Dr Holly Battrum DACM, LAc

Dr Holly Battrum DACM, LAc Traditional East Asian Medicine Doctor , Health & Life coach for Individuals and corporations

When Lexi first came in, life felt heavy. Back pain, anxiety, stress, and a cycle that just wouldn’t regulate were weari...
08/21/2026

When Lexi first came in, life felt heavy. Back pain, anxiety, stress, and a cycle that just wouldn’t regulate were wearing her down. She wasn’t looking for a quick fix—she wanted care that treated all of her: mind, body, and soul.

With a mix of acupuncture, cupping, and carefully chosen Eastern herbs, things started to shift. Each session focused on what she needed most that week, and she always left feeling lighter, more balanced, and at peace.

But what Lexi values most? The way Dr. Holly listens, never rushes, and creates a space where she feels truly seen and supported.

✨ “Her expertise, combined with her deep compassion, makes every visit a healing experience on multiple levels.” – Lexi S

If you’re craving real, lasting relief—and a provider who treats you like a whole person—this is your sign to start.

📅 Book your session today and feel the difference for yourself.

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Acupressure is a form of nervous system regulation you can do with your own two hands, anytime, anywhere. ✨It isn't a Sw...
08/19/2026

Acupressure is a form of nervous system regulation you can do with your own two hands, anytime, anywhere. ✨

It isn't a Swedish massage. It's precise — the same points acupuncture uses, worked with steady pressure instead of needles. A direct line to your nervous system, no appointment required.

Two minutes, one thumb, the right point. And when you want to go deeper, Shiatsu and TEAM with a practitioner will show you what your body's been holding that you'd stopped noticing.

Start where you are. Your hands are enough to begin. 🌿

Link in bio for the full blog.

https://path.sjokort.com/post/acupressure-massage-explained

08/12/2026

acupressure massage for better post-vacation focus

Vacation ended. Your nervous system didn't get the memo. 🫣

That foggy, can't-focus feeling after time off isn't laziness — it's scattered Heart Qi. You don't need to power through it. You need permission to land. This is HT-7, Shen Men: the same point from the post-meeting reset, this time for the harder transition back into a full calendar.

🗓️ Save this for your next first day back. That's when you'll need it.

Stress and burnout don't mean you're broken. It means you stopped being able to hear what your nervous system is trying ...
08/11/2026

Stress and burnout don't mean you're broken. It means you stopped being able to hear what your nervous system is trying to tell you.

Good News! It's a skill you can rebuild, not a flaw you have to manage forever.

Saving this one for when you need this reminder.

08/07/2026

Every wellness account tells you to "just breathe."

I'm not going to. ❌

As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, breath alone doesn't move stuck qi — here's the point I go to instead. This is PC-6, Pericardium 6: three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the two tendons.

"Just breathe" is a start. It was never the whole answer. 🌱

08/06/2026

HT-3 — Recall the Qi
Take a full breath. Right now.

If it stops in your chest and never reaches your belly — that’s not a breathing problem. That’s a nervous system already in September, running your next steps before you’ve gotten there.

Quick fix, ten seconds:
Find HT-3. Bend your elbow. It’s on the inside of the crease, right next to that bony k**b on the inner side.
Press gently. Rub in small circles. Take two or three slow breaths while you’re there.

That’s it. It gathers the qi and quiets the mind — and the breath drops from your chest into your belly on its own. You’re not forcing it down. You’re giving it somewhere to land. ❤️

Save this before your calendar fills back up.

You don't need me to tell you your nervous system is bracing for re-entry. You already know — you just haven't been taug...
08/05/2026

You don't need me to tell you your nervous system is bracing for re-entry. You already know — you just haven't been taught to listen.

As you read these, notice which one your body recognized before your mind did.

Your body isn't broken. Your symptoms are intelligent. Health begins when you learn to read yourself.

Everyone's nervous system has a different trigger point — which is exactly why generic "just breathe" advice doesn't lan...
07/30/2026

Everyone's nervous system has a different trigger point — which is exactly why generic "just breathe" advice doesn't land for most people. The fix has to match the actual disruptor.

What's yours? Genuinely curious how this breaks down across different roles.

Sometimes the best reset isn’t a wellness routine—it’s a few days by the lake.Camping has always been one of my favorite...
07/28/2026

Sometimes the best reset isn’t a wellness routine—it’s a few days by the lake.

Camping has always been one of my favorite ways to slow down, reconnect with nature, and step back into life’s natural rhythm. Mornings with coffee by the water, evenings around the campfire, and plenty of fresh air in between remind me that restoration doesn’t have to be complicated.

As much as I love supporting others in their health, I also know that caring for myself is part of the practice. Time away isn’t stepping away from wellness—it’s living it.

I’d love to know… where’s your favorite place to unplug and recharge?

Laurie's story is exactly why this work matters. 💛She came in dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, and fibromyalgia ...
07/23/2026

Laurie's story is exactly why this work matters. 💛

She came in dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, and fibromyalgia — the frustrating kind that doesn't follow a script.

What shifted was building a real strategy together and adjusting it as she needed, one caring, attentive session at a time.

Today, in her words, she has a better quality of life.

This is what I mean when I say wellness isn't one-size-fits-all. It's rhythm, not perfection. 🌿

Want a plan built around you? Message me or head to my coaching page: https://path.sjokort.com/sjokort-health-wellness-coaching-o

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