Dr. Malathi Acharya MD

I am an excellent clinician. Everything begins here. 

Hello, my name is Dr. Malathi and I want to welcome you to Ayur Integrative Medicine, a healing space for you. You have come here, trusting me with your concerns about your health.  I will listen to your experiences, concerns and needs.  I will give you my time and energy, and together we will come up with a plan that will be the best for you.  I will be your guide in this journey.

Medical literacy started at a very early age for me as I come from a family of doctors.  My mother was a General Practitioner and I grew up watching her treat her patient’s ailments and guide them in many other aspects of life that they would seek her counsel on.  She was not only their physician, but also their guide.

The Foundations of Our Health lie in our daily choices.

I have worked for over 25 years in the traditional Allopathic system, initially as a hospital based specialist and then as a primary care physician.  I found the Allopathic system to be principally disease and medication based. I believe, however, that there needs to be room to harness the innate potential of our bodies to heal than what western form of medicine allows. 

What I found is that people were eager to learn what they could do naturally to help their condition and there was nothing I could offer. Also, one size does not fit all.  I believed in individualized plans for everyone based on their unique needs. That started my journey towards by new goal. During the pandemic, I started and finished a Fellowship program in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for  Integrative Medicine. This was an empowering journey for me where I learnt the things I needed to do to become, and stay healthy. And this helped me continue to care for my patients during the Covid pandemic without burning out. I believe that Integrative Medicine is where health and life intersect. 

Certifications

  • Diplomate: American Board of Integrative Medicine

  • Board certified: American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Board certified: American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

  • Medical acupuncture certified: Academy of Pain Research

  • Clinical hypnosis certified: American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

  • Trained in HeartMath biofeedback technique

Practice Highlights and Training

  • Andrew Weil Center for  Integrative Medicine, Tucson, Arizona

  • Kaiser Permanente

    Senior Partner, Department of Adult and Family Medicine, Fremont

    Hospital Based Specialist, Hayward

  • San Joaquin County Hospital, Stockton, California

  • Madras Medical College, Chennai, India

LinkedIn

Listen, Connect, Empower

I am here to empower you to take back control of your health, and your life.With the time and system constraints of traditional medicine,  I know that your health journey can be lonely and scary for you. I have listened to many patients' life experiences that they have shared with no one else. I always wanted to give them more time to explore these in depth. I am here to help you navigate this journey with all the time we need to get to the destination.

Let us start this journey together!

Let us make a plan for your health that is more aligned with your values and beliefs.

Step 1

LISTEN

Schedule a discovery call with Dr. Malathi.

Work with an EXPERT!

Step 2

CONNECT

Share your health history and goals.

Step 3

EMPOWER

Recover your health with an intensive plan.

FAQ

  • Integrative Medicine is using treatments from conventional medical systems, as well as evidence informed complementary and alternative treatment approaches together in a coordinated fashion. It is a healing oriented medicine that takes the whole person into account.

  • No, vitamin infusions will not be a part of your treatment plan.

  • Lab tests usually support my assessment. After your initial assessment, if lab tests are needed, then they will be ordered.

  • Yes, I will review your older medical records in depth. You will be asked to upload your previous medical records before your first consultation appointment so that I have adequate time to review them. (this is part of your package…. includes non face time relevant review of your records) . Working with me in our longitudinal programs gives me the opportunity to review your records in depth outside of time together.

  • At this time, I am the only practitioner in this practice.

  • Yes, appointments are in person. However, video or telephone appointments options are available if you prefer.

  • Integrative Medicine believes in your body’s innate potential to heal. We will delve deeper into nutrition, lifestyle, stress management, and explore mind-body medicine, botanicals, supplements, acupuncture, Ayurveda, homeopathy as possible modalities that we can use to help you heal. I believe that you and I are partners in your healing process.

  • We have different options for you based on what you think you need.

  • You should continue to follow up with your primary care provider for your routine healthcare. This practitioner does not replace them or I do not replace their care.

  • Our services are designed to provide preventative care well beyond what healthcare insurance plans cover or provide. Annual subscription pricing for this high-connection Integrative Medicine care model will be established after our initial discussion and evaluation of your specific needs.

    Our subscription Integrative Medicine services involve delivery of routine exams detached from medical necessity and related communication services.

  • We are considered out of network providers, meaning that you would pay for your visit out of your pocket at the time of scheduling the appointment.

  • The services I provide are not covered by Medicare. A claim to Medicare cannot be submitted for my services.

  • Our practice model is designed to be eligible to be funded by HSA, FSA, or HRA funds. Check with your tax expert regarding HSA eligibility and with your FSA or HRA plan administrator regarding eligibility.