Onward Health & Wellness

Onward Health & Wellness Onward Health & Wellness, a provider of holistic care in Salem. Our clinic is known for Ketamine Therapy.

Other services include, counseling, aesthetics treatments, medical weight loss, hormonal therapies, and much more.

"I don't want to be dependent on medication forever." This fear prevents many people from trying treatments that could d...
11/23/2025

"I don't want to be dependent on medication forever." This fear prevents many people from trying treatments that could dramatically improve quality of life.

Let's clarify:
● Dependence = needing medication to feel normal
● Addiction = compulsive use despite harm

Taking medication for a chronic condition isn't dependence—it's management. You're not "dependent" on your glasses for seeing or insulin for diabetes. You're treating a medical condition.

Some people need long-term mental health medication. That's medicine, not weakness.

We're selective about what treatments we offer. If it's in our practice, there's solid evidence supporting its effective...
11/21/2025

We're selective about what treatments we offer. If it's in our practice, there's solid evidence supporting its effectiveness.
Our commitment to evidence-based care means:
● Treatments proven through research
● Protocols based on clinical outcomes
● Willingness to change as evidence evolves
● Honest discussions about what's proven vs. experimental

We don't chase wellness trends or offer treatments just because they're profitable. If we recommend it, there's scientific backing.

Trust the science: contact@onwardclinic.com

We don't do quick consultations. Your initial visit with us is comprehensive, thorough, and designed to truly understand...
11/20/2025

We don't do quick consultations. Your initial visit with us is comprehensive, thorough, and designed to truly understand your situation.

For ketamine therapy: $75 consultation includes mental health assessment, treatment planning, and determining if this approach is right for you. (Additional labs or EKG may be required, potentially covered by insurance)

This investment in thorough evaluation means better treatment outcomes, fewer surprises, and a clear path forward from day one.

Your wellness journey deserves a solid foundation.
Start with clarity: contact@onwardclinic.com

Collagen is the structural protein that keeps skin firm, joints flexible, and tissues strong. After age 25, you lose abo...
11/19/2025

Collagen is the structural protein that keeps skin firm, joints flexible, and tissues strong. After age 25, you lose about 1% of collagen yearly.

This loss causes:
● Skin sagging and wrinkles
● Joint pain and stiffness
● Slower wound healing
● Reduced muscle recovery

Treatments that boost collagen (like Sculptra, PRF, and Scarlet SRF) work by triggering your body's natural collagen production—essentially anti-aging from the inside out.

"I was losing weight steadily, then suddenly... nothing. For weeks, the scale won't budge despite doing everything right...
11/18/2025

"I was losing weight steadily, then suddenly... nothing. For weeks, the scale won't budge despite doing everything right. I'm ready to give up."

Weight loss plateaus are biological, not personal failures. Your body adapts to lower calorie intake by slowing metabolism and increasing hunger hormones—evolution's way of preventing starvation.

Breaking plateaus often requires changing your approach: adjusting medication dosing, switching medication types, adding strength training, or reassessing calorie needs for your new weight.

Plateaus are normal. Staying stuck isn't. Professional guidance helps you break through instead of giving up.

Break your plateau: contact@onwardclinic.com

Depression isn't just "in your head"—chronic inflammation throughout your body can directly affect mood, energy, and men...
11/17/2025

Depression isn't just "in your head"—chronic inflammation throughout your body can directly affect mood, energy, and mental clarity.

Inflammation sources include:
● Poor diet and gut health
● Chronic stress
● Lack of sleep
● Sedentary lifestyle
● Underlying medical conditions

Addressing inflammation through lifestyle changes, medical treatment, and anti-inflammatory approaches can significantly improve mental health outcomes.

Your mental health is connected to your whole body.

Not everyone responds to direct advice or tough love. Motivational interviewing takes a different approach—helping you d...
11/16/2025

Not everyone responds to direct advice or tough love. Motivational interviewing takes a different approach—helping you discover your own motivations for change.

This counseling technique works by:
● Exploring your values and goals
● Resolving ambivalence about change
● Building internal motivation
● Supporting autonomous decision-making
● Creating sustainable commitment

Perfect for those feeling stuck, unsure about change, or resistant to being told what to do. Sometimes the best motivation comes from within.

Discover your motivation: (971) 208-9249

"I achieved my goal weight/mental health stability/aesthetic results... now what? I'm terrified of losing my progress."S...
11/14/2025

"I achieved my goal weight/mental health stability/aesthetic results... now what? I'm terrified of losing my progress."

Success creates new challenges. Maintenance requires different strategies than initial change, and many people struggle with this transition.

Maintenance strategies include:
● Regular check-ins to catch backsliding early
● Adjusting approaches as life changes
● Building sustainable long-term habits
● Having contingency plans for setbacks
● Ongoing support even when "successful"

Reaching your goal isn't the end of care—it's a transition to a different type of support.

Maintain your success: https://www.onwardclinic.com/scheduling-form

Self-care isn't just bubble baths and face masks. During November's stress, real self-care might look different than Ins...
11/13/2025

Self-care isn't just bubble baths and face masks. During November's stress, real self-care might look different than Instagram suggests.

Real November self-care includes:
● Saying no to obligations draining you
● Getting professional mental health support
● Addressing physical health concerns
● Setting boundaries with difficult family
● Scheduling treatments before holiday chaos

Self-care isn't always relaxing—sometimes it's making hard choices that protect your wellbeing.

Protect your wellness this season: (971) 208-9249

Did you know Botox isn't just for wrinkles? Many people suffer from jaw pain, headaches, and teeth grinding (bruxism) ca...
11/12/2025

Did you know Botox isn't just for wrinkles? Many people suffer from jaw pain, headaches, and teeth grinding (bruxism) caused by overactive jaw muscles.

Botox injections in the masseter muscles can provide significant relief by:
● Reducing jaw tension and pain
● Preventing nighttime teeth grinding
● Decreasing tension headaches
● Protecting teeth from grinding damage
● Creating a slimmer jawline as a bonus

Starting at $13/unit, this therapeutic use of Botox often provides relief when mouthguards and other interventions haven't worked.

Relief from jaw pain is possible: https://www.onwardclinic.com/scheduling-form

Life doesn't fit into neat appointment slots. At Onward Health & Wellness, we offer flexibility that matches real-world ...
11/11/2025

Life doesn't fit into neat appointment slots. At Onward Health & Wellness, we offer flexibility that matches real-world needs.
Our flexible options include:
● Telemedicine throughout Oregon (and Arizona with Dr. Fillmore)
● In-person visits when appropriate
● Extended appointment times when needed
● Same-day availability for urgent concerns
● Evening and weekend options

Healthcare should work around your life, not force your life to work around rigid scheduling.

Experience flexible care: (971) 208-9249

Google and social media provide endless health information—much of it conflicting, some of it dangerous. DIY wellness ha...
11/10/2025

Google and social media provide endless health information—much of it conflicting, some of it dangerous. DIY wellness has its place, but professional guidance offers something internet searches cannot: personalized expertise.

Professional guidance provides:
● Accurate diagnosis, not guesswork
● Treatment matched to YOUR situation
● Safety monitoring and adjustments
● Evidence-based approaches, not trends
● Accountability and support

By all means, educate yourself—but don't substitute information for expertise.

Address

1900 Hines Street Southeast
Salem, OR
97302

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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