• Advanced Chiropractic Care for Everyone

    We specialize in gentle, painless adjustment techniques that bring profound positive changes, even for patients with special needs.

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    Advanced Chiropractic Care for Everyone
  • Rapid Recovery with Laser Therapy

    FDA-approved infrared deep tissue laser therapy accelerates healing and relieves pain - with no side effects! Safe for use on any area of inflammation, and over implants, joint replacements, wounds and fractures.

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    Rapid Recovery with Laser Therapy
  • Meet Our Chiropractors

    Our Clinic is celebrating 39 years of serving the community in 2026! Meet Dr. Ruch, Dr. Thompson, Dr. Romero, Dr. Bastable & learn more about their unique adjusting styles.

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    Meet Our Chiropractors

Comprehensive Care for Every Body

Gentle, whole-person chiropractic developed over 39 years of research. No cracking, no twisting — just precise, effective care.

Advanced Care

We specialize in treating patients with single or multiple injuries, as well as those who are not candidates for traditional chiropractic manipulation.
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Easy Payment

We accept cash, check and card payments. We honor HSA/FSA and major insurance providers, Medicare and MedPay for personal injury claims.  
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Pain Solutions

Experience the power of laser therapy and massage therapy integrated with chiropractic care to accelerate your healing process and relieve pain now!
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Schedule

We are open Mon through Fri. Please call or text to schedule your Chiropractic and Laser Therapy at (510) 545-3465 or book your appointment online.  
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Oakland's Most Trusted Gentle Chiropractic Care

39 Years Serving Oakland • Est. 1987

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4.9 ★ on Yelp and Google • Trusted by thousands of Oakland patients

Testimonials Of Patients

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Karamio M.

Oakland, CA
"I can't believe there are not a million reviews for Dr. Ruch and his amazing team of massage therapists. He is the primary reason I am functioning without pain in my arms, shoulders, ribs, back and legs. He has decades of experience and uses gentle effective techniques that he has honed and developed over his years of practice. The soft tissue work done before/after the adjustments makes the work even more effective. You will also get a good education about what's going on with your body as Dr Ruch is an educator as well as a master chiropractor. I have seen a lot of different health practitioners over the years, and he is the real deal when it comes to understanding joint dysfunction and pain."

David F.

Walnut Creek, CA
"If you're considering chiropractic care, see Dr. Ruch. In 1982, I was 22 years old and in a horrific accident that made it impossible for me to stand, let alone walk for more than two hours. I began my therapy with Dr. Ruch and have now been able to live an active and employed life thanks to Dr. Ruch. What ever your pain, body ache, limp, or discomfort, Dr. Ruch can make it better."

Gautam G.

San Ramon, CA
"The difference between a good primary care physician and a great one is not that significant, but when one is talking about a chiropractic physician, it is huge. I have been seeing Dr. Ruch since 2008. He fixed a numbness in my arm accompanied by shooting pain in 2 visits. Since then he has rectified habits that caused the pain in the first place. If you have pain and want to avoid surgery (which may not help anyway), see Dr. Ruch. He is the best!"

Cynthia M.

Facebook IncOakland, CA
"Dr. Ruch is not your average chiropractor. He has decades of teaching experience in anatomy and it shows. He knows and understands the body and has gently and skillfully adjusted not only my spine and hips, but also my feet, hands and lower legs. I like to visit as I need, or just to check that things are inline. As a massage therapist, this is very important for my health and longevity. He is truly amazing!"

CUSTOM CARE AT NORTH OAKLAND CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

Dr. Ruch has developed gentle and full body chiropractic techniques, developed throughout his 30+ years of research and practice. He also offers an education series for the most common causes of pain! Click the link below for more information about the conditions we treat and the services we offer.
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Patient Education

Patients need essential knowledge and skills to manage their health effectively and make informed decisions about their care. View our Articles to learn more about self-care, holistic health and more!

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