Healthcare Should Feel Safe, Not Stressful
For a lot of people in the LGBTQIA+, Leather, and Kink communities, going to a new healthcare provider comes with a familiar knot in your stomach. Will they use the right pronouns? Will there be an awkward comment, an assumption, or just that unmistakable look that tells you this isn't really a space built for you?
That experience shapes how people engage with their health, and too often it means delaying care, avoiding it altogether, or bracing for discomfort every step of the way. You deserve better than that. Pain is already hard enough without your provider adding to it.
At Golden Bear Chiropractic, we built this practice specifically because that gap exists, and because everyone deserves care that starts from a place of respect.
What Is Inclusive Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care addresses pain and movement issues by treating the root cause, not just the symptoms. Through spinal adjustments, soft tissue work, and rehabilitation exercises, chiropractic care helps with everything from back pain and neck tension to sports injuries and chronic discomfort.
Inclusive chiropractic care means all of that, delivered in an environment where your identity is respected and your whole self is welcome. No assumptions. No awkward moments. Just good, hands-on care from a provider who's on your side.
San Leandro's LGBTQIA+-Centered Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Corey Blanchette, DC (he/him) founded Golden Bear Chiropractic in San Leandro to fill a genuine gap in East Bay healthcare. His practice was built from the ground up to serve the LGBTQIA+, Leather, and Kink communities and their allies, with gender-neutral facilities, affirming language, and a no-judgment approach to every appointment.
Dr. Corey trained at Life Chiropractic College West and brings a whole-person philosophy to care, combining adjustments, muscle work, nutritional guidance, and practical home strategies so patients get better and stay better.
- Pronouns respected, identity affirmed at every visit
- Gender-neutral restrooms, fully vaccinated staff
- Root-cause treatment plans designed around your lifestyle
Learn more about Dr. Corey on our About page.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Step 1 — Your History, Your Way
Step 2 — Hands-On Assessment and Treatment
Step 3 — A Plan That Fits Your Life
What Patients Notice After Starting Care
Less pain, more freedom: Chiropractic care targets the source of your discomfort, so relief tends to last rather than just masking symptoms.
A provider you can actually talk to: Patients regularly describe Dr. Corey as easy to communicate with, thorough, and genuinely invested in their progress.
Affordable, flexible options: Golden Bear offers competitive visit pricing and a membership plan that makes consistent care accessible, not a luxury.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is effective in treating many conditions and contributes to an increased level of overall health.
Dr. Corey Blanchette
Book NowFrequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. All patients are welcomed and respected regardless of gender identity, pronouns, or expression. Dr. Corey will follow your lead and use whatever name and pronouns you prefer throughout your care.
No referral is needed. You can book directly online through our Jane booking page and choose a time that works for you.
Golden Bear treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder pain, knee pain, sciatica, disc injuries, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel. If you're not sure whether chiropractic is right for your situation, the initial assessment will help clarify that.
Golden Bear offers transparent, affordable pricing with regular visit and extended visit options, plus a quarterly membership plan that saves over $180 per month compared to pay-as-you-go. Visit our Pricing page for current rates.
Golden Bear Chiropractic is at 151 Callan Ave, Suite 201, in Downtown San Leandro, serving patients across the East Bay.
Ready to Feel at Home in Your Healthcare?
Golden Bear Chiropractic exists because affirming, judgment-free chiropractic care should be something everyone in San Leandro and the East Bay can access. Dr. Corey is here to help you get out of pain and stay that way, in a space that's built for you.
