Marie Brobyn Dip.BHC MAcuC MCAUK - Acupuncture

Marie Brobyn Dip.BHC MAcuC MCAUK - Acupuncture Empowering and inspiring others to take control of their health and wellbeing with the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine

I've become much more aware of what gives me energy — and what takes it away.For me, some of the simplest things make th...
26/08/2026

I've become much more aware of what gives me energy — and what takes it away.

For me, some of the simplest things make the biggest difference.

💧 Drinking plenty of water
🌿 A jog in the countryside
☀️ Some quiet time in the morning
🐾 A walk on the beach with Kev and Hari

And I've also learned to notice the things that drain me — too much screen time and watching too much news are definitely up there!

I don't always get the balance right, but being aware of it helps me make better choices.

Sometimes looking after our wellbeing isn't about adding more.

Sometimes it's about noticing what fills our cup... and what quietly empties it.

What gives YOU energy?

“I thought acupuncture was mainly for pain?”It's something I hear quite often.And while aches, pains and tension are cer...
23/08/2026

“I thought acupuncture was mainly for pain?”

It's something I hear quite often.

And while aches, pains and tension are certainly reasons people come to see me, they're not the only reasons.

People often arrive because they're struggling with things like stress, sleep, energy, digestion or changes around their hormones.

What I find much more useful than simply focusing on one symptom is looking at the bigger picture.

🌟How are you sleeping?
🌟How are your energy levels?
🌟What's happening with your digestion?
🌟How much stress are you carrying?
🌟And what's going on in your life at the moment?

Because we're not a collection of separate symptoms — everything is connected. 🌿

That's why my starting point is always "you", rather than simply the problem you've arrived with.

You don't have to change everything to change something. 🌱I think sometimes we think improving our health is much harder...
19/08/2026

You don't have to change everything to change something. 🌱

I think sometimes we think improving our health is much harder than it needs to be.

We decide we need to exercise every day, completely change what we eat, get eight hours' sleep, drink more water AND somehow find time to relax...
..all from Monday morning. 😄

And when we can't sustain it, we feel as though we've failed.

But lasting change often starts much more simply.

An extra glass of water.
A ten-minute walk.
Going to bed a little earlier.
Putting your phone down for half an hour.
Making space for something that makes you feel good.

Small changes count.

What's one small thing you could do for yourself this week?

What does feeling well actually mean to you? 🌿It's such a simple question, but I wonder how often we really stop and thi...
16/08/2026

What does feeling well actually mean to you? 🌿

It's such a simple question, but I wonder how often we really stop and think about it.

For one person, feeling well might mean waking up with more energy.

For someone else, it could be sleeping through the night, feeling calmer, being able to move without discomfort, or simply having enough energy left at the end of the day to enjoy life.

There's no single definition of wellbeing because we're all different.

And I think that's important.

Rather than asking ourselves what we *should* be doing to be healthier, perhaps a better place to start is:

What would feeling better allow me to do, enjoy or experience that I'm missing at the moment?

P.S. I took this sunset on a trip to Somerset a few years ago — one of those moments that makes you stop for a minute and just take it all in. 🌅

I'd love to know what feeling well means to you. 🌿

Sometimes we convince ourselves that things are just the way they are.That we'll always feel tired.That we'll always fee...
13/08/2026

Sometimes we convince ourselves that things are just the way they are.

That we'll always feel tired.
That we'll always feel stressed.
That changing our habits is too difficult.
Or that feeling better simply isn't possible for us.

But I believe people have an incredible capacity for change when they have the right conditions and support around them.

And change doesn't have to mean turning your whole life upside down.

Sometimes it starts with one small step. 🌿

What's one thing you'd love to feel differently about?
Marie x

I believe transparency is important in building trust between me and my clients, so I'm adding my prices here so you can...
10/08/2026

I believe transparency is important in building trust between me and my clients, so I'm adding my prices here so you can see how you can work with me and how much it will cost 💚

Individual treatment sessions — £50
Depending on your needs, your session may include:
🌿 Acupuncture
💆 Tui Na Massage
☯️ Cupping
🪨 Hot Stone Massage
🌟Or a combination of approaches, where appropriate
Any lifestyle, nutritional or wellbeing guidance that naturally forms part of your treatment is included.

🌱Mindset Coaching — £127
My coaching sessions are designed to help you explore what's getting in the way, identify meaningful changes and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. This also includes a follow-up accountability check-in.

⚖️Bespoke wellbeing support
Sometimes one treatment or one approach isn't what someone needs.
I also work with clients over a longer period, creating personalised programmes that can bring together acupuncture, mindset coaching, nutritional support, lifestyle guidance, movement and hands-on therapies according to their individual needs and goals.
For example, a 3-month programme combining acupuncture and coaching can start from £497, with longer 3–9 month programmes tailored and priced according to the level of support needed.
I can also create individual food or movement plans and provide other bespoke wellbeing support where appropriate.

💚Not sure what you need?
You don't need to know which treatment or approach is right for you before getting in touch.
We can simply start with a conversation about what's going on for you, how you'd like to feel, and what kind of support might help you get there.
Because for me, wellbeing has never been about fitting someone into a treatment.
It's about finding the right support for the person in front of me.🌿
Marie x
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🌿 Ways I can support your wellbeingI realised recently that although I regularly talk about wellbeing and the different ...
09/08/2026

🌿 Ways I can support your wellbeing

I realised recently that although I regularly talk about wellbeing and the different ways I support my clients, I don't often share my prices.

I believe clarity is an important part of building trust, so I thought it might be helpful to share them here.

Individual treatment sessions — £50

Depending on your needs, your session may include:
🌿 Acupuncture
💆 Tui Na Massage
☯️ Cupping
🪨 Hot Stone Massage
🌟Or a combination of approaches, where appropriate

Any lifestyle, nutritional or wellbeing guidance that naturally forms part of your treatment is included.

🌱Mindset Coaching — £127

My coaching sessions are designed to help you explore what's getting in the way, identify meaningful changes and move forward with greater clarity and confidence. This also includes a follow-up accountability check-in.

⚖️Bespoke wellbeing support

Sometimes one treatment or one approach isn't what someone needs.

I also work with clients over a longer period, creating personalised programmes that can bring together acupuncture, mindset coaching, nutritional support, lifestyle guidance, movement and hands-on therapies according to their individual needs and goals.

For example, a 3-month programme combining acupuncture and coaching can start from £497, with longer 3–9 month programmes tailored and priced according to the level of support needed.

I can also create individual food or movement plans and provide other bespoke wellbeing support where appropriate.

💚Not sure what you need?

You don't need to know which treatment or approach is right for you before getting in touch.

We can simply start with a conversation about what's going on for you, how you'd like to feel, and what kind of support might help you get there.

Because for me, wellbeing has never been about fitting someone into a treatment.

It's about finding the right support for the person in front of me.🌿

Marie x

Not everyone feels refreshed in the summer... and that's okay. 🌿Summer often brings the expectation that we should feel ...
05/08/2026

Not everyone feels refreshed in the summer... and that's okay. 🌿

Summer often brings the expectation that we should feel happier, more energised and relaxed.

But for many women, reality can look quite different.

Perhaps you're juggling work while the children are off school.
Perhaps you're caring for family members.
Perhaps life hasn't slowed down at all.
Or perhaps you've finally stopped... only to realise just how exhausted you've been.

One thing I often remind my clients is that our bodies don't work to the calendar.

They respond to how we've been living, coping and caring for ourselves over weeks and months.

So, if you're not feeling as energised as everyone else's holiday photos suggest, be kind to yourself.

Sometimes the most important step towards feeling better isn't pushing harder—it's listening more closely to what your body needs.

💚 What has helped you recharge recently, even if it's just a small moment for yourself?

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone regain their confidence and feel more like themselves again. 💚Every ...
29/07/2026

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing someone regain their confidence and feel more like themselves again. 💚

Every person's wellbeing journey is unique, which is why I take the time to understand the whole person and create a personalised plan of support. Sometimes that may include acupuncture, coaching, or a combination of approaches, always tailored to the individual's needs and goals.

Receiving feedback like this reminds me why I love the work I do.

✨ Shared with kind permission from my client.

I’m so grateful for the trust my clients place in me and for allowing me to be part of their wellbeing journey.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, struggling with stress or anxiety, or simply feel that you're not quite yourself, please know that you don't have to navigate it alone. Sometimes taking that first step is the beginning of positive change.

💚 Marie

Happy Sunday! 🌿With the summer holidays just beginning, life is about to look a little different for many of us. Whether...
26/07/2026

Happy Sunday! 🌿

With the summer holidays just beginning, life is about to look a little different for many of us. Whether you're looking forward to family adventures, taking some time off, or simply juggling a new routine, I hope you can also find a few moments to pause and recharge.

For me, wellbeing doesn't always have to be complicated. Sometimes it's simply...
🍷enjoying a drink with my hubby,
🐾 a trip to the beach with Hari,
📖 getting lost in a good book,
🌿 spending time outdoors,
💚 or taking a few deep breaths before the week begins.

It's often these small moments that help us feel more grounded and remind us that looking after ourselves doesn't have to be another thing on the to-do list.

I'd love to know... what are you looking forward to most over the summer? Or if you're not taking a holiday, what's one small thing you'll be doing to recharge?

Wishing you a peaceful Sunday and a wonderful start to the summer holidays.
Pic was from our recent trip to Amble in Northumberland😁
💚 Marie

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