New Cancer Diagnosis
You Don’t Have to Face Cancer Alone
At Ayur Integrative Medicine, we help newly diagnosed patients navigate treatment with clarity, calm, and confidence—integrating Western medicine with holistic, evidence-informed care that supports the body, mind, and spirit.
A Message from Dr. Malathi Acharya
Being newly diagnosed with cancer can feel overwhelming. You’re suddenly making decisions about treatment, trying to manage fear, fatigue, and uncertainty—all while still showing up for life.
At Ayur, I help you find your footing. Together, we create a personalized plan that complements your oncology care with nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, and emotional resilience—so you feel supported, centered, and empowered throughout your journey.
Finding Calm and Clarity in a Time of Uncertainty
Without the right support, treatment can feel like a blur—your energy fades, anxiety takes over, and recovery feels distant. But when your care integrates the precision of Western medicine with the wisdom of holistic healing, your body and mind work together to heal.
Without Integrative Support
With Ayur’s Care
Exhaustion
Sleeplessness
Confusion on what’s safe?
Emotional overwhelm
Restored Energy
Better Symptom Control
Calm Mind
Sense of Agency and Hope
Without Integrative Support
Exhaustion
Sleeplessness
Confusion on what’s safe?
Emotional overwhelm
With Ayur’s Care
Restored Energy
Better Symptom Control
Calm Mind
Sense of Agency and Hope
Your Path to Grounded Personalized Care
1. Discover 🔍
Begin with a 90-minute consultation exploring your health, habits, and stress patterns
2. Integrate 🌿
Receive a personalized plan blending diagnostics, nutrition, acupuncture, and mind-body strategies
3. Thrive ✨
Continue refining your plan through ongoing partnership—steady energy, clear focus, deep calm
Patient Testimonials
What They Say
Dr. Acharya is an exceptional physician with her focus on treating the whole person.
She gives practical advice which is easy to incorporate in your lifestyle.
It's clear she goes above and beyond to address her patients' needs from all angles.
Dr. Malathi is an astute and diligent holistic care provider.
She is very methodical, from the intake survey, where she asks questions about your mental and physical health, to each session.
She really cares about making actionable change with metrics and data and check ins.
Like many people, I have a primary care physician and specialist doctors - but no one to orchestrate the complexities of medical care.
She provides me with the guidance I need to live my fullest life. She takes the time to learn about my personal medical history, but also my family's
She is also a coach, who knows how to motivate me, keep me focused and ultimately, help me win.
Her style is very empowering—she gives me small, manageable "homework" assignments that gently guide me toward long-term change.
Throughout my treatment, she has helped me implement meaningful changes, from improving my diet and sleep habits to incorporating breathing exercises and meditation into my daily routine.
Your Partner in Integrative Cancer Care
Located in Portola Valley, Ayur Integrative Medicine serves health-conscious individuals across Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Saratoga, Santa Clara, San Jose, and San Francisco.
At Ayur, Dr. Malathi Acharya—Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine and Board Certified in Internal Medicine as well as Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine—offers personalized, holistic cancer care for newly diagnosed patients.
Her integrative oncology model combines Western medicine, Eastern medicine, and Ayurveda with evidence-based mind-body therapies to support cancer recovery, manage side effects, reduce stress, improve sleep, and restore vitality.
If you’re searching for an integrative doctor near you or seeking a holistic approach to cancer support, cancer recovery, and integrative oncology, Ayur provides compassionate, evidence-based care to help you heal from within and maintain balance throughout your journey.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Acharya's ... holistic approach integrates mind-body remedies such as dietary adjustments, breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga.
She excels as a collaborative partner.