Thomas J. Lotus, DC, DIANM, Cert.MDT

Dr. Thomas J. Lotus received his Doctorate from National University of Health Sciences in 2003, where he specialized in rehabilitation and non-surgical orthopedics. He is a part-time faculty member at the Lincoln School of Post-Professional Education, where he teaches courses on classification, non-surgical orthopedics, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and pain management both nationally and internationally. 

Dr. Lotus is distinguished by his fellowship status as a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist (DACO) and is a candidate for diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Notably, he is among the small percentage of chiropractors globally who are fully credentialed in McKenzie Therapy: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy, and he was a keynote speaker at the 2013 symposium for North America. 

His extensive training includes a rotation at Motol Hospital in the Czech Republic under Drs. Pavel Kolar and Karel Lewit, where he learned advanced techniques in dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS). This method is based on developmental kinesiology and further enhances his approach to patient care. 

Dr. Lotus has contributed to significant publications, including co-authoring Chapter 11 on "Therapeutic Exercise" in the 2018 Orthopedic Knowledge Update (OKU) and the chapter on "The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)" in the 3rd edition of Rehabilitation of the Spine by Craig Liebenson, DC. 

During his 15 years of active private practice in downtown Chicago, Dr. Lotus served a highly varied patient base, with a strong emphasis on sports injuries, pre- and post-surgical care, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. His experience as a former competitive athlete gives him a unique understanding of the struggles faced by injured athletes. Known for his compassionate approach, Dr. Lotus effectively coordinates care with physiatrists, surgeons, and physical therapists to treat a multitude of chronic pain conditions.