The Biological Connection

 
 

The Science of You: Where Energy Meets Biology

For the longest time, I thought Human Design was just another ‘woo-woo’ concept. Interesting? Sure. But real? Something that actually had a biological basis? I wasn’t convinced.

Then came the moment that changed everything.

I was working with a patient who had been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)—a condition that disrupts movement, sensation, and even cognition, yet defies traditional medical explanations. She experienced tremors, muscle weakness, and episodes where her body simply wouldn’t respond the way she wanted it to. Doctors had told her it was ‘psychological.’ That her brain and nervous system weren’t communicating properly. But no one could tell her why. As I worked with her, I started mapping out her symptoms—how they flared up, when they worsened, and how her body held tension. Then, out of curiosity, I pulled up her Human Design chart.

That was the first crack in my skepticism.

The more I dug, the more I realized—this wasn’t just a coincidence. Human Design wasn’t just some abstract energy system; it had a direct connection to neurology, fascia, breathwork, and the body’s biological blueprint.

Everything is energy, but energy moves through real, tangible pathways.

Our nervous system, our fascia, the way we hold tension, the way we process pain—it’s all connected. Our body isn’t just a machine; it’s an intelligent, responsive system designed to move and heal in alignment with how we are uniquely built.

When we work with that design instead of against it, everything shifts.

This is the work I do now—helping people who have been stuck in cycles of chronic pain, fatigue, and frustration reconnect with their bodies in a way that actually makes sense. It’s not about a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about understanding your blueprint, how your nervous system is wired, and how your body needs to move, breathe, and function to heal.

Somewhere along the way, we’ve been taught to ignore what our bodies are telling us. My work is about bringing you back to that knowing—to help you move, breathe, and exist in a way that doesn’t just feel better but makes sense for how your body was always meant to function.

Because when we understand ourselves at this level, healing isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable.

Jillian Zitny, PT, DPT, ATS, MBCT, MNLP, HDC