We are an integrative, whole health university that empowers students to be leaders in healthcare!
Founded in 1911, Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been a leader in educating students to be competent and caring integrative healthcare practitioners for over 100 years. SCU has a history of providing the highest levels of patient care and has gained a reputation for excellence in an evidence informed curriculum. SCU's colleges include the College of Science and Integrat
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06/17/2026
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy students are hard at work! 💪
Give them some encouragement in the comments ⬇️
06/17/2026
When many people think of Occupational Therapy, they think of physical rehabilitation. But Occupational Therapy takes a whole-person approach to health and well-being, recognizing that physical and mental health are closely connected.
Occupational Therapists help individuals participate in meaningful activities that support overall wellness, quality of life, and independence. Whether it's building healthy routines, navigating daily challenges, or returning to the activities that matter most, Occupational Therapy goes beyond physical health.
What surprised you most about the role of Occupational Therapy?
06/17/2026
At AOTA INSPIRE 2026, Dr. Douglene Jackson delivered the prestigious Dr. Lela Llorens Lecture, sharing her Conscious CARE Framework, a values-based approach centered on Compassion, Awareness, Reflection, and Embodiment.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in occupational therapy, education, leadership, advocacy, and workforce development, Dr. Jackson highlighted the critical connection between practitioner well-being, workforce sustainability, and quality care. Her presentation encouraged attendees to prioritize their own well-being while fostering compassionate, equitable, and human-centered care for the communities they serve.
Read more on the blog! https://www.scuhs.edu/scu-news/douglene-jackson-conscious-care-workforce-well-being/
SCU’s Douglene Jackson on Conscious CARE Douglene Jackson discusses her Conscious CARE Framework, workforce well-being, occupational therapy, and her AOTA INSPIRE 2026 presentation.
Therapeutic ultrasound is a non-invasive modality used to support healing in musculoskeletal conditions. Increasing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and relaxing soft tissue help decrease pain and improve mobility throughout the recovery process. 💪✨
If diagnostic imaging is needed as part of your care, SCU Health offers comprehensive in-house imaging services with Dr. Michael Fanning, allowing patients to receive evaluation and imaging in one convenient location.
06/16/2026
Health is about more than what’s happening on the surface.
Our physical, mental, and emotional well-being are all connected, and even small daily habits can have a meaningful impact on how we feel. Taking a moment to recognize what your body does for you each day, rather than focusing only on challenges, can help shift your perspective and support a healthier mindset.
At SCU, whole person health means looking beyond symptoms and understanding how every aspect of wellness works together. Research and whole health models continue to highlight the connection between physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
What’s one self-care practice that helps you feel your best?
Read more:
Live Whole Health #318: Treat your body with kindness - VA News Practice loving your body through movement and meditation: Build appreciation, ease chronic pain and take active steps toward deeper self-kindness.
The smiles say it all... venipuncture lab was a success. 🩺
As part of clerkship, Doctor of Chiropractic students practiced venipuncture skills using prosthetic training arms, simulated blood, proper PPE, alcohol prep, and real clinical technique.
Taught by physician assistant faculty, this integrative lab gave students a hands-on opportunity to build confidence with a skill that may be useful for chiropractors practicing in certain states.
And yes… some students really did nail it on the first try.
Try this nourishing traditional Chinese medicine-inspired skincare recipe to support healthy, glowing skin from the inside out ✨
• 15g dried Tremella mushroom
• 8–10 dried jujubes
• 10g lotus seeds
• 30g longan fruit
• 15g goji berries
Follow the cooking instructions in the video and enjoy warm! Short on time? Blend everything into a smoothie and enjoy at room temperature, which is considered gentler and easier for the body to absorb in TCM. 🍵
06/10/2026
Acupuncture is evolving alongside modern healthcare. As research grows and more healthcare systems embrace integrative care, acupuncture and Chinese medicine are becoming increasingly recognized for their role in supporting pain management, stress relief, whole-person wellness, and patient-centered care.
In our latest blog, Dr. Jenny Yu explores the current state of the profession, emerging opportunities, ongoing challenges, and what the future may hold for practitioners and patients alike.
Read the full article! https://www.scuhs.edu/scu-news/state-of-acupuncture-chinese-medicine-2026/
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