by Dr. Jason Sonners, DC, PhD, DIBAK, DCBCN

True health is about more than just addressing symptoms—it’s about aligning our daily habits with the principles of wellness. When we bring our actions in harmony with our body’s natural needs, we create a foundation for vitality and long-term well-being.

Our health is like a garden: it needs attention in multiple areas simultaneously to flourish—sunlight, water, nutrients, non-toxic soil and love. Just as watering a plant without proper sunlight or nutrient-rich soil won’t lead to a thriving garden, focusing on just one area of health won’t yield full vitality. We also need a multi-therapeutic approach to our health from physical movement to mental peace, nourishing food, restful sleep, and stress management.

Imagine the body as a living ecosystem that needs more than just isolated care. For example, while eating well is important, ignoring stress or neglecting movement disrupts the balance. True wellness means creating alignment between our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This harmony helps us feel more energized, resilient, and capable of thriving in our daily lives.

Optimal health is possible when there is congruence in our lifestyle choices, our habits, and the treatments we participate in as we attempt to support our body as a whole. Consistent care—like regular movement, nourishing foods, chiropractic adjustments, detoxification programs, light therapies, oxygen therapies and stress management—all working together to help the body heal naturally and maintain balance. By bringing integrity into every health choice, whether it’s diet, physical activity, or emotional self-care, we support our overall well-being. When all elements work together, the body responds with strength and resilience, helping you live life to its fullest potential.

Drs. Jason Sonners and Melissa Sonners are co-founders of Core Therapies is a family wellness center located at 17 Hanover Rd., #300 in Florham Park. For more information on their multiple therapies, call 973-240-7251 and visit CoreTherapies.net. See ad, page 2.