaxation techniques to create sessions tailored to each client's needs and goals. His work may incorporate deep tissue massage and myofascial release to support muscle tension, mobility, recovery, pain management, or relaxation. Alex values a balanced, individualized approach and takes time to understand what each client hopes to gain from their session. Outside the treatment room, he enjoys attending concerts, working on home-improvement projects, and spending time with his wife.
Alex Troutman, LMT
MEDICAL MASSAGE PROVIDER
Krystal Mishler and Laura Stajduhar are the cofounders of Wellness Pointe. Their guiding belief is that health and well-being are connected across the physical, mental, and emotional parts of life. They founded Wellness Pointe to create a more personal healthcare experience—one where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to participate in their health. Krystal and Laura are committed to thoughtful, individualized care and to fostering a welcoming environment for the Chehalis and Lewis County community. Their vision continues to shape the clinic's approach to accessible, relationship-based care.
Krystal Mishler, ARNP, FNP-C and Laura Stajduhar, ARNP, FNP-C
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