If you live or work in Berkeley and are looking for a chiropractor, Riverstone Chiropractic is a short drive away in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 15 minutes from much of Berkeley. Many of our patients already come from Berkeley. Dr. Sandy Baird, DC treats muscle, joint, and overuse injuries with hands-on care and rehab exercises, and many Berkeley patients come to us for the aches that hill trails, long hours at a laptop, and cycling can bring on.
Dr. Baird’s Berkeley Connection
“Berkeley has a special place in my heart. I went to UC Berkeley for undergrad, and I spent a lot of time there swimming, climbing at the gyms, taking yoga classes, hiking in the hills, and watching sunsets from the top. I still spend time in Berkeley today: I play drop-in pickleball and attend the masters swimming class at the Berkeley YMCA. That is part of why I enjoy working with Berkeley patients. The people I see tend to be active, curious, and interested in understanding what is going on in their bodies, not just in having it fixed.”
Why Berkeley Residents Come to Riverstone Chiropractic
Berkeley is full of people who move: hikers and trail runners in the hills, cyclists on the neighborhood streets, people who work out at the Y or a climbing gym, and many people who spend long hours at a laptop as students, researchers, and professionals. The same positions and movements, repeated every day, can turn small aches into pain that does not go away on its own.
Aches we see from hills, bikes, and laptops
- Hiking and trail running in the Berkeley Hills, including Tilden and Claremont Canyon: knee, hip, ankle, and foot pain from steep climbs and long descents
- Cycling around Berkeley and Oakland: neck, shoulder, and low back strain from long riding positions
- Long hours at a laptop, in the library, or in the lab: neck, upper back, shoulder, and wrist strain
- Swimming, climbing, pickleball, and gym workouts: shoulder, elbow, and low back pain, including tennis elbow
- Jaw tension and stress: TMJ pain and headaches
- Chest binding or recovery after top surgery: neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, with care from a practice that is LGBTQ+ friendly and trans-competent
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 Berkeley
Riverstone Chiropractic 3409 Grand Ave #5, Oakland, CA 94610
From Berkeley to Grand Lake: about 15 minutes
We are in the Grand Lake neighborhood, near the Grand Lake Theatre and Lake Merritt. Most Berkeley patients drive in about 15-20 minutes, though rush hour can take longer.
Directions from Berkeley:
From Berkeley, head south on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, following Adeline Street where the road changes names, then continue onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way into Oakland. Merge onto I-580 East toward Hayward and take exit 21B toward Grand Avenue. Follow MacArthur Boulevard, then turn left onto Grand Avenue. Continue past the Grand Lake Theatre for about three blocks. Riverstone Chiropractic is on your left at 3409 Grand Avenue, Suite 5, across from the Coffee Mill and upstairs above Pride Cleaners. Look for the brown awning and the entrance marked “Grand Lake Professional Building.”
Parking: There is metered (2 hr) street parking near 3409 Grand Ave and free residential parking in the immediate surrounding neighborhood.
By bus or BART:
The two most practical options are:
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AC Transit Line 12 — direct bus: Board along Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Berkeley, including near Ashby BART, heading toward Oakland Amtrak/Jack London Square. Get off at Grand Avenue & Santa Clara Avenue, then walk along Grand toward Lake Merritt to 3409 Grand Avenue, Suite 5. This avoids a transfer if you’re near the route. Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
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BART + AC Transit Line 57: Take an Oakland-bound BART train from Downtown Berkeley, North Berkeley, or Ashby to MacArthur Station. Transfer to the 57 toward Foothill Square/Eastmont, and get off at MacArthur Boulevard & Grand Avenue near the Grand Lake Theatre. Walk up Grand Avenue, away from Lake Merritt, for about three blocks to the office. Bay Area Rapid Transit
Check the Line 12 schedule or Line 57 schedule for your appointment time; the best option depends on where in Berkeley you start.
If you work in Uptown, downtown Oakland, 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.
Berkeley Chiropractor FAQs
Is your office in Berkeley?
No. Riverstone Chiropractic is at 3409 Grand Ave #5 in Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood, about 15 minutes from much of Berkeley.
How far are you from Berkeley?
Most Berkeley patients drive about 15-20 minutes. Traffic varies by time of day, so allow extra time during rush hour.
Do you see patients from Berkeley?
Yes. Many of our patients come from Berkeley.
Can a chiropractor help with knee or hip pain from hiking and trail running?
After an exam, we can address tight or restricted muscles and stiff joints with hands-on care, and give you exercises matched to your activity. Whether chiropractic care is right for you depends on your exam, and we will tell you if something else is a better fit.
Can you help with neck and wrist pain from long hours at a laptop?
Often, yes. We look at your neck, upper back, shoulders, and wrists, and give you exercises and workstation guidance that fit how you work.
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 the trails, the bike, or the laptop 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…
