How Trauma May Be Stored in Non-Brain Cells

Trauma isn’t just stored in the mind—it’s imprinted on the body at a cellular level. Groundbreaking research now reveals that non-brain cells can store memory-like patterns, reinforcing what experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk have long emphasized: The Body Keeps the Score. When stress and trauma occur repeatedly, the body encodes these experiences in ways that shape long-term health and behavior.

This discovery has profound implications for trauma therapy and behavioral health, supporting the effectiveness of somatic healing practices, EMDR, breathwork, and other body-based interventions. By understanding how trauma is stored beyond the brain, we can unlock new pathways for holistic healing and lasting recovery.