Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated—and How Bodywork Helps
You’re not “too sensitive”—your nervous system might just be stuck in survival mode.
Have you ever felt on edge for no clear reason? Snapped at someone you love, struggled to fall asleep, or found yourself unable to relax, even when you had the chance? These might be signs that your nervous system is dysregulated.
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are stuck in some version of fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and we don’t even realize it. Whether it’s from chronic stress, trauma, illness, or just the pressure to keep up, our nervous systems are constantly scanning for threats, even when we’re safe.
✨ Common Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation:
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed easily
Difficulty sleeping or waking up tired
Chronic tension in your jaw, shoulders, or hips
Digestive issues (hello, gut-brain connection)
Emotional reactivity or numbness
Trouble focusing or feeling foggy
Overthinking or hypervigilance
Feeling “stuck” or disconnected from your body
So What Does This Have to Do With Massage or Reiki?
Massage, myofascial release, and Reiki are all powerful tools to support nervous system regulation.
When we work together, I’m not just working with your muscles—I’m communicating with your entire system. Through slow, focused touch, your body starts to feel safe again. It shifts out of survival mode and into a state where healing can actually happen.
👐 Here’s How Bodywork Helps:
Massage & Myofascial Release
Downregulate the stress response (goodbye cortisol spike)
Encourage deeper breathing and parasympathetic activation
Release physical tension that’s keeping the body on high alert
Support somatic processing of old emotions and patterns
Reiki (and Reiki integrated into massage)
Supports energetic rebalancing
Helps you reconnect to your inner stillness
Invites deep rest and a sense of being held
Often brings emotional clarity or release without needing to talk through it
You Deserve to Feel Safe in Your Body
You are not broken or “too much.” Your nervous system has just been doing its job—protecting you. Bodywork is one way to remind it that you’re safe now.
Whether you’re looking for massage with an intuitive touch, myofascial release to support long-term change, or energy work like Reiki, I’d love to support your return to balance.
Ready to feel more grounded, safe, and at ease?
