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New Study, Co-Authored by SCU Research Director, Identifies What Yoga Therapy Needs to Advance as a Healthcare Profession

New Study, Co-Authored by SCU Research Director, Identifies What Yoga Therapy Needs to Advance as a Healthcare Profession A survey of 360 yoga therapists in the United States and Canada reveals key opportunities to strengthen professional education, employment, workforce diversity, and healthcare integration. People managing chronic pain, cancer treatment side effects, mental health concerns, and other complex conditions often need support that addresses more than the disease itself. Yoga therapy may help meet some of those needs, yet many patients and healthcare providers remain unfamiliar with the profession and how it differs from a general yoga class. Yoga [...]

By |2026-08-04T02:33:14+00:00July 31, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Researcher Co-Develops Framework Linking Chronic Pain and PTSD Research

SCU Researcher Co-Develops Framework Linking Chronic Pain and PTSD Research Millions of people live with both chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet healthcare often treats the two conditions separately. One provider may focus on physical rehabilitation while another addresses the psychological effects of trauma, leaving important connections between the two conditions overlooked. A new framework co-developed by Southern California University of Health Sciences researcher Dr. Steffany Moonaz (along with Dr. Marlysa Sullivan, a physical therapist and yoga therapist, and Dr. Belle Zaccari, a psychologist and yoga researcher )offers a different perspective—one that views chronic pain and [...]

By |2026-07-27T16:09:49+00:00July 27, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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How Occupational Therapy Helps Bring Lifestyle Medicine into Daily Life

How Occupational Therapy Helps Bring Lifestyle Medicine into Daily Life Maria knew she needed to eat better and move more. Her physician had concerns about her Type 2 diabetes, weight, and declining quality of life. However, knowing what to do was not enough. Maria was a 52-year-old single mother of two teenagers who worked full time as a receptionist. Most evenings, she felt too tired to cook, walk her dogs, help her children with activities, or see friends. She spent hours watching television or scrolling through social media. Activities she once enjoyed had disappeared from her routine. Her [...]

By |2026-07-20T20:05:25+00:00July 16, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Why Stress Feels Worse Than Ever—and What it Does to the Body

Why Stress Feels Worse Than Ever—and What it Does to the Body Life today is faster, fuller, and more demanding than it used to be—and for many people, stress has shifted from an occasional occurrence to a near-constant background hum. In fact, nearly 75% of adults report experiencing physical or mental symptoms related to stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). And while we often think of stress as strictly a mental state, it is actually a powerful biological process—one that can influence sleep, energy, mood, and even long-term health. “Stress isn’t just something we feel emotionally—it [...]

By |2026-07-30T15:10:47+00:00July 7, 2026|DrWHL, DrWHL-GEO, DrWHL-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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The Science of Doing Nothing: How Stillness Supports Whole Health

The Science of Doing Nothing: How Stillness Supports Whole Health Most quiet moments do not stay quiet for long. A few seconds in line can become a chance to check email. A break between meetings becomes a quick scroll through social media. A quiet evening can quickly fill with errands, messages, notifications, and the feeling that something still needs to get done. For many people, even rest can start to feel like another task. But from a Whole Health perspective, making time for intentional moments of stillness can help us return to ourselves, notice what we need, and [...]

By |2026-07-15T21:25:18+00:00June 24, 2026|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai

SCU Ayurveda Program Director Serves as Chair of the International Delegates Assembly at International AYUSH Conference in Dubai Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) continues to expand its global presence in integrative and Whole Health education, as Ayurveda Program Director Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil took on a leadership role at the 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Expo 2026 in Dubai. Held at the Dubai World Trade Center, the conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates from over 30 countries, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and industry leaders focused on advancing evidence-based traditional and integrative healthcare systems. “Being represented at [...]

By |2026-04-28T16:03:49+00:00April 29, 2026|AYUR-Organic, Front Page News, SCU News|
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From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine

From Reading DNA to Rewriting Life: How Genetics Is Transforming Medicine For most of modern history, medicine has focused on managing disease after it occurs. But that has begun to change. Advances in genetics and genomics are helping move healthcare toward something far more powerful: the ability to understand, predict, and in some cases directly address the biological causes of disease at their source. To understand why this moment matters, it helps to start with the basics... Genetics 101 Every cell in your body contains DNA, the molecule that carries the instructions for how your body grows, develops, and [...]

By |2026-05-06T15:39:38+00:00April 27, 2026|Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSGC-Organic, MSHGG-Organic, SCU News|
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Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds

Yoga May Offer Cost-Effective Solution for Knee Osteoarthritis, New Study Finds A new study led by Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Research Director Dr. Steffany Moonaz provides compelling evidence that yoga may be a cost-effective and clinically beneficial option for managing knee osteoarthritis (OA)—a condition affecting millions worldwide and a leading cause of disability. In a randomized controlled trial of 117 adults aged 40 and older with clinically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis, researchers compared a structured yoga program to a traditional strengthening exercise regimen over 12 weeks, with follow-up outcomes assessed at 24 weeks. In addition to [...]

By |2026-04-28T15:23:11+00:00April 23, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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The Future of Integrative, Whole-Person Healthcare: 5 Trends Shaping the Next Decade

The Future of Integrative, Whole-Person Healthcare: 5 Trends Shaping the Next Decade Healthcare is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in modern history. Advances in technology, growing research in lifestyle medicine, and increasing recognition of the mind-body connection are reshaping how healthcare professionals approach patient care. For decades, healthcare systems have largely focused on diagnosing and managing disease. Today, however, healthcare leaders increasingly recognize that improving long-term health outcomes requires a broader approach—one that emphasizes prevention, personalization, and whole-person well-being. According to Tracy Gaudet, MD, Executive Director of the Doctor of Whole Health Leadership program at Southern [...]

By |2026-05-06T15:30:13+00:00April 3, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It?

Medicare Covers Acupuncture—So Why Can’t Licensed Acupuncturists Provide It? Nearly five years after Medicare approved acupuncture as a covered, evidence-based treatment for chronic low back pain, access to care remains strikingly uneven across the United States. In many regions, older adults technically have coverage—but little practical ability to receive acupuncture from trained providers. New research presented by faculty from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) reveals just how wide these gaps are—and points to a central policy contradiction at the heart of Medicare’s acupuncture benefit. Extreme Geographic Inequities in Access At the recent Academy of Integrative Health [...]

By |2026-03-27T23:05:34+00:00February 13, 2026|Front Page News, SCU News|
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