Finally, real answers for what's actually going on with your body
Meet Dr. Corey Blanchette, who lives by two rules: be kind, and help when you can. Be yourself — he'll ask the right questions and build you a plan that actually gets you feeling like yourself again. One-on-one care in San Leandro, judgment-free for everyone, including LGBTQIA+ patients and allies.
First visit: 75–90 minutes · $150 · full exam, plus treatment when appropriate
What patients are saying on Google
"I was Dr. Corey's first patient, and after 3 years still going strong! I wouldn't dream of missing my monthly appointment... it would suck a lot more if Dr. Corey didn't keep me in such great shape from head to toe."
Brook Mantia · Google review
"Dr. Blanchette is truly exceptional... he never cuts corners. Every visit is thorough, intentional, and grounded in real expertise. I have genuinely never been cared for this well by any provider."
aliceann ceruzzi · Google review
"I came into Golden Bear, desperate for help for my back... After several visits, I can honestly say that I'm standing straighter, my breathing has improved, and I'm moving with much less pain. I highly recommend his services."
A Green · Google review
"Dr. Corey has been a lifesaver for my neck pain... he is wonderful. Definitely recommend."
Jennifer Whisenhunt · Google review
"I am extremely grateful to have found Dr. Corey; he has been exceptionally skilled at alleviating my back pain. I arrived at his office in considerable distress, barely able to walk... and upon completing my session, I felt profoundly relieved and rejuvenated."
Agustin Estrella · Google review
"I never thought I'd be pain free again with my cervical compression, but Corey has been amazing... The relief I've had has been priceless."
Stephen Gire · Google review
"From severe back pain to running around the city. Dr. Corey is so knowledgeable and gets you healed. Try him and you will not regret it."
Cec Level · Google review
"Came to get an adjustment for my back and shoulder, left with a friend... within a couple of sessions had me feeling at my optimal performance at work and in life."
Omar Delara · Google review
Golden Bear Chiropractic wins a City of San Leandro award
Dr. Corey was recognized by the City of San Leandro this June for his work supporting the local LGBTQIA+ (GRSM) community — the same judgment-free, community-competent care every patient gets at Golden Bear.
Dr. Corey Blanchette, D.C.
He/him
- San Leandro resident since 2015
- Opened Golden Bear Chiropractic in 2022
- GRSM-competent care (gender, romantic & sexual minorities)
- Off the clock: woodshop, gardening, and his two dogs, Meatball and Jelly
Meet Dr. Corey
A Rhode Island transplant who made San Leandro home in 2015, Dr. Corey started Golden Bear Chiropractic to help the Bay Area's boldest — and the everyday folks alongside them — live active, pain-free lives, without having to vet a provider first.
He works from the belief that safe, affordable healthcare is the most influential thing he can offer: patients of every shape, size, gender identity, ethnicity, and ability level are treated at flat, published rates. Every visit starts with the right questions — the ones that actually get to the bottom of what's driving your complaint — then a personalized game plan built around your actual life, aimed at real results: not just relief between visits, but getting you back to feeling like yourself again.
He's especially proud to offer the LGBTQIA+ community a setting free from judgment, and just as proud that the care itself is simply good chiropractic care — open and welcoming to everyone who walks through the door.
What patients notice
Ask people who've been coming to Golden Bear for a while what stands out, and the same things come up. Dr. Corey takes his time — patients often mention how thorough the exams are, and how he checks in throughout care to make sure it still feels right. More than a few say this was the first time a provider actually explained what was going on with their body. And a lot of them say the same thing about how they left: not just less sore, but like themselves again.
Meet Meatball and Jelly
Patients ask about them almost as often as they ask about their own treatment plan — so here's the introduction.
Since moving to San Leandro in 2015, Dr. Corey has become something of a neighborhood fixture in Best Manor — affectionately dubbed the "Mayor of the Loop" for helping neighbors with yard work, small home projects, and his much-anticipated holiday baking. When he's not adjusting patients, you'll usually find him hiking and exploring somewhere in California with his two dogs by his side.
Meatball
The blond, easygoing love-bug of the pair. Rescued from the SF SPCA, he's happiest curled up in his favorite spot — or wrapped up "babushka-style" in the softest blanket he can find.
Jelly
The cow-colored chatterbox, also rescued from the SF SPCA. Endlessly enthusiastic about walks and fetch — his record for toys retrieved in one sitting stands at 16.
Together, they run neighborhood watch from the bay window — keeping a close eye on every cat and squirrel that dares pass by.
Holistic, inclusive care that helps you reconnect with your body
From everyday aches to long-standing complaints complicated by past injuries — and everything in between.
Headaches & migraines
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel
Mid back pain
Low back pain
Sciatica
Knee pain
Postural issues
Repetitive strain injuries
Hypermobility
EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)
Thoracic outlet syndrome
...and more. Explore the full list at your first visit — if we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
Why people choose Golden Bear
San Leandro has no shortage of chiropractic offices, and people of every shape, size, gender identity, ethnicity, and ability level deserve to feel welcome in one. Here's the honest difference between Golden Bear and the two most common alternatives nearby: the general small practice, and the high-volume walk-in clinic.
| What matters to you | Golden Bear | Typical local practice | Walk-in chain clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community-competent intake | Welcoming, judgment-free intake for every patient, every background | Depends on the individual doctor | Standardized script, high turnover |
| Same doctor, every visit | Dr. Corey, one-on-one, every appointment | Usually yes | Rarely — rotating providers |
| Pricing before you book | Four flat rates, published, no surprise bills | Often insurance-dependent | Membership-tiered pricing |
| Insurance billing hassle | None — out of network on purpose | In-network but itemized | Varies by location |
| Getting there without a car | 10-minute walk from BART | Varies | Varies |
This is a general comparison based on common practice models in the San Leandro area, not a claim about any specific competitor.
Hands-on care, three ways
Every plan starts with a comprehensive intake, then draws from the same core toolkit chiropractors have used for decades — applied without assumptions about your body or your life.
Chiropractic Adjustments
See all adjusting styles →Spinal mobility assessment and adjustments for the neck, mid back, and low back, using the technique that fits your body and comfort level, from hands-on and drop-table to gentle instrument-based options.
Muscle & Soft-Tissue Work
Learn about soft-tissue work →Hands-on muscle work is part of nearly every visit, not an add-on. Dr. Corey draws from a full toolkit of manual modalities and adds Rapid Release Technology and Theragun percussion therapy for stubborn, tight muscle groups — matching the tool to the tissue instead of running one routine on everybody.
- Trigger point therapy
- Myofascial release
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (Graston/IASTM)
- Cupping therapy
- Rapid Release Technology (percussive vibration therapy)
- Theragun percussion therapy
- Assisted/PNF stretching
Nutritional Counseling
It's rarely just one food. Sensitivities usually run along whole categories, not a single item, so Dr. Corey looks at your diet by food group, not just calories in and out. Patients photograph everything they eat and drink for two weeks to see where triggers for systemic inflammation might be hiding, and elimination diets play a bigger role here than restrictive plans like low-FODMAP.
Learn about nutritional counseling →What to expect at your first visit
We pride ourselves on a thorough examination — because understanding the whole you is how we help you feel your best.
We go over your history
About an hour to understand your complaint — how it started, what makes it better or worse, how it feels, and how long it's been with you. We ask what other providers may overlook.
A complete physical workup
Posture, range of motion, gait, muscle strength, reflexes, and neurologic symmetry — plus static and motion fixations. A full neurological and orthopedic exam.
We build your plan of care
Between your first and second visit, Dr. Corey reviews findings, builds a home exercise program, and offers lifestyle suggestions — then walks you through the best path forward.
Adjustments transition from osseous (hands & drop table) to gentler sclerotogenous work (Activator, blocking, light touch) over time — like sanding rough wood to a smooth finish.
What your care looks like over time
Whatever brought you in the door, every treatment plan at Golden Bear moves through the same three phases.
Calming Things Down
We start by reducing pain and irritation so everyday movement feels manageable again.
Building Capacity
Once things settle, we build the strength and mobility that help lower the chance of the problem flaring back up.
Maintaining What You've Gained
From there, care shifts to protecting the progress you worked for, so it actually lasts.
Our goal: progress you can maintain
Dr. Corey's aim for every patient is to reduce symptoms, improve how you move, and get you back to the activities that matter to you, with a plan you understand.
Once you get there, some patients check in only when something flares up, and others choose periodic maintenance visits because they like how they feel with them. Either way, it's your call.
Pricing you can plan around
No insurance itemizing, no hidden fees, no surprise bills. Golden Bear Chiropractic stays out-of-network on purpose so every visit has one flat price.
Intake Visit
Full history, exam, and personalized treatment plan — plus adjustment or muscle work if appropriate.
Regular Visit
Posture and joint assessment plus the adjustment and treatment your body needs that day.
Extended Visit
More time on the table for extra modalities — heat, cold, or deeper muscle work.
Re-Evaluation
A checkpoint to reassess progress and adjust your treatment plan as things change.
Starting January 1, 2027
New rates take effect January 1, 2027: intake visit $200, regular visit $90, extended visit $125, and re-evaluation $125. It's our first adjustment since 2025, and it's what lets us keep giving you the same unhurried, hands-on care.
10-visit package discount
Prepay for a 10-visit package (cash or check) and save 10%. Discount doesn't apply to intake or re-evaluation visits.
Why is Golden Bear out-of-network?
Staying out-of-network lets Dr. Corey keep appointments one-on-one, avoid insurance-driven treatment decisions, and publish straightforward prices, so you know what a visit costs before you arrive. If your plan has out-of-network chiropractic benefits, a detailed superbill is available on request.
Questions people ask before booking
No. Golden Bear Chiropractic was built to close a real gap in competent, judgment-free care for those communities, and allies and the general public are just as welcome. The care is the same excellent chiropractic care either way — what's different is you won't have to explain yourself first.
Golden Bear is out-of-network with all insurance, including Medicare, so pricing can stay flat and affordable instead of itemized. A detailed superbill with CPT and ICD-10 codes is available on request, generally within three weeks, for you to submit to your insurer directly.
Your $150 intake covers a detailed history, a posture and joint-restriction exam, and a treatment plan built around your specific complaints — with an adjustment or muscle work the same day if it's called for.
The office at 151 Callan Ave, Suite 201 is about a 10-minute walk from San Leandro BART. Free 2-hour parking is also available in the adjoining lot, a nearby garage, or on the street.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and complete your intake forms online through Jane before you arrive. Bring a list of your medications and any prior imaging or reports related to your complaint. An insurance card and photo ID are only needed if you plan to submit a superbill to your insurer.
We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Your first late cancellation or missed appointment is no charge, the second is $25, and the third and beyond is the full price of the visit. This policy exists to support your care plan, not to punish anyone, and fees can be waived at our discretion. Emergencies happen, and kindness always prevails here, so please stay in touch about your appointments.
Monday through Thursday, 8:30–11:30am and 1:30–7:00pm. Friday, 8:00am–2:00pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.