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We offer this service to all of our prospective clients. Discovery calls are an opportunity for you to share a little bit about yourself, and to ask any questions you have about our practice and care!
Please note that The Buddha's Medicine is a direct-care practice. This means that we do not accept payments from any insurance plan of any kind. Payment plans and superbills are available, and HSA/FSA funds are accepted.
What Makes Dr. matt Different:
Comprehensive initial consultations that give us time to understand your complete health story
A blend of modern medical expertise, integrative medicine background, traditional Ayurvedic wisdom, and hands-on healing proficiency
Multi-state licensing that makes our care accessible across state lines
Flexible visit options including both telemedicine and in-person appointments
A focus on treating root causes rather than just managing symptoms
Personalized treatment plans that take your unique constitution and health concerns into account
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A Guided Renewal Program for Health & Vitality
Hosted by Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, MPH, ABOIM, DipABLM, E-RYT, YACEP
Wellness that moves with you — season by season.
Your body is always healing itself — and now, you have the tools to help.
The Living Seasons Project is a physician-guided seasonal preventive health and wellness program rooted in ritucharya — the ancient Ayurvedic practice of aligning lifestyle with the natural cycles and rhythms of the year. Led by integrative physician Dr. Matt Van Auken, MD, this program brings you a practical, evidence-informed approach for preventive well-being and essential self-treatment.
Whether you're seeking:
Optimal metabolic health,
Hormonal balance,
Stronger immune function,
Steady nervous system health and vagus nerve tone,
Better sleep quality and restfulness,
Circadian health and cyclic care,
Or simply a method for disease and illness prevention,
The Living Seasons Project has something meaningful, helpful, and actionable for you.
In the Ayurvedic system, there are six (6) seasons, each lasting 2 months. For each of these seasons, you'll receive care tools, guides, recipes, meditations, and other resources to thrive and feel your best. You'll also get informed support during the critical transition period (sandhi) between each pair of seasons, as well as plenty of opportunities for community connection.
Program Structure
Each Season Includes:
Sandhi (Transition) | 14 days of active engagement: regular tips, extensive prerecorded educational content, seasonal reset protocols
Mid-Season | Weekly pre-recorded content, yoga nidra, marma therapy tutorials, mantra practice, and more
Throughout | Biweekly virtual office hours, PDF resources, recipe collections, free access to weekly LIVE meditations, access to LIVE and discounted 1-on-1 appointment scheduling
Investment
Single Season - $399
(For first-timers / as-needed)
Semi-Annual (half year, 3 Ayurvedic Seasons) - $1,050
(For those experiencing a full cycle of transitions)
Annual (full year, 6 Ayurvedic Seasons) - $1,800
(Full commitment to year-round vitality.)
***Established patients of The Buddha's Medicine receive 40% off all registration options! Early registration (1+ month in advance) saves $50 per season.
Add-On Options:
One-on-one new patient appointments with Dr. Matt: $150 off standard new patient pricing
50% off of lifetime access to our evergreen course, The Essentials of Ayurvedic Daily Living: Dinacharya
50% off of lifetime access to our evergreen course, Ayurvedic Self-Care for Viral Infections
The Living Seasons Project, a physician-guided seasonal wellness program. It’s educational and focused on self-care. It does not constitute medical treatment or replace care from your healthcare provider.
"Before I was introduced to Dr. Matt, I was seeing different specialists every month without getting any results. I felt like I had to heal myself and that left me in limbo. With Matt I feel like I deserve to be well. He is a fantastic listener and master at solving puzzles. I’m amazed at his attention to detail and amount of time he takes to listen to my laundry list of symptoms. With his guidance, I’m grateful to be the best version of myself I’ve ever been."
— C.S., patient of The Buddha’s Medicine
