Dr M’Lanie McDonnell

Dr M’Lanie McDonnell

Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Acupuncturist

Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine) RMIT

Certificate in Cosmetic Acupuncture

Clinical internship RMIT (Chinese Medicine), Nanjing, China

Dr M’Lanie has a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Chinese Medicine from RMIT, also completing a clinical internship at the Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China as a part of her formal degree training. She is an AHPRA registered practitioner in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, and has undertaken additional training in Cosmetic Acupuncture and Zhu Scalp Acupuncture. 

She has special interest in Cosmetic Acupuncture, Stress and Anxiety disorders, and Pain Management.  Prior to becoming an Acupuncturist, Dr. M’Lanie competed in several bodybuilding competitions including NABBA and ANB, and has a particular interest in treating and supporting athletes in their lead up and post competition phases.

Dr. M’Lanie has several years experience treating Cosmetic Acupuncture cases including conditions such as anti-aging, eczema, acne, rosacea, and a wide range of other dermatological conditions. The synergistic combination of Cosmetic Acupuncture and Zhu Scalp Acupuncture allow her to be able to address both cosmetic concerns, stress disorders, and pain relief at the same time.

During her career, Dr. M’Lanie has spent five years as an Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist on cruise ships all over the world, treating everything from acute and chronic pain disorders, to a range of general health issues for all ages.