Practitioners

Our Clinical Approach

The Grove has over 40 years of history treating patients in Melbourne. Over this time, we have developed a distinctive clinical style that our patients have come to trust, supporting long-term patient relationships across generations.

Unlike many clinics that focus primarily on acupuncture, with herbal medicine used only as an adjunct (or not at all), our practitioners give equal therapeutic importance to both. Acupuncture helps initiate change and support early results, while herbal medicine allows treatment to continue beyond the clinic, supporting deeper and more sustained outcomes.

Many of our patients come to us after trying other approaches without lasting success. Whether you are managing a long-standing condition or seeking deeper support beyond symptom relief, our practitioners take the time to understand your health history and work with you toward sustainable change.

With a strong focus on meaningful, lasting results, our practitioners work collaboratively with patients to restore health, balance, and long-term wellbeing.

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  • Dr Steven Sass

    General Practice and Physical Therapy

    Dr. Steven Wolfgang Sass (Doctor of Chinese Medicine), has over 2 decades of experience in medical practice, completing his double bachelor in Health Sciences and Chinese Medicine at RMIT University, his internship at Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine. He also graduated with a diploma in remedial massage from E.S.T.T College.

    With exceptional teachers and mentors, he is driven to honour them by upholding high standards of excellence and care in his practise.

    His services include Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Remedial Massage.

    Steven is available every Tuesday.

    Learn More About Steven

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  • Cassandra Young

    Gynaecology and General Practice

    Cassie enjoys the variety of general practice, with a special interest in menstrual health, fertility, and pregnancy support.

    Her treatments combine acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, tuina, and lifestyle advice.

    Cassie offers a compassionate space for people of all backgrounds, aiming for each person to feel heard, empowered, and brighter.

    Cassie is available for bookings every Friday.

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  • Anna Boetto

    Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy

    Anna has had extensive training in both Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy. With internships at Nanjing Provincial University and Qinhuai Hospitals in China, a masters degree in Chinese medicine from RMIT and a focused herbal medicine study with Steven Clavey, combined with more than 10 years experience as a naturopath.

    Anna's training and experience gives her a unique insight, with treatments that carefully integrate Chinese medicine, naturopathy and diet therapy and provide a holistic approach to healing.

    Anna is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

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  • Si Hwan Jin

    General Practice, Pain and Digestive Health

    Jin has relocated and is unfortunately no longer available
    for appointments through the Grove clinic. We wish Jin all the best in his new
    chapter and will post contact details for Jin when he commences practice in his
    new location.

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  • Madeleine Van Maanen

    Men and Womens Fertility and General Health

    Madeleine is unfortunately no longer
    available for appointments through the Grove clinic. We wish Medeleine all the
    best in this new chapter.

    Bookings with Madeleine can now be made through Holding
    Space Chinese Medicine (within TLC Birth and Beyond) 737 Burwood Highway
    Ferntree Gully, focusing on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care with
    traditional raw herbs and acupuncture. Booking can be made online here here

    Learn More about Maddie

  • Dr Ying Zhang

    Cosmetics, Womens Fertility and General Health

    Dr Ying Zhang graduated from Torrens University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences - Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. 

    Dr. Zhang completed clinical internships in Xi’an, China, focusing on dermatology and cosmetic acupuncture,  facial lifting, treating acne, and weight management. She also has a strong interest in treating emotional conditions such as depression and anxiety, respiratory illness, and Women’s health, fertility and IVF support.

    She is available for bookings on Fridays as of July 2026. 

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Steve Clavey writing a herbal prescription

Steven Clavey (Clinic Founder)

1953 - 2024

Steven Clavey was a world renowned Chinese herbalist, author, lecturer and teacher.

He practiced for 38 years in Melbourne assisting countless women with infertility, endometriosis and other gynaecology conditions.

The Grove operated as a teaching clinic for more than 25 years allowing students to improve their TCM and herbal medicine knowledge.

Our current practitioners have all trained with Steven in Chinese Medicine and share his treatment philosophy and love of herbs.

Steve's son Ren still runs the herbal dispensary which now services patients and practitioners Australia wide.