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Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

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Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

An academic institute focused on scientific research and education in integrative medicine. We offer a combination of Western and complementary treatments.

The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, rated one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, is an academic center focused on scientific research and education in integrative medicine. The center offers Western allopathic integrative medicine as well as complementary treatments such as acupuncture, naturopathy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, yoga and education. The center was established in 2001 with a generous gift of $5.7 million from Henry and Susan Samueli to take a leadership role in exploring the frontiers of complementary and integrative medicine. Growing interest in integrative approaches for maintaining wellness, preventing disease and treating specific illnesses created a need for such a center to conduct rigorous scientific investigations of the physiological effects of these treatments. Education in this field is also a high priority of the center. The medical community is becoming more interested in integrative approaches that embrace nonconventional medical interventions as part of medical treatment when they are supported by solid scientific research. The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine is putting some of these approaches into practice. We also are working to educate both the medical and the lay communities about the benefits and risks associated with new approaches to the practice of medicine.

11/07/2025

Dr. Gary Deng, the director of the new Integrative Oncology Program at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, in partnership with the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, recently spoke with UPI about the findings of a study showing that acupuncture may help relieve lower back pain in older adults. He was not involved in the research.

"What did surprise me was that the effects lasted up to 12 months after only three months of, on average, once weekly treatment. If you take a pain pill for chronic pain, the effects will stop once you stop taking the pills. Not so for acupuncture, according to this study.”

Read more https://bit.ly/4ooAHqp

11/03/2025

At the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, we believe healing begins the moment you walk through our doors. Every detail of our clinic has been designed to inspire calm and promote relaxation — including all the stunning art installations throughout the waiting rooms, patient rooms, and hallways. Each piece was chosen to reflect the beauty of integrative health. Which piece of art in our clinic speaks to you most?

10/27/2025

When you walk through our doors at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, you get care that's personal. Our patient-centered, whole-person approach to health means we consider the full picture of your life — your unique circumstances and the multiple factors that promote either health or disease — to help you achieve optimal well-being.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together evidence-informed integrative therapies and conventional medicine to both treat and prevent disease across our your lifespan. From culinary medicine and mind-body practices to advanced diagnostics, health coaching, acupuncture and more, we offer a full spectrum of care designed to support healing, foster resilience, and help you thrive at every stage of life.

The Samueli Institute, in partnership with UCI Health, provides care that puts you at the center. Because integrative health isn’t just about helping you live longer — it’s about helping you live better.

To learn more about the range of treatments we provide and to schedule your initial appointment with one of our expert clinicians, visit us here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/patient-care/

10/24/2025

Do you want to empower your clients to make lasting lifestyle changes? Consider becoming a Health & Wellness Coach!

Our Academic Integrative Medicine (AIM) Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate Program is a six-month virtual certification program that trains professionals in integrative health coaching strategies for clients from diverse backgrounds. Based at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, this program promotes innovation, academic rigor, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity.

With a special focus on supporting those with mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, mood disorders, etc.), students learn ways to recognize these conditions, communication techniques to address them, and whole-person approaches to support clients.

Graduates are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Learn more and apply by December 20, 2025: https://ssihi.uci.edu/education/continuing-integrative-health-education/aim-health-wellness-coaching-certificate-program/

10/21/2025

Nutrition and supplementation are increasingly central to patient care — and the evidence continues to grow. With over $50 billion spent annually on dietary supplements in the U.S. alone, patients are seeking guidance they can trust. The 2026 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care (NSCC) conference connects you with top experts in integrative and functional medicine to help you stay ahead — translating emerging research into real-world clinical strategies.

2026 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: January 29–February 1, 2026
✅Where: Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
✅Registration: http://ssihi.uci.edu/nscc2026
✅In-person and virtual options available

What to Expect:
✅Cutting-edge research on nutrition and supplementation
✅Clinically relevant, evidence-informed sessions
✅Full-day hands-on workshops
✅New content on AI and wearables in nutrition, integrative oncology, menopause, mitochondrial dysfunction, thyroid disorders, and more

Whether you're an experienced clinician or just beginning to incorporate nutrition and supplementation into your practice, you'll gain the tools, frameworks, and up-to-date knowledge needed to make informed, personalized recommendations that improve patient outcomes.

10/01/2025

Do you want to empower your clients to make lasting lifestyle changes? Join our free webinar and learn about becoming a Health & Wellness Coach through our Academic Integrative Medicine (AIM) Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate Program.

The AIM-HWC program is a six-month virtual certification program that trains professionals in integrative health coaching strategies for clients from diverse backgrounds. Based at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, this program promotes innovation, academic rigor, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity.

Meet director Theresa Nutt, MA, BSN, HNB-BC, NBC-HWC during this Q&A info session. Application fees are waived for participants.

With a special focus on supporting those with mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, mood disorders, etc.), students learn ways to recognize these conditions, communication techniques to address them, and whole-person approaches to support clients.

Graduates are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

🔗Learn more and see application details here: http://ssihi.uci.edu/aimhwc

09/22/2025

Don't miss our fall culinary education cooking classes taking place in our Mussallem Nutritional Education Kitchen!

Nutritional health and education are critical to obtain optimal health. Join us to learn healthy and delicious recipes that you can make at home.

AVAILABLE CLASSES:
🍴Sept. 30: Make Veggies the Main Event
🍴Oct. 2: Cooking With Color
🍴Oct. 7: GF, DF Baking Workshop
🍴Oct. 23: High-Protein Performance Plates
🍴Nov. 4: The Fiber Fix
🍴Nov. 6: Nourish Your Skin From Within
🍴Nov. 17: Blue Zones Breakfast Club
🍴And more!

Register for one of these delicious courses here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/community-programs/classes/listing/nutritional-education/

09/19/2025

Don't miss our unique new course "Mindful Sustainability"! Are you struggling with climate anxiety or feeling unsure how to contribute meaningfully amid environmental change? This course offers a powerful, experiential approach to transforming concern into purposeful action.

Based on the Inner Green Deal’s “Mindfulness-Based Sustainable Transformation” framework, this six-week online workshop blends mindfulness, systems thinking, and collaboration to help you:
✅ Build emotional resilience
✅ Clarify your personal contribution
✅ Engage with complex sustainability challenges
✅ Design a practical, values-driven action plan for a sustainable future

Each week, you'll deepen your connection to self, others, and the natural world — emerging with renewed clarity and tools to make a difference.

🗓️ Starts September 27, 2025
🔗 Register now to take part in this timely and transformative journey: https://ssihi.uci.edu/class/mindful-sustainability-sept-27-nov-1-2025/

09/16/2025

Did you miss our Creating Health Bootcamp virtual seminar series? Don't worry! You can go back and watch recordings of all the lectures to learn the latest evidence-informed approaches to maintaining and optimizing your patients’ health — and your own. Get practical tools you can utilize in your clinical practice today.

Topics include:
✅ Nutrition & Diets
✅ Better Sleep
✅ Pain Reprocessing Therapy
✅ and more!

🔗Watch the seminars here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/education/continuing-integrative-health-education/creating-health-bootcamp/

Sponsored by the Samueli Institute and CalOptima. Co-sponsors are NAMI ORANGE COUNTY, OC Health Care Agency, and Orange County Medical Association.

09/05/2025

Don't miss two new Tai Chi classes with Shin Lin, PhD!

💙Sept. 16-Oct. 21, 2025: Tuesdays
💙Beginners: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
💙Intermediates: 5:40-6:40 p.m.

Participants of the beginner class are invited to attend the intermediate class for free, and vice versa!

👉Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/community-programs/classes/listing/tai-chi/

Join Dr. Lin in an in-depth teaching of Tai Chi focused on strengthening muscles, tendons and bones; improving cardiovascular, respiratory and immune functions; enhancing mood, sleep, memory, cognition and brain connectivity; and relieving stress, pain and inflammation.

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856 Health Sciences Road
Irvine, CA
92617

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 9pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19498247000

Website

https://ssihi.uci.edu/

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The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at UC Irvine College of Health Sciences, rated one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, is an academic institute focused on scientific research and education in integrative medicine. The institute offers Western allopathic integrative medicine as well as complementary treatments such as acupuncture, naturopathy, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, yoga and education. The Institute was established in 2001 with a generous gift of $5.7 million from Henry and Susan Samueli to take a leadership role in exploring the frontiers of complementary and integrative medicine. Growing interest in integrative approaches for maintaining wellness, preventing disease and treating specific illnesses created a need for such an institute to conduct rigorous scientific investigations of the physiological effects of these treatments. Education in this field is also a high priority. The medical community is becoming more interested in integrative approaches that embrace non-conventional medical interventions as part of treatment when supported by solid scientific research. The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute implements these approaches in its clinical practice and is working to educate both the medical and the lay communities about the benefits and risks associated with new approaches to the practice of medicine.