Meet Madeleine – Founder of Holding Space Chinese Medicine

Madeleine (Maddie) is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist who is deeply passionate about supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of parents through every stage of their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys. Drawing on the wisdom of Chinese Medicine and her training in Kirsten Wolfe’s Fertile Life Method and Fertile Life Mastery, Maddie works with both men and women on their unique path to parenthood.

Having felt the power of Chinese Medicine during her own menstrual challenges, pregnancies, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding journey’s, Maddie is devoted to supporting others through these life-changing stages with compassion and care.

Maddie’s fascination with Chinese Medicine began in childhood, when the earthy scent of her mother’s Chinese herbal brews filled the kitchen. Years later, facing her own health challenges, she turned to Chinese Medicine for support and found healing unlike anything else. Now, she brings that same care to others, creating space for restoration and a deeper understanding of health.

At Holding Space Chinese Medicine, Maddie offers a warm, welcoming environment where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Her holistic approach recognises the deep connection between body, mind, and environment, with treatments that honour the whole person.

Maddie currently practices in Ferntree Gully and Hawthorn, offering treatments that may include gentle acupuncture, customised herbal formulas, warming moxibustion, cupping, gua sha — and a comforting cup of tea.

She is a registered practitioner with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia (CMBA) and AHPRA, a member of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA), and provides private health fund rebates, which can be claimed online after your consultation.

“In giving birth we have the privilege of connecting with the source of life, and the power of this makes us beautiful” Jenny Allison.