Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD is a board-certified physician with advanced training in Ayurveda. She offers Ayurvedic consultations to San Francisco patients by telehealth, or in person at her Portola Valley office.
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Ayurveda is a traditional system of health from India. It looks at digestion, sleep, daily rhythm, stress and diet as parts of one picture. In San Francisco, the people who offer it come from very different backgrounds.
Some are Ayurvedic practitioners trained through private schools. Dr. Malathi is a licensed physician who also trained in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine. Your consultation sits inside real medical care: she considers your diagnoses, medications and lab results, and tells you when something needs conventional follow-up.
The comparison is about scope, not quality. Many practitioners give thoughtful lifestyle guidance.
Based on California’s rules for unlicensed practitioners (Business and Professions Code 2053.5–2053.6) and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association’s guidance. This is general information, not legal advice.
Dr. Malathi is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She completed fellowship training at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, and brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to her work.
She also has advanced training in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine. In her practice, Ayurveda is one tool among several, used selectively where it may complement your care, never as a substitute for medicine you need.
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Every visit starts with you, not with a protocol.
Dr. Malathi goes through your health history, your symptoms, your medications, and what you have already tried.
She reviews any existing lab results and records, so the conversation starts from facts, not guesses.
She looks at digestion, sleep, energy, stress and daily rhythm, and how they fit together in your overall picture.
Together you choose practical steps. They may include nutrition, daily routines and mind-body practices, alongside your existing medical care.
Not every concern suits an Ayurvedic approach. If something needs conventional care first, Dr. Malathi will tell you.
“You shouldn’t have to wait until something is wrong to start taking your health seriously.”
Dr. Malathi Acharya
You do not have to cross the Bay to see a physician who practices Ayurveda. Dr. Malathi sees patients by video from anywhere in California, including San Francisco.
Telehealth is not the same as visiting the office. Some services, such as medical acupuncture, need an in-person visit in Portola Valley, and Dr. Malathi will tell you when that applies.
Most people arrive with more than one concern. These are the areas Dr. Malathi sees most often, and each has its own page if you want more detail.
Gut health, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight are often connected. Ayurveda’s focus on digestion fits naturally with a careful metabolic work-up.
Sleep, mood, energy and cycle changes can overlap. Dr. Malathi looks at them together, with your labs in hand.
Ongoing tiredness rarely has one cause. Daily rhythm, breathwork and mind-body practices can be part of the plan.
Supportive care alongside your oncology treatment, never in place of it, focused on how you feel day to day.
Every plan is individual and results vary. A discovery call helps decide whether this care fits your concern.
Ayurvedic care does not replace routine primary care. You keep your primary care physician and any specialists, and Dr. Malathi works alongside them.
“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. She is highly competent and deeply nurturing. I always leave feeling heard, supported, and empowered.”
“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. She excels as a collaborative partner in developing treatment plans and provides comprehensive care. I wholeheartedly endorse her services!”
“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. I am so happy I have gotten the chance to be under her care!”
If you would rather be seen in person, Dr. Malathi’s office is on the San Francisco Peninsula, in Portola Valley.
Ayur Integrative Medicine
130 Portola Rd, Suite F
Portola Valley, CA
On the Peninsula, south of San Francisco
Straight answers about Ayurveda, telehealth, and what to expect. Still unsure? A free discovery call is the easiest way to find out.
Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine, and the scientific research on it is mixed and still developing. Dr. Malathi uses it selectively, as one tool alongside evidence-informed medicine. She does not use it in place of conventional care when conventional care is what you need.
Yes. Dr. Malathi offers video visits to patients located anywhere in California, including San Francisco. Some services, such as medical acupuncture, need an in-person visit at the Portola Valley office.
California does not license Ayurveda as its own profession. Dr. Malathi holds a state medical license, so her Ayurvedic guidance is part of physician care and sits alongside your labs, diagnoses and medications. Ayurvedic practitioners can still offer useful lifestyle guidance, and the right fit depends on what you need.
Ayur is an out-of-network practice, and payment is made directly to the practice. Whether HSA, FSA, or HRA funds can be used depends on your plan, so check with your plan administrator or tax professional. You can talk through current options on a free discovery call.
A list of your medications and supplements, any recent lab results or records, and your main questions. If you cannot gather everything, that is fine. Dr. Malathi can work with what you have and tell you what would help to add.
No. Ayurvedic care does not replace routine primary care. You keep your primary care physician and any specialists, and Dr. Malathi works alongside them.
Book a free discovery call to talk about your health history, your concerns, and whether Ayurvedic care by telehealth or in person is the right place to start. There is no obligation and no guaranteed outcome.
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