Conventional Evaluation
Your symptoms, history, medications, lab results, and risk factors are reviewed first.
Physician-Led Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine Doctor Serving San Francisco
Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering personalized integrative care to patients across California, including San Francisco. Meet by telehealth from home, or visit her Portola Valley office in person.
5.0 rated on Google ReviewsTelehealth across CaliforniaOffice in Portola Valley
Board-certified internal medicine physician
Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Medicine
Fellowship-trained, University of Arizona
25+ years of clinical experience
Medically reviewed by Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD·Last updated
Welcome to Ayur Integrative Medicine
Video visits with Dr. MalathiFor patients located anywhere in California
Telehealth Across California
Integrative Medicine for San Francisco Patients, From Wherever You Are
San Francisco is a big city, and getting across the Bay Area for an appointment is not always simple. Telehealth removes that barrier.
You can meet with Dr. Malathi by video from home or work, anywhere in California. You are still seeing a physician, not a coach or an app.
She reviews your history, symptoms, medications, and existing lab results, then builds a plan with you. Many first conversations and follow-up visits can happen by video.
Telehealth may suit you if you:
- Live or work in San Francisco and want to skip a long drive
- Would like to start with a conversation before deciding on in-person care
- Want follow-up visits that fit around a busy schedule
Telehealth is not the same as visiting the Portola Valley office. Some assessments and treatments, such as a hands-on exam or medical acupuncture, need an in-person visit. Dr. Malathi will tell you when that applies to you.
Medicine Led by a Physician
Meet Dr. Malathi Acharya, MD
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 spent years in conventional internal medicine before expanding into integrative care. That lets her look at your health from both sides, without asking you to choose between them.
“You shouldn’t have to wait until something is wrong to start taking your health seriously.”Dr. Malathi Acharya
She takes time to understand how your symptoms, history, and daily life fit together before recommending anything, and explains the reasoning behind her recommendations so you can decide with confidence.
Read Dr. Malathi’s Full Bio
A Different Way to Look at Your Health
What Does an Integrative Medicine Doctor Do?
An integrative medicine doctor starts with a conventional medical evaluation, then adds evidence-informed approaches where they make sense for you. Nothing is recommended in isolation from the rest of your care.
Integrative Approaches
Nutrition, lifestyle changes, mind-body practices, and selected complementary therapies, where they fit.
Alongside Your Doctors
It does not replace routine primary care. You keep your primary care physician and any specialists.
This is different from wellness coaching. Dr. Malathi is a licensed physician who can interpret your labs and weigh every recommendation against your diagnoses and medications.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, describes integrative health as bringing conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way.
Learn more about integrative medicine doctors in the Bay Area.
What Patients Come to Ayur For
Health Concerns We Address
Patients often arrive with more than one concern at once. Care is personalized, and these are common starting points.
Perimenopause & Women’s Health
Changes in sleep, mood, energy, and cycles can overlap during perimenopause. Dr. Malathi helps you look at them together. Read about perimenopause and hormone health.
Preventive & Metabolic Health
Blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and family history can signal future risk. Care focuses on understanding that risk early, through preventive and metabolic health support.
Stress & Fatigue
Ongoing tiredness, poor sleep, and stress rarely have one cause. Dr. Malathi considers them together, including mind-body approaches to stress and how to tell burnout from fatigue.
Integrative Cancer Support
Integrative care can support you alongside your oncology treatment, never in place of it. Learn about integrative medicine for cancer patients.
Every plan is individual, and results vary. A discovery call helps determine whether this care fits your concern, and Dr. Malathi will tell you honestly if another type of care would serve you better.
What to Expect
How Integrative Medicine Telehealth Appointments Work
Care by video follows a clear path, from first conversation to ongoing follow-up.
Discovery Call
A free call to talk about your concerns and whether Ayur is the right fit. There is no obligation to continue.
Detailed Review
Dr. Malathi reviews your medical history, current medications, and any existing lab results. The more complete your records, the more useful the conversation.
Personalized Planning
Together you build a plan that fits your health, your priorities, and your daily life. It may include nutrition, lifestyle, mind-body, or other approaches.
Ongoing Follow-Up
Follow-up visits let her track your progress and adjust the plan as your needs change. Care continues beyond the first appointment.
Some assessments and treatments need an in-person evaluation, such as medical acupuncture or a hands-on exam. If that applies to you, Dr. Malathi will explain why and help you plan a visit to the Portola Valley office.
★★★★★
“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.”
J.K. · Google Review
★★★★★
“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!”
F.G. · Google Review
★★★★★
“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!”
A.S. · Google Review
Ongoing Physician Partnership
Personalized Care Beyond a Single Appointment
Some patients want more than one visit. The Ayur Membership is a 12-month relationship with Dr. Malathi, built around continuity.
- Follow-up visits and check-ins as your plan evolves
- Secure communication through the patient portal between appointments
- Visits by telehealth when you are located in California
It suits patients who want ongoing guidance rather than a one-time consultation, and who value having one physician who knows their full story.
See what is included, and how it works, on the Ayur Membership page.
Explore the Ayur Membership
Visit the Office
In-Person Integrative Medicine Near San Francisco
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
Patients from San Francisco can choose in-person care at any time. Some services, such as medical acupuncture, require an office visit.
In-person visits are a good choice if you want a hands-on exam, or simply prefer meeting face to face. You can also combine both, using telehealth for most visits and the office when hands-on care is needed.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is telehealth available for San Francisco patients?+
Yes. Dr. Malathi offers telehealth visits to patients located anywhere in California, including San Francisco. Some assessments and treatments, such as medical acupuncture, need an in-person visit at the Portola Valley office.
Is Dr. Malathi physically located in San Francisco?+
No. Her office is at 130 Portola Rd, Suite F, Portola Valley, CA, on the Peninsula. San Francisco patients can meet with her by telehealth, or choose to visit the office in person.
What happens in an integrative medicine consultation?+
Dr. Malathi reviews your medical history, symptoms, medications, and existing lab results. She also asks about nutrition, sleep, stress, and daily habits. Together you build a personalized plan, which may include nutrition, lifestyle changes, mind-body strategies, or other approaches suited to you. Dr. Malathi explains her reasoning and answers your questions, and you decide together what to do next.
Do you accept insurance, and how does payment work?+
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 discuss payment options during your discovery call.
Do I need to leave my current primary care physician?+
No. Integrative medicine does not replace routine primary care. You keep your primary care physician and any specialists, and Dr. Malathi works alongside them to add a broader look at nutrition, lifestyle, stress, and other factors.
Start With a Conversation
Explore Physician-Led Integrative Medicine From San Francisco
Book a free discovery call to talk about your health history, your concerns, and whether telehealth or an in-person visit is the right place to start. There is no obligation and no guaranteed outcome. Telehealth does not suit every concern.
Prefer to call? +1.650.671.2023
Telehealth across California • Office in Portola Valley