Trauma isn’t just a memory. It’s a physical imprint.

Ever wondered why “talking it out” isn’t always enough? It’s because trauma is stored in the nervous system, not just the story.

When we use Somatic EMDR UNSAD Health , we use the body as the gateway to the brain.
The Science: Why Left-Right Eye Movements?
Traumatic memories often get “stuck” in the Amygdala (the brain’s alarm), unable to be processed by the Prefrontal Cortex (the logic center).
Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) rhythmic eye movements acts as a neurological “reset”:
• Safety Signaling: The rhythmic movement tells the brain you are safe in the present moment.
• Working Memory Load: It “distracts” the brain just enough to lower the emotional intensity of the memory.
• Hemispheric Integration: It helps the logical left brain and emotional right brain communicate, finally “filing” the memory away into the past.

Case Study: The “Body Memory” of Sarah

Sarah grew up in a chaotic home (High ACE score). As an adult, she suffered from chronic jaw tension and “imposter syndrome” that felt like physical suffocation.
The Shift: In session, we focused on the physical sensation of her throat tightening. As she followed the bilateral eye movements:
1. Her nervous system moved out of “Freeze” mode.
2. She experienced a “somatic discharge”—a release of heat and a deep, involuntary breath.
3. The memory of her childhood transitioned from a visceral threat to a distant fact.

The Result: Sarah didn’t just change her mindset; she changed her physiology. The jaw tension cleared, and the “suffocation” disappeared.

The Takeaway
Healing happens when we stop trying to “think” our way out of trauma and start processing it through the body.