Is My Nervous System Dysregulated?

At Same Stars Wellness, we see it all the time: you're doing all the right things, but still feeling off. You’re tired but wired. You snap at loved ones—or completely shut down. Maybe your body feels like it’s buzzing with anxiety... or like it’s given up altogether.

These are all signs of a dysregulated nervous system—and no, you’re not imagining it.

What Is Nervous System Dysregulation?

Your nervous system is your body's command center. It controls how you process stress, safety, and connection. It regulates your “fight-or-flight” state, your “rest-and-digest” state, and your ability to return to balance after difficult experiences.

But when your system gets overwhelmed—by stress, trauma, illness, chronic pain, or burnout—it can get stuck. That “stuck” state is what we call nervous system dysregulation.

10 Common Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System

  • You feel constantly anxious or on edge

  • You struggle to fall asleep—or sleep excessively

  • You overreact to minor stressors

  • You experience chronic pain, tightness, or muscle tension

  • You shut down or emotionally “numb out”

  • You have digestive issues, nausea, or food sensitivities

  • You feel easily overwhelmed by daily tasks

  • You have trouble focusing or staying present

  • You feel disconnected from your body

  • You swing between exhaustion and restlessness

Sound familiar? You're not alone—and support is available.

How Same Stars Wellness Can Help

At Same Stars Wellness, we specialize in creating safe, grounded spaces for people living with:

  • Burnout

  • Chronic pain

  • Sensory overload

  • Emotional exhaustion

Whether your nervous system is stuck in overdrive (fight-or-flight) or feels under-responsive (freeze/shutdown), we’re here to help you feel regulated, rested, and reconnected.

Here are two of our most supportive approaches for nervous system regulation:

🌿 Massage Therapy with Carla Feher

If your body feels constantly “on,” Carla is here to help you come down.

Carla has been helping clients relax, rejuvenate, and restore balance to their minds, bodies, and spirits since 2007. With over 2200 hours of formal training and a passion for whole-person care, she offers massage therapy that’s deeply attuned to your unique needs.

She specializes in client-centered care for:

  • Stress and burnout

  • Chronic tension

  • Post-concussion recovery

  • Emotional overwhelm

Carla’s sessions are grounding, supportive, and restorative. Many clients say they leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected to themselves than they have in a long time.


🌀 Craniosacral & Mind-Body Therapy with Allyson Ranger

If you’ve tried everything and still feel dysregulated, Allyson’s approach may be the missing piece.

Allyson is a Registered Massage Therapist with advanced training in:

  • Craniosacral Therapy (Upledger + Body Intelligence)

  • Somatic Embodiment & Yoga Psychology

  • Trauma-informed breathwork and meditation

She offers safe, gentle care for those living with nervous system dysregulation, sensory sensitivity, and trauma. Her sessions are slow, soothing, and deeply attuned to where you are in your healing journey. With Allyson, regulation doesn’t have to be effortful—it can feel like coming home to your body.

Nervous System Regulation Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

That’s why we offer a variety of trauma-aware, evidence-based options—including:

  • Massage therapy

  • Craniosacral therapy

  • Sound therapy

  • Acupuncture

  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

  • Holistic nutrition counselling

We know healing looks different for everyone—and we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.

📍 You don’t have to push through.
📍 You don’t have to stay stuck.
📍 You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Let’s help your nervous system come back to center—so you can feel safe, steady, and supported again.


Ready to take the first step?
You can book online anytime or reach out to our team with questions—we’re here to help you feel more like you again.


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