Our Team
We believe that the person you want to be—pain free, healthy, focused and energized—is already inside you. You just need the right tools and strategies to flourish.
Dr. Ben Glass D.C.
Dr. Benjamin Glass takes a creative approach to life, and believes in developing health through experience. He has been serving others for the last 14 years to become more active participants in their own healing and wellbeing. Dr. Ben has a Doctorate in Chiropractic, a BS in Kinesiology from Temple University, a certificate in Massage Therapy and Foundation Training, and a Post-Graduate Certification in Chiropractic Wellness Care (CCWP). He uses his background in myofascial release, advanced extremity adjusting and rehabilitative exercise to support people going through challenging times. He has prepared himself to provide unique strategies and clinical competence and meet the diverse needs of patients so that they can experience top quality health care at The Shift. Ben is passionate about combining social justice, chiropractic, and creative thinking to solve many of the challenges we face today in our communities.
Dr. Irina Velichko D.C.
Dr. Irina Velichko received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Lifewest Chiropractic College in Hayward, CA in 2014. Dr. Irina originally sought chiropractic care for injuries sustained from surfing, dancing and multiple car accidents. After life changing chiropractic care, she changed careers from social work to chiropractic. Dr. Irina is passionate about keeping people active by helping remove spinal restrictions and addressing extremity joint injuries and imbalances such as :
ankle sprains
tennis elbow
TMJ disorder
shoulder and ribcage restrictions
And More
Dr. Irina has also completed 2 years of post-graduate training in pregnancy and pediatrics through ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) and is Webster Technique certified. She loves supporting pregnant patients to achieve ease in their body and optimize birth experience for mother and baby. Dr. Irina offers a baby/mother wellness home visit after birth. Dr. Irina offers various resources on birth, delivery and baby care from a holistic perspective. She is a mom of a happy toddler.
Dr. Irina Velichko was born in Kazakhstan and grew up in Russia and Ukraine. She is fluent in Russian and conversational Spanish. She is a co-owner of the Shift Chiropractic. She and Dr. Glass both run their non-profit chapter, Hands for Life Lake Merritt http://handsforlifelm.org/ which provides subsidized chiropractic care to the Oakland community.
