Biohacking in Chiropractic: How to Integrate Cutting-Edge Wellness Tools Into Your Practice

Based on the on-demand podcast Biohacking for Your Practice 

What if the next evolution of your practice isn’t a new technique, but a new way to frame the care you already deliver?

Biohacking is booming, and for chiropractors, it’s a natural fit. This growing movement focuses on optimizing the body’s performance through natural strategies, tech-forward tools, and lifestyle design. 

Sound familiar?

Chiropractic and biohacking share the same goal: support the body’s innate ability to heal and thrive. From infrared sauna sessions to red light therapy, many practices are already offering biohacking services, whether they call them that or not.

Whether you're expanding your service menu or streamlining wellness workflows, this guide will help you bridge chiropractic care with cutting-edge performance strategies, profitably and compliantly.

• Why now is the time to integrate biohacking
• The top tools to consider, like red light therapy and cold plunge therapy
• How to deliver them efficiently with help from ChiroTouch Cloud

The Synergy Between Chiropractic Care and Biohacking 

Shared Philosophy and Goals

At its core, chiropractic is about restoring the body’s natural ability to heal itself, free of interference. Biohacking, while often associated with tech-forward devices, is driven by the same intention: optimize how the body functions using interventions that range from natural to high-tech.

Both chiropractic and biohacking:

• Emphasize nervous system regulation
• Focus on preventive care and longevity
• Prioritize non-invasive, drug-free healing methods
• Promote personal accountability in health

These modalities are not trends; they’re continuations of the values you already deliver in your clinic every day.

Chiropractors as Accidental Biohackers

Many chiropractors are already using biohacking tools, just not under that name. Whether you’re recommending intermittent fasting protocols to reduce inflammation, encouraging cold exposure for recovery, or offering infrared sauna sessions for detoxification, you’re tapping into the biohacking movement.

Presenting these services as biohacking helps patients connect the dots between trending wellness strategies and the care they already trust you to deliver.

Pro tip: What sets successful practices apart isn’t just the tools they use, but how intentionally they brand and deliver them.

Why Now is the Time to Integrate Biohacking

According to Precedence Research, the global biohacking market is projected to grow from $37.63 billion in 2025 to $178.19 billion by 2034. 

The market is shifting. Consumers are no longer satisfied with reactive healthcare; they want performance, longevity, and personalization. Biohacking has seen explosive growth as a result.

At the same time, cash-based wellness services are gaining traction, especially among health-conscious Millennials and Gen Z patients. For chiropractors, this presents a dual opportunity: to expand your clinical impact and diversify your revenue streams.

Top Biohacking Techniques to Implement in Chiropractic Practice

The best biohacking tools for chiropractic clinics are the ones that:

• Align with your existing chiropractic care plans.
• Can be delivered with minimal disruption to patient flow.
• Enhance the patient experience.
• Offer cash-based revenue opportunities.

Let’s break down the most accessible and impactful options.

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation, uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular energy production (ATP) and support tissue repair. Unlike infrared saunas, red light therapy is non-thermal, meaning it doesn’t produce heat but works at the cellular level to reduce inflammation and enhance healing.

For chiropractic patients, it’s a highly effective companion to manual care, especially for those recovering from soft tissue injuries, managing chronic pain, or working to restore joint function. Benefits include faster healing times, improved mobility, and pain relief without medication.

The research shows promising results for both red light therapy and infrared sauna therapy (see below). Light therapy has been tested across hundreds of peer-reviewed clinical trials with positive results, and red light therapy towers can be used during sauna sessions or as standalone therapy.

Implementation tip: Red light can be added to adjustment appointments or offered as standalone 15-minute sessions.

Infrared Saunas

Infrared sauna therapy delivers heat via infrared light that penetrates up to 1.5 inches into soft tissue, unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around the body. This deep, radiant heat stimulates sweat at the cellular level, promoting detoxification and improving circulation without the discomfort of high external temperatures.

For chiropractic patients, this can help reduce muscle tightness, enhance joint mobility, and accelerate post-treatment recovery. Increased circulation supports tissue oxygenation and nutrient delivery, which prep the body for more effective adjustments and faster healing.

Implementation tip: Offer infrared sessions before adjustments to relax muscles, or bundle them into recovery-focused wellness plans using ChiroTouch’s care plan templates.

Cold Plunge Therapy

Cold plunge therapy (or cold immersion) is gaining popularity for its ability to:

• Reduce inflammation
• Support immune response
• Stimulate the vagus nerve (beneficial for autonomic balance)

Implementation tip: Introduce cold plunge in stages. Start with guided cold exposure education, then offer 2–3 day trial packages before upselling full memberships.

Intermittent Fasting Protocols

While not delivered in-office, intermittent fasting is a powerful lifestyle strategy that complements chiropractic care. It supports insulin regulation, reduces systemic inflammation, and enhances mitochondrial function, all keys for improving energy, recovery, and nervous system performance.

For patients managing chronic inflammation or metabolic stress, fasting helps rebalance internal systems so adjustments can take hold more effectively. It also promotes personal accountability in health, aligning with chiropractic’s core philosophy: empowering the body to heal and thrive naturally. 

You can incorporate education around fasting into your care plans using CT InForms for screening or CT Engage to deliver digital coaching between visits.

Compression Boots

Compression boots use pneumatic compression, a technique that applies controlled air pressure to the limbs in a rhythmic sequence. This gentle, wave-like squeezing mimics the body’s natural muscle pump action, stimulating circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage. 

The boots typically inflate and deflate in cycles, starting at the feet and moving upward, helping push fluid and metabolic waste out of the tissues and back toward the core.

This modality is especially effective for athletes, post-surgical patients, or individuals with lymphatic or venous insufficiency. By enhancing blood flow and clearing waste products, pneumatic compression supports the body’s natural recovery systems.

Benefits include:

• Reduced muscle soreness. Patients often report less delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) following intense physical activity.
• Improved venous return and circulation. The dynamic compression supports blood flow back to the heart, easing vascular strain.
• Shorter recovery times between workouts or treatments. By promoting waste removal and oxygen delivery, patients recover more quickly and consistently.

Implementation tip: Add compression boot sessions to post-adjustment protocols or athletic recovery programs. They’re easy to offer in shared treatment spaces and can be scheduled back-to-back using ChiroTouch’s room management tools.

Practical Benefits for Your Practice and Your Patients

Integrating biohacking into your practice can deliver measurable benefits that enhance care, increase patient satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth.

Improved Patient Outcomes

Biohacking tools support nervous system function, tissue recovery, and overall wellness. They complement chiropractic adjustments by helping patients:

• Recover faster after treatment.
• Reduce pain and inflammation naturally.
• Feel more empowered in their healing process.

Pro tip: Use custom chiropractic care plans in ChiroTouch to track progress with both clinical and wellness services. This holistic tracking helps reinforce value in patient reviews and re-exams.

Enhanced Patient Engagement and Education

Biohacking gives you new ways to educate and inspire patients between visits. Whether you’re sharing fasting tips, recommending infrared sauna use, or running recovery workshops, these tools become part of your broader wellness message.

You can amplify this with:

• CT InForms: Send pre-visit education or collect symptom surveys tied to new services.
• CT Engage: Distribute newsletters, treatment updates, or limited-time offers via email or text.
• In-clinic conversations: Frame biohacking as a performance upgrade, not just symptom relief.

Patient education becomes marketing, and every informed patient becomes an advocate.

New Revenue Streams

Most biohacking services are cash-based, which means:

• No insurance restrictions or denials
• You set the price
• Revenue comes in immediately

You can monetize services like cold plunge therapy, infrared sauna sessions, or red light therapy in several ways:

• Single sessions or packages
• Add-ons to adjustment visits
• Membership tiers or wellness plans

ChiroTouch supports this through CT Payments, which allows for recurring payment setup, card-on-file storage, and easy reporting. You can also link CT InForms to get digital consent and automatically document service delivery.

Compliance and Operational Considerations Before You Start

Adding biohacking tools can elevate your care and revenue, but only if implemented responsibly. Here’s how to safeguard your practice, your team, and your patients.

Insurance, Liability, and Landlord Checks

Before installing equipment or promoting lifestyle services, ensure you’ve reviewed:

• Malpractice insurance. Some carriers don’t cover non-adjustive services. Ask about adding coverage for tools like infrared saunas or cold plunge therapy.
• Business liability insurance. Confirm it includes general injury or equipment use.
• Landlord or lease restrictions. Some lease agreements limit plumbing, electrical load, or structural changes. Always get written approval if needed.

Implementation tip: Contact your insurance provider and landlord before purchasing any new tool or launching a wellness service.

Staff Training and Patient Communication

Your team must understand how each biohacking service works, who it's for, and how to talk about it confidently. At the same time, patients need clear expectations and guidance.

• Train staff on usage protocols, safety procedures, and conversation cues (e.g., how to explain red light vs. infrared).
• Use scripts or FAQs to ensure consistent messaging.
• Develop patient handouts or digital education through CT InForms.

Implementation tip: Host a staff training session before launch, and role-play conversations about new services with front desk and CA teams.

Selecting Tools that Integrate Smoothly

Not every tool is a fit for every clinic. Choose biohacking modalities that align with your existing patient base, office layout, and scheduling flow.

Ask:

• Do I have a private space for this tool?
• Can I offer this service without disrupting treatment flow?
• Is it compatible with cash-based care, and will it justify the cost?

Implementation tip: Run a small pilot (e.g., 1-2 tools per protocols) before investing in larger installations. Use ChiroTouch care plans and reporting to track early performance.

How ChiroTouch Supports Biohacking Service Delivery

If you’re planning to add new services to your practice, you need more than just equipment. You need systems that keep operations smooth, documentation clean, and billing efficient. That’s exactly what ChiroTouch Cloud delivers.

Custom Care Plans and Documentation

Wellness-based biohacking services often span multiple sessions. 

ChiroTouch makes it easy to:

• Build and customize chiropractic care plans that include services like infrared sauna, cold plunge therapy, or red light therapy
• Add biohacking services as standalone items or bundle them with adjustments
• Track patient progress through integrated visit notes and follow-up templates

This keeps care plans clear for providers and transparent for patients, and supports better engagement over time.

EasyTouch Macros

Time is everything when you’re layering in new services. ChiroTouch’s EasyTouch macros simplify documentation by:

• Letting you create reusable note templates for each biohacking service (e.g., “10-min red light session pre-adjustment‘).
• Reducing the time spent charting by allowing instant dropdown selection.
• Supporting consistent clinical records across providers and visits.

Macros make documentation quick, standardized, and scalable, whether you're adding one modality or a full menu of services.

ChiroTouch supports wellness packages with custom care plan templates and EasyTouch macros for seamless documentation.

Streamlined Scheduling and Patient Flow

Adding new services shouldn’t cause scheduling chaos. With ChiroTouch, you can:

• Create unique appointment types for sauna, light therapy, or nutrition consults.
• Color-code appointments for easy staff identification.
• Manage room usage and equipment timing using the built-in room scheduler.

All scheduling tools are tied directly to the patient record, helping front desk staff and providers stay in sync, even on busy days.

CT InForms and Digital Intake Tools

Launching biohacking services requires informed consent, pre-screening, and wellness assessments. 

CT InForms helps by:

• Delivering digital forms tailored to each service (e.g., red light therapy history, cold exposure readiness)
• Capturing e-signatures and automatically storing them in the patient’s chart
• Offering pre-visit education to set expectations and boost buy-in

This streamlines compliance and enhances the patient experience, all without printing a single page.

Simplified Billing and Payment Processing

Because most biohacking services are cash-based, efficient billing is essential. ChiroTouch’s modern payment tools allow you to:

• Create unique fee schedules for each service or package
• Assign charges to appointments for automatic billing
• Monitor balances and receipts in one place via the patient ledger

Everything posts in real time, keeping your billing clean and transparent.

CT Payments and Recurring Payment Setup

Wellness services are often delivered in bundles or memberships. CT Payments makes it easy to:

• Store cards securely on file
• Offer recurring payments for multi-week protocols (e.g., 12 red light sessions over 6 weeks)
• Accept contactless payments in the clinic or send pay links via text

All payment activity syncs automatically into ChiroTouch’s financial reporting, so there’s no double entry or disconnected systems.

Still have questions? See our FAQ below to learn more about biohacking for chiropractors.

Ready to grow your practice with cutting-edge wellness services powered by the EHR you already trust?

Schedule a demo to see how ChiroTouch makes it easy to integrate biohacking into your workflow. From documentation and intake to scheduling and payments, it’s all connected in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biohacking in chiropractic care?

It’s the use of natural and tech-based interventions like red light therapy or intermittent fasting to optimize patient performance, recovery, and wellness.

Can I bill insurance for biohacking tools?

Some services may be cash-based only. Consult your clearinghouse or use ChiroTouch to customize billing workflows and maintain compliance.

How long does it take to implement a tool like an infrared sauna?

Most tools can be installed and monetized within a few weeks. Check liability and space requirements first.

How can chiropractors use biohacking in practice?

By recommending lifestyle strategies and offering in-office tools that complement chiropractic adjustments and support whole-body wellness.

Are biohacking tools safe for chiropractic patients?

Most are low-risk when used correctly. Screen for suitability and use CT InForms to collect consent and document usage.

What are some examples of biohacking in chiropractic care?

Examples include cold plunge therapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, and nutritional coaching, all aligned with recovery and performance optimization.

Can a chiropractor start a biohacking business?

Yes. Many build these services into their existing practice or create standalone wellness branches.

How much does it cost to add wellness tools to a chiropractic office?

Costs vary, from a few hundred dollars for light panels to several thousand for full-body devices. Factor in space, liability, and training.

How do I educate my patients about biohacking tools?

Use CT InForms for pre-visit education and CT Engage for ongoing communication. In-clinic table talk and newsletters also work well.