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Your Partner in Integrative and Holistic Healthcare
West Holistic Medicine is a specialty integrative medical care clinic in Austin, TX, led by Dr. Ashley Maltz and Dr. Julia Afridi. Our practice combines evidence-based mainstream medicine with complementary therapies like acupuncture, functional medicine, and nutrition to address root causes of health issues. We prioritize personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, values, and goals. Our team includes board-certified physicians, acupuncturists, and health coaches who emphasize wellness optimization and patient education.We maintain a low-volume clinic model to ensure thorough, unhurried consultations and foster long-term patient relationships. Our facility operates as a paperless, eco-conscious space committed to transparency, ethical standards, and clinical excellence. With expertise in integrative approaches to chronic conditions, preventive care, and mind-body medicine, we aim to empower patients through comprehensive, compassionate healthcare.
Services
Integrative Medicine
Functional Medicine
Medical Acupuncture
Health Coaching
Allergy Testing
Nutritional Therapy
Mind-Body Medicine
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Management
Telemedicine
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized integrative care combining mainstream and alternative medicine
- Our physicians have advanced training in functional and integrative medicine
- We provide extended initial consultations (60-90 minutes) for comprehensive assessment
- Our team includes board-certified professionals in multiple healing modalities
- We maintain a low-volume practice to ensure thorough, individualized attention
What people say
Finally someone who listens
Best staff I've seen
Root cause answers
Personalized approach
Trauma-informed care
Services
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine combines conventional medical treatments with complementary therapies to address the whole person. Our approach incorporates evidence-based practices from nutrition, acupuncture, and functional medicine alongside traditional diagnostics and treatments. This comprehensive strategy focuses on identifying root causes of illness while promoting overall wellness through personalized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and health goals.
Functional Medicine
Functional medicine investigates underlying factors contributing to chronic conditions through detailed patient history and advanced diagnostics. Our practitioners analyze genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to create targeted treatment protocols addressing systemic imbalances. This science-based approach emphasizes personalized interventions for conditions like autoimmune disorders, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic syndromes, focusing on restoring optimal physiological function rather than merely managing symptoms.
Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture utilizes fine needles at specific points to stimulate healing and alleviate various conditions. Our licensed practitioners combine traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern medical knowledge to treat chronic pain, stress-related disorders, and musculoskeletal issues. Treatments may include complementary techniques like cupping, gua-sha, and herbal therapy to enhance therapeutic effects and promote natural pain relief without pharmaceutical dependence.
Health Coaching
Health coaching provides personalized support for lifestyle modifications and wellness goals. Our certified coaches employ evidence-based strategies to help patients implement sustainable changes in nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Through regular accountability sessions and behavior modification techniques, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles to health improvement while addressing emotional and environmental factors affecting their well-being.
Allergy Testing
Allergy testing identifies specific environmental allergens through skin prick methodology. Our practitioners assess reactions to common allergens and develop customized sublingual immunotherapy protocols to desensitize patients over time. This treatment approach addresses underlying immune system hypersensitivity while providing education on allergen avoidance strategies and symptom management techniques for long-term relief from allergic conditions.
People
Ashley Maltz, MD, MPH
Integrative Medicine Physician
Dr. Maltz completed her Internal and Preventive Medicine residency at UTMB and a Clinical Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Stamford Hospital. She holds a 1000-hour integrative medicine certification from the University of Arizona and serves on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine board. Her practice combines functional medicine, medical acupuncture, and clinical nutrition for chronic disease management.
Julia Afridi, DO, ABIHM
Integrative Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Afridi earned her medical degree from Midwestern University and completed family medicine residency at Advocate Christ Hospital. Board-certified in integrative holistic medicine, she has practiced integrative family medicine for five years while maintaining licensure in 11 states. Her approach combines natural therapies with conventional treatments for patients of all ages.
Danielle Bower, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Practitioner
Danielle graduated from AOMA Graduate School with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She specializes in chronic pain management, trauma-informed care, and pediatric treatments. Her practice incorporates Chinese herbs, pulse diagnosis, and advanced techniques like Aroma Point Therapy to provide comprehensive East Asian medicine solutions for diverse health concerns.
Darby Carter, IHC
Integrative Health Coach
Darby holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. After reversing her own autoimmune conditions through holistic approaches, she specializes in helping patients implement sustainable lifestyle changes. Her expertise includes EFT Tapping and community wellness initiatives to support long-term health transformations.
Kitty Woo Ham, APRN, FNP-c
Family Nurse Practitioner
Kitty received her nursing education from the University of Texas and holds advanced certifications in Ayurvedic counseling and functional medicine. With over 15 years of Austin-area clinical experience, she specializes in allergy management, preventative health, and integrative treatment approaches combining Western and Eastern medical traditions.
Questions
What makes integrative medicine different from conventional care?
Integrative medicine combines evidence-based conventional treatments with complementary therapies, focusing on root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, Dr. Afridi sees patients from newborn to adult, while Dr. Maltz treats patients aged 16+.
How do you handle insurance and billing?
We operate as a direct-pay practice but provide invoices for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and accept FSA/HCSA payments.
What should I expect during initial visits?
Initial consultations last 60-90 minutes, including comprehensive health history review and personalized treatment planning with your provider.
Are payment plans available for services?
Yes, we offer flexible payment options including membership plans and discounted packages for multiple sessions.
Can you help with chronic pain management?
Our integrative approach combines acupuncture, functional medicine, and medical therapies to address chronic pain at its source.
