If you live or work in West Oakland and are looking for a chiropractor, Riverstone Chiropractic is a short drive away in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 15 minutes from central West Oakland. Dr. Sandy Baird, DC treats muscle, joint, and overuse injuries with hands-on care and rehab exercises, and many patients come to us for the aches that physical work, long hours, and commuting can bring on.
Dr. Baird’s West Oakland Connection
“West Oakland is often my starting point for a trip into San Francisco, where I love attending Pride events and dance performances. Catching BART here connects me to the queer community and performing arts that are an important part of my life outside the office.”
Why West Oakland residents Come to Riverstone Chiropractic
West Oakland is home to people in a wide range of jobs: port and logistics work, trucking and delivery, construction and trades, studios and workshops, and desk jobs in the city or across the Bay. Many of those routines load the body in the same way day after day, and small aches can turn into pain that does not go away on its own.
Aches we see from work and daily routines
• Lifting and manual work: low back, shoulder, and elbow pain from repeated lifting, reaching, and gripping
• Long hours driving or seated: low back, hip, and neck stiffness
• Standing on hard floors or concrete: hip, knee, and foot pain
• Commuting and desk work: neck, shoulder, and mid-back strain, including from long BART rides
• Cycling and running along the Bay Trail or neighborhood streets: knee, hip, and neck pain
• Hobbies and weekend sports: pickleball injuries and other overuse problems
You can read more about specific conditions we treat:
- Running injuries and pickleball injuries
- Hip pain and knee pain
- Neck pain and shoulder pain
- Low back pain
- Top surgery neck pain and binding pain
How We Treat
Dr. Baird has 15 years of experience. Care is hands-on and matched to what your exam shows, and may combine:
- Active Release Techniques for tight or restricted muscles
- Graston Technique for stubborn soft tissue areas
- Manual therapy and gentle adjustments
- Rehab exercises so you keep making progress between visits, and can get back to your trails, rides, and workouts
The practice is LGBTQ+ friendly and trans-competent, size-inclusive, and weight-neutral, with no mansplaining, no high-pressure sales, and a fragrance-free office.
Getting Here from West Oakland
Riverstone Chiropractic 3409 Grand Ave #5, Oakland, CA 94610
Driving directions from West Oakland BART
Head north on Mandela Parkway, then turn right onto West Grand Avenue. Continue toward downtown as West Grand becomes Grand Avenue. Follow Grand past Lake Merritt and the Grand Lake Theatre to 3409 Grand Avenue, Suite #5, near Elwood Avenue. Look for the brown awning marked “Grand Lake Professional Building,” above Pride Cleaners and across from the Coffee Mill.
Public transit from West Oakland BART
Take a Richmond-bound Red Line or Antioch-bound Yellow Line train to 19th Street/Oakland, two stops away. Exit onto Broadway and walk to the northbound bus stop near 20th Street. Bay Area Rapid Transit
Board AC Transit Line 12 toward Northwest Berkeley and get off at Grand Avenue and Mandana Boulevard. Walk back along Grand toward the Grand Lake Theatre to 3409 Grand Avenue. Riverstone Chiropractic is upstairs in Suite #5
If you work in downtown Oakland, Uptown, or near Lake Merritt, we are also an easy trip from there.
Your First Visit
You have two ways to start:
- Free consultation. Meet Dr. Baird, describe what is going on, and decide whether our approach is a good fit. Usually about 15 minutes by phone.
- Initial session. Your first full visit, with a detailed history, an exam, a clear explanation of what we find, hands-on treatment if it is right for you, and exercises to start at home. Usually about 40 minutes.
Current hours and open appointment times are shown when you book.
Cost and Payment
We are an out-of-network practice and do not bill insurance directly. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide superbills so you can submit for reimbursement through your own plan, if your benefits allow it. Current fees are listed when you book.
West Oakland Chiropractor FAQs
Is your office in West Oakland?
No. Riverstone Chiropractic is at 3409 Grand Ave #5 in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 15 minutes from the West Oakland BART station.
Do you see patients from West Oakland
Yes. We see patients from across Oakland, including West Oakland
Can a chiropractor help with pain from physical work or long hours?
After an exam, we can address tight or restricted muscles and stiff joints with hands-on care, and give you exercises matched to your work. Whether chiropractic care is right for you depends on your exam, and we will tell you if something else is a better fit.
Do I need to book ahead?
We see patients by appointment only. Our online calendar often has same-day or next-day times available, and you can see current times when you book.
Do you take insurance?
We are out-of-network and do not bill insurance directly. We accept HSA and FSA cards and provide superbills for reimbursement through your own plan.
Is there parking?
Yes there is both metered street parking and free residential parking available nearby.
Ready to Get Started?
If aches from work, the commute, or the weekend are getting in the way, we can help you figure out what is going on and what to do about it.
Or, if you are ready to go…
