Riverstone Chiropractic
RIVERSTONE CHIROPRACTIC
Pronouns: He/Him
Riverstone Chiropractic, founded by Dr. Sandy Baird, DC in Oakland, CA, provides a safer space for queer and trans people to receive chiropractic care and bodywork. The clinic approaches patient care from a size-inclusive and weight-neutral perspective, always striving to use inclusive and gender-affirming language. Their comprehensive treatment approach includes full-spine and extremity adjustments, manual therapy (muscle work), and physiotherapy exercises. Riverstone Chiropractic also offers specialized hands-on modalities, such as lymphatic drainage massage, to help reduce swelling and decrease pain during top surgery recovery. Additionally, they offer a wide range of free and paid resources, including guides to home exercises that can help mitigate the discomfort of wearing a binder.
VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SERVICES
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Description: During your initial visit, Dr. Baird will conduct a thorough assessment to understand your specific needs and tailor a treatment plan. Chiropractic adjustments are a safe and effective method to reduce subluxation and restore proper joint function. Dr. Baird uses a combination of drop table, Diversified Full Spine and extremity adjusting, and the activator tool to provide a comfortable and effective treatment experience.
Access: In-person.
Price: Contact for pricing.
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Description: For established patients, this visit focuses on maintaining and fine-tuning your ongoing care. Dr. Baird will continue to use chiropractic adjustments to manage subluxation and ensure optimal joint function. With a combination of drop table, Diversified Full Spine and extremity adjusting, and the activator tool, Dr. Baird ensures a consistent and effective treatment experience tailored to your progress.
Access: In-person.
Price: Contact for pricing.
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Description: Lymphatic drainage massage (also known as manual lymphatic drainage) is a gentle and soothing way to reduce swelling after surgery (including top surgery) or injury. This specialized manual therapy helps the body return excess or stagnant fluid back to the heart, promoting quicker recovery. While swelling and inflammation are normal parts of the healing process, too much of it for too long can lead to pain, tightness, or tenderness. This massage helps alleviate those symptoms, allowing you to feel more comfortable and supported during your recovery.
Access: In-person
Price: Contact for pricing.
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Description: Many individuals are prepared for chest pain and tightness after top surgery, but unexpected neck and shoulder pain can be just as, if not more, troubling. This discomfort often results from muscle guarding and the restricted positions required during recovery.
Dr. Baird’s comprehensive eBook guide offers practical solutions to alleviate post-op neck and shoulder pain. The guide explains why this pain develops and provides a week-by-week plan with specific exercises to help reduce discomfort and promote healing. Each exercise is detailed with text and images, making it easy to follow at any stage of recovery.
This guide is an invaluable resource for anyone recovering from top surgery, offering clear, actionable steps to help you feel better and maintain your progress throughout your recovery.
Price: $19.99
CONTACT RIVERSTONE CHIROPRACTIC
Dr. Sandy Baird, DC (he/him) provides a safer space for queer and trans folks in Oakland, CA, to receive chiropractic care. A 2011 graduate of Lifewest Chiropractic College with a background in massage therapy, Dr. Baird began his career as a sports chiropractor, primarily treating running injuries. While he continues to offer comprehensive injury rehabilitation services, he has since shifted his focus to serving the LGBTQ+ community, where he finds deep fulfillment in working with patients preparing for or recovering from top surgery. Dr. Baird is passionate about creating an inclusive and affirming environment for all his patients. When he’s not seeing patients or parenting his two wacky kiddos, Dr. Baird enjoys hiking, swimming, and re-watching the genius comedy of Hannah Gadsby.
