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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, Dr. Kizhakkeveettil served as Chair-Elect of the ICTHP, and served on the boards of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, and the Ayurvedic Accreditation Commission. The appointment is not only a personal milestone for Dr. Kizhakkeveettil but also a proud moment for SCU, reflecting the university’s dedication to supporting leaders who drive transformative change in healthcare.
Learn More About SCU’s Ayurveda Medical Program here.
The APHA, with its remarkable 150-year legacy, is one of the oldest and most influential public health organizations in the United States. Its ICTHP section is a vibrant community of over 500 professionals, including health practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and advocates, all dedicated to advancing traditional, complementary, and integrative healing practices. These practices range from Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to yoga, meditation, and nutritional therapies.