An ecosystem devoted to embodied healing, nervous system regulation, and the restoration of human resilience.
MISSION
FirstMemory exists to restore a fundamental human capacity: the ability to regulate ourselves through the body.
Modern life places constant demands on the nervous system. Chronic stress, trauma, disconnection from the body, and overstimulation have left many people feeling overwhelmed, numb, or stuck in survival patterns.
Yet the body is not broken—it is adaptive, intelligent, and capable of recovery.
FirstMemory was created to help people reconnect with that intelligence through practical, embodied work.
OUR WORK
FirstMemory integrates somatic practices, breathwork, movement, and earth-based traditions into contemporary systems for nervous system regulation and personal transformation.
Rather than focusing only on the mind, this work centers on the body as the primary gateway to change.
Our flagship practice, Unmuzzle Your Power Animal™, teaches people how to work directly with their nervous system through embodied self-regulation.
This work is offered through live events, an online program, and an ongoing community of practitioners.
Live experiences continue to evolve into more immersive, multisensory environments designed to support the nervous system through sound, movement, and carefully curated sensory input.
Alongside Unmuzzle, FirstMemory also supports deeper one-on-one and ceremonial work for those seeking more personalized or immersive experiences.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe:
The body holds profound intelligence
Regulation is a skill that can be learned
Healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, others, and the natural world
Consistent practice creates lasting change
Ancient traditions and modern understanding can complement one another
Our role is not to fix people, but to help them reconnect with capacities that already exist within them.
FOUNDER
ALEJANDRO VILLEGAS
Founder of FirstMemory and creator of the Unmuzzle Your Power Animal™ practice. Alejandro integrates somatic self-regulation, breathwork, strength training, and earth-based ceremonial traditions into contemporary systems for healing, resilience, and embodied transformation.
TEACHING TEAM
KIRSTEN (KAYE) WILKINSON
Somatic trauma therapist and international movement educator with over twenty years of experience integrating Somatic Experiencing and trauma-informed movement practices for embodied healing and nervous system regulation.
RAQUEL KARNAVAS
Yoga instructor, movement facilitator, and Reiki practitioner who supports the Unmuzzle community through embodiment practices and sound-based integration.
COLLABORATORS & COMMUNITY
FirstMemory is supported by a growing network of collaborators, facilitators, and community partners across wellness, movement, and trauma-informed care.