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Acupuncturist | Holistic Health Coach |
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Noeleen is a mental-emotional and women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, founder of the Noeleen Malone Integrative Health, The Path to Happy Health, Yoga with Noeleen, a mentor and women’s advocate. Her approach is centred around the belief that in order to truly heal and live life as the best version of yourself, you must strip away learned behaviours, limiting beliefs, thinking patterns and declutter the mind to gain clarity in overcoming the challenges and obstacles which appear in both our internal and external worlds. Evolving over 20 years clinical experience and a lifetime of learning, Noeleen views your body as an integrated whole. She has devoted her life to focus on the Mind-Body- Soul connection and the body’s ability to self-heal through sustainable diet and lifestyle changes. She does a 360 degree diagnosis looking at the body, its environment and its psychology. Noeleen supports you in mastering the skills to optimise your health and wellness, get to the root of underlying issues and help you feel like your most vibrant, happiest and healthiest self. Her collective qualifications and experience in both Chinese medicine, science, yoga and the effects of trauma on our body, gives her a unique and integrated approach to health and wellness, empowering you in creating a life you love. Noeleen creates an atmosphere of trust and a space for you to heal, grow, nourish and evolve. She believes that in order for individuals to heal they must feel heard, understood, accepted, loved and validated. Her passion and compassionate nature supports you in achieving consistent and repeatable health, happiness and performance as you journey through life's every changing landscape.

'If you want to know what your body will look and feel in the future then choose your experiences now.'

Noeleen holds a BSc (Hons) TCM, PQ Women's Reproductive Health, Dip Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Integrative Health Coach Certification. Member of AFPA, RCHM-UK, Yoga Alliance - RYT-500,

Registered with all private healthcare providers.

04/03/2026

What do balanced hormones actually feel like?🌿

One of the most common things women say in clinic is that they’ve forgotten what “normal” energy or cycles are supposed to feel like.

It’s waking with steady energy — not hitting a slump halfway through the day.
It’s a mood that feels steady rather than up and down.
It’s digestion that feels comfortable and regular.
It’s being able to eat a meal and still feel clear-headed afterwards — not foggy or heavy.
It’s a calm mind, clearer skin, and a steady appetite.
It’s restful sleep that leaves you refreshed.

Hormones influence energy, mood, digestion, sleep, and metabolism — which is why imbalance rarely shows up in just one place.

When your hormones are supported, you feel the difference — inside and out.💛

If you’d like support understanding your own hormonal patterns, you can book a consultation via the link in my bio. ✨

Which of these signs do you notice when your body feels in balance?

18/02/2026

Imagine if we learned to see every period as information.

Not something to dread.
Not something to ignore.
Not something to push through.

Just information.

So what does a generally healthy, supported period look like?

✨ Arrives roughly every 26–32 days
✨ Lasts 3–5 days
✨ Steady red flow (not brown or very pale)
✨ Mild cramping at most
✨ No flooding or large clots
✨ Energy returns after it ends
✨ PMS is minimal and manageable

From a TCM lens:
🩸 Smooth flow
🩸 Bright red blood
❤️ Little to no pain
☺️ Emotional steadiness before it begins

When the body feels nourished, regulated, and supported — the bleed reflects that.

If you’re experiencing symptoms around your period or cycle, it isn’t random.

It’s communication.

Your bleed is one of the clearest monthly indicators of how your body is coping with:
✨ stress
✨ nourishment
✨ inflammation
✨ hormone signalling
✨ nervous system load
Symptoms aren’t a flaw.
They’re feedback.

And feedback is useful — because it shows us where support is needed.

If your cycle feels confusing, painful, or unpredictable, you don’t have to decode it alone.
Reach out — I’m here to help.

13/02/2026

Getting irritable isn’t a personality flaw.
It’s often a sign something in you needs space.

In Chinese medicine, the Liver system governs flow — of emotions, energy, blood, and direction in life.

When we’re stretched, over-committed, or constantly “on”, that flow can stagnate.
It can show up as:

🔻tension
🔻frustration
🔻resentment or judgement
🔻indecision
🔻procrastination
🔻snapping at the people we love

Often this becomes more noticeable in the second half of the cycle, when the nervous system is naturally more sensitive.

It’s not a flaw.
It’s feedback.

Noticing how your body feels creates space.
And space allows awareness.

Yin gives us the chance to listen — and respond with compassion instead of pressure.
Long holds.
Side body opening.
Breath slowing.

Not to force calm.
But to create the conditions for regulation.

This Monday’s Yoga Tonic embraces the spirit of spring renewal, focusing on the Liver & Gallbladder — grounding, spacious, and deeply releasing.

Join me on Monday evening and create space to soften, regulate, and reconnect. Booking link in bio. 🌿

06/02/2026

A recipe for the weekend 🌿

Stormy weather, busy minds, tired bodies — this time of year often brings what we call Liver Qi stagnation in Chinese medicine.

Which is really just code for feeling
a bit prickly, sluggish, tense, or stuck — often showing up as:
• headaches or tight shoulders
• irritability or low mood
• PMS, ovulation pain, or period cramps
• digestive sluggishness or bloating

This is one of my go-to Liver-supportive, gently warming meals when the body feels weary, stress has been simmering, or digestion needs kindness.

Lemon & Ginger Spring Greens (base recipe):
Simple, quick, and feels like eating a plate of sunshine ☀️

You’ll need:
• 1 bunch tenderstem broccoli, chopped
• 1 courgette, sliced
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 cups rocket
• A handful of bean sprouts
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely sliced (or more to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil
• Juice of ½ lemon or lime
• A splash of tamari or light soy

How to make it:
1) Heat oil in a pan, add ginger, and cook until fragrant.
2) Add tenderstem broccoli, asparagus, and courgette — stir-fry until just tender.
3) Toss in rocket and bean sprouts, cooking briefly until wilted.
4) Finish with lemon or lime juice and tamari.
5) Serve with quinoa and chickpeas, rice or add grilled chicken or fish for a more grounding meal.

From a Chinese medicine lens, this kind of meal:
• gently moves Liver Qi (supporting mood, tension, and flow)
• supports digestion without heaviness
• helps the body feel clearer, lighter, and more at ease

Sometimes eating with the season is one of the simplest ways to support hormones, mood, and energy.

Save for later, and tell me — what does your body feel like it needs more of right now?

04/02/2026

If you’re waking between 1–3am, you’re not alone.

I shared a poll this week about night waking — and so far, every response has been between 1–3am.

Despite how common it is, this pattern isn’t random.
It’s often the body’s way of communicating that something needs support.

In Chinese medicine, the 1–3am window is linked to the Liver, which plays a key role in:
• processing and clearing hormones (including excess oestrogen)
• regulating the nervous system
• responding to stress and emotional load

When the Liver is under strain — from stress, poor sleep, eating habits, or irregular rhythms — hormone balance can feel harder to maintain.

In the second half of the cycle (luteal phase), the body is naturally more stress-sensitive. If stress is high:
• the nervous system stays activated
• cortisol demand increases
• progesterone may be “borrowed” to help manage stress

This can show up as:
• waking between 1–3am
• disrupted or unrefreshing sleep
• PMS or a shorter luteal phase
• feeling tired but wired

And for the men — this still applies.
The Liver–stress–sleep connection affects everyone, regardless of hormones.

This isn’t the body failing.
It’s the body prioritising safety.

Sleep is not passive.
It’s active healing.

Save this for later, or share with someone who’s been waking tired but wired.

What’s one nourishing thing you could offer your body today? 💛

30/01/2026

Low progesterone doesn’t usually arrive out of nowhere.
It often shows up quietly in the rhythm of the cycle.

These are some of the cycle clues I commonly see in clinic.

Progesterone is made after ovulation — and it’s deeply influenced by:
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ blood flow and nourishment
✨ stress load and recovery
✨ consistent rhythms (food, sleep, movement)

For many people, low progesterone develops during seasons of chronic stress, over-giving, or pushing through fatigue — when the body is surviving rather than resourced.

From a Chinese medicine perspective, this isn’t about forcing hormones.
It’s about supporting the conditions that allow the body to produce them.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work by helping regulate the nervous system, support ovulation, and improve circulation — creating a steadier foundation for hormone balance.

If this resonates, know this:
you’re not broken, and your body isn’t failing.
It’s communicating.

💛 If cycle irregularity, a short luteal phase, or fertility concerns are part of your story, you’re welcome to DM me or book a call when it feels right,

Noeleen xx

28/01/2026

✨ Acupuncture for Pregnancy & Postpartum ✨

The first trimester can feel like a rollercoaster —
physically, emotionally, and hormonally.

Nausea. Exhaustion. Anxiety. Sleep disruption. Heightened emotions.
For many, this phase is intense and unexpected.

It’s a time when your nervous system and hormones are adapting to enormous change.

Acupuncture in pregnancy isn’t about doing more.
It’s about helping the nervous system settle so the body can adapt, regulate, and feel safe and supported through change.

My approach is integrative and heart-centred — drawing on Chinese medicine, birth education, pregnancy yoga, and years of clinical and maternity-ward experience.

Support often includes more than needles:
🌸 nervous system regulation
🌼 relief from nausea, pain, and tension
🌸 emotional support and grounding
🌼 guidance on nourishment, rest, and preparation
🌸 support through each trimester and into postpartum

And beyond the treatment room, I support you with:
gentle at-home practices, breathwork, nourishment, helpful resources and preparation for both baby and parenthood.

There’s no one right way to do pregnancy —
but you don’t have to navigate it alone.💛

This work is evidence-informed and supports your body’s intuitive wisdom — building trust.

From early pregnancy, through birth preparation, and into recovery, I’m here to support you through every season of life.

💛 If you have questions, feel free to DM.
If you’d like to chat about support during pregnancy or postpartum, you’re welcome to book a free 20-minute introductory call.

26/01/2026

February whispers.🌱

As we begin the transition from winter toward spring, many bodies start craving food that feels lighter - but still warm, grounding, and nourishing.

This is where kitchari shines.

In Chinese medicine, when digestion is weak or overloaded, we simplify and warm - congee is often recommended. In Ayurveda, kitchari serves a similar role: gentle, supportive, and deeply regulating.

It stokes digestive fire without overwhelming it, offering a naturally balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, fibre, and healthy fats, while supporting hormones, circulation, and nervous system regulation — especially during times of change, stress, fatigue, or when digestion feels off.

This is one of the most balancing meals you can offer the body:
✨ when you feel heavy or sluggish
✨ during seasonal transitions
✨ with hormonal or cycle changes
✨ after illness, burnout, or emotional load

It’s particularly supportive during the inner spring and inner summer phases of your cycle - when energy begins to rise but still needs steady nourishment.

Simple food can be powerful medicine.

I’ve shared my gentle kitchari recipe on the blog 💛
Comment KITCHARI and I’ll send you the link

Noeleen 🥰💛x

23/01/2026

In Chinese medicine, we don’t separate the body from the mind. Symptoms are communication — not random, and not a failure.

Period pain is a good example.

Alongside the physical layers (hormones, inflammation, circulation), Chinese medicine also invites us to gently explore what’s been happening beneath the surface.

You might reflect on:

✨ What was happening in the weeks leading up to your bleed?
✨ Where were you pushing past tiredness, discomfort, or limits?
✨ What beliefs were shaping that pace — productivity, “coping,” being strong?
✨ Was there space for rest, or were signals overridden?
✨ When did the body stop being listened to — and start being managed?

This is about changing how we’ve been taught to look at the body.

Not as something to fix, manage, or override —
but as something intelligent, responsive, and worthy of listening to.

When we shift perspective and begin to listen, the body often softens too.☺️

Treating the branches brings relief.
Supporting the roots — nervous system regulation, emotional load, pacing, and blood flow — creates lasting change.

This is the roots & branches approach.
It’s the foundation of Chinese medicine — and modern functional medicine.

If period pain, PMS, cycle changes, hormonal, fertility or pregnancy challenges are part of your story, your body isn’t broken.
It’s communicating.

You don’t have to figure it out alone 💛
DM me, or book a call when it feels right,

Noeleen 💛

17/01/2026

Before adding another supplement…
what if the prescription was slowing down?

When we plant seeds, we don’t keep digging them up to check if they’re growing.

We trust the soil.
We trust the timing.
We trust the process.

Often, what the body needs most isn’t more effort —
it’s less noise.

Slowing down, dropping the bundle, and stepping away from constant doing can feel unfamiliar…
but it’s how we reconnect with what truly matters —
and what genuinely nourishes health and vitality.

Eastern wisdom has always encouraged this kind of listening.
Modern psychology calls it the felt sense.
Science now echoes what ancient systems have long known.

Through neuroplasticity, the nervous system reshapes itself in response to safety, repetition, and lived experience.

The body holds the intelligence for healing.
Our role is simply to create the conditions where it can unfold.

This is the work of winter:
• doing less, with more presence
• choosing quality over quantity
• living in flow, not force
• consistency over intensity

🌙 Yin Tonic — Root to Rise
Monday 19 January | 7:30pm (online)
Replay available

The potential is limitless.
The practice is trusting it — daily, and over a lifetime.

Join me on the mat - Link in bio💛

13/01/2026

Acupuncture for Hormone Health
This work isn’t mystical. It’s deeply physiological.

If you’ve ever been told: 🔺 period pain is “just normal”
🔺 irregular ovulation is something you have to live with
🔺 just relax  🔺 just take the pill  🔺 your cycle is unpredictable for no clear reason

There are explanations — and support.

Research shows acupuncture can: ✨ Reduce period pain by lowering prostaglandins and activating natural endorphins ✨ Support ovulation and cycle regularity, including in PCOS ✨ Lower cortisol and shift the body out of fight-or-flight ✨ Improve uterine and ovarian blood flow ✨ Support insulin sensitivity and metabolic health ✨ Activate the parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) nervous system

In clinic, what this often looks like is simple: less pain, steadier cycles, calmer nervous systems, better sleep, and a body that feels safer to function.

From your first bleed, through fertility years, postpartum, perimenopause and beyond — this work is about supporting the body through change, not forcing it to behave.

Your body isn’t broken. It’s communicating.

09/01/2026

Winter is the most yin phase of the year — slow, inward, dark, and restorative.🥰

In Chinese medicine it belongs to the Water element: the Kidneys, adrenals, Bladder, and reproductive vitality — your body’s deep reserves.

Your period mirrors this.
So do postpartum and menopause.
These are not times to push — they are times to rebuild.

When we slow down, the body restores hormones, calms the nervous system, rebuilds blood and fluids, and prepares for what comes next.

Nothing is being lost.
Everything is being prepared.

As we move into the weekend,
how can you sprinkle a little of this into your days?
More warmth.
More rest.
More listening to what your body is quietly asking for.✨

If you’d like to understand your own inner seasons and how to support your hormones through them, my Inner Seasons masterclass is coming up on the 21st.
Sign up via the newsletter - http://www.noeleenmalone.ie) - link in bio.

Happy Friday💛

Noeleenxx

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