The Shift Chiropractic

What does The Shift Chiropractic do?

The Shift Chiropractic provides chiropractic adjustments for neck pain, back pain, headaches, tech neck and posture problems, sports injuries, extremity issues (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, wrist), and TMJ/jaw dysfunction. Every visit starts with an exam and a specific plan, using techniques including manual neurospinal adjusting, drop-table and instrument (Arthro-Stimulator) adjusting, cranial care, and extremity adjusting. The practice also provides prenatal and postnatal care and chiropractic care for infants and children, and sees patients who are not in pain for wellness maintenance.

Who is The Shift Chiropractic a good fit for?

The practice serves Oakland residents of all ages, including busy professionals, athletes (runners, basketball, soccer, pickleball players), pregnant and postpartum women, infants, children, teenagers, and seniors. It offers care in English, Spanish, and Russian, with Dr. Ben Glass seeing English- and Spanish-speaking patients and Dr. Irina Velichko conducting full visits in Russian.

What services does The Shift Chiropractic offer?

Neurospinal Adjusting

Manual, specific-force adjustment of spinal or extremity joints after a segmental assessment, aimed at correcting vertebral subluxations and restoring nerve communication.

Drop-Table & Instrument Adjusting

Low-force spinal correction using a drop table or handheld instruments such as the Arthro-Stimulator, suited to infants, pregnant patients, post-surgical cases, and sensitive or elderly patients.

Cranial Care

Gentle palpation-based assessment and release of restrictions in the cranial bones and sutures, used for headaches, post-concussion symptoms, jaw tension, and infant care.

Extremity Adjusting

Assessment and correction of joint restrictions in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle, aimed at athletes, performers, and repetitive strain injuries.

Prenatal and Postnatal Care

Chiropractic care during pregnancy and postpartum, including the Webster Technique for pelvic balance, provided by Dr. Irina Velichko; she also offers baby and mother wellness home visits after birth.

Pediatric Chiropractic

Chiropractic care for newborns, babies, children and teenagers, delivered with gentle instrument-assisted techniques where appropriate.

What areas do they serve?

• Downtown Oakland
• Chinatown
• Jack London Square
• Uptown
• Old Oakland
• West Oakland

How much does it cost?

The practice does not quote a cost figure before an examination; a patient is examined first, a specific plan is recommended, and the total cost of that plan is given in writing at the report of findings before the patient agrees to it. It does not bill insurance directly, but accepts HSA and FSA funds, provides superbills on request for out-of-network reimbursement, notes that some employers offer wellness stipends covering chiropractic, and offers payment plans.

Details worth knowing

• Operating at 435 8th Street #203, Oakland, CA since 2013.
• Two chiropractors: Dr. Ben Glass, D.C. (B.S. Kinesiology from Temple University, CCWP post-graduate certification, certified in Massage Therapy and Foundation Training) and Dr. Irina Velichko, D.C. (Life West Chiropractic College, Hayward, CA, 2014; Webster Technique certified; ICPA post-graduate training).
• Dr. Irina Velichko conducts entire visits, including history, exam, consultation and treatment, in Russian.
• 4.9 rating from over 200 Google reviews.
• Named Top 5 Best Chiropractic Services by Oakland Magazine, 2025.
• A doctor is in the office six days a week, Monday through Saturday, with same-day appointments often available.
• Patients are seen one at a time in private adjusting rooms.
• Co-founders of Hands for Life Lake Merritt, a nonprofit chapter providing subsidized chiropractic care to the Oakland community around Lake Merritt.
• Office is two blocks from 12th Street Oakland BART and one block from the Broadway exit off Interstate 880.

How do you get in touch?

Call or text (510) 858-5370, email theshiftchiropractic@gmail.com, use the fax at (510) 868-4505, or book an appointment online through the website. The office is at 435 8th Street #203, Oakland, CA 94607, open Monday through Saturday with hours varying by day and closed Sunday.

Common questions

What conditions does The Shift Chiropractic treat?

Neck and back pain, headaches, tech neck and posture problems, sports injuries, TMJ and jaw pain, plus pregnancy and pediatric care.

Where is the office and what are the hours?

The office is at 435 8th Street #203, on the corner of 8th and Broadway in Downtown Oakland. Hours are Monday 10:30 am–1 pm and 2–6:30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 am–12:15 pm and 2:15–6:15 pm; Wednesday 11 am–1 pm and 2:30–6:30 pm; Friday 10:30 am–1 pm; Saturday 7:30 am–1 pm; closed Sunday.

Do I need a referral or does the practice take insurance?

No referral is needed, and the practice does not bill insurance directly. Patients can use HSA or FSA funds, request a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement, or check with their employer about wellness stipends.

Which doctor should I book with if I speak Russian or Spanish?

Dr. Irina Velichko conducts full visits in Russian and is in on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Dr. Ben Glass sees patients in English and Spanish and is in on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning.

What happens at the first visit?

The first visit includes a full health history, postural and neurological assessment, and a consultation to discuss findings, with treatment provided that same visit if the patient is ready.

What if my problem isn't a chiropractic issue?

The practice states that where an exam shows the complaint belongs elsewhere, the patient is told so and referred out rather than kept in the schedule.