Dr Ilana Sowter Acupuncturist

Meet Dr Ilana Sowter

Dr Ilana Sowter is a Melbourne-based Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Holistic Mindset Coach with over 17 years of clinical experience. Through her clinic, Femme Vital in Fairfield, she offers personalised, holistic treatments designed to address the root cause of imbalance and support lasting wellbeing.

Specialising in women’s health, fertility, hormones, and natural beauty, Ilana blends acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and mindset coaching to support every stage of life—from preconception and pregnancy to menopause and beyond.

Her approach is gentle, tailored, and deeply integrative, combining traditional Chinese medicine with modern techniques including cosmetic acupuncture, facial Gua Sha, and holistic microneedling.

With advanced qualifications from the University of Melbourne, Endeavour College, and RMIT, Ilana has trained with leading clinics and continues to refine her expertise through ongoing study and teaching. She is passionate about helping her clients feel balanced, confident, and empowered in their health.

Where Energy Meets New

Fertility

Acupuncture is very supportive for women and men to improve hormonal health and optimise fertlity.

Women's Health

Whether it is period pain, hormonal imbalances or syndromes to menopause we can help.

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Rejuvenate your face, improve blood flow, collagen production and reduce lines for fresher younger skin.

Refer A Friend

Pass on the care—invite a friend to start their healing journey.
Wellness is better when shared.

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Our Care

We work with you, not on you—creating personalised treatments that support your unique path to healing.

Precision care, restoring balance from within.

Dr Ilana carefully tailors every treatment to you—because every body is unique, and your care should be too.