About Maddie

I’m deeply passionate about bringing the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to Sydney. A core part of my offering is rooted in the art of subtle and nurturing touch. In today’s world, many of us are touch-deprived. We crave the simple comfort of safe, grounded contact. Even mothers who feel “touched out” often find deep rest in this kind of care, where they are held without demand. As we spend more time in digital spaces, genuine human connection is more vital than ever.

As a bodyworker, I also make it a priority to receive regular treatments myself. For me, bodywork is not a luxury- it’s essential nourishment.

My journey began when I discovered the healing power of touch. It had always been important in my relationships, but I came to understand it as a true healing modality. Around this time, I was also initiated into Vedic Meditation and introduced to Ayurveda, its sister science. It began with a consultation with my now-teacher Dylan Smith of Vital Veda, and a deep dive into Ayurvedic nutrition. That sparked the beginning of what would become my path.

I had been curious about becoming a bodyworker, but as soon as I stepped into Ayurvedic Bodywork, it became clear: this is what nature intended for me. In 2022, I travelled through India and Sri Lanka, immersing myself in Ayurveda, Reiki, and Yoga. Since then, I’ve completed multiple Ayurvedic trainings, learning from a range of teachers- from Abhyanga massage and treatments to advanced Ayurvedic knowledge.

In January 2024, I officially launched my clinic. Since then, I’ve welcomed friends, family, and the wider Bondi and Newtown communities into this space of healing. It has been powerful, humbling, and dharmic—to share what I love and witness the impact it makes.

In the same year, I had the joy of bringing this work to wellness festivals, music festivals, women’s retreats, and Ayurvedic retreats, further deepening my purpose and connection to this tradition.

This year and the years to come, will see Satya Space serve postpartum mothers, expand into a new Ayurvedic treatment offerings and continue to serve into the need of the time and my community.

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Teachers, Lineage & Experience

The Raju Family

The Raju Family are world-renowned Ayurvedic physicians with a healing lineage spanning over seven generations.

Experts in Pulse Diagnosis and highly individualised treatments, they are known for their powerful herbal remedies and transformative Panchakarma and Banana Treatment programs at their Hyderabad clinic, which draws people from around the world seeking deep healing.

I’ve had the honour of both studying with the Raju family and receiving Panchakarma under their care in India — an experience that deeply enriched my understanding of Ayurveda and continues to shape my own offerings today.

A man with gray hair and beard, wearing a light blue shirt and a white scarf, is speaking and gesturing with his hands while sitting at a table with a laptop, coffee cup, and some food. A woman with curly brown hair in a white shirt listens attentively. They are inside a room with large glass windows showing trees outside.

Vital Veda

Dylan Smith is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and holistic health educator based in Byron Bay, Australia, and the founder of Vital Veda.

Trained under the renowned Raju family of South India, Dylan shares authentic Vedic wisdom through treatments, courses, and the popular Vital Veda Podcast, inspiring a global audience to live in alignment with natural rhythms.

I’ve had the privilege of studying under Dylan through his courses, which continue to deepen my understanding and practice of Ayurveda.

Experience and Education

  • Vedic Meditation Initiation, 2021

  • Reiki Healing Usui Level 1 & 2, One Bhakti, Sri Lanka 2022

  • Abhyanga Massage Course, Ayuskama Ayurveda Clinic & Panchakarma Clinic, India 2022

  • 100hr Yoga Teacher Training, Himalayan Yoga Association, India 2022

  • Reproductive Health, Seed Purification & Optimising Fertility (Bija Suddhi) Training with Vaidyas Harsha & Pavani Raju, Sydney 2023

  • Abhyanga: Ayurvedic Massage Course, Vital Veda, Sydney 2023 

  • Advanced Ayurveda Techniques in Marma, Pulse & Abhyanga with Vaidyas Harsha & Pavani Raju, Northern NSW 2024 

  • 50hr Ayurvedic Treatment Practitioner Certification, Connection Clinic, Sydney 2024

  • 32 day Panchakarma program at Raju Clinic, Hyderabad, 2025

Client Love

“Abhyanga can be performed by oneself as part of a daily routine. But a real treat is getting a professional Abhyanga by someone trained in the art. And we are lucky to have an expert in our community. Maddie Culican has been trained by India’s renowned Raju family and our friends at Vital Veda, and it shows. Her Abhyanga is up there with the best I have experienced. And she’s right here in Bondi.”

— Matt Ringrose, Vedic Meditation Teacher

Satya Space guides you back to inner balance, peace, and vitality through the timeless practice and healing power of Ayurveda.

Offerings

BACK BASTI —
SPINE & LOWER BACK

FRONT BASTI —
HEART & NAVEL

AYURVEDIC ABHYANGA OIL MASSAGE

Client Love

“The most divine and reverent abhyanga to grace the earth. She had white flowers flowing from her hands while she lovingly anointed intoxicatingly herbal oil to my body. It always feels like some kind of holy blessing. So grateful this woman is in my life.”

— Belle McCutcheon, Kundalini Yoga Teacher

Get in touch

connect@satyaspace.com.au
+61432 078 286

Bondi, NSW