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Comprehensive
Your medical history, symptoms, labs, lifestyle, medications, nutrition, stress, sleep, and goals are considered together rather than as separate pieces.
The Ayur Membership
12 Months of Personalized, Physician-Led Integrative Medicine Care
For people who want more time, more continuity, and a physician who can look at the full picture.
The Ayur Membership is a year-long partnership with Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD, combining conventional medical expertise with integrative approaches including nutrition, lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture, and mind-body care when appropriate.
Instead of trying to address everything in a single appointment, Dr. Malathi has time to understand your history, review patterns over time, and build a personalized plan around your health, priorities, and goals.
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90 minutesInitial consultation
OngoingFollow-up visits and check-ins
12 monthsOf continuous physician-led care
When a Standard Appointment Doesn’t Give You Enough Time
You may be doing many of the right things already.
You eat well. You exercise. You pay attention to your sleep. You may have seen specialists, had labs checked, changed your diet, or tried supplements.
And yet, something still feels unresolved.
Sometimes the problem is not a lack of medical care. It is that no one has had enough time to step back and look at how the different parts of your health fit together.
The Ayur Membership was designed to create that time and continuity.
This membership may be a good fit if:
- You have ongoing symptoms even though routine testing has not provided a clear explanation
- You are navigating perimenopause, fatigue, stress, metabolic changes, or other complex health concerns
- Your care feels fragmented across several physicians or specialists
- You want to better understand your labs, health history, and risk factors
- You want a physician who has time to listen and follow your progress
- You value both conventional medicine and evidence-informed integrative approaches
- You are looking for an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time consultation
You don’t need to push harder. You need a clearer map.
Some health questions need more than one appointment.
A single visit can provide useful information, but complex health concerns often change over time.
Sleep may affect energy. Hormonal changes may overlap with metabolic health. Stress, nutrition, medications, activity, and medical history may all contribute to the clinical picture.
Membership-based care gives Dr. Malathi the opportunity to follow those changes instead of treating each visit as an isolated event.
She gets to know your history, your goals, your previous testing, and how your health evolves over the course of the year.
That continuity is the foundation of the Ayur Membership.
Meet Dr. Malathi Acharya
Integrative medicine grounded in more than 25 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Malathi Acharya is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Ayur does not replace your primary care physician or specialist care. Dr. Malathi works as an additional layer of support, helping you understand the broader clinical picture and make informed decisions about your health.
Training & Background
- Board-Certified in Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Medicine
- Fellowship-trained, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
- Ayurveda training through UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
- More than 25 years of clinical experience
The Ayur Approach
Four Principles That Guide Every Care Plan
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Personalized
There is no standard protocol. Recommendations are selected according to your medical history, priorities, clinical needs, and preferences.
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Integrative
Conventional medical knowledge is combined with evidence-informed approaches from nutrition, lifestyle medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture, clinical hypnosis, and mind-body medicine when appropriate.
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Longitudinal
Your plan is not static. Over 12 months, Dr. Malathi can follow your progress, review new information, and adjust recommendations as your needs change.
What’s Included
What’s Included in the Ayur Membership
90-Minute Initial Consultation
A comprehensive review of your health history, previous testing, current concerns, lifestyle, and goals.
This extended first appointment gives Dr. Malathi time to understand not only individual symptoms, but how the different parts of your health may connect.
Ongoing Follow-Up Visits
Longer follow-up appointments throughout your 12-month membership, typically recommended monthly depending on your care plan.
There is time to review progress, discuss new concerns, and make thoughtful adjustments.
Video Check-Ins
Short check-ins may be used between scheduled visits when appropriate, helping maintain continuity without waiting until the next full appointment.
Secure Patient Portal
Communicate through Practice Better, access relevant notes and care information, and receive educational resources selected for your care.
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture may be incorporated when clinically appropriate.
Acupuncture appointments require an in-person visit at Ayur’s Portola Valley practice.
Clinical Hypnosis
Clinical hypnosis may be considered as part of an individualized care plan for appropriate concerns, including stress and certain gut-brain conditions.
Personalized Integrative Care Plan
Your recommendations may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, mind-body strategies, Ayurveda, acupuncture, or other approaches based on your individual needs.
Lab Review & Guidance
Dr. Malathi can review relevant laboratory results in the context of your broader health history and discuss appropriate next steps.
When additional testing is needed, ordering may be coordinated with your primary care physician or another appropriate provider.
Getting Started
What Working Together Looks Like
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Start with a free 20-minute Discovery Call
Talk with Dr. Malathi about what you are experiencing, what you have tried, and what you are looking for from your care.
There is no obligation to join.
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Complete your 90-minute consultation
If the membership is a good fit, your first full appointment gives Dr. Malathi time to understand your medical history, current concerns, testing, lifestyle, and priorities.
From there, she develops an individualized integrative care plan.
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Continue your care over 12 months
Through ongoing appointments, check-ins, lab review, and communication, your care can evolve as new information becomes available and your priorities change.
This is not a one-time protocol. It is an ongoing physician-patient relationship.
What Patients Value
What Patients Value About This Model
The purpose of the membership is not to promise a particular outcome.
It is to provide something that can be difficult to find in a conventional appointment structure: time, continuity, context, and a physician who knows your story.
Over the course of the year, the work may focus on areas such as:
- Energy and fatigue
- Sleep
- Metabolic health
- Hormonal health
- Stress and resilience
- Nutrition
- Preventive health
- Healthy aging
- Understanding laboratory results
- Coordinating different parts of your health plan
Your care is individualized, and results vary from person to person.
“You asked me questions that no one has ever asked me before, and they made me really think about so many things. That has been really helpful for me.”
Ayur patient, describing her initial consultation with Dr. Malathi
J.K.
★★★★★
“I cannot recommend Dr. Malathi highly enough. She combines deep expertise in integrative medicine and Ayurveda with genuine kindness, compassion, and presence. What sets her apart is how deeply she listens. She takes the time to understand your entire health history, connecting dots that other practitioners often miss.”
F.G.
★★★★★
“I absolutely love working with Dr. Malathi. She is very kind and caring, extremely detail oriented, and thorough in her research on medical issues. She knows how to create a safe space for you while helping you work through your health issues and treats you like family.”
R.S.
★★★★★
“Dr. Acharya spends a lot of time with her patients and has tailored recommendations instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. She is very accessible and responsive to our messages. I highly recommend Dr. Acharya!”
R.S.
★★★★★
“Dr. Malathi is an astute and diligent holistic care provider. She is very methodical in the way she asks questions, dives deep, and gets to know her clients. She really cares about making actionable change, with metrics, data, and check-ins.”
A.S.
★★★★★
“Dr. Acharya's compassionate approach to medicine, coupled with meticulous attention to detail, sets her apart. Her holistic approach integrates mind-body remedies such as dietary adjustments, breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga.”
Investment
One membership. Flexible payment options.
The Ayur Membership follows one 12-month care model. Full pricing is reviewed during your free Discovery Call before you make any commitment.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ayur Membership replace my primary care physician?+
No. You should continue routine care with your primary care physician and any specialists involved in your treatment. Ayur provides an additional layer of personalized integrative care and does not replace appropriate conventional medical care.
Do you accept insurance?+
Ayur is an out-of-network practice. Payment is made directly to the practice. You can discuss the current membership structure and payment options during your Discovery Call.
Can I use HSA or FSA funds?+
Eligibility can depend on your plan and individual circumstances. Check with your HSA, FSA, or HRA administrator or tax professional before using these funds.
Is telehealth available?+
Telehealth may be available depending on where you are located and applicable medical licensing requirements. In-person appointments are available in Portola Valley for patients in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and the surrounding Bay Area. Medical acupuncture requires an in-person appointment.
Do I need abnormal lab results to join?+
No. Some patients come to Ayur because routine testing has not fully explained how they feel. Others want support with prevention, metabolic health, hormonal changes, stress, healthy aging, or coordinating different aspects of their care.
What happens after the 12 months?+
Toward the end of your membership, Dr. Malathi can review your progress with you and discuss the most appropriate next step based on your ongoing needs.
You Don’t Need Another Generic Health Plan.
You need care built around your actual health history.
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