New Client

You deserve a different experience than what the medical system is currently providing. You've made a choice to prioritize your health and we've made a choice to ensure your success. Rushed appointments are replaced with detailed assessments, skilled treatments, and uninterrupted 1-on-1 sessions. Together, we’ll build a plan to reduce your pain and to come alongside you in your long-term health... Read More

You deserve a different experience than what the medical system is currently providing. You've made a choice to prioritize your health and we've made a choice to ensure your success. Rushed appointments are replaced with detailed assessments, skilled treatments, and uninterrupted 1-on-1 sessions. Together, we’ll build a plan to reduce your pain and to come alongside you in your long-term health journey.


Pelvic Floor Evaluation

Pelvic floor issues (pain, leaking, prolapse) can interfere with the fitness activities you love, your intimate relationships, and even daily activities as simple as laughing or sneezing. But there is hope! With pelvic floor physical therapy, you can regain your freedom and get back to the activities you love! At Onward Physical Therapy, pelvic rehab isn't simply Kegels. It is a customized plan... Read More

Pelvic floor issues (pain, leaking, prolapse) can interfere with the fitness activities you love, your intimate relationships, and even daily activities as simple as laughing or sneezing. But there is hope! With pelvic floor physical therapy, you can regain your freedom and get back to the activities you love! At Onward Physical Therapy, pelvic rehab isn't simply Kegels. It is a customized plan built to match your goals & needs.


Running Evaluation

We perform a detailed slow motion treadmill gait analysis to maximize performance and decreases injury risk. We then complement these form changes with precision programming to ensure you show up to the starting line of your next event injury free and ready to perform!


Professional Bike Fit

Our goal is to find the optimal position for YOU on YOUR bike. This comprehensive session includes analysis on and off the bike.

Whether you are trying to optimize your performance, or simply ride with less pain, having a professional bike fit is crucial to optimizing your time on the road.


TMJ / Jaw Evaluation

We specialize in bringing relief to those suffering from chronic TMJ pain, neck pain and the frequent headaches that often come with it. Let's regain your freedom of movement without surgeries, injections, or wasting time with ineffective treatments.


Current Client

We eliminate pain and maximize performance for active individuals. We replace generic physical therapy advice with comprehensive assessment and treatment plans that enable our clinicians to create a specific road map for your active and accelerated recovery. Stop "waiting it out" and start making progress back to the activities you love today.


Current Client - Restore & Perform

Restore and Perform is our solution to help keep your past injury where it belongs: in the past. Your Restore & Perform program is your personal outlet each month and is intended to keep you maintaining past progress, preventing future issues, or improving overall recovery. Our clinicians may perform manual therapy, movement assessments, or updated exercise prescriptions based on your specific ... Read More

Restore and Perform is our solution to help keep your past injury where it belongs: in the past. Your Restore & Perform program is your personal outlet each month and is intended to keep you maintaining past progress, preventing future issues, or improving overall recovery. Our clinicians may perform manual therapy, movement assessments, or updated exercise prescriptions based on your specific needs!


Small Group Women's Weightlifting

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am. The hour-long class will include a warm up, various strength work with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc, and a core and pelvic floor specific cooldown. Whether you are maintaining an active lifestyle during pregnancy, transitioning into postpartum movement, embarking on the journey of menopause, starting your weightlifting journey, or just looking to have some... Read More

Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am.

The hour-long class will include a warm up, various strength work with barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, etc, and a core and pelvic floor specific cooldown. Whether you are maintaining an active lifestyle during pregnancy, transitioning into postpartum movement, embarking on the journey of menopause, starting your weightlifting journey, or just looking to have some structure to a weekly weightlifting session this class welcomes women of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Strength training plays an important role in our bodies feeling good, however, this class is not a substitute for a physical therapy appointment. If you are looking for specific help addressing aches and pain, pelvic floor physical therapy, and more, book an initial evaluation appointment with Dr. Heather Salzer.

Each class is limited to 6 participants so grab your spot before it fills up! Email heather@onwardbellingham.com with any questions.

Alex is a physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Level 2 CrossFit Trainer. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and his Bachelors of Science from the University of Arizona.

Alex has additional training in the areas of men’s health, TMD, spinal manipulation, the fitness athlete, the endurance athlete, and professional bike fitting.

Outside of the clinic, you will find Alex in his local CrossFit box trying to improve his fitness, or on the trails running, hiking, backpacking, and biking with his wife and daughter.

Alex is a physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Level 2 CrossFit... Read More

Kasia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with a focus on pediatric sports medicine. She brings several years of experience coaching gymnastics and recently expanded to coaching CrossFit. In the clinic, she focuses on injury prevention and performance enhancement for these athletes.

Kasia also has a particular interest in the intricacies of ankle/foot injuries and extensive experience with return to sport after ACL reconstructions. She is dedicated to helping athletes of all ages stay active during their recovery from injury and return to their activities stronger than before.

In her free time, Kasia enjoys CrossFit, mountain biking, parkour, skiing/snowboarding, camping, and loving on her two cats.

Kasia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with a... Read More

Dr. Heather received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and her Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon. In addition to co-owning and operating Onward Bellingham, Heather is a teaching assistant with the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) pelvic floor division with online and live courses.

Heather’s expertise spans pelvic health, pregnancy/postpartum care, and general orthopedic conditions. She strives to help people feel strong, confident, and pain-free while navigating the challenges of daily life and doing activities they love.

Fitness and movement are a huge part of Heather’s life. Outside of the clinic you can find her coaching and working out at her local CrossFit box or spending time in the outdoors hiking, camping, or running with her husband and new daughter!

Dr. Heather received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and her B... Read More



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