📌 Important Booking Notice

If you are new to Salute Spine & Strength, please schedule a New Patient Assessment as your first appointment. This comprehensive session allows us to properly assess your condition, understand your goals, and create a personalized care plan/recommendation before proceeding with any other service.

New patients will not be able to book Muscle Maintenance or Chiropractic Adjustment sessions until this initial assessment is completed.

Thank you for helping us provide the highest level of care from day one!

Chiropractic

Our chiropractic care is rooted in a rehab-based approach that combines hands-on therapy with movement-focused strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and build long-term resilience. Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, chronic discomfort, or looking to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system, our services are designed to meet you where you're at—and help you move forward with co... Read More

Our chiropractic care is rooted in a rehab-based approach that combines hands-on therapy with movement-focused strategies to reduce pain, restore function, and build long-term resilience. Whether you're dealing with a recent injury, chronic discomfort, or looking to maintain a healthy musculoskeletal system, our services are designed to meet you where you're at—and help you move forward with confidence.

Please note:
🔹 All new patients must schedule a New Patient Assessment before booking any other service (such as Muscle Maintenance or Chiropractic Adjustment). This ensures we perform a comprehensive evaluation and build a personalized care plan that fits your unique needs. Thank you!


Personal Training

Personal Training at Salute is designed to bridge the gap between rehab and high performance. Whether you're getting back into exercise, chasing new fitness goals, or simply looking to move better and feel stronger, our coaches provide structured, goal-oriented training tailored to your body and your lifestyle. Each session is led by a certified professional who understands the importance of... Read More

Personal Training at Salute is designed to bridge the gap between rehab and high performance. Whether you're getting back into exercise, chasing new fitness goals, or simply looking to move better and feel stronger, our coaches provide structured, goal-oriented training tailored to your body and your lifestyle.

Each session is led by a certified professional who understands the importance of movement quality, injury prevention, and progressive overload—all within a supportive, results-driven environment.

🔹 Ideal for all fitness levels
🔹 Customized programs based on your goals and history
🔹 Perfect complement to chiropractic care and rehab plans


Massage Therapy

A combination of several massage and stretching techniques will help improve your mobility. Available in 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute sessions.


Public Safety Health & Wellness

Salute's Public Safety Health & Wellness program was developed for the following occupations: Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Corrections, Security and Military. We offer both individual programs as well as department-wide programs.

Dr. Neil Halvorsen is the founder of Salute Spine & Strength—a unique clinic-gym hybrid in Farmington, NY—where modern rehab meets old-school strength training. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northeast College of Health Sciences, and specializes in a rehab-focused approach that blends manual therapy with progressive strength and conditioning to help patients move beyond pain and reclaim performance.

With two Master’s degrees—one in Applied Clinical Nutrition and another in Sports & Health Sciences—and earning his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, Dr. Halvorsen takes an integrated, evidence-based approach to musculoskeletal care. His philosophy? Stronger bodies hurt less.

Prior to his Post-Graduate studies, Dr. Halvorsen served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, an experience that fuels his special passion for “serving those that serve.” Whether working with first responders, military veterans, or active adults, he’s dedicated to building a safer, stronger community.

A local through and through, Dr. Halvorsen graduated from Gananda High School, played college baseball at Finger Lakes Community College & Keuka College, and now calls Victor, NY home with his wife Sandy and their twin daughters, Ava and Octavia.

Dr. Neil Halvorsen is the founder of Salute Spine & Strength—a unique clinic-gym hybrid in Fa... Read More

Dr. Melanie Hsu earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from D’Youville University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a Rehabilitation Science Specialization. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings and has treated a wide range of patients utilizing a combination of Chiropractic manipulation, soft tissue therapy, and constructing individualized exercise plans. She’s also a certified FRC Mobility Specialist placing a strong emphasis on movement quality and long-term joint health. Outside of the clinic, Melanie loves staying active! You can find her powerlifting at a gym or hiking outdoors. She is always up for a new adventure and trying different things! Whether you’re dealing with nagging pain or want to get back into activity, Dr. Hsu strives to help you through your goals and guide you every step of the way!

Dr. Melanie Hsu earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from D’Youville University and holds a B... Read More

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Located at: 1560 State Route 332, Farmington
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