Dr. Apigian is a medical doctor who first hand learned about the destructive aspects of trauma through the adoption of her foster child, Miguel. Miguel challenged every aspect of her thinking, medical training and spiritual beliefs. In addition to her surgical residency requirements she was compelled to learn about trauma, neurobiology, attachment trauma, stress and addictions. The result was understanding how early childhood attachment issues affecting ones’ health, mood and medical issues. She currently is focused on helping women deal with the trauma of their children and their own trauma.