About Us

Pathways Therapeutic Health Center is owned by mother/daughter team, Cheryl McKenzie and Jennifer Griffin. It was their dream to provide the highest quality client care in a supportive, professional and serene atmosphere. 

The center is a beautiful and safe place to take a break from the daily grind and simply be in the moment. The facility includes 4 private treatment rooms, a large classroom, an open fitness studio, comfortable lobby and a small Natural Wellness store. There is ample on-site parking and ADA access.

Note from Cheryl & Jennifer

It is important for us to show our community that there are non-medical, non-invasive approaches to pain abatement that will not break the bank yet will work effectively and quickly and will empower each and every client to take control of their own health.

To give those that have suffered and continue to 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 take our own way. 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. 

Our Team

All of the therapists and trainers who work at Pathways have advanced training and certifications. They all have a passion for health and healing and give their clients one hundred percent every time. They spend as much time as needed to ensure the comfort and care of each individual client. Sometimes this means spending up to a half hour learning about their needs and goals and discussing their personal health issues and concerns before their first treatment, or giving them extra time at no charge, just because they need it. It is our intent to do no harm and work within our scope of practice.

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 11 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. She can often be found talking and sipping tea with her cherished clients in the lobby.

Mary Greenwood, BS, LMT, CNMT [State of Oregon License 7810]
Mary Greenwood has a B.A. in Biology from the University of Delaware. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy and Advanced Myofascial Techniques. She has experience working with pregnant women as a lay-midwife, and has completed a GYN/Obstetric Massage Rotation at OHSU and advanced training in Pregnancy Massage and Massage in Birthing. Mary specializes in treatment for injury recovery and prevention, chronic pain and pre-peri-post natal massage. Mary brings to her work a quiet confidence and skill that ensures her clients are in good hands. She is our resident expert in insurance billing and medical massage.

Jerrie Lee Parpart, MS, LMT, RTT, NCTMB [State of Oregon License 10580]
Jerrie Lee Parpart is a graduate of Western Oregon State College and received her masters of information science from Emporia State University of Kansas. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist practicing part-time at Pathways Therapeutic Health Center since 2003. She has completed over 200 hours of advanced training in Nuad Boron style Thailand Massage and is a Registered Thai Therapist with the Thai Healing Alliance International. She is the only Registered Thai Therapist practicing in the Salem/Keizer area. Nuad Boron is done on a matt on the floor with the client wearing comfortable clothing. Both her table massage and Nuad Boron style are centered on relaxation, relieving pain and increasing joint mobility. Jerrie Lee is a deeply compassionate and intuitive therapist who is dedicated to helping people out of pain. She enjoys world traveling and is a superb artisan.

Karyn Roberts, LMT, CMT, NCTMB [State of Oregon License 11363]

Karyn Roberts is a licensed Massage Therapist, a Certified Massage Therapist with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Karyn's 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.

Cynthia Therrien, LMT, NCTMB [State of Oregon License 10879]

Cynthia Therrien is a Licensed Massage Therapist and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She uniquely combines the modalities of Swedish, Deep Tissue and Lomi-Lomi massage to provide relaxation and pain relief with a distinctive soothing and sedative effect. She also practices Reflexology and Raindrop Technique and has taken courses to prepare her for working with cancer patients. Cynthia is a sensitive, compassionate therapist with a cheerful and nurturing disposition that delights and calms her clients.