Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, is a globally recognized pioneer and thought leader in the field of biological and integrative medicine. With over four decades of clinical experience, he is internationally acclaimed for his groundbreaking work in the successful treatment of chronic illness, neurological conditions, chronic pain syndromes, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lyme disease and its co-infections, mold illness, heavy metal toxicity, and environmentally acquired illness.
Dr. Klinghardt is best known for developing a unique and comprehensive system of healing that integrates conventional medicine with functional diagnostics and ancient healing wisdom. His approach combines non-surgical orthopedic techniques with applied neurobiology, immunology, endocrinology, toxicology, and neural therapy. His “Five Levels of Healing” model serves as a core framework used by practitioners worldwide to guide patients through multidimensional healing—addressing not just the physical, but also the energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual roots of illness.
He is the founder, owner, and Medical Director of the Sophia Health Institute (SHI) in Woodinville, Washington, a leading U.S.-based clinic specializing in the treatment of complex chronic disease through personalized biological medicine. In Germany, he founded and chairs the Institute of Neurobiology according to Dr. Klinghardt (INK) in Glottertal, where he leads advanced practitioner training in Autonomic Response Testing (ART), Psychokinesiology (PK), Systemic Family Constellation (SRT), and Mental Field Therapy (MFT). These core courses form the foundation of the Klinghardt system of healing and are offered regularly to an international community of doctors, therapists, and health professionals.
Dr. Klinghardt’s contributions to the fields of integrative and environmental medicine are widely recognized, and he is a sought-after lecturer, teacher, and author. His techniques are taught in seminars across Europe, the U.S., South America, and Asia. He has trained thousands of doctors and healthcare providers who continue to carry forward his methods in clinics and practices around the world.
In addition to his clinical and educational work, Dr. Klinghardt is a passionate advocate for patient empowerment, environmental detoxification, and the ethical advancement of regenerative medicine. He continues to conduct research and develop treatment protocols aimed at reversing the rising tide of chronic and neurodevelopmental illness.
Dr. Klinghardt’s lifelong mission is to bring truth, compassion, and multidimensional healing back into the practice of modern medicine. He opened up the Sophia Health Insitute in 2012 and continues to offer cutting edge and compassionate care for those with chronic illness.