Lucas Gafken smiling professionally in a dark suit with a checked shirt and yellow tie against a neutral background as a speaker for Apex Seminars.

Lucas Gafken

DC, DACNB

Chiropractic Physician & Functional Neurologist

Apex Seminars™ | Functional Medicine Educational Resource™

Introduction

Dr. Lucas Gafken has a unique skill set for simplifying in-depth, complicated material to help healthcare professionals and clients gain a better understanding of their health. He aims to help those who feel as though they’ll never get better and welcomes complicated cases. Dr. Gafken enjoys helping other healthcare professionals expand their knowledge and become their best version of a clinician.

Background and Education

As a second-generation chiropractor, Dr. Gafken grew up experiencing and seeing the benefits of alternative healthcare first-hand and knew from a young age that he wanted to help people. After completing his undergraduate studies at Ball State University, Dr. Gafken obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from Life University College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia. He is also a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and has lectured for many years to other healthcare professionals on the application and implementation of functional neurology, Functional Medicine, and neuroimmunology.

Clinical Practice and Specialization

Dr. Gafken has been in private practice since 2010, focusing on holistic care with a specialty in Functional Medicine and functional neurology. His focus on integrating the interaction between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems helps Dr. Gafken manage and support complex issues with brain-based rehabilitation and nutrition. His specialty training helps provide him with the advanced technical and diagnostic skills required to handle the most difficult client presentations.

Dr. Lucas Gafken has the following financial interests: He receives a speaker’s fee and is reimbursed for his travel and related accommodation expenses by the sponsor, Apex Energetics, Inc.