Ayurveda, Medical Modalities, & specialties
A Comprehensive, Coordinated Approach to Healing
At The Buddha's Medicine, we bring together a breadth of healing modalities that few clinics can offer — all under one roof, all working in concert with each other. Our services span medical care, mental health therapy, massage therapy and bodywork, lifestyle coaching, and professional education. It isn't just the range of what we offer that is meaningful, but the way it all connects, too. Your physician, practitioner, therapist, and massage therapist can communicate and coordinate to promote your well-being, offering you a care experience that is genuinely integrated.
Here, you’ll find a list of our medical modalities and specialties, including Ayurveda.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the foundation of everything we do. For us, it is not a wellness add-on; it is the lens through which we deliver the highest quality care. Originating in India over 5,000 years ago, Ayurveda is a complete medical science that views each person as a unique individual and treats the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — rather than isolated symptoms and individual diagnoses. Dr. Matt has been a student of Ayurveda since 2009, spent time learning both in the US and in India, and studied extensively one-on-one with Vaidya Vasudha Gupta of American Ayurveda.
Plant and Plant-Based Medicine
The scope of practice for our plant-based patients is rather complete — there is virtually nothing that we cannot treat with a plant-based approach that might be treated otherwise. Ayurveda and plant-based living couple naturally together, rooted in millennia of tradition. At The Buddha's Medicine, this means we can support both our omnivorous friends and those who live plant-based and place emphasis on healing plant-based foods, herbs, and remedies — while never pushing anyone into a lifestyle that isn't right for them.
integrative medicine
For Integrative Medicine is a whole person-first, evidence-based system of medical practice with a safety-first approach to care. Integrative Medicine combines conventional Western medicine tools with effective therapies from other systems. The focus is always on treating the person, and not just the symptoms or health conditions the person has. Dr. Matt is fellowship-trained and board-certified in Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).
bodhi marma
Bodhi Marma is Dr. Matt's signature approach to Marma Chikitsa - hands-on Ayurvedic acupressure therapy. For thousands of years, Marma points have been used in the care and treatment of those seeking Ayurvedic medical support. Bringing Marma into the modern day, the Bodhi Marma system blends together key principles of Dr. Matt's extensive training in Ayurveda, Counterstrain, and Thai Massage to deliver consistent results, and even more importantly, to get you feeling better.
limbic system protocol
CliThe Limbic System Protocol (LSP) is a Counterstrain-inspired system of gentle, hands-on treatment for the brain that drains inflammation and trapped fluids out of the brain's circuitry. It is a highly effective technique for lowering allostatic load, which makes it an excellent option for those suffering from PTSD and other traumatic disorders, depression, anxiety, and other forms of nervous system injury. It has been studied in law enforcement officers and military personnel, and shows clear improvement for those individuals among others. The LSP was developed by Tim Hodges, LMT, JSCCI, CACI, and Dr. Matt serves as the medical director for the LSP system and training program.
lifestyle medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is a medical modality that uses the pillars of health - nutrition, mindful movement, sleep, stress management, and social support - to prevent and treat metabolic and other chronic diseases. Lifestyle Medicine is evidence-based, plant-forward, and always focused on treating the root causes of disease. Dr. Matt is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM).
Counterstrain
Counterstrain is an osteopathic technique that uses reflex diagnostics to locate the true sources of pain and dysfunction that are active in the body. After finding those sources, Dr. Matt applies gentle tissue glides and positional releases to relieve tissues of restriction, dysfunction, and discomfort. Counterstrain works well for many conditions and health concerns, and it complements his other tools and approaches very well. Dr. Matt trained extensively in Counterstrain Therapy through The Jones Institute and Counterstrain Academy.
clinical hypnosis
Clinical hypnosis is an evidence-based, mind-body healing modality that harnesses the innate power of the subconscious mind. As a licensed physician and clinical hypnotherapist trained through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH), Dr. Matt integrates hypnotherapy alongside Ayurvedic, lifestyle, and integrative medicine. This powerful modality supports care for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, trauma, phobias, habit change, and much more.
Here at The Buddha’s Medicine, we care for much more than what you’ll see on this list. If you have questions about how we can help care for any health concerns and/or conditions not found on this list, please contact us.
We do not currently offer primary care services. Longitudinal prescription services are available to practice members. We do not fill controlled substance prescriptions under any circumstances. We refer out for all controlled substance requests.
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Common Concerns: osteopenia & osteoporosis, physical deconditioning, osteoarthritis, hearing loss, cognitive dysfunction
Concerns Referred Out: advanced dementia, hospice care, hormone replacement therapy, injection therapy
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Common Concerns: autoimmune thyroid conditions (Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s, etc.), psoriasis, eczema, alopecia areata, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, type 1.5 diabetes (LADA), celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illness, mold exposure and sensitivity, candida and fungal concerns, environmental health
Concerns Referred Out: IV therapies, long-term antibiotic therapy
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Common Concerns: healthy growth and nutrition, behavioral health, ADHD, neurodiversity and neuro-affirmation, school refusal, acne, challenges with the journey into adulthood, LGBTQ+ affirmation, healthy plant-based development
Concerns Referred Out: well-child/annual visits, immunizations, immunization exemptions, stimulant medication therapy, hormone blocker therapy, hormone therapy
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Common Concerns: insulin resistance / type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 1.5 diabetes (LADA), thyroid conditions, hemochromatosis, mitochondrial disorders, PCOS, high cholesterol, fatty liver and other liver disorders, hypertension/high blood
Concerns Referred Out: diabetic ketoacidosis and other emergencies, insulin therapy
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Common Concerns: environmental/seasonal allergies, chronic sinus inflammation, acute and repeated sinus infections, post-nasal drip, deviated septum, asthma, COPD, sensitivity to ear infections, hearing loss, reactive tonsils and lymph nodes, laryngeal reflux, low lung capacity, smoking cessation
Concerns Referred Out: acute respiratory failure and other emergencies
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Common Concerns: coronary artery disease and angina, congestive heart failure, myocarditis, pericarditis, pulmonary hypertension, abnormal heart rhythms
Concerns Referred Out: acute heart attack, heart failure exacerbation, and other emergencies
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Common Concerns: PCOS, fertility concerns, painful menstrual periods, irregular menstrual cycles, low testosterone, men’s health, prostate enlargement, thyroid conditions (hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism), adrenal distress/fatigue/burnout, circadian sleep disorders, pregnancy and postpartum support, healthy plant-based pregnancy
Concerns Referred Out: hormone therapy, contraception/birth control, full prenatal care, obstetric deliveries
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Common Concerns: sports injuries, bodily aches and pains, arthritis, nutrition for performance, plant-based performance support, personalized exercise and fitness for health
Concerns Referred Out: bone-on-bone / surgical cases, human growth hormone / testosterone/ performance enhancing substances, opioid and other controlled substance prescriptions
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Common Concerns: depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma + PTSD, adjustment disorders, insomnia + sleeping disorders, circadian sleep issues, sleep apnea, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, learning disability support, neurodiversity and neuro affirmation
Concerns Referred Out: active suicide with plans to follow-through, severe / acute psychosis
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Common Concerns: narcolepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, seizure disorders, neuropathy
Concerns Referred Out: catatonia, acute stroke and other emergencies, IV therapies
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Common Concerns: irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea / loose stools, bloating and gas, digestive intolerances + food sensitivities, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis), plant-based digestive health
Concerns Referred Out: advanced digestive cancers and other emergencies, IV therapies
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Common Concerns: eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, sunburn, hives, seborrheic dermatitis, graceful skin aging, scar healing, dandruff
Concerns Referred Out: skin lesion removal, electrocautery, biopsies and other diagnostic skin procedures
Our clinic is located in SE Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood. We offer in-person visits, in-home visits throughout the Portland metro area, and telehealth appointments for patients across multiple states. To explore whether our services are a good fit for you, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
