About

Dr. Mark Heltemes wasn’t always a doctor. Born and raised in central Minnesota on the Mississippi river, he developed an interest in people, entrepreneurship, and alternative health. A desire for life basics and travel , he entered the US Air Force. Five years of service lead him to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Graduating in 1990 he set out for California and opened his practice Pride Chiropractic in Rockridge of North Oakland, California. Serving his local population for over 20 years he has enjoyed the family of patients he has come to know. For over 10 years he has been establishing an organic working farm and retreat center in the North Central Valley. A balance of rural and urban life has made him a good role model  for current and future generations.

Pride Chiropractic- Dr. Mark A. Heltemes is proud to be in service to the Rockridge/North Oakland / Berkeley communities for over 20 years. A lot has changed in that time but people still want optimal health for a reasonable price. Much of that success relies on the efforts of the individual. There is no magic pill. I can help.

Disease (Dis-ease) comes in many forms but all disease comes from an unhealthy body/mind or spirit. Trauma has two causes single impact and repetitive. Traumatized tissue always heals better the sooner it is cared for and responds much better if it was healthy to begin with. It is important to build your health. I encourage you to come in and let us review your health together.

• Do you maintain a balanced life?
• Do you know what you can and cannot eat?
• Do you exercise regularly?
• How much water do you drink each day?
• Do you take time for yourself or do nothing?
• Are you living the life you had hoped? If not now, when?

Dr. Heltemes  has a holistic approach to natural health care that is safe and effective. When you first visit a chiropractor you are usually in pain and have various injuries both chronic and acute. Do you worry or are you stressed? Do you hope it will just go away? Do you need guidance?

Pride Chiropractic has always been a place you can trust to explain and educate you on what you need to know about your condition and how to create a healthier future. Dr. Mark Heltemes is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic/Davenport, Iowa; the largest, oldest and most renowned Chiropractic College in the world. He is an expert at finding the cause of your complaint and working with you to heal and strengthen the affected tissues. Dr. Heltemes has treated countless conditions successfully in his many years in practice. His skills in adjusting are second to none. Each and every client is important. Dr. Heltemes takes pride in the care he delivers and the relationships he develops with his family of patients.