Holistic Healing

Discover Our Founders’ Vision

The Institute for Integrative Healology was founded by Dr. Thaís Salles Araujo and Dr. Justin Laube, two physicians deeply committed to the art and science of healing. With extensive backgrounds in integrative east-west medicine, trauma healing, palliative care, and transformative education, they created the Institute as a sanctuary for whole-person healing—one that bridges modern medicine with ancient traditions to support deep personal and professional growth.

The Institute is a space where medicine, meaning, and spirituality intersect. Through innovative approaches, we support individuals facing life’s challenges, healthcare professionals seeking to expand their practice, and organizations looking to bring integrative healing experiences to their communities.

Thais Salles Araujo, MD

Dr. Thaís Salles Araujo is an integrative medicine physician, internist, palliative care specialist, and educator dedicated to guiding individuals through healing, transformation, and meaning-making in times of change. Originally from Brazil, she earned her medical degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, where she also completed an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in medical acupuncture. She later pursued a clinical research scholarship at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine, followed by a second internal medicine residency and a fellowship in hospice and palliative care at UCLA. Blending Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Thaís incorporates acupuncture, healing touch, mindfulness, nature-based healing, Jungian-informed coaching, and integrative psychedelic therapies to support patients and their loved ones through life’s most difficult times. She is passionate about honoring each person’s innate healing capacity, fostering balance and flow, and creating spaces for deep transformation and reconnection with meaning and purpose.
She currently offers integrative and psychedelic medicine care in Burbank at Modern Medicine Services and Santa Monica at Mystic Health, while also providing home-based hospice care through Roze Room. As the co-founder of the Institute for Integrative Healology, Dr. Thaís leads clinical care, transformative education, and retreat facilitation. She also provides mentorship, leadership consultation, and immersive healing experiences for individuals and healthcare professionals seeking deeper connection, resilience, and renewal.

Justin Laube, MD

Dr. Justin Laube is an integrative and internal medicine physician, teacher, medical reviewer, writer and consultant with extensive expertise in integrative health, medical education, and trauma healing. He received his MD from the University of MN and a graduate certificate in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices through the Center for Spirituality & Healing. He completed internal medicine residency at UCLA, an Integrative East-West Medicine fellowship at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine and the UCLA Medical Education Fellowship in Innovations in Curriculum Design and Evaluation.  He was on faculty at CEWM where he provided primary care and integrative health consultations, was the fellowship director and was teacher to many fellows, residents, and medical students.  He completed a multi-year personal and professional sabbatical that explored the relationship between childhood trauma, disease, and the processes of healing.  He is currently an integrative medicine and psychedelic medicine specialist offering care to patients in Burbank at Modern Medicine Services. He is the co-founder of the Institute for Integrative Healology and is developing a clinical practice for patients with complex trauma, as well as other health professionals going through significant life transitions. He is a consultant for integrative health fellowship programs, an avid medical reviewer for patient educational articles and is working on a book distilling the insights from his sabbatical.  He teaches and leads retreats on trauma, integrative health, mindfulness, and wellbeing for health professionals, students, and the community. 

Our Core Values

We are committed to embodying principles that guide our practice and create a nurturing environment for healing.

Compassion & Presence

We believe in meeting each individual with understanding and empathy, fostering a safe space for exploration and healing.

Ancient Wisdom with Innovation

Our commitment to blending traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices drives continuous growth and improvement in holistic health solutions.

Empowerment & Awareness

We inspire individuals to reconnect with their innate healing potential, providing tools and guidance that promote self-discovery and growth.

Let’s collaborate

Connect with us to explore compassionate, innovative, and holistic healing approaches—tailored to your personal journey or your organization’s vision. Let’s create meaningful transformations together.

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