Pediatric Chiropractor in Oakland for Babies & Kids

Pediatric Chiropractic Care for Growing Children

At The Shift Chiropractic, we understand that children have unique spinal health needs. From birth through adolescence, your child's body is developing and growing rapidly. Pediatric visits check how your child’s spine and joints are moving as they grow, with care adapted to their size and stage.

Our approach to kid chiropractic is gentle, compassionate, and specifically tailored to children's bodies. We use age-appropriate techniques and create a welcoming, comfortable environment where children feel safe and supported. Parents bring kids in after a sports strain or a fall, for neck and back aches, or for periodic check-ups as they grow.

Led by Dr. Ben Glass, D.C. and Dr. Irina Velichko, D.C., we've cared for families throughout Oakland and the East Bay.

For newborns, we offer gentle cranial care that supports your family’s tongue-tie care team: your pediatrician, a dentist or ENT, and a lactation consultant. We don’t diagnose, release or treat tongue-tie, and we don’t promise changes in feeding or breastfeeding.

Chiropractor examining a child at The Shift Chiropractic in Oakland

Happy child during chiropractic visit at The Shift Chiropractic in Oakland

What Pediatric Chiropractic Care Looks Like Here

A gentle, age-appropriate check of how your child’s spine and joints move
Care adapted to your child’s size and stage, from infants to teens
Dr. Irina’s post-graduate ICPA training in pediatric chiropractic
Posture and movement guidance for school, sports and screens
A plan explained to you in plain language before anything starts

We’ll tell you what we find and what we’d suggest, and if something needs a pediatrician or another kind of care instead, we’ll say so.

Common Reasons Parents Bring Kids In

Sports strain

Soccer, basketball, skateboarding, gymnastics: young athletes come in after sprains, strains and knocks. We check how the joint and the spine are moving and give them a short list of things to work on.

Posture and backpacks

Screens, desks and heavy backpacks all change how kids sit and carry themselves. We look at how your child moves and suggest practical habits for home and school.

Falls and tumbles

Kids fall a lot. After a tumble, we check how the spine and joints are moving and tell you plainly whether anything needs attention, from us or from their pediatrician.

Neck and back aches

Growth spurts and busy schedules can leave kids stiff or sore. Care is gentle and adapted to your child’s size.

Headaches

Some headaches start in the neck and upper back. We check how those areas move, and if a headache needs a pediatrician’s attention, we’ll say so.

Check-ups as they grow

Some families bring their kids in for periodic check-ups of how they’re moving as they grow.

Our Child-Friendly Treatment Approach

Gentle Techniques: We use gentle, age-appropriate adjustment techniques designed specifically for children's developing bodies. Our methods are gentle and adapted to your child’s age and size.

Comfort & Trust: We create a welcoming, non-threatening environment where children feel comfortable and safe. We take time to explain what we're doing in language kids understand.

Parent Education: We partner with parents to support your child's health at home. We provide guidance on posture, ergonomics, stretches, and activities that support spinal health.

Safety First: All adjustments are tailored to your child's age, size, and condition. We never use force or pressure that could be harmful. Your child's safety and comfort are our top priorities.

Chiropractor gently adjusting child during pediatric care at The Shift Chiropractic in Oakland

Pediatric chiropractic care by Dr. Ben Glass with young patient at The Shift Chiropractic Oakland

Your Child’s Chiropractors

Caring for children and families in downtown Oakland since 2013
Dr. Irina: Webster certified, with the ICPA’s post-graduate program in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic
Both doctors see babies, children and teens
Gentle, low-force techniques
Committed to creating safe, welcoming experiences for young patients
Continuous education in pediatric chiropractic care

Dr. Ben Glass and Dr. Irina Velichko both see pediatric visits. Dr. Ben is in Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Dr. Irina is in Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Family receiving chiropractic wellness care at The Shift Chiropractic clinic in Oakland

Serving Oakland & East Bay Families

Conveniently located in downtown Oakland
Easy online scheduling system for busy families
A doctor in the office six days a week. Same-day appointments often available.
Flexible hours to accommodate school schedules
Private, one-on-one care in a welcoming environment
Serving families across Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Berkeley, and surrounding areas
Care plans for ongoing wellness support, with the cost given to you in writing before care begins
We don't bill insurance directly. HSA and FSA funds can be used, and superbills are available on request

Questions Parents Ask

Which doctor sees children?

Both doctors see pediatric visits. Dr. Ben Glass is in Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, in English and Spanish. Dr. Irina Velichko is in Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in English and Russian; she is Webster certified and has completed the ICPA’s post-graduate program in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic.

Do you see newborns?

Yes. Both doctors see babies. For newborns, we offer gentle cranial care that supports your family’s tongue-tie care team: your pediatrician, a dentist or ENT, and a lactation consultant. We don’t diagnose, release or treat tongue-tie, and we don’t promise changes in feeding or breastfeeding.

What happens at my child’s visit?

We ask you about your child’s history and what you’ve noticed, then check how their spine and joints are moving, with care adapted to their size and stage. We explain what we find and what we suggest before anything starts, and if something needs a pediatrician or another kind of care instead, we say so.

When should my child see a pediatrician first?

If your child has a fever, a head injury, new numbness or weakness, or pain that wakes them at night, see your pediatrician first. After a fall, we check how the spine and joints are moving and tell you plainly whether anything needs attention from your pediatrician.

Can my child’s visit be in Spanish or Russian?

Yes. Spoken care is available in Spanish with Dr. Ben and in Russian with Dr. Irina, as well as in English with both.

Can we come after school or on a Saturday?

Dr. Irina is in until 6:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Dr. Ben until 6:15 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dr. Ben is also in every Saturday from 7:30 am to 1 pm. Same-day appointments are often available — a doctor is in the office six days a week.

What does a visit for my child cost?

The same as for adults. As of October 2026, a first visit is $135. It includes the exam, your child’s 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. We don’t bill insurance directly; HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and payment plans are available.

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Pediatric Chiropractic in Oakland for Babies, Kids and Teens