Onward Grand Rapids

I N D E P E N D A N C E DAY….. we didn’t have sing that sing song to spell it. (Flash back to early 20s)
Enjoy this weekend and celebrate! Have a safe and happy 4th of July

Team bonding this weekend at Sampler 2024. The whole crew showed up, learned, and threw down with some fitness as well! linked up with .mitch.dpt for a little lecture on youth fitness. Carson City, NV was a blast!!

It’s that time of year, the holidays are closing in, people are busy, time is flying by! We wanted to take a moment to say Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and just plane ole Happy Holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving, to all! Many thanks for the support over 2023!

We care about you, AND your family. We’ve had so many loyal and hardworking families come through Onward, this one’s for you. Let us take care of your family, prioritize their wellness and performance, and keep you all on track with your goals. This package is designed to keep families feeling good and at the top of their game 💪🏼💪🏼
DM or email us for details! See info in our bio!

📢 Calling all CrossFit coaches!
Saturday, September 16th Dr. will be hosting a squat workshop!
What will be covered? 🤔
✅ Why an athlete’s mobility needs to be considered
✅ Common mobility restrictions with squatting
✅ Mobility assessments specific to squatting
✅ My go-to mobility exercises for each restriction
So mark your calendar and RSVP to [email protected] if you would like to attend as there are limited openings 🖊️🗓️

We get it, sometimes it’s weird and hard to talk about. It’s time to move past that, and get you to feeling like the person you want to be.
The pelvic floor is made of muscles and ligaments, all put together in a perfect sling outlined by our bones. These muscles tell a story. When they are tight or have higher tone—they tell us stories. When they are stretched or weak, they can tell others. It’s hard to know what they mean, but we got you here at .
If any of these ring a bell, reach out. The control is in your hands, and Dr. is ready to help you find that!

Truth. YOU are n = 1. Take control of what you’ve been given. Life is better when we are sound of mind and of body. Investing in your body is THE BEST ROI out there—let’s plan this together!
If your ready to invest, we are here for you. Let’s make sure your body gives you all that it can!

Achilles issues can be a pain! Pun intended….but with the right approach you can get back to what you love!
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When it comes to recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, strength and plyometric exercises are key ingredients in the recipe for success. 💯⁣
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Remember, patience and consistency are essential throughout the journey. Listen to your body, work with qualified professionals, and gradually progress towards your goals. 💙⁣
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Rehabbing an Achilles tendon injury isn't easy, but with dedication, determination, and the right exercises, you can bounce back stronger than ever before! 🙌🏽✨⁣
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Onward baby, #1. Congratulations to Dr and his wife Chloe on their first born baby girl—Collette. We are so happy for you! Thanks to all the support from our patients as well!

WELCOME 👏 👏
Dr. is joining the squad starting first thing in May. This dude is dedicated to his craft, fitness, and his role in keeping his people healthy and happy. He moved all the way from beautiful Colorado to join us here in GR. You’ll see him at and out at . You’ll catch him coaching at as well. Make him feel welcome!
Happy to have you on the team. We have a big few months ahead of us at Onward, you came just in time!
Links to schedule in the bio!

You worked for it, you earned it, you celebrate it! Don’t let people take away your glory. Haters will say PRs don’t mean anything for practical life. Does a 200, 300, or 400 # sqaut matter? If it matters to you, then absolutely it matters. Quality movement is the standard, but let the big weights follow! Goal setters in the gym are goal setters outside the gym. Prove what you can do. We are here for it 🤟🏽
Need help finding your next PR? Having pain or issues that are stopping you? Let’s make sure you set records!

Stenosis, facet arthritis, degenerative disc disease (DDD)….let’s call it a bandage of honor. The longer we spend on this earth the more likely we are to find these on images. Just like WRINKLES!
When we compare people with or without back pain, often these findings are equal in both populations. This tells us that the images don’t line up with the pain. Something else is likely the cause of the pain, wrinkles don’t cause pain.
Healthcare needs less imaging, and more leadership and inspiration. Drop the fearful language and bring the positive mindsets. Let’s find ways to save you time and money, and ACTUALLY GET YOU BACK TO WHAT YOU WANT TO BE DOING.

Lastly! Dr. . Owner and PT at Onward. He is grateful for his TEAM, serious about fitness and wellness, and on a mission to keep West Michigan moving in the right direction.

The best of the best! It’s Dr. , our women’s health doc and fitness extraordinaire. If you don’t know her, you should get to it ASAP!

A template of what we offset to get our clients where they want to be!
Individualized, challenging, progressive exercise for strength and rehabilitative effects.
Manual therapy to eliminate the pain and open the door to success. Dry needling, cupping, soft tissue work, and joint manipulation and mobility work.
Specialty services like video analytics for running and weightlifting techniques! Let’s learn together to get you moving correctly.

Pain is the trigger, but it’s not the fear. Don’t miss out on life, let us help you find your answer.

The beauty of it is, that it truly works. Our bodies are fine tuned, elaborate, and dynamic machines that are built to survive. You have what it takes, it’s all there. Sometimes, all the body needs in direction.
Let us know how we can help you help yourself, today.

There is no better gift for your fit and active loved ones! They want to take care of their body, and so do we.
Those who are familiar with us here at Onward GR know we don’t sell products. We believe that between having the right coach and wellness specialist along with control over lifestyle factors like sleep, diet, and fitness you can live in a happy body. We don’t think you need products, but we believe you can be on a path to help yourself with the right direction and guidance and a little TLC from our docs!
Call us 616-202-2080, or shoot us a DM to purchase a gift card today!

Jaw pain is a drag. Chewing, talking, just being yourself is made dang near impossible. You DON’T need to live this way. There’s many things we can do to make this more manageable and get it completely under control! This blog covers a few good exercises, just for starters.
We have a house full of clinicians with powerful and unique treatment approaches to treating TMJ issues. Its time, let us know when you are ready to kick the jaw pain!
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Thankful for you all! Take a moment to appreciate what GOOD we have around us 🙏🏼

If you have one, don’t forget you can use it! If you don’t, let’s talk Money Moves! HSA and FSA are great ways to value your money and your health.
HSA typically come with low premiums so your month to month payments for insurance won’t cost you and arm and a leg. They do have higher deductibles, BUT if you are healthy and take good care of yourself you’ll only spend money when you need to and won’t need to pay for big insurance plans you never use!
Read the post to learn more! Or shoot us a DM so we can help you make the best choices for you!

Accountability is a HUGE part of how we jive with clients here at Onward. We want you to have the tools to help yourself, but we know that takes some encouragement. Staying accountable brings home the money.
Let us know how we can help! Shoot us a DM or check our bio link!

Dr. takes on the Berlin marathon in just a few hours (09/25/21). We wish her the best over in Germany! Get after it.

As much as we try to avoid this scenario, where surgery was the best and only option, we know it happens and we are 100% here to get you where you want to be. This doesn’t mean you need to wait weeks or months to get back to the gym either. At Onward we know we can get you in the gym ASAP, it just may look slightly different.
Check out this blog to get an idea of how this may look!
Please, reach out if you or someone you know needs the gym! We got you! DM or find links in the bio.

REDS. Are you fueling your activity appropriately? Often highlighted in female athlete nutrition, this should be well understood for ALL PEOPLE who challenge their body regularly. Avoid injury, optimize recover, and perform.
Take a look at the link in our bio for our Blog Links, including all the info on REDs.

Don’t forget our blogs! At Onward we value education, we love sharing what we have spent years dialing in. Understanding is confidence!
Check out the link in our bio for a list of all out blog articles! If something strikes you, don’t hesitate to reach out so we connect on that topic!