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Anupama Kizhakkeveettil

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil

BAMS, MAOM, L.Ac, PhD

Phone: (562) 947-8755 Ext. 493

Email: anu@scuhs.edu

Ayurveda Department, SCU Health

Biography

Dr. Anupama Kizhakkeveettil is an Ayurvedic Doctor, licensed acupuncturist, yoga teacher, Professor and Program Director for Ayurvedic Medicine at Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has travelled extensively to different countries to propagate Ayurveda and has presented more than 120 scientific papers in various research, national and international conferences. Many of these papers have been specially recognized at their respective conferences and published 27 scientific journal articles. She also serves as a peer reviewer for various conferences and journals. She also served as an ambassador for Ayurveda at Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, one of the largest growing integrative medicine organizations in the US. Dr. Anu served as an Executive Committee member of the Council of Ayurvedic Research, and she is a current Board Member of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, a nonprofit devoted to promoting Ayurvedic education, research, and practice in California. She also serves as a Board member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association which represents the ayurvedic professions in the United States of America with a mission to promote the practice of Ayurveda. Dr. Anu also serves on the Research Working Group of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health, and as an Action board member of American Public Health Association (APHA), helping to coordinate grassroots and grasstops advocacy activities.

Certifications

  • Fellowship in Integrative Medicine
  • CMT - Certified Massage Therapist
  • C-IAYT - Certified - International Association of Yoga Therapists
  • L.Ac. - Licensed Acupuncturist
  • YTT - Yoga Teacher Training

Awards & Honors

  • Cum Laude – MAOM program 2006
  • Huao Tao Award- MAOM 2006
  • Outstanding research Award -2009
  • Ayurvedic Vachaspathi Award- International conference on Ayurveda 2010
  • Excellence in Research Award-2010
  • Excellence in Research Award 2011
  • Excellence in Research Award 2012
  • SCU VPAA’s Excellence in Educational Scholarship Award 2012
  • SCU Above and Beyond Award 2013
  • SCU VPAA’s Excellence Educational Scholarship Award 2013
  • SCU VPAA’s Excellence Educational Scholarship Award 2014
  • Outstanding Research Award 2014
  • ACC RAC Clinical Research Award 2016
  • Outstanding Research Award 2016
  • SCU VPAA’s Excellence Educational Scholarship Award 2015
  • AIHM conference- second place for Research poster Award, 2016
  • Outstanding Contribution Award APHA, ICTHP Section-2016
  • SCU Above and Beyond Award 2016
  • Outstanding Research Award 2016
  • DC2017 Research Award
  • Outstanding Research Award 2018
  • Outstanding Service Award APHA, ICTHP section 2019
  • AIHM conference- second place for Research poster Award 2019
  • SCU Unicorn Award 2019

Selected Publications

  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G, Hurwitz E. An exploratory analysis of gender as a potential modifier of treatment effect among patients in a randomized controlled trial of integrative acupuncture & spinal manipulation for low back pain, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. 2019 April 42(3): 177-186.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Whedon, J, Schmalzl L, Hurwitz. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. Altern Ther Health Med. 2019 Jan;25(1):36-43.
  • Wanlass PW, Sikorski DM, Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias GS. The association between students taking elective courses in chiropractic technique and their anticipated chiropractic technique choices in future practice. J Chiropr Educ 2018;12:17-1
  • Whedon J, Tosteson TD, Kizhakkeveettil A, Kimura MN. Insurance reimbursement for complementary healthcare services. J Altern Complement Med. 2017, 23(4):264-267.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G, Hurwitz E. Integrative Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care versus Either Alone for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2017 40 (3):201-213.
  • Rose, K, Kizhakkeveettil A, Kadar G. The addition of spinal manipulation to counseling by chiropractors for tobacco cessation: A feasibility study. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics. 2017.
  • Ewald S, Hurwitz E, Kizhakkeveettil A. Corresponding The Effect of Obesity on Treatment Outcomes for Low Back Pain. Journal of Chiropractic and Manual Therapies. 2016, 12, 24:48.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Vosko A, Marissa B, Philips M. Perceived stress and fatigue among Doctor of chiropractic students. Journal of Chiropractic Education, 2016 Aug 23.
  • Whedon J, Kizhakkeveettil A, Rugo N, Kieffer K. Bioidentical Estrogen for Menopausal Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”, Journal of Women’s Health. 2016, Sep 7.
  • David S, Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias G. The Influence of Curricular and Extracurricular Learning Activities on Students’ Choice of Chiropractic Technique. J Chiropr Edu. 2016; 30(1):30-36.
  • Gliedt JA, Hawk C , Anderson M, Ahmad K, Bunn D, Cambron J, Gleberzon, John Hart B, Kizhakkeveettil A, Perle S, Ramcharan M,Sullivan S and Zhang L. Chiropractic identity, role and future: a survey of North American chiropractic students. Chiropractic Manual Therapies. 2015; 23:4.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G. Integrative Therapies for Low back pain that include complementary and alternative medicine Care: A systematic review. Global advance in Health and Medicine. 2014;3(5).
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Sikorski D, Tobias G, Koragan C. Prevalence of adverse effects among students taking technique classes; A retrospective study. J chiropractic Edu. 2014; 28(2).
  • Johnson C., Killinger Z., Christensen M., Hyland J., Mrozek J., Zuker R., Kizhakkeveettil A., Perle S., Oyelowo Tolu.  Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession. Journal of Chiropractic Humanities. 2012; 19: 1-11.
  • Hawk., Ndetan H., Kizhakkeveettil, Cambron, J., Buratovich N., Scarlett, N., Barbara P. Complementary and Alternative Medicine  Professions Students’ perception about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Topics in Integrative Health Care. 2012; Vol.3 (2).
  • Yu J, Kizhakkeveettil A. Chinese Herbs for the Management of Atopic dermatitis. Topics in Integrative Health Care.2012; Vol. 3(4).
  • Hawk C, Cambron JA., Kizhakkeveettil A. & Evans MW. Chiropractic students’ perceptions about interdisciplinary collaboration. Topics in Integrative Health Care. 2011; 2(4).
  • Kizhakkeveettil A., Parla J, Rose, K. Hypercholesterolemia and Ayurvedic Medicine: A Case Report. Topics in Integrative Health Care. 2011; 2(2)
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla, J. Janu Basti, an Ayurvedic Therapy, in OA of the Knee: A Case Study. Light on Ayurveda Journal. 2011; IX, (3).
  • Yu J, Kizhakkeveettil A. Acupuncture for the Management of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Case Reports. Medical Acupuncture. 2011; 23 (1).
  • Khorsan R, Hawk C, Lisi AJ, Kizhakkeveettil, A. Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Pregnancy and Related Conditions: A Systematic Review. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 2009; 64 (6): p 416-27
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A., & Eric, H.  Acupuncture to improve QOL in Melanoma -A case study.  American Acupuncturist. 2009; (47), p28-31,
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Eric H. Acupuncture to improve QOL in Melanoma -A case study, American Acupuncturist. 2009; Vol 47, p28-31.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Lin MF. Acupuncture for allergic rhinitis: A scientific Review”. American Acupuncturist. 2008; Vol 45.p 24-27.
  • San H, Kizhakkeveettil A, Therapeutic effectiveness of Acupuncture for pain relief in Trochleitis -A case study- World Journal of Acupuncture and Moxi bustion. 2008; Vol. 18, (1): 57-60.
  • San H, Chilling C, Kizhakkeveettil A. Acupuncture treatment for gastro paresis-A case report. Medical Acupuncture. 2008; Vol.20, No.2.
  • Singh BB, Khorsan R, Vinjamury SP, Kizhakkeveettil A, Anderson T. “Herbal Treatments for Asthma: A Systematic Review”. The Journal of Asthma. 2007; 44(9):685-98.

Selected Presentations

  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Ayurveda for health and wellbeing, Dec 2nd 2019, Nihon Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo, Japan- Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Prenatal and Postnatal Care in Ayurveda, Dec 1st 2019, Rasa Yoga Ayurveda, Tokyo, Japan- Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Ayurvedic Management of commonly seen Digestive disorders, Japan School of Ayurveda, Dec 1st 2019, Tokyo, Japan- Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Jayagopal P. Development of Ayurvedic education and clinical standards in US. APHA Conference, Nov 2nd- 6th 2019, Philadelphia, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurveda: A Time-Tested Scientific Traditional Medicine, 2nd Shanghai Forum of World Traditional Medicine, Oct-18th -19th 2019, Shanghai, China. Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Ayurvedic Medicine for Chronic Low back Pain: A Case Report, AIHM Conference, Oct-12-16, 2019, San Diego, CA.
  • Parla J, Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurvedic Medicine for Migraine Headache: A Case Report, AIHM Conference, Oct-12-16, 2019, San Diego, CA.
  • Bangash M, Jentes K, Rossi D, Uptmor S, Bezdjian S, Kizhakkeveettil A, Whedon J. Confidence in Spinal Manipulation and Satisfaction with Treatment: A survey of Medicare patients with Low Back Pain. AIHM Conference, Oct-12-16, 2019, San Diego, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Ayurvedic management of commonly seen skin condition, case discussion panel, Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Octo 3rd-5th, 2019, Coranado, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Carrier paths in integrative medicine, panel discussion, Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Octo 3rd-5th, 2019, Coranado, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Use of Panchakarma in Dermatology, Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Octo 3rd-5th, 2019, Coranado, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Current status of Ayurvedic Medicine in US, Hindu University Advancement Conclave, June 22-24, 2019, Florida, US. Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurvedic perspective for addiction. NAMA annual conference April 24th -26th, 2019, San Jose, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. The status and development of Ayurvedic education, and Ayurvedic profession in United States. World Ayurveda Conference, December 16th – 18th 2018, Gujarat, India.  Invited Presentation
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K. Health behaviors and beliefs of patients seeking Acupuncture and Chiropractic care. APHA Annual conference, Nov 10th -14th 2018, San Diego, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Ayurvedic Management of inflammation: Patient centered mind- body approach. AIHM 2018 conference, September 22-26th San Diego, CA. Oral Presentation.
  • Whedon J, Kizhakkeveettil A, Batson, C, Simon M, Smith L. Atlas of Integrative health: Health justice through access to integrative health care. IM4US conference June 21- 23, 2018. Oral presentation, Washington DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Manohar R, Vinjamury P. Integrating Ayurveda for management of chronic diseases: Guidelines for clinical practice. International congress on Integrative medicine, 2018, poster presentation, May 8-11, 2018, Baltimore, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Parla J. Role of Ayurveda in Primary Health Care System: An approach for prevention and health promotion. International congress on Integrative medicine, 2018, poster presentation. May 8-11, 2018, Baltimore, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Whedon, J, Schmalzl L, Hurwitz. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation, International congress on Integrative medicine, 2018, poster presentation. May 8-11, 2018, Baltimore, DC.
  • Vinjamury P, Manjusha V, Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J, Venkatachalapathy B. Is Agni –the ayurvedic gut microbiome? Principles and practical implication for integrative health care practitioners. International congress on Integrative medicine, 2018, poster presentation. May 8-11, 2018, Baltimore, DC.
  • Parla J, Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurvedic management of Alopecia universalis: A case report. NAMA conference 2018, poster presentation. April 19-22, 2018, Plano, Texas.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Importance of Panchakarma in clinical practice. NAMA conference 2018, oral presentation, April 19-22, 2018, Plano, Texas.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Ayurvedic approach to inflammatory bowel diseases. NAMA conference 2018. Oral presentation, April 19-22, Plano, Texas.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K. Health behaviors and beliefs of patients seeking Acupuncture and Chiropractic care. ACC RAC 2018, poster presentation, March 8-9, 2018, Dallas, Texas.
  • Tobias G, Wanlass P, Sikorski D, Kizhakkeveettil A. Development of student scholarship skills. ACC RAC 2018, poster presentation, March 8-9, 2018, Dallas, Texas.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Development of Ayurveda in US. Arogya 2017 Delhi, India. (Invited foreign delegate)
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A. History, present and future of Ayurveda. Shanghai Forum for World Traditional Medicine, 24-25 November 2017, oral presentation, Shanghai, China.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Parla J. Role of Ayurveda in Primary Health Care System: Approach for Health promotion. AIHM 2017, poster presentation San Diego, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Ayurvedic Management for Pancreatic Mass. AIHM annual conference 2017. Poster presentation, San Diego, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Whedon, J, Schmalzl L, Hurwitz. Yoga for Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Disease: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation APHA 2017, Atlanta.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A. Integrative medicine protocols for clinical research. Amruthasamyogam, Oral presentation at August 6-8th 2017, Kochi, Kerala, India.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G, Hurwitz E. An exploratory analysis of gender as a potential modifier of treatment effect among patients in a randomized controlled trial of integrative acupuncture & spinal manipulation for low back pain at DC  2017; Oral presentation at March 17-19; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Ndetan H, Evans W, Hawk C, Sekhon V. The Combined Use of Spinal Manipulation and Acupuncture as a potential Integrative Care for Low back pain: Analysis of Health Interview Survey Data at DC  2017; Oral presentation at March 17-19; Washington, DC.
  • Sikorski, D, Wanlass P, Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias G. A survey of chiropractic students’ perceived business preparedness at the time of graduation at DC 2017; Poster presentation at March 17-19; Washington, DC.
  • Wanlass P, Sikorski, D, , Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias G. Chiropractic Technique Selective Courses: A Survey of Faculty Perceptions at DC 2017; Poster  presentation at March 17-19; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Smirl C, Parla J. Integrating Ayurveda and Conventional Medicine for Wound Healing. Poster presentation at AIHM; 2016 October 29-Nove 4th, San Diego.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Crocker H, Sommer P, Stefanski J. Beliefs, attitudes and self- use of yoga among chiropractic students. Poster presentation at AIHM; 2016 October 29-Nove 4th, San Diego.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A and Parla J. Integrating Ayurveda and conventional medicine for rheumatoid arthritis. Oral presentation at APHA conference; 2016 October 29-November 2 Denver.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Dunn M, Schwab M. Stress and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Among Younger Adults. Poster presentation at APHA conference; 2016 October 29-November 2 Denver.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Scientific basis for use medhya rasayanas herbs in ayurveda. Global ayurveda conference; Oral presentation at September 2016; Seattle.
  • Lurie D, Kizhakkeveettil A, Shah P. Translating Clinical Experience into Publications and Research. Oral Presentation at NAMA; 2016 April 15-17; Rode Island.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Role of Ayurveda and Yoga for the management of Cancer. Poster presentation at NAMA; 2016 April 15-17; Rode Island.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Role of Ayurvedic Health care system in Healthy aging: Disease prevention and Health Promotions. Poster presentation at NAMA; 2016 April 15-17; Rode Island.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G, Hurwitz E. Integrative Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care versus Either Alone for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Oral presentation at ACC RAC; 2016 March 17-19; Florida.
  • Wanlass P, Sikorski D, Kizhakkeveettil A, Tobias G. Effects of chiropractic elective courses and extracurricular activities on students’ choice of chiropractic technique. ACC RAC; Poster presentation at 2016 March 17-19; Florida.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Smirl C, Parla J. Integrating Ayurveda and Conventional Medicine for Wound Healing. Oral presentation at APHA; 2015; Chicago.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K. Relationship between Sociodemographic Factors and Health Related Behaviors and Beliefs among CAM Patients. Poster presentation at APHA 2015; Chicago.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G, Hurwitz E. Integrative Acupuncture and Chiropractic Care versus Either Alone for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Poster presentation at AIHM Conference 2015; San Diego.
  • Whedon J, Kizhakkeveettil A, Rugo N, Kieffer K. Bioidentical Estrogen for Menopausal Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”, Poster presentation at AIHM Conference;  2015; San Diego.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurveda and Yoga for Obesity. Oral presentation at SCU integrative health Symposium. 2015; Whittier, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Evidence for the Effectiveness of Ayurvedic Medicine in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Platform presentation at AAPNA; 2015; San Francisco, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Vosko A, Marissa B, Philips M. Perceived stress and   fatigue among Doctor of chiropractic students. Plat form presentation at ACC RAC; 2015; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Ayad S, Kizhakkeveettil A, Philips R, Cheung R, Hyde T. Improving faculty and student on- line research literacy. Platform presentation at ACC RAC, 2015; Las, Vegas, NV.
  • Wanlass P, Kizhakkeveettil A, Sackett M. Development and implementation of a Wiki Site at a Chiropractic college. Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2015; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Rose, K, Kizhakkeveettil A, Kadar G. The addition of spinal manipulation to counseling by chiropractors for tobacco cessation: A feasibility study. Platform presentation at ACC RAC; 2015; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Role of shirodhara in Body- Mind healing – An evidence based report. Platform presentation at NAMA conference; 2015; Newport Beach, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G. Acupuncture Care integrated with other therapies for Low back Pain: A Systematic Review. Podium presentation at APHA; 2014; New Orleans.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Yoga and Ayurveda for stress and mindful living. Poster presentation at APHA; 2014; New Orleans.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Role of Ayurveda and Yoga in promoting Digestive health. 11th Ayurvedic Conference. Podium presentation at AAPNA; 2014 June 4-6; Boone. North Carolina.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A. Ayurveda clinical practice approach.  Podium presentation at National Ayurvedic Medical Association Pacific region event, 2014 July-26th  ; San Francisco, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Vosko A. Perceived stress and sources of stress among doctor of chiropractic students. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2014 March 19-23, Florida.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kimura M. Selection process and preparation for implementation of an electronic health record system in a CAM university Health center. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2014 March 19-23; Florida.
  • Wanlass, P, Rose K, Kizhakkeveettil. The effect of teaching general psychomotor skills before specific adjustments in a lumbar and pelvis chiropractic technique course on student performance. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2014; March 19-23; Florida.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Korgan C. Characteristics and health care related beliefs of patients visiting a CAM university Health center. Podium presentation at APHA 141th Conference; 2013; Boston.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J. Role of Ayurvedic Healthcare system in healthy aging: Disease Prevention and Health promotion. Podium presentation at  APHA 141th Conference; 2013; Boston.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Rocke M. Use of a learning management system at a CAM educational institution. Student and Faculty perception and experience. Poster presentation at APHA 141th Conference; 2013; Boston.
  • Vinjamury SP, Kizhakkeveettil A, Hsiao L, Hsiao E. Comparison of Health Behavior Patterns of CAM students and College Students. Podium presentation APHA 141th conference: November 3-6, 2013; Boston, MA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Johnson C. Correlation between CAM student’s perceptions of health and Modifiable risk factors. Poster presentation at Extravaganza; 2013; Whittier, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A, Sikorski D, Tobias G, Koragan C. Prevalence of adverse effects among students taking technique classes; A retrospective study. Poster presentation at Extravaganza; 2013; Whittier, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Evidence based cancer therapy. A review of Ayurvedic Literature. Podium presentation at AAPNA Ayurvedic Conference; 2013; Las Vegas; NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Kadar G. Integrative Complementary and Alternative Medical Care for Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Poster presentation at ACC RAC. 2013 March 16-18; Washington DC.
  • Wanlass P, Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K. Comparison of Other Palpation Techniques of the Thoracic Spine to the Motion Palpation Technique: A Pilot Study. Poster presentation at ACC RAC, 2013 March 16-18; Washington; DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Rocke M. Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Learning Management System at a Complementary and Alternative Health Sciences University. Platform presentation at ACC RAC, 2013 March 16-18; Washington; DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K. Student and Faculty Attitudes and Behaviors towards a Healthy Lifestyle in a CAM Educational Institution. Poster presentation at SCU Extravaganza; 2012 October 19; Anaheim, CA.
  • Gene, T, Melany M., Kizhakkeveettil A, David S. Scope of Chiropractic care in an underserved community. Poster presentation at SCU Extravaganza; 2012 October 19; Anaheim, CA
  • Thompson HGR, Vinjamury S, Kadar GE, Kizhakkeveettil A. Implementation of Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes at a CAM Institution.  Poster presentation at International Congress for Educators in Complementary and Integrative Medicine; 2012; Washington DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, David S., Gene, T. Prevalence of injuries among students taking Technique classes: A retrospective Study. Podium presentation at APHA, 140th Annual meeting Conference; 2012; San Francisco, CA.
  • Gene, T, Melany M., Kizhakkeveettil A, David S. Scope of Chiropractic care in an underserved community. Podium presentation at APHA, 140th Annual meeting Conference; 2012; San Francisco, CA.
  • Johnson C, Green B, KizhakkeVeettil A, Rose K. Arthritis and barriers to physical activity throughout the lifespan. Podium presentation at APHA, 140th Annual meeting Conference; 2012; San Francisco, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Johnson C. Correlation between CAM Students’ Perception of Health and Modifiable Risk Factors. Podium presentation at APHA, 140th Annual meeting Conference; 2012; San Francisco, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Diet and nutritional recommendations for the selected skin conditions. Podium presentation at AAPNA; 2012 September 14-16th Los Angeles, CA.
  • Killinger, L, Kizhakkeveettil A, Ndetan H., Alattar M., & Plamgren P. Diversity and Chiropractic: Why should we care?  Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2012 March 15-17; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K, Green B. Writing and publishing a case report. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2012 March 15-17; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Killnger, L., Kizhakkeveettil, A., John, M., Oyelowo, T., & Perle, S. Overcoming barriers: Training and researching in an increasing diversity world. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2012 March 15-17; Las Vegas, NV.
  • David S., Kizhakkeveettil A Gene, T. The effects of curriculum change and extracurricular activities on students’ choice of chiropractic technique. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2012 March 15-17; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A., & Jayagopal, P. Integrative approach of Ayurveda and yoga in management of obesity. Podium presentation at APHA, 139th Annual meeting conference; 2011; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A., & Kevin, R. Students and faculty attitudes towards healthy lifestyle.  Podium presentation at APHA, 139th Annual meeting conference; 2011; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A. Food as Medicine: An Ayurvedic perspective. Podium presentation at Extravaganza Symposium; 2011 August 26- 28; Anaheim, CA.
  • Gene, T., Kizhakkeveettil, A., & David S. Faculty Attitudes toward Health Care Professions Derived from Eastern and Western Medical Traditions; Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2011; Las Vegas, NV.
  • David, S., Kizhakkeveettil, A., & Gene, T. Chiropractic Technique: A Survey of Faculty Perception of Student Extracurricular Participation. Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2011; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A., Gene, T., & David, S. Students and Faculty’s attitudes towards geriatric wellness care. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2011; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Rose, K., Kizhakkeveettil, A., & Jessica, M. Does Chiropractic Internship Prepare Students for Private Practice?  A Comparison of Conditions Seen in One College to the NBCE Job Analysis of Chiropractic. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2011; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A. (2010). Ayurvedic herbs and Therapy for healthy aging. Podium presentation at Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Second International Conference on Ayurveda. 2012; Florida, Miami.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A. Healthy aging through Ayurveda. Podium presentation at Extravaganza Symposium; 2010 July 24-25; Long Beach, CA.
  • David S., Kizhakkeveettil A., & Gene, T. The Influence of Students’ Participation in Curricular and Extracurricular Learning Activities on Their Choice of Chiropractic Technique. Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2010 March 12-14; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A., Gene T and David S. Students’ attitudes toward health care professions derived from Eastern and Western medical traditions, Podium  presentation at ACC RAC; 2010 March 12-14; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Ewald, S, Kizhakkeveettil, A. Effect of treatment outcome for low back pain. Poster presentation at SCUHS Extravaganza Symposium; 2010; Long Beach, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A; Parla, S. J. Herb-drug interactions and food incompatibilities -A Review of literature. Poster presentation at American Public Health Association 137th APHA Annual meeting; 2009 Nov 7-11; PA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla J, Kathryn P. White. Hypercholesterolemia and Ayurvedic management. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association 137th APHA Annual meeting; 2009 Nov 7-11; PA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Gene T, David S. Students and Faculties attitudes towards geriatric wellness care. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association 137th APHA Annual meeting; 2009 Nov 7-11; PA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Gene T, David S. Students’ attitudes towards health care professions derived from eastern and western medical traditions. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association 137th APHA Annual meeting; 2009 Nov 7-11; PA.
  • Gene T, Kizhakkeveettil A, David, S. Development of Students’ Scholarship Skills. Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2009; Las Vegas, NV.
  • Yu J, Kizhakkeveettil A. Acupuncture for the Management of Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Case Reports. Poster presentation at SCUHS annual Extravaganza; 20009 June 26-28; Whittier, California.
  • Tobias GS, Kizhakkeveettil A, Sikorski DM. Students’ attitudes toward health care professions derived from Eastern and Western medical traditions. Poster presentation at SCUHS annual Extravaganza; 2009 June 26-28; Whittier, CA.
  • Jenny Y, Kizhakkeveettil A. Acupuncture treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A case study. Southern California University of Health Sciences, Extravaganza; 2008 August 15-17; Long Beach, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Li MF, Leigh C. Acupuncture for Allergic Rhinitis; A scientific review. Poster presentation at 20th Annual AAMA Symposium; 2008 April 10-13; Washington DC.
  • Jenny Y, Kizhakkeveettil A, Leigh C. Chinese herbs for management of Atopic dermatitis: A case study. Poster presentation at 20th Annual AAMA Symposium 2008; April 10-13; Washington DC.
  • Shari W, Kizhakkeveettil A, John Scaringe, Gene Tobias, Sivarama Vinjamury. Faculty Needs Analysis Assessement: Determining the knowledge base of LACC and CAOM faculty. Podium presentation at ACC RAC; 2008 March 14 – 15; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil, A,  Parla J, Gilberg-lenz S. Ayurvedic management of Uterine Polyp: A case study, American Public Health Association (APHA) 136th Annual Meeting and Exposition, Session 2008
  • Patricia R, Carlos J, Ayad S, Kizhakkeveettil A. Factors Affecting Students’ Perceptions and Opinions Regarding Human Anatomical Dissection- Survey. Poster presentation at ACC RAC; 2008 March 14 – 15; Washington, DC.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla SJ, Potential Ayurvedic Supplements for Alzheimer’s Diseases, 5th Annual Conference on Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update. Poster presentation at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine; 2008 January 17-20; San Diego, CA.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla SJ, Preventative Aspect of Spices and Herbs Used As Supplements in Indian Vegetarian Diet. Poster presentation at 5th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition; 2008 March 4-6; Loma Linda, CA.
  • Gene T, Kizhakkeveettil A, David S. Required clinical competencies: Wellness. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; 2007.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla SJ. Obesity and its prevention – an Ayurvedic module.  Poster presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition; 2007.
  • Kizhakkeveettil A, Parla SJ. Common diseases and their simple remedies through Ayurveda. Poster presentation at NAMA; 2007 October 18-21 Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • San H, Chilling C, Kizhakkeveettil A. Acupuncture treatment for gastro paresis- Poster presentation at AAMA 19th Annual Symposium; 2007 April 26-29; Baltimore, MD.
  • Vinjamury SP, Hawk C, Resnick D, Li JT, Khorsan R, Kizhakkeveettil A. Development of a Practice Based Research Program at a University Health Center: A Pilot Study. Podium presentation at ACC/RAC Conference; 2007; Phoenix, AZ.
  • Gene T, Kizhakkeveettil A, David S. Meric Technique myth or mechanism. Poster presentation at ACC RAC Conference; 2007 March; Phoenix, AZ.
  • Samir A, Kevin R, Kizhakkeveettil A. Factors Affecting Chiropractic Students’ Awareness and Opinions Regarding Public Health Concept. American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 2006; Boston, MA.
  • Singh BB, Khorsan R, Vinjamury SP, Der-Martirosian C, Kizhakkeveettil A, Anderson T.,” Herbal Treatments for Asthma: A Systematic Review. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 2006; Boston, MA.
  • Vinjamury SP, Schultz G, Khorsan R, Kizhakkeveettil A. Improving the scholarship of research in chiropractic faculty. Podium presentation at American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition. 2006; Boston, MA.
  • Singh BB, Mishra LC, Gandhi S, Khorsan R, Singh VJ, Vinjamury SP, Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurvedic and Collateral Herbal Treatments of Liver Diseases: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) and Quasi-Experimental Designs (QEDs). Podium presentation at National Ayurvedic Conference organized by NAMA; 2004 October 22; Long Beach, CA.

Current Activities

  • Board of Director National Ayurvedic Medical Association
  • Board of Director California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
  • Board of Director Council of Ayurvedic Research
  • Action Board Member American Public Health Association
  • Research Working Group of the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health
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