Dr. Aimie Apigian
I’m a double board-certified physician who bridges neuroscience with practical healing tools
My passion is making trauma recovery accessible to everyone by speaking to the body in a language it understands.
The first step toward healing is taking action—not waiting for awareness.
My work blends science with real, practical tools so individuals and practitioners can finally resolve the lasting effects of trauma.
REAL STORIES. REAL HEALING.
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FIND OR BECOME A BIOLOGY OF TRAUMA® PROFESSIONAL
REAL STORIES. REAL HEALING.
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THE SCIENCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
From stress to trauma: understanding the critical line of overwhelm.
Central to Dr. Aimie’s work is identifying the Critical Line of Overwhelm—the point where stress transforms into trauma. She has mapped five instinctual trauma responses that happen automatically in the body:
THE STARTLE
THE STRESS
THE WALL
THE FREEZE
THE SHUTDOWN
These aren’t choices—they’re biology. And they create a roadmap for healing.
TRAUMA IS BIOLOGICAL, NOT JUST PSYCHOLOGICAL
Why talk therapy alone often falls short
Stress can be growth-promoting when followed by rest, but trauma represents a biological injury requiring repair. Dr. Aimie’s approach integrates healing at three levels:
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Mind: Understanding psychological impacts
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Body: Recognizing physical symptoms and nervous system dysregulation
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Biology: Repairing trauma at the cellular level, addressing mitochondrial function and the Cell Danger Response
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