A nervous system-centered guide from Life Force Chiropractic | Serving San Francisco & Pleasant Hill, CA

Anxiety isn’t always obvious.
It doesn’t always arrive as full-blown panic or racing thoughts.

Sometimes, anxiety shows up as:

Irritability or restlessness
Shallow breathing
Tension in the jaw or belly
Constant overthinking
Feeling disconnected from your body

If that sounds familiar, know this: your nervous system may be stuck in a high-alert state—and it’s not something you can think your way out of.

That’s where somatic tools come in.

What Is Somatic Support?

“Somatic” means body-based. These tools work with your nervous system, not against it.
Rather than trying to override anxiety through mindset, somatic practices gently invite the body into safety—retraining your system in real time.

And you don’t need an hour of free time to start.
Just three minutes a day can make a noticeable difference.

Try These 3 Nervous System Tools Today

Whether you're here in San Francisco, Pleasant Hill, or anywhere in the Bay Area, these simple practices can help regulate your system quickly and gently—no special equipment required.

1. 3-Point Body Contact

Bring your attention to three areas touching solid ground:
→ Your feet
→ Your seat
→ Your back

Let yourself feel supported by gravity. Breathe here for 60 seconds. Notice what shifts.

2. Audible Exhale

Inhale through your nose.
Exhale through your mouth with sound—a sigh, a hum, a groan—whatever feels natural.

Let it be messy. Let it move through you. This tells your body it’s safe to release.

3. Orienting Practice

Let your eyes slowly scan the room. No rush. No focus. Just gentle, curious noticing.

This helps the brain recognize: “I’m not in danger. I’m here.”
It’s a subtle but powerful reset—especially when practiced daily.

This Is the Work of Regulation

At Life Force Chiropractic, with locations in San Francisco and Pleasant Hill, my work focuses on helping people find real, sustainable nervous system support—whether you’re navigating anxiety, chronic stress, fatigue, or simply want to feel more grounded in your body.

And for those beyond the Bay Area—or those wanting daily guidance—my 12-Day Nervous System Regulation Course offers a self-paced, at-home way to deepen this work.

Inside the course, you’ll find:
✔️ Daily somatic practices
✔️ Breathwork + grounding techniques
✔️ Guided reflections to help your system unwind
✔️ Tools for building internal safety—day by day

This is gentle, real-world nervous system support—for wherever you are, and wherever you’re going.

Start Your Practice Today

If your system is asking for something slower, softer, more sustainable—this is your invitation.

Begin the 12-Day Nervous System Regulation Course
Accessible anywhere. Grounded in practice. Rooted in regulation.

Dr. Alandi Stec
Chiropractor + Nervous System Educator
Serving San Francisco, Pleasant Hill, and the greater Bay Area

3 Somatic Tools to Calm Anxiety in Under 3 Minutes