Oakland, CA · Serving the Bay Area Since 2016
Welcome to Malaya
At Malaya, we get to the root. East Asian medicine meets modern neuroscience — treating chronic pain, hormones, and fertility from the inside out.
✦ Trusted by community health clinics and primary care providers across the East Bay
Whatever brought you here — we're glad you came.
Maybe it's exhaustion that doesn't lift no matter how much you rest. Maybe it's chronic pain you've been managing for years. Maybe it's a fertility journey that's taken longer than expected — or a cycle that's never quite been right. Maybe it's a health challenge you've been told is normal — and you know it's not. Whatever it is, you deserve more than a quick fix or a dismissal.
At Malaya, we take the time to truly understand what's going on with your body — blending the depth of East Asian medicine with the clarity of modern neuroscience. We don't rush. We listen. And we walk alongside you every step of the way.
This is a partnership. Your healing is our mission.
"To cure a disease, one must first treat the root."
— Huangdi Neijing
The Malaya Method —
The ROOTS Protocol
Five steps. One framework. Applied to pain, hormones, and fertility alike.
Three areas of care.
One thorough approach.
Each person who comes to Malaya has their own story, their own pattern, their own path. We take the time to understand yours.
Pain & Recovery
For chronic pain, injury, and nerve pain that hasn't fully resolved — we look for the pattern underneath, not just where it hurts.
- Chronic back & neck pain
- Headaches & migraines
- Neuropathy — numbness, tingling & burning
- Sports injury & post-surgical recovery
- Fibromyalgia & widespread pain
Hormones & Burnout
For women in perimenopause or with shifting cycles — tired, anxious, not sleeping, and not feeling like themselves.
- Perimenopause, hot flashes & night sweats
- Cycle changes & irregular periods
- Insomnia & sleep problems
- Anxiety & mood swings
- Fatigue, brain fog & hair loss
IVF & Fertility
For anyone preparing for or going through IVF, egg freezing, or the hope of growing their family — with the same whole-person care.
- IVF & IUI support
- Egg freezing support
- Preparing for a cycle (3-month prep)
- PCOS & endometriosis
- Pregnancy wellness
Real people. Real results.
"Emil is the definition of a healer. He has helped me recover from so many physical and mental issues, leaving me in awe of his expertise. Truly life-changing."
"The service at Malaya is consistently amazing. … I also rely on their herbs to stay healthy."
"Emil's care has been integral to maintaining my health. He genuinely cares about his patients and always goes the extra mile to ensure they feel their best."
Getting started is simple.
Free 15-minute call
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll see if we’re a good fit — no pressure.
Your first visit (90 min)
We listen, take your pulse and history, measure your starting point, and give your first treatment.
Your plan
You leave with a clear plan, lifestyle tools, and herbs if needed — and we keep track of your progress along the way.
Let's help you feel like
your vital self again.
So you can show up your best at work and at home — and enjoy your life. Whether you're coming in for the first time or returning, we're here.
Initial visit (90 min) $200 · Follow-ups $110 · Free 15-min consult
Malaya is currently accepting new patients. · (510) 866-2734
Located in the Oakland Hills
A stone's throw from Joaquin Miller Park — one of Oakland's most beautiful corners. Quiet, easy to get to, with parking right outside.
5032 Woodminster Lane, Oakland, CA 94602 → (510) 866-2734