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Historically, it has been the brain alone which has been considered the source of the body’s memory and intelligence. However, pioneers in biophysics and cellular biology have recently discovered that every cell is like a mini-brain - capable of receiving, storing and transmitting thoughts, emotions and sensations – the building blocks of human experiences. Since the early 1900’s, scientists, physicians and therapists speculated on the concept of body memory. Only recently, has science validated its existence. Earlier references for body memory were cellular memory, tissue memory, somatic memory, energy cysts and frozen time conglomerates. Recent Scientific Discoveries In 1992, former medical school professor and research scientist, Dr. Bruce Lipton, discovered that the cell’s membrane (outer layer), functions like an organic computer chip equivalent to a mini-brain. In the lab, he removed all the inner organs of the cell and observed that the cell membrane continued to function - revealing a brain-like intelligence in the membrane itself. At the turn of the 21 st century, Stuart Hameroff, MD, a professor at the University of Arizona and authority on cellular consciousness, produced compelling research that further revealed that the cell membrane receives stores and transmits human experiences with the aid of a specialized protein called collagen. The Body: A Living Matrix In his book “ Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance,” Dr. James Oschman compiled an unprecedented anthology of historical research from multiple disciplines. He describes how connective tissue completely interconnects all the cells of the body, penetrates the cell membrane and interfaces with the genetic material (DNA). Dr. Oschman refers to this vast web-like continuum, composed primarily of hydrated collagen, as a living matrix that communicates human experience via charged subatomic particles (electricity), vibration and light. Connective tissue intimately surrounds and interconnects every other structure in the body, including cells. Collagen is the primary ingredient of connective tissue. When connective tissue is hydrated by the body’s fluids, it becomes a crystalline semi-conductor of energy. According to recent scientific discoveries outlined by Dr. Oschman and others, this crystalline matrix is capable of storing, recalling and processing consciousness and memory throughout the entire body. Collagen consists of microtubules, smaller proteins which are suspected to be the information keepers of the body. The theory is that microtubules arrange themselves in specific sequences that encode and store the many facets of human experience. When microtubules disassemble, memory from past experiences is recalled and released through the body. The Freeze Response When an experience exceeds a person’s unique threshold for sensation, emotion or psychological acceptance, the body’s fight or flight response is activated. First, the body is triggered to take action by dealing with the stressor head-on, i.e. fight; or by getting away from the stressor, i.e. flight. When the person is unwilling or unable to confront or escape the threatening or overwhelming experience, they freeze. Studies indicate that most animals come out of the freeze response immediately after a threatening event is over at which time the shake as the energy of stress (electricity) is discharged through their body. Effects of Body Memory The effect of long term body memory is body armor – a palpable and visible protective posturing and hardening of the body. Years of unresolved experiences create hardened tissues that fixate movement and pull the body out of its natural alignment. Common deviations are a forward head, elevated shoulders, rounded upper back, increased lumbar lordosis, protruding abdomen, unbalance hips and rotated shoulder and hip joints. Body armor is evident in people of all ages, including children and the elderly. Signs & Symptoms Treating Body Memory For the past fifteen years, I have specialized in body memory transformation. I have learned that body memory is a natural byproduct of life and should be released regularly to maintain health, movement and vitality. Step 1 : Lay your hands on the body, chakra or energy field first. Contact only establishes trust and begins the release of the freeze response. It also gives you time to become aware of the resistances or barriers to movement under your hand. Step 2: As the body softens, add pressure & stretch in the direction of ease until you engage another movement barrier. Movement barriers can be subtle to obvious and are present within the human energy field, muscles, fascia, joints and bones. Step 3 : Maintain pressure and stretch at the movement barrier without force over time until increased movement is felt. Step 4 : Gently and slowly add pressure and stretch in the direction of increased movement until another barrier is felt. Step 5 : Repeat the protocol from step 2. Be aware that body memory cannot be forced to release, only supported. The presence of body memory indicates that a person is still actively protecting them self from a past, feeling, sensation or awareness. Underlying protection is fear. Even with the best intentions, force causes the body to protect even more. Begin with contact only, then lighter sustained touch that deepens gradually as the body softens and releases. A Call for Education & Training I have discovered that 95% or more of my massage clients have never heard of body memory. Although they may exercise, eat well and receive good massage care, they still suffer from recurrent tension and pain that I have found to be rooted in unresolved body memory. Clearing body memory is crucial for individuals to achieve a healthy, vital pain-free body. To learn more, visit www.bodymemory.com 1. Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance, by James Oschman 2. The Body Electric, by Robert O. Becker, M.D. & Gary Selden 2. Molecules of Emotion, by Candace B. Pert, Ph.D. 4. Waking the Tiger, by Peter A. Levine 5. Job's Body, by Deane Juhan, M.A., M.T. 6. Myofascial Release: the Search for Excellence, by John F. Barnes, P.T. 7. Somatoemotional Release, by John E. Upledger, D.O., F.A.A.O. 8. Hameroff, Stuart R. (Summer 1994). ‘Quantum Coherence in Microtubules: A Neural Basis for Emergent Consciousness?’. Journal of Consciousness Studies, 1, No.1, pp91-11 9. Light Emerging, by Barbara Ann Brennon
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Author: Jonathan A. Tripodi, BA, BS, NCTMB specializes in the treatment of body memory at Global Healing Therapies & Seminars in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a certified provider of education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and teaches his Body Memory Recall approach nationwide. He earned his bachelors degree in movement and sports science in 1991 from Purdue University and a bacherlors degree in physical therapy in 1992 from the University of Evansville.