The Shift Chiropractic isn’t in Alameda. We’re in downtown Oakland at 435 8th Street #203, on the corner of 8th and Broadway, and from much of Alameda that’s about a 10–15 minute drive or bus ride through the Posey Tube. Two doctors share the week. Same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week.
Google Maps door-to-door times, checked at Thursday evening rush (Oct 1, 2026); often faster off-peak.
| From | By car | By bus |
|---|---|---|
| West End (Webster St & Central Ave) | About 10 minutes via Webster St and the Posey Tube (2.2 mi) | About 10–12 minutes on AC Transit 51A |
| Park Street (Park St & Santa Clara Ave) | About 12 minutes via the Park Street Bridge and I-880, or about 15 via the Posey Tube | About 17–19 minutes on AC Transit 51A |
By ferry. Weekday late-morning and weekend ferries run from Main Street Alameda to Jack London Square in 15–20 minutes, and from there it’s a 15-minute walk to the office. Check the SF Bay Ferry schedule before you go.
Parking. There’s a paid lot right outside — $3, cash only, as of October 2026 — and it usually has space. We don’t validate parking. Street parking is also usually available. Step-free entrance and an elevator to #203.
Two doctors share the week. Dr. Ben Glass sees patients Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, in English and Spanish. Dr. Irina Velichko sees patients Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in English and Russian; her focus is shifting to the extremities (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle and foot). Both doctors see prenatal and pediatric visits. Not sure which day suits you? Which doctor should I see? Or see everything we help with. If you run, read our guide to running and chiropractic care in Oakland.
As of October 2026, a first visit is $135. It includes the exam, your first adjustment and a follow-up report-of-findings visit; an adjustment at that follow-up visit is billed separately. Visits after that are $60–$80, depending on whether you’re on a care plan or paying per visit. Confirm current prices when you book. The full cost guide.
No. We’re in downtown Oakland at 435 8th Street #203, at 8th and Broadway, about 10–15 minutes from much of Alameda by car or AC Transit 51A.
By car through the Posey Tube, or on AC Transit 51A, which runs from Alameda to downtown Oakland. Weekday late-morning and weekend ferries run from Main Street Alameda to Jack London Square in 15–20 minutes, and the office is a 15-minute walk from there.
There’s a paid lot right outside — $3, cash only, as of October 2026 — and it usually has space. We don’t validate parking. Street parking is also usually available.
We don’t take walk-ins, but same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week. Call (510) 858-5370 or book online.