Doctor · Author · Pioneer
About Dr. Tom Lankering
40+ years transforming lives through integrative chiropractic and brain wellness care. 2004–2005 Colorado Presidential Chiropractor of the Year. Co-author of the Amazon bestseller Wake Up: The Happy Brain alongside Dr. Bruce Lipton and Dr. Joe Dispenza.
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A Pioneer in Chiropractic and Brain Wellness
Born in New Jersey, Dr. Tom Lankering graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1984 — and drove straight to the mountains of Colorado to open his practice in Basalt. More than four decades later, he remains one of the most experienced and respected integrative chiropractors in the Roaring Fork Valley.
His commitment to excellence earned him the 2004–2005 Colorado Presidential Chiropractor of the Year — the highest honor given by the Colorado Chiropractic Association — recognizing his above-and-beyond dedication to advancing the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Tom also spent 25 years hosting Healthy Lifestyles, an Aspen-based television program featuring the world’s leading wellness experts. Long before integrative health was mainstream, he was already bringing it to his community.
Dr. Tom Lankering, DC — Lankering Chiropractic & Brain Wellness, Basalt, CO
“The power that made the body has the incredible and miraculous ability to heal the body. My job is simply to remove what gets in the way.”
Amazon Bestseller
Wake Up: The Happy Brain
Dr. Tom co-authored this Amazon bestseller alongside two of the most celebrated voices in science and consciousness — Dr. Bruce Lipton, the pioneering epigenetics researcher and author of The Biology of Belief, and Dr. Joe Dispenza, the neuroscience researcher and author of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself.
The book presents a whole-body approach to brain wellness, exploring how mindset, nervous system function, and physical health are deeply intertwined. It is both a personal and professional synthesis of Dr. Tom’s four-decade career.
Co-authored with
Dr. Bruce Lipton
Stem cell biologist, epigenetics pioneer, author of The Biology of Belief
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Neuroscience researcher, author of Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself and Becoming Supernatural
Dr. Tom Lankering, DC
Colorado Presidential Chiropractor of the Year, 40+ years integrative practice, Basalt, CO
Recognition & Achievement
2004-2005 Colorado Presidential Chiropractor of the Year
The highest honor given by the Colorado Chiropractic Association, recognizing Dr. Tom’s above-and-beyond dedication to advancing the chiropractic profession and transforming lives in Colorado.
Heart-Centered Practice
His Philosophy of Care
Dr. Tom’s practice is described by those who know it best as “heart-centered and focused on the uniqueness of each person.” He sees every patient not as a set of symptoms, but as a whole human being whose spine, brain, nutrition, and life experience are inseparable.
Principle 01
The Body Heals Itself
Dr. Tom’s foundational belief: “The power that made the body has the incredible and miraculous ability to heal the body.” His job is to remove the interference — structural, nutritional, emotional, and environmental — that stands in the way of that healing.
Principle 02
Brain and Spine as One System
Long before “brain-based chiropractic” was a widely recognized term, Dr. Tom was certifying his practice as a Brain-Based Chiropractic Office. He has integrated BrainTap, bioenergetic healing, and Cranial Facial Release to address the nervous system as a unified whole.
Principle 03
25 Years of Sharing the Message
Dr. Tom hosted Healthy Lifestyles on Aspen-area television for 25 years, featuring the world’s leading experts in wellness. That commitment to community education reflects his belief that informed patients make better partners in their own healing.
Advanced Specializations
What Sets Dr. Tom Apart
His practice holds the distinction of being a Certified Brain-Based Chiropractic Office — a recognition that reflects his integration of neurological science into every aspect of patient care. Combined with his clinical longevity and academic collaborations, this makes Lankering Chiropractic one of the most unique practices in Colorado.
- ✓Brain-based chiropractic and nervous system rebalancing
- ✓BrainTap technology — certified practitioner, whole-office integration
- ✓Cranial Facial Release — advanced endo-nasal cranial mobilization
- ✓Bioenergetic healing and stress resilience training
- ✓Online wellness programs: 6 Biohacking Secrets, Regain Your Zest for Life, Mastering Skiing: The Mountain Dance
In a Patient’s Words
“This is the most versatile of chiropractors. His array of equipment and modalities of treatment is extensive. He has been a gift to my life. Beyond his extraordinary training is his kindness and compassion.”
Take the First Step
Experience Dr. Tom’s Approach
Schedule your initial consultation and discover how integrative chiropractic and brain wellness can transform your health. New patients are always welcome at our Basalt, Colorado office.
Schedule Your ConsultationCall (970) 927-9900 · 110 Midland Avenue, Basalt, CO 81621
Monday / Wednesday / Friday · 10AM – 5PM