Dr Holly Battrum DACM, LAc

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

08/12/2026

acupressure massage for better post-vacation focus

Vacation ended. Your nervous system didn't get the memo. đź«Ł

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. đź’›She came in dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, and fibromyalgia ...
07/23/2026

Laurie's story is exactly why this work matters. đź’›

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

Even off the clock, I'm watching for how we stay grounded when everything around us is loud.High-energy rooms — packed v...
07/22/2026

Even off the clock, I'm watching for how we stay grounded when everything around us is loud.

High-energy rooms — packed venues, big screens, constant noise — are a great test of regulation. Not because you need to avoid them, but because they show you exactly where your nervous system still needs support.

Where do you feel the most "activated" — crowded spaces, loud rooms, or somewhere else entirely?

07/21/2026

These three points activate working memory and executive function — they help you process all those little and big things and support mental clarity.

If you're stuck in your head, your nervous system is stuck with you.

These are the three points I teach in the workshop: GV-24, Shen Ting (Spirit Court), and the two points about a half-inch to either side. Press each one firmly and hold for five seconds.

These points activate working memory and executive function — they help you process everything that's piling up, big and small, and support real mental clarity, not just a temporary reset.

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