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Thaís S. Araujo, MD

Integrative Medicine & Palliative Care Physician

Integrative Internist Palliative Care Physician Medical Acupuncture Provider

Helps with

  • Chronic pain
  • Serious illness
Thaís S. Araujo, MD

Palliative care internist trained in Brazil and at UCLA, weaving internal medicine, acupuncture, mindfulness, and psychedelic care into meaning-centered healing.

Care they lead

  • 01

    Integrative Internal Medicine

    Whole-person care

    Compassionate, personalized care that blends modern internal medicine with natural therapies for chronic conditions and life transitions.

  • 02

    Medical Acupuncture

    Ancient wisdom, modern healing

    Restoring balance, easing pain, and improving vitality with acupuncture rooted in Eastern tradition and Western clinical evidence.

  • 03

    Palliative & End-of-Life Support

    Presence at life’s thresholds

    Sensitive, holistic care for serious illness, supporting meaning, dignity, and connection when it matters most.

  • 04

    Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

    Medicine for the soul

    Safe, structured support with ketamine and other medicines, integrated with depth psychology, mindfulness, and spiritual care.

Integrative Medicine Meets Psychedelic Therapy

About

A Physician for Life’s Thresholds

I'm Dr. Thaís Salles Araujo, a physician who walks beside individuals navigating serious illness, chronic conditions, life transitions, and the quieter, often unspoken forms of suffering. My role is to support healing on all levels, body, mind, and spirit, through a blend of clinical insight, compassionate presence, and integrative therapies.

Whether you're adjusting to a diagnosis, caring for a loved one, or seeking clarity in uncertain times, I offer a steady hand, deep listening, and tools for transformation rooted in both science and soul.

A Calling Born of Grief and Meaning

My journey into medicine was shaped by personal loss. During my first year of medical school, my father passed away from cancer. That grief shifted the trajectory of my life, calling me toward a different kind of medicine, one that heals even when it cannot cure, that honors the sacredness of life, and that embraces the whole person and their loved ones.

This experience inspired my lifelong commitment to the space where medicine meets spirituality. Every person I accompany reminds me of the power of presence, the depth of human connection, and the resilience of the spirit.

A Soul-Centered Approach to Care

My therapeutic approach merges the precision of Western internal medicine with the wisdom of Eastern healing traditions. I craft individualized care plans that may incorporate:

  • Nutritional guidance and natural medicines
  • Mindfulness and somatic practices
  • Depth-oriented therapies including dignity therapy, meaning-centered work, Jungian psychology, and psychedelic-assisted therapy

Each session is rooted in attentive listening and profound respect for your values, beliefs, and inner knowing. I see healing as a relational journey, where presence itself can be one of the most powerful medicines.

Training

Education

  • MD, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Internal Medicine Residency, IPSEMG, Brazil
  • Medical Acupuncture Fellowship, Instituto Médico Brasileiro de Acupuntura
  • Clinical Scholar, Integrative East-West Medicine, UCLA
  • Internal Medicine Residency, UCLA
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship, UCLA

Certifications

  • Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine (ABIM)
  • Board-Certified in Medical Acupuncture (Associação Médica Brasileira)
  • Advanced training in psychedelic-assisted care, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic and nature-based practices

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