Going through the first year of my professional training with the Biology of Trauma, by Dr. Aimie, has been an incredible learning experience and deepening of my understanding of Trauma, and the language of the Nervous System. I have been working with Trauma for over 20 years with craniosacral therapy, therapeutic dialog, and somatic emotional work. The depth of understanding the Stress versus Trauma response, and the dierent nervous system states that we can be stuck in, plus integrating the right language for the nervous system to regulate has been so profound for my own understanding and healing and for my patients. Now I have the language to teach them where they are and how to deal with certain situations of the trauma response during treatment or in their life. This is so empowering for my patients, not needing to be afraid anymore of upcoming emotions or responses , but having tools and resources. The third pillar, besides somatic work and parts work, looking into the Biology, was a new and such important overseen pillar. As a physical therapist and craniosacral therapist, I was not taught to think about Biology. Now, I can share information about it, and give the patients the knowledge to explore this part deeper with their physician.

As a life and trauma coach for foster parents, I’m so happy to have come in contact with the work of Dr. Aimie! The principles of (working with) the biology of trauma help me to guide my clients better in understanding the traumas and their impact on the lives of the foster children they raise. And help these children heal from it, so they don’t have to suffer a lifetime. Understanding and recognizing overwhelm and the different states of the nervous system and applying the tools for calming the system down, boost the capacity for having a better and more balanced life. The models, principles, tools and deeper knowledge make my work even more satisfying than it was before.

The Biology of Trauma principles and tools have been a game changer for me, both personally and professionally. On a personal level, Dr. Aimie's framework has helped me to reconnect with my body, and release patterns of overwhelm, perfectionism and self sabotage that I didn't know how to address in the past, as well as how to navigate the emotional complexity of being a mom and partner. I feel like my heart has opened up after being closed down for a long time. On a professional level, the Biology of Trauma framework has helped me bring into focus the relationship between our bodies and our minds, and has provided me with the missing link to my previous training - the nervous system. While I've had years of training on how the body and mind work and work together, none have clearly explained the missing link - the nervous system. The integration that Dr. Aimie has brought to my coaching practice has allowed me to feel confident in how I can impact real change with clients who are also struggling with being stuck in their own biological and psychological patterns. The tools and skills that I have learned from working with Dr. Aimie have helped me connect with my true self, and allow that part of me to be my internal leader. I am forever grateful!

Dr Aimie has brought awareness, understanding and simple effective ways for people to heal when all the “regular ways” haven’t seemed to work. This goes deep to the root causes, which hits the heart and calms the nervous system. Some of us are in pain, barely existing, with no energy. Some of us are full of anxiety and fight or flight, fueling up with coffee, energy drinks and adrenaline rushes. Others are avoiding life in video games, social media, work, studying, shopping, alcohol, drugs, ect…. It’s time to be honest and ask yourself if your body is healthy? If you’re ready for a different approach for yourself or your clients, it’s time to open your eyes and experience healing through the (trauma) lens of your own life. This information is truly a gift.

The Biology of Trauma framework offers an important perspective on how unresolved trauma impacts the body on a cellular level. Too often, trauma recovery overlooks the biological imprints of past experiences, leaving people caught in patterns of dysregulation despite their best efforts. These principles bridge that gap, integrating functional medicine with nervous system science in a way that makes deep healing possible. Understanding these connections has informed both my personal recovery and my work as a somatic trauma therapist, allowing me to help clients move beyond survival-based coping and into true regulation. The practical tools provide real, tangible shifts for those who have felt trapped in cycles of chronic stress, illness, or emotional overwhelm. Dr. Aimie has created an effective roadmap for anyone seeking to heal at the root level, restoring both resilience and vitality.

As a functional nutrition professional, I have had the importance of gut health and the impact of stress on overall well-being drilled into me. However, it wasn’t until my deep dive into the Biology of Trauma framework that I fully grasped how the nervous system acts as the operating system for the entire body—determining whether healing is even possible. Through guidance and mentorship with Dr. Aimie, this understanding has completely transformed my work with clients. It’s not just stress that keeps people stuck in patterns of fatigue, overwhelm, and chronic health struggles—it’s often nervous system dysregulation rooted in trauma. By integrating the principles of the Biology of Trauma, I have been able to help some of the most unwell and overwhelmed individuals find real, lasting relief. My clients no longer feel dismissed or hopeless; instead, they feel seen, heard, and supported in a way that fosters true healing. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the deep, biological roots of health and transformation.

As a personal and professional specialist in chronic pain, I feel immense gratitude for Dr. Aimie Apigian's heart-full and wise teaching of the biology of trauma. Being her student for the past five years has completely changed my health, my work perspective and my treatment trajectory. I have released addressing the symptoms of trauma in favor of empowering souls to learn how to successfully dance themselves free from the root causes of restrictive patterns in their life. The Biology of Trauma approach masterfully integrates meeting the biological and psychospiritual needs in order to safely reawaken True Self. Her guidance leads practitioners to prioritize self-care, which dramatically deepens our ability to be present with our clients. This prepared me to individually tailor the approach to support trauma healing with others. The work does require willingness to accompany the individual who may flow back and forth between agitation and shutdown with very little time in the naturally regulated state of the nervous system, initially. That is until they GRADUALLY increase their capacity through courageous awareness, through willingness to become self-responsible, and through growing skills to apply tools to shift themselves in the direction of calm aliveness.

The Biology of Trauma principles have profoundly transformed both my work and personal healing journey. I’ve taken hundreds of courses, and this was the missing piece providing a science-based framework, practical somatic tools, and practices that create lasting change. Understanding the distinction between stress and overwhelm (trauma) and having practical somatic tools and parts work practices for transforming into calm aliveness have been the keys — unveiling the pathways to healing and wholeness. Learning how the nervous system, attachment, and biology shape our experiences has helped me recognize where healing gets stuck and how to guide myself and others toward real breakthroughs. Dr. Aimie’s work is not a piecemeal program but a brilliantly integrated framework with practical skills for healthy, safe healing that can be applied to every person in each moment of life. It provides a life-changing roadmap for renewed health, well-being, and greater freedom. It’s the most transformational training of my life!

After completing countless holistic health trainings in my 12-year career—from functional medicine and epigenetics to energy healing and trauma release—I found myself still searching for the missing piece despite my professional expertise. The Biology of Trauma framework changed everything, providing the most integrative and complete approach for creating permanent change. Even with advanced training in somatic work, attachment theory, and emotional embodiment, Dr. Aimie's work bridges the crucial gap in helping clients move beyond survival and freeze responses. This framework has been invaluable both in my professional practice and personal healing journey, restoring not just health but a profound sense of hope and energy I hadn't thought possible. The tools she provides instill a deep confidence that you can handle whatever challenges arise with clarity and resilience. For anyone seeking stability, inner peace, and more deeply fulfilling relationships, The Biology of Trauma teachings connect you to new possibilities of health without continuing on the hamster wheel of feeling like a failure—transforming feelings of helplessness into empowered action and lasting wellbeing.

The Biology of Trauma presents an understanding of the human experience from multiple viewpoints. Trauma has an impact that goes beyond psychological, effecting biology and internal survival mechanisms that when addressed, can make all the difference. A key message in The Biology of Trauma is that it is imperative to recognise what the body needs now to feel safe. Only then can we begin to access a calm alive state of being- a place where tension can ease, energy flows more freely through all body systems and intuition becomes more accessible. In the difficult field of trauma healing, Dr. Aimie brings clarity and hope. Learning the Biology of Trauma has changed the way I practice, and I find clients appreciate discovering insights into their biology, gradually reconnecting with their felt sense and understanding the wisdom of their bodies. Dr. Aimie’s approach emphasizes working in collaboration to discover adaptations made to survive in a not so easy world. This allows for natural compassion towards oneself and feeling empowered to make informed decisions and deepen a relationship with themselves. The good news is that we don’t have to do the work alone.

The Biology of Trauma teaches you the stuff we don't learn in graduate school. As a trauma therapist, I knew what was happening in my client's body and brains but didn't know how to help clients repair somatically. Dr. Aimie's program gives us those tools that were missing. She provides the biological piece, brings in parts work, and provides the somatic interventions to address what has been happening in the body for real healing.These tools have provided real change for my clients, and the best part is that I see my clients use the interventions intuitively. Dr. Aimie's tools give me the confidence that I can make deep and lasting change with my clients in their health, relationships, and how they relate to themselves.