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Crystal Farlow, LMT, Owner [she/her]
Crystal is not accepting new patients at this time.
Oregon License No. 15194
Specialties. Pre/Post-Operative Massage | Pre/Post-Natal Massage | Aromatherapy | Deep Tissue | Swedish Massage | Medical Massage* | Geriatric Massage | Cancer Massage | Cupping | Gua Sha | Lymphatic Drainage | Trigger Point Therapy | Sports Massage
Experience. Crystal has had over 13 years of experience in the field of massage therapy, with the last 11 years being in Columbia County. She graduated from Ashmead College and received her Oregon Massage Therapy License in 2008. While attending school she also received a certification in Aromatherapy by completing over 900 hours of learning with the Aromatherapy Foundation.
More About Crystal. After owning a corporate accounting business for 7 years, she found the stress was affecting her physical and mental health. She needed to increase the quality of her life. And she found that quality in a passion to help people.
Alternative and preventative healthcare have always complimented Western medicine philosophies. Treating the dis-ease, and creating an environment to prevent symptoms, and dysfunction just makes sense! Together with her passion and the knowledge of the human body and spirit, Crystal has found her perfect career. She is beyond honored to have been a part of the community’s health over these many years.
*Insurances Accepted. Motor Vehicle Accident, Worker’s Compensation
Andi Anderson, LMT [they/them]
Oregon License No. 17353
Specialties. Intuitive/Therapeutic Massage | CranioSacral Therapy | MyoFascial Release | Reiki & Energy Healing | Manual Lymphatic Drainage | Medical Massage* | Aromatherapy | Trigger Point Therapy
Experience. Andi graduated from Everest Institute in 2010 with a focus on Spa Treatments and Sports Massage. They have been an Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist since 2010.
More About Andi. Passionate about embodiment, somatic healing, and breath, they focus every treatment by communicating with the Inner Wisdom (Innate Genius) that is in each person. This creates space for the client to guide the session, verbally or energetically. Our bodies (she/they/he+) are individuals, a culmination of life experiences, and always on our side. It is our birthright to feel at home in them.
Every person responds differently to massage treatments; one style or technique or modality may not be enough to alter somebody's structure for the better. And even within one individual, their response may vary from session to session. This is why Andi uses a variety of techniques to create an intuitive, therapeutic, and individualized treatment. If we are mindful of our past and strive to be present now, we can begin creating space for our future.
As a queer, trans masc/non-binary individual, Andi understands the importance of safety and inclusion on a personal level. They are passionate about creating a safe, healing environment for everyone.
*Insurances. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Regence (BCBS), Providence, Ash Network Provider
Haley, LMT [she/her]
Oregon License No. 26921
Specialties. Relaxation Massage | Swedish Massage | Deep Tissue Massage | Pre/Post-Natal Massage | Medical Massage*
Experience. Haley graduated from East West College of the Healing Arts in September 2021 and received her Massage Therapy License in 2022. Haley also completed her Doula training in 2017.
More About Haley. After a career spent working with children and their families, Haley wanted to find a way to provide deeper knowledge, healing, and support to her community. Combining her passion for working with parents during the transitional time of pregnancy and labor with the proven healing qualities of massage seemed like a natural fit. Haley strives to support all bodies and minds by listening first and trusting a client's own perspective and intuition about their well-being. Her belief is that strengthening the mind/body connection through physical touch can begin to aid a spectrum of conditions from the most basic aches and pains to complex trauma. Haley is excited to grow her massage education and get to know her community in St. Helens.
*Insurances. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Regence (BCBS)
Katrina Hogan LMT [she/her]
Oregon License No. 20888
Specialties: Deep Tissue | Swedish Massage | Hot Stone | Cupping | Trigger Point Therapy | Myofascial Release | Thai Massage | Active/Passive Stretching | Manual Lymphatic Drainage | Hot/Cold Therapies | Kinesiology/Lymphatic Drainage | Taping | *Medical Massage
Experience: Katrina graduated from the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2014, and received her massage license in Oregon in 2015. She began working in a spa setting, then gradually transitioned into having her own massage business in a chiropractic office in Newport, Or. Now she resides in Columbia County and is excited to serve the community at ABWM.
More About Katrina: After working alongside different physical therapists and practitioners over the years, Katrina realized how beneficial hands-on manual therapy really was for patient recovery time and overall well-being. She decided to combine this new passion with her love of traveling and took the leap of going to massage school abroad. Getting her education in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions of her life. Katrina loves to garden with her significant other, she gets excited about nature and being outdoors in warm sunny weather, she enjoys cooking for her family and friends and learning about nutrition, she spends her down time with her two sassy kitties, and she also gets super upbeat for fun concerts and art projects. Katrina is certified in a 200-hour Yoga course and enjoys helping people become active and healthy.
*Insurances Accepted: Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Regence (BCBS)
Joey Cantrell, LMT [he/him]
Oregon License No. 27302
Specialties. Deep Tissue| Swedish Massage | Hot and Cold [Stone] Therapy | Trigger Point Therapy | Sports Massage | Medical Massage*
Experience. We are happy to announce that Joey received his license from the Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists in September 2022! Joey received his education from Carrington College.
More About Joey. After dozens of knee dislocations, surgeries, and rehab, dealing with muscle pain has been a part of Joey’s life since he was 16. The greatest part of that experience for him was discovering the many benefits that massage therapy brought to my quality of life. “I feel massage drastically increased my recovery time. And made the earlier stages of rebuilding muscle that was lost a lot less unpleasant,” he says. This is something that has stuck with him ever since and he is excited for the opportunity to help others with a better life too.
He enjoys going to the beach, kayaking, and enjoying the great outdoors that Oregon and the PNW have to offer. One of his life goals is to see as many countries as possible.
*Insurances. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation, Regence (BCBS)
Bre Hendricks, LMT [she/her]
On-Call Only; regular appointments are not available.
Oregon License No. 26829
Specialties. Deep Tissue| Swedish Massage | Hot Stone | Cupping | Geriatric Massage | Table Thai | Pre/Post-Natal Massage | Sports Massage | Medical Massage*
Experience. Bre graduated from Pacific Northwest Massage Academy in December 2021 after completing a 725-hour program and passing her MBLEx.
More About Bre. When searching out healthful coping mechanisms for personal anxiety, Bre found that massage therapy was not only helpful with physical tension but also mental relaxation. Bre has always known she wanted to help people, and massage therapy fits perfectly. Her hope is to create a safe and comfortable space for healing. Through her first year as a practicing Massage Therapist, she plans to explore different modalities, and take continuing education courses to further her education.
*Insurances. Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s Compensation
Policies & Procedures
We intend to provide our clients with professional and therapeutic services. The following policies and procedures serve as a guide for first-time and repeating clients of A Better Way Massage.
We strongly believe that your time is valuable, as is ours. We make every attempt to be ready for your appointment at the scheduled time. In our commitment to providing a unique and outstanding massage experience and in consideration of our therapists’ time, we have adopted the following policies.
Cancellation, No-Show Policy
Please provide at least 24-hour notice if you need to reschedule or cancel a treatment. If a client fails to cancel within 24 hours, or fails to show up for a scheduled appointment, a $50 fee will be incurred, regardless of appointment type or length. You will be responsible for payment of the fee prior to any future appointments. If a client fails to cancel within 24 hours multiple times (2 or more), they may be asked to pre-pay for future services.
Safe & Inclusive Environment
Acknowledging every person and their experience is tremendously important to the health and wellbeing of our species. We aim to embody this in our practice. A safe and inclusive environment is one where you feel respected, valued, and supported regardless of your background, identity, or ability. There is no place for racism, sexism, homophobia, bigotry, fatphobia, shaming, judging or assuming in health and well-being. Please don’t bring it here.
Professional & Therapeutic Massage
At ABWM we provide healthful, professional services. It is our responsibility and desire to maintain a safe environment for everyone (employees and clients alike). If you are deemed to be acting in an unsafe manner, the following may be a result of your actions: ending a session/treatment early, transferring your care to a different therapist, terminating your access to the clinic, and/or contacting proper authorities. Unsafe behavior may include, but is not limited to: sexual advances, inappropriate conversation, aggressive or disrupting language or behavior, etc.
Arriving for Your Appointment
Please arrive for your appointment 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time. This allows you enough time to fill out the appropriate client form (new clients), intake/update conversations with your therapist, and prepare for the service. An early arrival can allow for a more relaxed experience. If late arrival is inevitable, your service may be shortened or rescheduled to keep the office on schedule; you will still be responsible for the entire price of the originally scheduled treatment.