About Us

Pathways Therapeutic Health Center is owned by mother/daughter team, Cheryl McKenzie and Jennifer Griffin. It is their upmost priority to provide you with exceptional care in a supportive, professional and serene atmosphere.

Pathways facility is set back in a quiet professional complex. It is a beautiful and safe place to take a break from the daily grind and simply be in the moment. The tranquil lobby is designed with soft lighting, peaceful colors, and a calming décor. You are encouraged and welcome to arrive early to your appointments just to unwind and calm your mind before your treatment begins.

Note from Cheryl & Jennifer

If you or someone you know is suffering with chronic pain please be aware that there are non-medical, non-invasive approaches to pain relief that will not break the bank yet will work effectively and quickly and will empower you to take control of your own health.

To give those that suffer unbearable and debilitating pain a moment of peace and relief is what keeps us going. Our hope is to lift the spirits of the hurting and to be a light and gentle break from the world that beats relentlessly on them.

Everyone who works with us carries this same passion to serve and nurture and to administer compassion to the hurting. We all have either personally experienced the ravishing effects of chronic pain and stress or have witnessed the sometimes devastating effects it can have on families, relationships, work and overall quality of life.

We believe there are many paths to health and each of us must forge our own path. There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" or cookie cutter pattern to optimum health. We are each unique with different needs and challenges. It is our mission and joy to support, educate, encourage and empower you to find what works best for you.

 

Associates

Jennifer Griffin, BS, LMT, PAS [State of Oregon License 6281]
Jennifer Griffin, co-owner of Pathways, has a B.S. in Health Education from Western Oregon University. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 14 years and is an Egoscue trained and certified Posture Alignment Specialist. She specializes in preventative health, relaxation and treatment for chronic pain. She has a heart for people who are suffering be it physically or emotionally. Jennifer has worked with women recovering from abuse, children of all ages, and men and women with a wide variety of health issues. She is known for her passion and excitement towards her work and has a smile that lights up a room and puts everyone she meets at ease.

Cheryl McKenzie, LMT, CNMT, NCTMB [State of Oregon License 7780]
Cheryl McKenzie, co-owner of Pathways, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She specializes in treatment for injury recovery and chronic pain, Fibromyalgia and stress relief. Cheryl has developed a protocol for naturally relieving headaches including tension and migraines that works quickly and effectively. Beyond giving the treatment, she also teaches the protocol to other Licensed Massage Therapists as well as to the loved ones of headache sufferers. Cheryl is a gifted and intuitive therapist who goes above and beyond to ensure her clients wellbeing.

Karyn Roberts-Shewell, LMT, CMT

[State of Oregon License 11363]

Karyn Roberts-Shewell is a licensed Massage Therapist. Her specialties include deep tissue massage, medical massage, injury specific work and wellness massage. She works with athletes, motor vehicle and chronic injuries and with people just looking to improve their overall health. Karyn takes great pride in her work; she is professional, courteous, has a great sense of humor and will listen to what you're looking to gain out of your bodywork sessions.

Tracy Snyder, BLA, LMT [State of Oregon License 16104]
Tracy earned a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in CranioSacral Therapy and the Long Form of Shiatsu, as well as Swedish Massage. Tracy likes to work with those who experience chronic pain due to injury, overuse, emotional stress or trauma and help them realize there is hope of recovery. She has a calm demeanor, allowing her clients to fully relax during treatment. She is highly trained, professional, and loves to answer questions about the different kinds of massage she is doing. She is especially fond of working with clients who suffer from problems with the nervous system such as fibromyalgia, whiplash, anxiety and injury. Tracy hopes you will come in and remember what it's like to live without pain.