Fascinated with human biology and performance, Dr. Sonners is always working to integrate new knowledge and practical experience. In addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic, he earned his Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (DCBCN) and his Diplomate of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology (DIBAK). He is currently earning his PhD in molecular biology with a concentration in regenerative medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
Dr. Sonners published an Amazon best-selling book in 2020, Oxygen Under Pressure, describing the science and benefits of using hyperbarics for a variety of indications, longevity and performance enhancements. He is also on the Board and Faculty of the International Hyperbarics Association (IHA), the International Board of Undersea Medicine (IBUM), the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MedMaps) and the Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG).
A popular speaker at functional medicine conferences all over the country, Dr. Sonners also teaches the first and only HBOT certification course designed specifically for functional medicine doctors and HBOT technicians. Those who successfully complete the IHA-approved course are awarded Certified Hyperbaric Practitioner status by the IBUM which has been certifying practitioners, operators and clinics for more than 25 years.
Dr. Sonners and his wife, Dr. Melissa Sonners, are co-owners of Core Therapies Family Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary clinic in Northern New Jersey. They also own two hyperbaric clinics—NJ HBOT and PA HBOT—as well as HBOT USA, a business designed to help other practitioners obtain hyperbaric equipment and education, develop their business protocols, and earn HBOT certifications.