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Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, PhD, BAMS, MAOM, L.Ac, FAIHM, C-IAYT

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Professor II

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Program Director, Ayurveda Medicine Department

Biography

Vaidya Anupama Kizhakkeveettil (Anu) is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, licensed acupuncturist, Professor, and Program Director of Ayurvedic Medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences.  She received her BAMS degree from SDM Ayurveda college,  Mangalore University, her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Science, Ph.D. from Walden University and a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. She also completed yoga teacher training at the Bihar school of Yoga. Her contributions to the field of complementary and alternative medicine include extensive travel to propagate Ayurveda worldwide, numerous research presentations at national and international conferences, publications in various peer-reviewed research journals, and regular participation as a peer reviewer at conferences and journal articles.She currently serves on the Research Working Group of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health, served as principal investigator for several research studies and she recently completed an NIH-funded research study. Many of her research papers have earned special recognition at the conferences where they were presented, and she has received a number of awards for her work on Ayurveda and complementary and alternative medicine. In 2020, she received Sheikh Zayed International Award for Ayurveda. She was also invited to attend WHO’s International Expert consulting meeting in 2019 and 2020. Recently, she served as an expert for developing benchmarks for Ayurveda practice being created by WHO. As an advocate for the Ayurvedic profession and the advancement of its goals, Vaidya Anu serves on the board of directors of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, a nonprofit devoted to furthering Ayurvedic education, research, and practice in California, National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), an organization that represents the Ayurvedic profession in the United States and strives to promote the practice of Ayurveda nationwide. She previously served as a Board Member of the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission and completed six years of service on the Action Board of the American Public Health Association (APHA), where she coordinated both grassroots and high-level advocacy efforts. Currently, she is also serving as Chair of the Integrative, Complementary and Traditional Health Practices (ICTHP) Section of APHA.

Degrees

2021

Fellowship in integrative Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, La Jolla, California, United States

2016

Certified Yoga Therapiest, Yoga, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

PhD, Public Health , Walden University, Minneapolis, United States

2006

Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture and oriental Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, United States

1998

Bachelors in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, Ayurvedic Medicine, SDM college of Ayurvedic Medicine, Mangalore University, Udupi, Karnataka, India

Professional Licensures (Healthcare)

LAc, California, United States, Active, 2007, 2022-05-31

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Journal Article

Completed/Published

Puthiyedath, R.; Salethoor, S. N. N.; Kulangara, S.; Raman, R.; Chockan, N.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Nedungadi, P. AyurCeL: A Comprehensive Ayurveda Clinical E-Learning Platform. 2025, 16, 101107.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K. A.; Kadar, G. E.; Hurwitz, E. L. An Exploratory Analysis of Gender as a Potential Modifier of Treatment Effect Among Patients in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Integrative Acupuncture and Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain. 2019, 42, 177–186.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K. A.; Kadar, G. E.; Hurwitz, E. L. Integrative Acupuncture and Spinal Manipulative Therapy Versus Either Alone for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Feasibility Study. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2017, 40, 201–213.
Whedon, J. M.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Toler, A. W.; Bezdjian, S.; Rossi, D.; Uptmor, S.; MacKenzie, T. A.; Lurie, J. D.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Coulter, I.; Haldeman, S. Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulation Reduces Escalation of Care for Chronic Low Back Pain Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries. 2022, 47, E142–E148.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Bezdjian, S.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Toler, A. W. J.; Rossi, D.; Uptmor, S.; Sagester, K.; Bangash, M.; MacKenzie, T. A.; Lurie, J. D.; Coulter, I.; Haldeman, S.; Whedon, J. M. Spinal Manipulation vs Prescription Drug Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: Beliefs, Satisfaction With Care, and Qualify of Life Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries. 2021, 44, 663–673.
Whedon, J. M.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Toler, A. W.; MacKenzie, T. A.; Lurie, J. D.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Bezdjian, S.; Bangash, M.; Uptmor, S.; Rossi, D.; Haldeman, S. Initial Choice of Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Leads to Reduced Long-Term Risk of Adverse Drug Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries. 2021, 46, 1714–1720.
Whedon, J. M.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Toler, A.; MacKenzie, T. A.; Lurie, J. D.; Bezdjian, S.; Haldeman, S.; Hurwitz, E.; Coulter, I. Long-Term Medicare Costs Associated With Opioid Analgesic Therapy vs Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain in a Cohort of Older Adults. 2021, 44, 519–526.
Sikorski, D. M.; Wanlass, P. W.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Tobias, G. S. A Survey of Chiropractic Students’ Perceived Business Preparedness at Graduation. 2021, 35, 59–64.
Payyappallimana, U.; Patwardhan, K.; Mangalath, P.; Kessler, C. S.; Jayasundar, R.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Morandi, A.; Puthiyedath, R. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Relevance of Ayurveda’s Whole Systems Approach to Health and Disease Management. 2020, 26, 1089–1092.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Parla, J.; Smirl, C. Integrating Ayurveda and Conventional Medicine for Wound Healing. Ancient Science of Life 2020.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Whedon, J.; Schmalzl, L.; Hurwitz, E. L. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. 2019, 25, 36–43.
Wanlass, P. W.; Sikorski, D. M.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Tobias, G. S. The Association between Students Taking Elective Courses in Chiropractic Technique and Their Anticipated Chiropractic Technique Choices in Future Practice. 2018, 32, 126–130.
Kizhakkeveettil, A. [Attachment]The Association between Students Taking Elective Courses in Chiropractic Technique and Their Anticipated Chiropractic Technique Choices in Future Practice. Journal of Chiropractic Education 2018, 32, 126–130.
Whedon, J. M.; KizhakkeVeettil, A.; Rugo, N. A.; Kieffer, K. A. Bioidentical Estrogen for Menopausal Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2017, 26, 18–28.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K.; Kadar, G. The Addition of Spinal Manipulation to Counseling by Chiropractors for Tobacco Cessation: A Feasibility Study.. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics 2017.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Vosko, A. M.; Brash, M.; Ph, D.; Philips, M. A. Perceived Stress and Fatigue among Students in a Doctor of Chiropractic Training Program. 2017, 31, 8–13.
Whedon, J.; Tosteson, T. D.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Kimura, M. N. Insurance Reimbursement for Complementary Healthcare Services. 2017, 23, 264–267.
Rose, K. A.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Kadar, G. E.; Losack, M. Combining Spinal Manipulation With Standard Counseling for Tobacco Cessation: Results of a Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial. 2017, 16, 41–48.
Ewald, S. C.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Kizhakkeveettil, A. The Effect of Obesity on Treatment Outcomes for Low Back Pain. 2016, 24, 48.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Vosko, A.; Marissa, B.; Phillips, M. Perceived Stress and Fatigue among Doctor of Chiropractic Students. 2016.
Sikorski, D. M.; KizhakkeVeettil, A.; Tobias, G. S. The Influence of Curricular and Extracurricular Learning Activities on Students’ Choice of Chiropractic Technique. 2016, 30, 30–36.
Gliedt, J. A.; Hawk, C.; Anderson, M.; Ahmad, K.; Bunn, D.; Cambron, J.; Gleberzon, B.; Hart, J.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Perle, S. M.; Ramcharan, M.; Sullivan, S.; Zhang, L. Chiropractic Identity, Role and Future: A Survey of North American Chiropractic Students. 2015, 23, 4.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Sikorski, D.; Tobias, G.; Korgan, C. Prevalence of Adverse Effects among Students Taking Technique Classes: A Retrospective Study. 2014, 28, 139–145.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Rose, K.; Kadar, G. E. Integrative Therapies for Low Back Pain That Include Complementary and Alternative Medicine Care: A Systematic Review. 2014, 3, 49–64.
Johnson, C.; Killinger, L. Z.; Christensen, M. G.; Hyland, J. K.; Mrozek, J. P.; Zuker, R. F.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Perle, S. M.; Oyelowo, T. Multiple Views to Address Diversity Issues: An Initial Dialog to Advance the Chiropractic Profession. 2012, 19, 1–11.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Hawk, C.; Ndetan, H.; Cambron, J.; Buratovich, N.; Scarlett, N.; Barbara, P. Complementary and Alternative Medicine  Professions Students’ Perception about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Topics in Integrative Health Care 2012.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Yu, J. Chinese Herbs for the Management of Atopic Dermatitis. Topics in Integrative Health Care 2012.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Hawk, C.; Cambron, J.; Evans, M. Chiropractic Students’ Perceptions about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Topics in Integrative Health Care 2011.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Parla, J.; Rose, K. Hypercholesterolemia and Ayurvedic Medicine: A Case Report. Topics in Integrative Health Care 2011.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Parla, J. Janu Basti, an Ayurvedic Therapy, in OA of the Knee: A Case Study. Light on Ayurveda Journal 2011.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Yu, J. Acupuncture for the Management of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Case Reports. Medical Acupuncture 2011.
Khorsan, R.; Hawk, C.; Lisi, A. J.; Kizhakkeveettil, A. Manipulative Therapy for Pregnancy and Related Conditions: A Systematic Review. 2009, 64, 416–427.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Eric, H. Acupuncture to Improve QOL in Melanoma - A Case Study. American Acupuncturist 2009.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Lin, M. Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis: A Scientific Review. American Acupuncturist 2008.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; San, H. Therapeutic Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Pain Relief in Trochleitis - A Case Study. World Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2008.
Kizhakkeveettil, A.; San, H.; Chilling, C. Acupuncture Treatment for Gastro Paresis -A Case Report. Medical Acupuncture 2008.
Singh, B. B. B.; Khorsan, R.; Vinjamury, S. P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Anderson, T. M. Herbal Treatments of Asthma: A Systematic Review. 2007, 44, 685–698.