The Buddha's Medicine

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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.

10/23/2026

Emotional wellness is an essential part of overall health. The Buddha’s Medicine honors National Emotional Wellness Month, and encourages you to take the step you need to prioritize your wellbeing.

You can schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with our Registered Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Jamie! Jamie is a somatic expert, skilled in individual work, relationship therapy, and family therapy.

07/02/2026

There is no timeline for closure until we set it. No chapter closes until we add the punctuation. The stories of our lives are ours to tell.

In loving memory of my dad.

#911

05/02/2026

The Buddha’s Medicine will be hosting our first open house on Saturday, May 16th from 12-4PM at our backyard clinic location in the lovely Laurelhurst neighborhood of Portland! We will be offering:

💆 FREE 15-minute mini chair massages by our wonderful LMT team
🍓 Provide seasonal snacks & tea blends prepared by Dr. Matt
💆‍♀️ Ayurvedic treatment demos inside the clinic
👐 Ayurvedic pulse readings

No RSVP needed! Just follow the arrows up the driveway. We hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

Udvartana is a traditional Ayurvedic therapeutic massage using a paste made of chickpea flour and sesame oil.

⏳For a limited time, new clients receive ✨30% off✨ their first treatment with Cassandra by using code: CASSANDRA30

Udvartana has many health benefits, including balancing the Kapha Dosha, which is responsible for providing the body with structure, stability, and immunity!

When in balance, Kapha individuals are typically calm, compassionate, and grounded. But an excess can lead to physical and emotional stagnation, such as lethargy, weight gain, and emotional attachment.

Use the link in our bio to book a treatment with Cassandra today! Remember to use the code: CASSANDRA30 when you book for 30% off! 🌷

04/10/2026

Massage therapy at The Buddha’s Medicine is not a cookie cutter spa experience. It’s bodywork rooted in an integrative healing philosophy and part of a comprehensive care framework, available alongside medical care, mental health therapy, and lifestyle coaching — all under one roof.

Our experienced Licensed Massage Therapists are trained in a variety of modalities in both massage bodywork & Ayurvedic treatment. Book your treatment in our bio!

04/09/2026

At The Buddha’s Medicine, we understand that true healing addresses the whole person - mind, body, spirit, and the connections between them. Our mental health and therapy services complement our integrative medical approach. We know that mental and emotional well-being are inseparable from physical health and nervous system regulation.

If you are interested in learning more about your mental health modalities, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Jamie Van Auken using the link in our bio! 💜

04/09/2026

The Buddha’s Medicine is an Ayurvedic integrative medicine practice with the goal of restoring health and quality of living to people from all walks of life. ❤️

Here are some of the medical care modalities at The Buddha’s Medicine - but know that we treat much more than what you’ll see on this list! If you have questions about how we can help you care for any health concerns and/or conditions not found on this list, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Matt using the link in our bio!

03/24/2026

The Living Seasons Project - our guided renewal program for health & vitality. Wellness that moves with you - season by season 🌷

The registration deadline is Friday, April 3rd at 11:59pm. Early summer, Grishma, is the next season and it’s coming quick!

03/24/2026

“My occupational calling is and will always be medicine. Every day, I find myself grateful for the continued opportunity I have to work in this field and interact with all kinds of wonderful, interesting people. I also have another role (or, I guess, set of roles) at home, though, that are equally as important: I’m a husband, dad, and all-around family man. As such, there are a lot of interactions that take place in my home that have the potential to influence my psychoemotional state, and also the psychoemotional health of my wife and kids (and two parrots - they respond to our emotional state very acutely). We try to bring attention to that dynamic at home as much as sustainably possible. After all, being in touch with one’s emotions is the first step to navigating them. But that’s not always easy, and that’s coming from a licensed medical doctor whose spouse is a family therapist.”

To read more about how Dr. Matt brings Ayurveda into his own home, click on the original article in our bio! Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH dives deep into this topic in his blog: “Building Resilience: Ayurvedic Practices for Family Mental Wellness“

03/24/2026

We are beyond grateful for our patients 💌

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Portland, OR

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http://www.thebuddhasmedicine.com/

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