The Buddha's Medicine

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The Buddha's Medicine

Integrative Ayurvedic medicine focused on accessible, holistic, and individualized care.

Our aim is to bring the Eastern and Western healing arts together in simple, accessible ways. We seek to help prevent imbalance and illness in those who are well, and to support those who feel imbalanced or ill in their recovery. We offer these services as part of a complete healthy living framework as we strive towards this goal:

1) Ayurvedic consultation and treatment

Including the use of organic medicinal herbs in custom formulations, lifestyle and food as medicine, and manual pressure point therapy

2) Thai bodywork

Promoting optimal body clarity and function with gentle pressure, guided stretching, and deep relaxation

3) Yoga

Both the philosophy and practice, using healing meditations, exercises for body and breath, and approaches to self-reflection

A foundation and ongoing training in western medicine sets the stage, helping to fluidly bring the above three modalities into the context of living in today’s world.

11/29/2025

Take a look around the office! This is a space for growth and acceptance. As our clinic expands, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the room where The Buddha’s Medicine came to be.

Schedule a free consultation with either Dr. Matt or Jamie with the link in our bio!

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11/27/2025

Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean abandoning your therapeutic nutrition journey. In fact, this holiday offers a beautiful opportunity to honor both ancestral traditions and your body's unique needs. The key isn't perfection, for it's thoughtful adaptation that lets you participate fully while supporting your healing.

If you would like to learn more about it, Jess dives into Ayurvedic sizing for the holidays and provides recipes to use at home. Original article is in our bio!"

11/26/2025

I became a therapist because I was tired of incomplete therapy. After talking through my own things for many years, I still felt stuck. I had so much insight and yet, in the moments that I needed myself most, I felt lost and unseen. I needed to understand myself and I needed to understand why knowledge was not enough. I needed more to heal myself."

If you would like to hear more about her story, Jamie dives into her journey to becoming a therapist. Original article is in our bio!"

11/22/2025

Seasonal depression is a subtype of depression that affects folks who live far from the equator in the winter months, including in much of the United States. It's the result of changes in circadian rhythms, vitamin D deficiency, and reduced exposure to sunlight overall.

If you would like to learn more about this phenomenon, look no further than Dr. Matt's blog post on Ayurvedic self care for seasonal depression. Original article is in our bio!

11/13/2025

It’s autumn, or maybe it’s winter time. You just wrapped a typical day at work. Perhaps you feel a touch run-down. And then you notice it - the tickle in your throat, like an itch you can’t scratch no matter how much you try to clear it. It’s happened again - you’ve been hit by a virus, struck by a smooth criminal.

Do you relate? Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH dives deep into Ayurvedic self care for viral infections. Original article is in our bio!

11/11/2025

The Buddha's Medicine offers self-paced courses in pertinent, contemporary health topics and Ayurveda to strengthen your own knowledge and use of the practice. All rooted in the principle of self-empowerment, there are different course options based on your interests. Our vaccines course assists in navigating vaccination decisions and care with confidence through ancient wisdom and modern science. Our dinacharya daily living course will help you unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic preventive health and transform your daily routine. And our viral infections course will strengthen your resilience by harnessing the power of Ayurveda.

Unlock your potential here: https://www.thebuddhasmedicine.com/offerings-and-events/courses

10/30/2025

At this practice, we believe every aspect of your life is meaningful. Life balance yields doshic balance.

10/28/2025

We are now on Substack! We will be posting content that covers a variety of exciting, relevant topics. We can't wait to see you there!

This blog covers the history of The Buddha's Medicine clinic. From its exciting foundation in early 2023, our clinic has quickly expanded to a range of services that covers all of the pillars of health. From the founder's inspiration for the clinic to exciting expansion plans, you will hear all about it in this week's blog.

10/23/2025

Healing happens when we develop the capacity to pause, to feel what's happening in our bodies, and to respond from a place of inner-wisdom and trust, rather than reactivity. Join Jamie Van Auken, MA, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, E-RYT 500 for an experiential workshop where we co-regulate and connect, holding space for knowledge and self-compassion to unfold and integrate.

Jamie Van Auken's workshop both virtually and in person. The virtual workshop will be hosted by The Grinning Yogi on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:15-8:15PM. The in person workshop will be hosted by Barre3 on Sunday, October 26th at 12:45-2:15PM. The registration for both events are in our bio!

10/15/2025

At The Buddha’s Medicine, your gender identity and sexual orientation aren’t side notes — they’re essential parts of your whole health story.

From your first visit, you’re invited to show up fully — to share the language, experiences, and truths that shape who you are.

We listen. We affirm. We care.

Because healing begins when you’re seen for your whole self.

10/14/2025

ONLINE COURSE OFFERING

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and learn how to transform your daily routine into a foundation for lasting health.

Join Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD — Ayurvedic physician and triple board-certified medical doctor — in a comprehensive course on Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic science of daily living.

What you’ll learn:
• Align your day with the Ayurvedic clock for balance and energy
• Create mindful morning, midday & evening rituals
• Adapt your diet, sleep, and movement through the seasons
• Integrate ancient wisdom with modern medicine

Earn Continuing Education credits (NAMA, Yoga Alliance, NCBTMB)
Study anytime, anywhere — lifetime access included

Enroll today and begin living in harmony with your body’s natural rhythms.

10/13/2025

Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the reality of a system that asks healers to see 20+ patients a day, offer cookie-cutter solutions, and somehow stay human in the process.

This is the “Un-Health” Industry.

Featuring Dr. Matt

From The Un-Health Industry Podcast

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http://www.thebuddhasmedicine.com/

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