Tim Heath

Chiropractor

3800 Piedmont Ave Oakland CA, 94611 Show map

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Dr. Tim Heath is a Chiropractor practicing in Oakland, CA.

Dr. Tim Heath DC MBA CCEP is the visionary founder of Optimized Wellness Center, where he leads a team of dedicated professionals in providing cutting-edge holistic healthcare solutions. With a passion for empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and vitality, Dr. Heath has garnered recognition for his expertise in specialized techniques, including cold laser therapy, corrective chiropractic care, functional medicine, and more.

With decades of experience in the field, Dr. Heath and his team are committed to tailoring treatment and wellness care plans to the individual needs of each patient. From chronic neurodegenerative conditions to autoimmune diseases, and musculoskeletal pain to athletic performance enhancement, Dr. Heath has successfully helped patients navigate a wide range of health challenges.

Dr. Heath has significant multidisciplinary training and expertise using various cutting-edge treatments and therapies including functional and postural neurology, nutritional counseling, cellular ionic detoxification foot bath, ozone therapy, enhanced lab testing, weight loss/ laser body contouring, pulse electromagnetic frequency therapy, hydrogen therapy, and more.

Dr. Heath's approach to healthcare is guided by a set of core values that prioritize humility, respect for individuality, integrity, transparency, active listening, innovation, a focus on patient outcomes, and a commitment to being great global citizens. These values are evident in every aspect of his practice, from the compassionate care provided to each patient to the continuous pursuit of innovative solutions to complex health issues.

As a leader in the field of holistic healthcare, Dr. Tim Heath is dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their health and vitality, allowing them to live their lives to the fullest. With his unwavering commitment to excellence and patient-centered approach, Dr. Heath is truly changing lives one patient at a time.

Discover the difference that Dr. Tim Heath and Optimized Wellness Center can make in your journey towards optimized living. Schedule your consultation today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

Education and Training

University of Denver BA & Japanese 1998

University of Colorado MBA 2005

Life Chiropractic College West DC 2015

Board Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish, Japanese

Tim Heath

Tim Heath's Expert Contributions

My Answers

How does a chiropractor adjust your foot?
Your feet are the foundation from which we navigate the universe. There are 10s of thousands of pounds of pressure on them every day. Natural movement within your feet includes an intricate combination of locks and keys, supports and levers. We receive an enormous amount of neurologic feedback via specialized nerve endings called mechanoreceptors as well as the tensegrity of our fascia. Much like any other part of the body, before any adjustments are performed, we must perform a thorough history followed by a detailed muscle, neurologic and orthopedic analysis. Generally, adjustments are only made where there is hypomobility or some other neurologically unfacilitated segment. To do this we may use our hands or specialized instruments. Once performed, it is important to retest and confirm the adjustments were adequate. Here is a short video providing some additional insight: https://youtu.be/MkAnAVSRK7k READ MORE
What are the toxins released after a chiropractic adjustment?
Those that are bound within the joint complexes adjusted. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with dislocated rib?
In short - YES. Ribs have articulations just like any other joint complex that a chiropractor may address. This would include a proper history taking, followed by the appropriate muscle, neurologic and orthopedic evaluation to identify which segment(s) are fixated or unfacilitated. Any adjustments that may be performed would be based on the findings and the absence of any contraindications. These adjustments may be made either manually or with an instrument and often provide immediate lasting relief. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with drop foot?
There are various reasons for foot drop, but all have a common thread of altered neurologic communication between the brain the foot. As doctors who specialize in the nerve system, chiropractors are especially well suited to address conditions like food drop. READ MORE
Can you massage a bulging disc back into place?
unlikely. READ MORE
How long after a chiropractic adjustment do you feel better?
For most people, immediately after the adjustment, they start to feel better. There are many ways in which feeling better may manifest. The research shows and clinically we find a decrease in range of motion (ROM) before someone experiences pain. On the way out, there is typically an increase in ROM before the pain is fully resolved. Therefore, people may feel some relief, the ability to do more, and return to normal activities immediately, although the pain/soreness may linger a bit. This has to do with the type of nerve fibers used to transmit pain and how it manifests. READ MORE
Can a misaligned neck cause vertigo?
Yes. Essentially there are feedback loops in our nerve systems that require checks and balances to be equal. Misalignments are a leading cause of an alteration of communication from the body back to the brain and from the brain to the body. These alterations may result in a variety of things, notably including vertigo-like symptoms. If you are concerned about the possibility of this, it would be wise to see a specialist who addresses the proper positioning of these bones and the communication of the nerve system. READ MORE
Back Pain
There are 3 primary reasons for what we call a subluxation and can lead to pain. 1) Thoughts 2) Traumas 3) Toxins Looking at this more closely, when someone is sad, depressed, angry, etc. it is common that we will also experience some pain or discomfort in our body. Technically, this relates to what is formally called psychosomatic and somatopsychic. Most of us have had the experience of bumping our knee, elbow or another body part and subsequently have some pain or soreness. Additionally, when someone eats spoiled or rotting food we will experience some pain. If you have been sick, your body is working overtime to help you heal efficiently and thoroughly. There are a bunch of byproducts of this process and if not cleared rapidly, we may experience some pain. While the pain may resolve on its own, it is wise to go see your local trusted chiropractor to make sure everything is aligned and your nerve system has the best opportunity to heal thoroughly. READ MORE
How do you realign your knee cap?
Happy Holidays to you. Thank you for posing this question. It is an interesting one, but challenging to answer with such limited information. Knee caps (patellae) are a sesamoid bone facilitating a lever for the movement of the leg and protecting the interarticular surface of the inferior femoral head and the superior tibial head. Given that the knee cap are located within a segment of the quadriceps muscle they only tend to migrate in a limited fashion. With proper orthopedics it is possible to both assess which direction it has migrated and how to unravel this such that there are proper kinematics. Feel free to contact our office so we can schedule an appointment where we can dedicate the time to understand what has been going on to lead to this and provide you the care you deserve to get you back to being your best self. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Functional NeurologyPostural NeurologyFunctional MedicineNeurodegenerative ConditionsAutoimmunityPhysiologyPainOzone TherapyPEMFPhotobiomodulationHydrogren Therapy

Awards

Best Alternative Medicine Practice 2022 East Bay Magazine
Best Chiropractor 2022 East Bay Magazine
Alameda Business Excellence 2020 Alameda Chamber of Commerce
Certificate of Recognition 2020 California Legislature Assembly, Assembly Member Bob Bonta 18th District
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2020 Honorable Congresswoman Barbara Lee, 13th District
Commendation of Business Excellence Award 2020 Alameda County Board of Supervisors, Wilma Chan, 3rd District
Commendation of Business Excellence Award 2019 Alameda Country Assessors Office, Phang La, Alameda County Assessor
Certificate of Recognition 2018 California Legislature Assembly, Assembly Member Bob Bonta 18th District