The Shift isn't a crack-and-go clinic. Holistic, trauma-informed care addressing root causes. English, Spanish, and Russian.
Comprehensive consultation. No obligation.
Most chiropractors treat symptoms. We shift the person. Stress, work, posture, trauma, sleep — everything connects. The adjustment is one tool. Understanding you is the foundation.
Before we touch your spine, we ask about your life. Where you work. How you sleep. What changed in the months before the pain started. That is not small talk. It is how we find the actual source of the problem rather than just managing its expression.
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Natural light, plants, welcoming and professional
5.0 on Google • What Oakland patients are saying
"Encontré The Shift buscando quiropráctico en español. No solo hablan mi idioma — entienden mi cultura y mi cuerpo. La mejor atención."
"First chiropractor who asked about my stress, work setup, and sleep BEFORE touching my spine. That's how it should be."
"Здесь говорят по-русски. Доктор слушает и объясняет подробно. Чувствую себя в безопасности."
The whole picture, not just the pain point.
Physical tension often has unique connections to emotional roots. Our care honors this connection and we approach every person with that understanding from the first visit forward.
English, Spanish, Russian. Language should never be a barrier to quality healthcare. Full care — history, assessment, treatment, documentation — in your language.
We investigate WHY — ergonomics, sleep, stress, injury history — then treat the source. Not the symptom. Not just the place that hurts today.
Full history, posture assessment, neurological screening, consultation. Time before touch. You understand your care before we start. Every time.
If chiropractic isn't the right fit for your situation, we refer you to someone who is. The right provider matters more than keeping a patient in our chairs.
Not an open bay. Not a high-volume assembly line. One patient at a time. Complete focus. The boutique care experience downtown Oakland deserves.
A 2-minute look at the clinic, our approach, and what patients actually experience when they come in for the first time.
"I avoided chiropractors for years after a bad experience. Dr. Irina explained everything, checked in during the adjustment, never rushed. Finally found one I trust." — Patient, Oakland
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What to expect when you walk through the door.
Patient completing intake in comfortable waiting area
Everything — injuries, surgeries, meds, stress, work, sleep, life events. Not just where it hurts.
Dr. Irina conducting posture assessment
Posture, range of motion, orthopedic and neurological evaluation, spinal palpation. Data before recommendations.
Doctor and patient discussing findings
Findings explained clearly. You ask questions. No pressure, no scare tactics, no pre-sold packages.
Gentle adjustment in bright private treatment room
Same-day if ready. Every procedure explained first. You control your care at every step.
We are not for everyone. We would rather be honest about that upfront.
You want a chiropractor who listens before they touch you
You value trauma-informed, culturally competent care
You prefer holistic, root-cause treatment over symptom management
You speak Spanish or Russian and want care in your language
You've had bad experiences with chiropractors and want something different
You want a quick 5-minute adjustment with no conversation or assessment
You are looking for the cheapest option available
You do not believe in the mind-body connection in health
You want indefinite treatment with no defined goals or timeline
You need emergency medical care (please call 911)
Everything you need to know before booking.
435 8th Street Suite 203, downtown Oakland. Fruitvale, Lake Merritt, and Uptown accessible. Two blocks from 12th Street BART.
We provide superbills for out-of-network PPO reimbursement. Auto accidents accepted on lien ($0 upfront while case is active). Flexible payment options. Call to discuss.
Monday through Saturday. Same-day appointments available for acute cases. Evening hours on select days. Call (510) 858-5370.
English, Spanish, and Russian. All documentation available in all three languages. No interpreter needed — we do this natively.
Honest answers. No jargon. See all FAQs →
No. California chiropractors are primary care providers for the spine and nervous system. You can self-refer at any time — no doctor's note or prior authorization needed. Call us directly or book online.
A complete health history, postural evaluation, neurological screening, and spinal palpation — before any treatment. Then a consultation where we explain what we found and what we recommend. Same-day treatment if you are ready. Plan for 60-75 minutes.
Yes. For auto accident patients we accept personal injury liens — zero out-of-pocket while your case is active. We bill directly to your auto insurance and work with your attorney. Call us as soon as possible after an accident. The 14-day window matters for your claim.
Yes. Dr. Ben Glass is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Irina Velichko is fluent in Russian. Your entire visit — history, assessment, consultation, treatment — can happen in your language. Documentation available in all three.
Yes. Dr. Irina is Webster Technique certified and has completed a two-year post-graduate program in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic through the ICPA. Specialized positioning and gentle techniques for every stage of pregnancy.
Holistic, trauma-informed, multilingual chiropractic in Oakland. Comprehensive first visit. No obligation. Come see what whole-person care actually feels like.
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