A system and method directed to attachment free monitoring of a subjects respiration, heartbeat, and motion. In one embodiment, the monitoring system is comprised of a monitoring pad, a base station, and a monitoring display device such as a smart phone or web interface. In another embodiment, the components of the system are communicatively coupled through wireless means. In yet another embodiment, the monitoring system additionally comprises a visual monitoring device. The monitoring pad provides the signal that is filtered to isolate various components representing the subjects motion, respiration, and heartbeat. The system may be programmed to provide alerts and subject stimulation based on various trigger points tied to thresholds in the measurements.