Hi, my name is Dr. Tamara Lei. I'm the founder and head practitioner of the Emeryville-based Reclaim Your Health Chiropractic care.
It's difficult to explain (in only a few paragraphs) all of the things that make me who I am and what has brought me to the work that I do, but I'll start by telling you about my schooling and experience.
Northwestern University (Evanston, IL) is my alma mater. I studied Biomedical Engineering and Small Business Communications and graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Communication Studies. While at Northwestern University I played Division I collegiate soccer where I gained first-hand experience with the treatment of sports injuries.
I then went on to Life Chiropractic College West (Hayward, CA) where I graduated with top honors as Valedictorian of my class. While a student, several of my instructors invited me to guest teach their doctoral level classes on occasion.
During my time at Life Chiropractic College West I worked nearby as a Personal Trainer, expanding my expertise in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and attended over 100 hours of extra-circular workshops and seminars on specialized chiropractic techniques, including extremity adjustments, sports injuries and physical rehabilitation.
After I graduated, my college offered me a teaching position, which I declined so I could focus on serving the Bay Area public.
For much of my life I’ve had people close to me struggle with chronic illness and become discouraged from trying treatment after treatment with no lasting effect. I believe that this experience helped me realize my passion and mission - to bring people the elements that are missing from traditional healthcare. These elements include:
- A holistic approach and understanding that our physical, chemical and emotional states of being are linked in a complex and interdependent system.
- A focus on the root causes of illness and injury, not just the symptom.
- A sense of empowerment for the patient around their own process, health and body.
If you would like to learn more about your specific health concerns and how I may be able to help you, please feel free to call (510.597.1119), or email reclaimyourhealth@gmail.com. I look forward to speaking with you one-on-one and beginning the journey of Reclaiming Your Health.