We would like to announce that Dr. Paul Wanlass, D.C., and Dr. Sarah Dirks, D.C., are now certified in both the lumbar spine and cervical spine protocols of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and Relief. This system is evidence-based and research-documented via federally funded and c ... Read More

SCU’s President/CEO, John Scaringe, DC, EdD To understand where Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is headed, it helps to know a little bit about the man leading the charge: SCU President and CEO Dr. John Scaringe. Raised alongside three sports-loving brothers, ... Read More

Dr. Catherine Sy Luib has always gone the extra mile. As a student at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), she completed both the Doctor of Chiropractic and the Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs while simultaneously pursuing a wide range of extracurricul ... Read More

SCU’s College of Eastern Medicine Welcomes Special Guests from the Beijing Eastern Medicine Community to Campus Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) recently hosted an on-campus visit with administrators and faculty from Beijing Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medi ... Read More

Primary Spine Care Resident, Dr. Melka Discusses the Future of Chiropractic Care in the U.S. and Beyond Dr. Hiwot Melka came from her home country of Ethiopia to the United States with the idea that she would obtain a quality education and pursue a career in the healthcare industry. After re ... Read More

Over the course of his accomplished career, SCU Alumnus Dr. Green (’92) has been at the forefront of transformation in chiropractic care When Dr. Bart Green graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (now Southern California University of Health Sciences) with his Doctor of Ch ... Read More

Dean Carla Skorin discusses how her career at SCU inspires her to continuously pursue excellence In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Carla Skorin, Associate Dean, School of Professional Studies. Dean Skorin discusses her greatest achievements, and offers advice to young ... Read More

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Jenny Yu, Dean, College of Eastern Medicine. As a teacher, daughter, mother, wife, employee, supervisor, and upstanding citizen—Dean Yu personifies what it means to be a phenomenal woman. In this interview she discusses the chal ... Read More

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently interviewed Melissa Nagare, DC, L.Ac, CCSP®, SCU Vice President for SCU Health System and Chief Clinical Officer. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, Dr. Nagare enrolled in Southern California University ... Read More

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently interviewed Dr. Sheryl Berman, SCU Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs. Dr. Berman has been in Healthcare education and research for nearly 33 years. Her research areas include HIV and immune suppression, the microflora of t ... Read More

Dr. Michael Fanning ’16 (LACC) recently graduated from the Doctorate of Chiropractic program at SCU’s Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) Cum Laude and received the Dr. Lester McCoy Clinical Excellence Award. He is now part of the SCU Chiropractic Sports Medicine Residen ... Read More

The 2018 Winter Olympics will kick off at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium Feb. 9. While athletes from 92 nations will take center stage, dedicated doctors will be behind the scenes — playing a pivotal role in keeping their teams in elite shape. Leading the sports medicine team for the ... Read More

The dark red spots that dotted the body of Michael Phelps during the Rio Olympics raised eyebrows in 2016. But Kevin Pierce, DC, DACBSP, ‘09 (LACC), was no stranger to the traditional Chinese medical practice—called cupping—which is a popular form of therapy for many professiona ... Read More

Jennifer Watters, DC, LAc, DACBSP ‘08 Dr. Jennifer Watters ’08 (LACC, CEM) is a full-time clinician with Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Sports Medicine Department. Since February 2017, she has worked with the USOC Chula Vista facility representing SCU. Begi ... Read More

Annie R. Babikian, DC, DACBSP, ’13 (LACC) Dr. Babikian ’13 (LACC) is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians and completed a two-year residency in Primary Spine Care. She served as an attending clinician for interns. She has experience through several rotat ... Read More