The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Stores Trauma and How to Heal It

The Biology of Trauma®: How the Body Stores Trauma and How To Heal It

In this powerful and eye-opening presentation, Dr. Aimie Apigian—a double Board-Certified Physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine—introduces the groundbreaking framework of The Biology of Trauma®, a science-backed lens for understanding how the body holds trauma and what it truly takes to heal.

Drawing from her unique background in biochemistry, public health, functional medicine, and specialized trauma therapies, Dr. Aimie guides attendees through the biological underpinnings of stored trauma—how it lives in the nervous system, alters cellular function, and keeps individuals stuck in cycles of fear, fatigue, and illness.

Through real-life stories, compelling neuroscience, and practical tools, participants will learn how trauma is not just a psychological experience—it’s a whole-body experience, rooted in biology. Inspired by her personal journey as a foster and adoptive mother, and supported by her acclaimed book The Biology of Trauma (with foreword by Dr. Gabor Maté), Dr. Aimie brings warmth, clarity, and a deeply integrative approach to trauma recovery.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the core differences between stress and trauma—and how trauma hijacks the body at a cellular level.
• Identify the five biological patterns of stored trauma that most professionals and individuals miss.
• Understand how trauma activates the Cell Danger Response and dysregulates the nervous system.
• Learn how to apply the Polyvagal Theory and somatic principles in real-life healing situations.
• Explore The Biology of Trauma® framework and how it unlocks deep healing by addressing mind, body, and biology together.