SCU Faculty Member Dr. Steffany Moonaz Featured in The New York Times for Expertise on Exercise and Knee Osteoarthritis

Our own Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) faculty member, Dr. Steffany Moonaz, was recently interviewed for a feature in The New York Times — shining a national spotlight on her expertise and, by extension, the high caliber of SCU’s academic and clinical community.

The article, titled “Knee Osteoarthritis: What Exercises Really Help”, published November 3, 2025, explores how targeted movement and thoughtful exercise play a key role in managing knee osteoarthritis. The piece highlights the importance of consistent, individualized care in preserving joint function and mobility.

In the piece, Dr. Moonaz, who serves as Director, Health Services Research at SCU, offers her insight on how patients and practitioners can approach movement to mitigate the impact of osteoarthritis. Her inclusion in such a widely respected national publication speaks volumes about the depth of her professional experience and the respect she commands in her field.

This national recognition is more than an individual achievement; it reflects a broader message: the work done at SCU matters. Our faculty are not only educators—they are practicing clinicians, researchers, and thought-leaders who are shaping the conversation in integrative and Whole Health care. Dr. Moonaz’s contributions reinforce the university’s role in leading that dialogue.

Read the full article here:
Knee Osteoarthritis: What Exercises Really Help – The New York Times