Ali Heppell
Postpartum Doula, Circle Facilitator and Matrescence Coach
Services up to one hour from Kallista, Victoria ◦ Wurundjeri Land
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About
Ali is a postpartum doula, motherhood coach, and mother of two. With a background as a speech pathologist in the disability sector, she brings a deep understanding of family-centered care and a commitment to supporting mothers in a way that truly
meets their needs. A dedicated learner, she integrates evidence-based knowledge with intuitive, heart-centered support.
Her work is rooted in the belief that when a mother is nourished—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—she is better able to care for herself and her little ones with ease. Through in-home postpartum support, women’s circles, birth debriefing, and online education, Ali creates a safe, nurturing space for mothers to feel heard, held, and understood.
Ali’s approach is guided by self-compassion, emotional awareness, and a deep respect for the mother’s intuition. Her training in rebozo and bodywork allows her to offer physical support alongside emotional and spiritual care, helping mothers feel
more grounded in their bodies during the postpartum period. Passionate about building a mother’s resources and community, Ali ensures that every mother she supports feels less alone and more deeply connected—to herself, her baby, and the village around her.
Training and experience
Newborn Mother’s Postpartum Professional Training
The Professional Breastfeeding Course by Amberley Harris
The Art of Birth Debriefing mentorship by Lael Stone and Bernadette Lack
The Motherhood Studies Practitioner certification by Dr Sophie Brock
Seasons of Matrescence educator and guide by Nikki McCahon
Rebozo and Faja body work training with Bridging Worlds Midwifery.
Introduction to Herbal Medicine by Caitlin Covington – Florastone Apothecary
The Botanical Medicine for Motherhood apprenticeship by Kate Harrison – Little Yarrow.
Sisters circles Level 1 facilitator training by Kate Reed
Together: Circle facilitation training by Rachel Rose.
20hr Applied Somatics for Practitioners training with Collective Being
Offerings
I offer postpartum support that aims to provide a loving container of heartfelt attention and care. I centre the mum in all my care and my hope is that I leave you feeling lighter, well fed, a little more rested, heard, understood and supported.
I will enable you to receive deeper rest, healing, and joy in those early days and weeks. I show up offering practical support, hands on care, home cooked meals, birth debrief, herbs to support your recovery, and a loving presence to hold you and support your health and well-being.
What I can help you with:
Getting the rest you need
Practical help around the house
Assistance with physical recovery
Body work, massage and belly binding
Meal preparation and delivery
Meal train set up and management
Birth debriefing
Breastfeeding support
Sleep strategies
Navigating personal relationships
Self care
Referrals to appropriate local care providers
The Doula Drop-in
1x 3 hour visit
Includes; one family meal, one drink and one snack made during visit.
Investment: $499
The Loving Hug
90 minute antenatal postpartum planning session
3 x 3 hour visits
Includes; one family meal, one drink and one snack made during each visit.
Virtual support through WhatsApp from the time you pay deposit until the last postpartum session.
Investment: $1499
Testimonials
“Ali made my first weeks as a first time, new mum, to my special girl, truly splendid. She came to visit in hospital and my home, held me and my family emotionally, listened, cared, provided delicious nourishment. Gentle, healing touch, meditative moments, generously cleaned and tidied in the places that needed it most. Lended valuable written resources, taught me skills, mended me and my fav torn cardigan (she went above and beyond!) Walked with me, sat with me through all emotions, showed me much compassion and love. She was too good to be true, but she was true, real and so much more than all of the above. Her skills and experience in Mothercare and matrescence are amazing.”
”Ali was an incredible help to us during the first 6 weeks we had with our new bub. Her support far outshone our expectations.”
“It was great to have Ali around to deliver tailored and well considered care. She was very flexible and ensured my needs were met by going above and beyond. Overall a fantastic experience.”
“Ali made me feel so supported throughout the time she was with me. Highly recommended.”
“I recently had a birth debrief with Ali about 20 months after a somewhat traumatic birth, she held and empathetic space for me and listened with compassion and non-judgement. Not only was she a wealth of ideas, insight and suggestions for processing through the trauma of my birth but also had resources to offer me for preparing for my next birth as I am currently pregnant. I went into the session not sure what to expect or whether it would help but it was really incredibly helpful and I would recommend Ali to anyone who is trying to make sense of their birth experience.”
“Thank you so much for yesterday it means more than I can ever express to you! What you do is so so important and truly should be
for all mothers.”
Areas I offer support
I travel up to an hour from my home in Kallista, in the Dandenong Ranges for postpartum support. 0-15km from Kallista there is no travel fee. Areas I service as a postpartum doula include (but are not limited to): Emerald, Menzies creek, Avonsleigh, Monbulk, The Patch, Clematis, Cockatoo, Macclesfield, Beaconsfield, Berwick, Selby, Gembrook, Seville, Silvan, Wandin, Mount Evelyn, Lilydale, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Mount Dandenong, The Basin, Sassafrass, Ferny Creek, Boronia, Croydon, Bayswater, Heathmont, Ferntree Gully, Ringwood, Wantirna, Knoxfield, Scoresby, Rowville, Lysterfield, Endeavor Hills, Narre Warren, Belgrave, Tecoma, Upwey, Olinda, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Clayton, Oakleigh, Chadstone, Burwood, Box Hill, Doncaster, Templestowe, Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Coldstream, Yarra Junction, Yarra Glen.
