UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

10/27/2025

We are still recruiting for the RENEW study! RENEW is a study that compares how two personalized, holistic health education programs
might help breast cancer survivors feel better. Take the survey to see if you are eligible.
https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWvdsfMDEZSSUK

Are you looking to improve your quality of life after breast cancer treatment? Join the RENEW Study for support!
This UCSF study compares how two personalized, holistic health education programs might help breast cancer survivors feel better. You may be eligible to join if you completed breast cancer treatment within the last 3 years. Learn more at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/GVBYw3

10/16/2025

Reimagining Your Health Journey with Integrative Care | Friday, October 24

Join us for a free, virtual symposium hosted by the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health—exploring new pathways to healing, resilience, and whole-person care.

We're excited to announce the expert speakers from the UCSF Osher Center, including a keynote address by Dr. Carla Kuon.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how an integrative health approach can support chronic illness and overall well-being.

View the full schedule and register for free at tinyurl.com/OC-VirtualSymposium2025

10/08/2025

Join us on Friday, October 24 for a free, online event that brings together research-backed insights, practical tools, and a message of hope for those navigating long-term health conditions. Come for the full day, or pop online when you can.

Hosted by the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, this event will share approaches rooted in the latest science to help individuals manage chronic illness more effectively and reclaim quality of life. Whether you're living with chronic pain, autoimmune disease, or other long-term conditions, you'll gain access to expert guidance and supportive resources.

Visit our the event page on Zoom to register and view the full agenda.
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AshysIL1IAL1LF48TMtUvrsQQue6QPm3BwVkKx9sSkx4In1qz7gF~AuLns9jyVDGEhRjarg4zTsp-clPiuB4Q0C9ND23flhP3JqOvCH1URa1jNg

09/10/2025

Catherine Herbin, MS, LAc, is trained in in East Asian Medicine as an acupuncturist and an herbalist. She specializes in working with children and adolescents to support whole-person health through personalized acu-therapy, which may or may not include needles.

"People always ask me, 'Acupuncture on kids? How does that work?' A lot of young people have medical trauma from needles, so gaining trust is key. We decide together what the best approach is for that day," said Catherine.

Learn more about Catherine and her approach: https://osher.ucsf.edu/news/acupuncture-for-kids

Catherine Herbin, MS, LAc, is trained in in East Asian Medicine as an acupuncturist and an herbalist. She is a family practitioner, working with children, adolescents, and adults to support whole-person health. Catherine provides personalized acutherapy treatments to children and adolescents through...

05/05/2025

Are you looking to improve your quality of life after breast cancer treatment? Join the RENEW Study for support!
This UCSF study compares how two personalized, holistic health education programs might help breast cancer survivors feel better. You may be eligible to join if you completed breast cancer treatment within the last 3 years. Learn more at https://tiny.ucsf.edu/GVBYw3

03/20/2025

We are offering a new course, Mindfulness for Healing Chronic Pain, which begins April 2. Learn more and register at
https://osher.ucsf.edu/public-classes/mindfulness-chronic-pain

02/06/2025

Are you interested in adding Ayurvedic medicine to your clinical expertise? Our year-long virtual training program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort. Learn more at: https://osher.ucsf.edu/ayurveda-training

Our year-long training program in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals seeking to bring Ayu

09/24/2024

We are now accepting applications from MDs, DOs, NPs, and PA-Cs who are interested in building an integrative health practice. Learn more about this year-long virtual fellowship at https://www.oshercollaborative.org

08/28/2024

Dr. Louise Aronson, author of the NYT Bestseller "Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life," is leading a 12-week group medical visit series called Age Self Care.

This program empowers older adults of all ages and backgrounds to improve their health, social connections, and home environment so they can age happily and healthily at home.

Insurance accepted, referral required. Series begings in September.

08/27/2024

We have two 8-week courses in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) starting in September. There are a few seats left, so secure your spot while you can!

https://osher.ucsf.edu/public-classes/MBSR

MBSR is an eight-week program that introduces participants to mindful practices to manage physical or mental distress, and maintain health and well-being.