Urban Wellness Group: Dr. Jason Zabell’s Vision for Patient-Centered, Integrative Care

Dr. Jason Zabell started Urban Wellness Group in 2007 as an integrative practice focused on natural health services. Initially the main focus was pain management, through this, they were able to expand their scope to include injuries related to sports, work, and auto injuries. This expansion led into concussion management, which, in turn, introduced the use of oxygen-based therapy.

At Urban Wellness Group, our ultimate mission is to define a new way of delivering healthcare by listening to our patients. This mission is driven by a deep desire to help people and be of service by providing affordable services in a clinic where patients are heard and actively communicated with.

Urban Wellness Groups’ unique philosophy of care centers on defining a new way of delivering healthcare by listening to patients. This philosophy is built on the belief that to truly help people and be of service, the clinic must be a place where services are affordable, patients are heard, and there is active communication between practitioners and those they serve.

What truly distinguishes Urban Wellness Group from competitors is our comprehensive and integrative approach to Oxygen Therapy. We don’t rely on a single modality; instead, we offer a powerful suite of advanced services, specifically Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Ozone Therapy. This combination allows them to address a wider range of conditions—especially complex issues like post-concussion syndrome and chronic pain—using cutting-edge, naturally focused technology.

For the staff at Urban Wellness Group, every day is truly an adventure! Instead of following a rigid routine, a typical day involves adapting as needed to meet the specific demands of our diverse patient base. Our focus is on immediately addressing unique individuals and their needs as they come, ensuring the clinical approach is always personalized and adaptive.

The one thing every patient should know about Urban Wellness Group is simply this: We care, and we listen. This commitment means patients are heard, treated as unique individuals, and receive personalized care that is truly focused on their unique health journey.

Urban Wellness Group’s biggest success is the longevity of the clinic and the deep, enduring relationships they have built. This success is defined by having served many of the same patients for two decades, often caring for entire families, demonstrating the extensive reach of the clinic, and the ability to connect over time with their community.

Patient-Centered. Compassionate. Restorative.

Urban Wellness Group builds trust and makes patients feel comfortable through their unique philosophy of care, which is fundamentally centered on really listening to patients. Dr. Zabell sets the tone by being the same person as a doctor as he is at home—straightforward and genuine. This consistency helps to immediately build rapport and trust. Every patient is treated with respect. By fostering an environment of genuine care, active listening, and transparent communication, Urban Wellness Group ensures patients feel safe, heard, and deeply respected.

Urban Wellness Group is a regional health resource primarily serving their local Portland, OR, community, but their specialized care draws patients from across the Pacific Northwest (PNW), including Washington, Idaho, and even Alaska. By offering unique services like advanced oxygen therapies, they elevate the quality of integrative care available to the entire region.

Dr. Zabell’s career in medicine was inspired by a lifelong desire to help people and a strong conviction that the best fit for his passion was a path focused on healing and service. Dr. Zabell always knew his heart was in service and spent time considering various ways to make an impact. He found that medicine was the most compelling fit for his personal mission to provide a service to help heal, which he was inherently drawn to.

A transformative experience overseas solidified his path toward natural medicine. Dr. Zabell spent time in Zanzibar, Africa, where he studied Swahili. This led to an internship at a local herbal clinic with an herbalist. The experience was very inspiring and served as the direct transition path to natural medicine, focusing his career on helping with health using natural, integrative approaches.

What continues to motivate Dr. Zabell every day is the core philosophy of helping people heal and providing high-quality, impactful service that aligns with his original vision.

● American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
● The American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAOT)

Credentials:

● Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
● Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM)
● Acupuncturist

Educational Background:

● Undergraduate Studies: Studied herbal medicine at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
● Graduate/Doctorate Studies:
○ Received his Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture (MSOM).
○ Completed his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) concurrently.

Dr. Zabell also regularly pursues additional training and education in areas such as hyperbaric medicine, ozone therapy, anti-aging medicine, IV therapy, and regenerative medicine.