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 diploma 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.

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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 brings a background in biomedical engineering to his practice of Chinese medicine.

    He is trained in herbal medicine with Steven Clavey and SAAM acupuncture with Master Kim, with further study in Sa Sang and classical acupuncture.

    Jin focuses on uncovering the root of complex issues to restore balance and support the body’s natural healing.

    Jin is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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  • Madeleine Van Maanen

    Men and Womens Fertility and General Health

    Maddie takes a holistic approach to healthcare, recognising the deep connection between emotional and physical health. She is passionate about supporting fertility for both men and women, using gentle treatments and herbal formulas.


    Her journey into Chinese medicine was inspired by her own treatments with The Grove founder, Steven Clavey, with whom she later studied extensively.

    Maddie is available Thursdays and Fridays

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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.