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SCU’s Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation

SCU's Ayurvedic Medicine Program Makes History with National Accreditation Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has achieved a historic milestone. Its Ayurvedic Medicine Department, led by Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, has become the first program in the country to receive accreditation from the newly established Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission (AAC). This is a big deal for SCU, its students, and the future of Ayurvedic medicine in the U.S., establishing SCU as a pioneer in Ayurvedic education and setting a gold standard for academic excellence and clinical training. As the AAC President said, "SCU has demonstrated not only a commitment to [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:43:13+00:00May 20, 2025|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024

Southern California University of Health Sciences Graduates 536 New Healthcare Professionals In 2024 Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) hosted its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, December 16, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach conferring health science degrees to 536 graduates of the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony is available for on-demand viewing via SCU's YouTube channel. The Class of 2024 represents the broad variety of SCU's academic programs, with the following numbers of graduates in each respective program: 216 Doctor of Chiropractic graduates 36 Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduates 1 Master of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine graduate [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:39+00:00December 18, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSHGG, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section

Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil Appointed Chair of the APHA ICTHP Section Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, PhD, BAMS, MAOM, LAc, FAIHM, C-IAYT. and Program Director of SCU's Ayurveda Medicine Department, has been appointed Chair of the American Public Health Association's (APHA) Section on Integrative, Complementary, and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP). With deep expertise and decades of experience in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, yoga, public health, and integrative medicine, Dr. Kizhakkeveettil hopes to lead the ICTHP section into a future of expanded advocacy, education, and collaboration. Prior to this appointment, [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:25+00:00November 26, 2024|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, "Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:01:05+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Interprofessional Education Model Builds Bridges Between Academic and Clinical Communities, Students and Faculty

Southern California University (SCU)'s groundbreaking Interprofessional Education (IPE) model combines curriculum, clinic, community, and clubs to help students develop a broader base of knowledge and gain a deeper appreciation for different perspectives on care. To celebrate this innovative model and honor the ways we share knowledge, build skills, and improve patient outcomes by bridging academic and clinical communities, SCU launched the IPE and Collaborative Practice Week in June 2022. Now, having completed its second year, the IPE and Collaborative Practice Week is well on its way to cementing itself as an annual, university-wide tradition. "Student feedback was very positive,” Dr. [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:05:53+00:00September 12, 2023|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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SCU Health announces half-off Ayurveda therapy services, March 27-30, 2023

WHITTIER, CA. - (March 10, 2023) — Southern Californians can receive free consultations and half-priced Ayurveda therapy services during an upcoming SCU Health promotional event from Monday, March 27 Thursday, March 30, in Whittier. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle recommendations, specialized Ayurveda therapies, and yoga to help patients re-establish harmony and achieve greater health, balance and happiness. SCU Health's Ayurveda practitioners bring over 50 years of collective experience supporting patients on their journey to achieve optimal health with personalized therapy plans. "Ayurveda is one of the oldest traditional medical systems delivering personalized healthcare. This science of healing advocates [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:05:09+00:00March 10, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Health announces half-off Ayurveda therapy services, Jan. 17-20, 2023

WHITTIER, CA. - (Jan. 12, 2023) — Southern Californians can receive free consultations and half-priced Ayurveda therapy services during an upcoming SCU Health promotional event from Tuesday, Jan. 17 Friday, Jan. 20, in Whittier. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle recommendations, specialized Ayurveda therapies, and yoga to help patients re-establish harmony and achieve greater health, balance and happiness. SCU Health's Ayurveda practitioners bring over 50 years of collective experience supporting patients on their journey to achieve optimal health with personalized therapy plans. "Ayurveda is one of the oldest traditional medical systems delivering personalized healthcare. This science of healing advocates [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:30+00:00January 12, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Ayurveda Program announces renewed agreement with Amrita University in India

Ayurveda Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences announces renewed agreement with Amrita University in India WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 12, 2023) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced that its Ayurveda Department has recently renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, in India. Amrita is one of India's top-ranked private universities, with seven campuses located in Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, and Mysuru and a new upcoming campus at NCR Delhi (Faridabad). Amrita is accredited ”˜A++' by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body established in [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:26+00:00January 12, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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Ayurveda Program at SCU announces NAMAC Candidacy Status

Ayurveda Program at Southern California University of Health Sciences announces it is the first in the U.S. to receive NAMAC's Candidacy for Accreditation status WHITTIER, CA - (Jan. 12, 2023) — Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has announced that its Ayurvedic Wellness Educator Certificate Program and Ayurvedic Practitioner Program has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation status by the National Ayurvedic Medicine Accreditation Council (NAMAC). SCU is the first ayurvedic program in the U.S. to receive NAMAC's Candidacy for Accreditation status. NAMAC is a programmatic accrediting agency for clinically focused Ayurvedic medical programs. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle [...]

By |2025-08-22T21:04:24+00:00January 12, 2023|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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SCU Health announces half-off Ayurveda therapy services, Dec. 5-7, 2022

WHITTIER, CA. - (Nov. 30, 2022) — Southern Californians can receive free consultations and half-priced Ayurveda therapy services during an upcoming SCU Health promotional event from Monday, Dec. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Whittier. Ayurveda healthcare providers use herbs, diet, lifestyle recommendations, specialized Ayurveda therapies, and yoga to help patients re-establish harmony and achieve greater happiness, health, and balance. SCU Health's Ayurveda practitioners bring over 50 years of collective experience supporting patients on their journey to achieve optimal health with personalized therapy plans. "Ayurveda is one of the oldest traditional medical systems delivering personalized healthcare. This science of healing advocates [...]

By |2025-08-21T17:48:59+00:00November 30, 2022|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News|
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