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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.

10/13/2026

Are you ready to live your healthiest, most vibrant life? Get ready for Women's Wellness Days 2027!

Registration is now open for our 25th annual event. Join us as we celebrate a quarter-century of connection, learning, and renewal.

☀️WWD 2027
📅May 6-7, 2027
📍Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
🎫Register here: https://wwd.ssihi.uci.edu/

Hosted by the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, WWD brings together internationally recognized speakers, evidence-informed wellness strategies, interactive learning experiences, nourishing cuisine, and meaningful opportunities for connection. Inspiring thousands over the years, it has become one of Orange County’s beloved wellness events, providing participants with actionable insights and strategies to support lifelong health and well-being.

Join us for a virtual informational session about the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susa...
10/08/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session about the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Meet with Assistant Director Baljit Khamba, ND. Participate in a Q&A and discuss why a functional, integrative approach to care can change the lives of both patients and practitioners.

➡️Oct. 15, 2026
6-7 p.m. PT
via Zoom
Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf-events

The practice of medicine is rapidly changing and patients are expecting more from their clinicians than ever before. Do you want to deliver the comprehensive, personalized, whole-person care that patients are demanding?

Join us at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference, where an experienced faculty of leaders in integ...
09/15/2026

Join us at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference, where an experienced faculty of leaders in integrative and functional medicine will share practical, clinically relevant insights on nutrition and supplementation.

2027 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: February 4-7, 2027
✅Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine CA
✅Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/news-and-media/events/nutrition-supplementation-clinical-care-2027/

Participants will review recent research and clinical approaches across a wide range of topics, including nutrition and cancer, gastrointestinal health, personalized nutrition and functional genomics, methylation, bone and muscle health, hormonal health in women and men, lipid management, headache, and complex chronic conditions such as long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Additional sessions will address heart health in men and women, teaching kitchens and nutrition education, psychedelic therapy, and the social dimensions of diet.

We are proud to announce a new and innovative partnership between the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institu...
09/10/2026

We are proud to announce a new and innovative partnership between the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute and The Institute for Functional Medicine. The Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship is the nation’s first and only fellowship that enables eligible clinicians to pursue two unique board certifications through a single program. Together, we are advancing a new model of medical education.

This collaboration takes IFM’s academic integration work to a new level and positions UC Irvine at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. The fellowship’s innovative curriculum prepares and empowers clinicians to meet the growing demand for healthcare that is more personalized, preventive, and evidence-informed.

By uniting integrative and functional medicine within a single program, we are preparing clinicians to meet the complexity of human health and helping to shape the future of medicine.

To learn more about this innovative partnership, visit: https://healthaffairs.uci.edu/news-and-media/news/building-the-future-of-personalized-whole-person-care/

* Functional Medicine Certified Professional-Medical certification through the International Board of Functional Medicine Certification. American Board of Integrative Medicine board certification through the American Board of Physician Specialties.

09/10/2026

This Healthy Aging Month is a reminder that longevity is about more than adding years to your life. It's about making those years healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling.

Dr. Chris Gabriel, an integrative medicine physician at the Samueli Institute, shares his personalized approach to longevity and healthspan, and why understanding what's unique about each individual is key to aging well.

08/26/2026

As a young nurse, Theresa Nutt saw patients receive intensive medical care, only to return months later with the same symptoms. That experience led her to explore a different approach: helping people build the confidence and skills to make meaningful, sustainable changes in their everyday lives.

Health and wellness coaching can bridge that gap between knowing what supports health and putting that knowledge into practice.

Hear from Theresa, our director of Health and Wellness Coaching, on why she believes coaching is an important part of the future of healthcare.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your clients? Become a Health and Wellness Coach. Apply to join our 6-month, virtual certification program: https://ssihi.uci.edu/aimhwc

Why do clinicians choose our Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship? Our fellow Dr. Clarisse Casilang, a lead phys...
08/20/2026

Why do clinicians choose our Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship?

Our fellow Dr. Clarisse Casilang, a lead physician at Children's Hospital of Orange County, shares how integrative & functional medicine have changed her practice. This fellowship has helped her go beyond symptoms, uncover the root causes of chronic conditions, and support patients’ health in a truly personalized way.

From hands-on culinary medicine training to understanding advanced diagnostic testing and practical clinical strategies, the IFMF equips clinicians with the tools to transform their patient care.

Apply here by Sept. 14, 2026: https://ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf

08/14/2026

What inspires professionals to pursue training in health and wellness coaching?

Hear from alumni of our Academic Integrative Medicine Health & Wellness Coaching certification program about why they chose the program, what they valued most about their experience, and how this training has informed their work with clients.

Grounded in the academic research and clinical expertise of the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, this program prepares professionals to provide evidence-informed, integrative health coaching to clients with a wide range of clinical conditions — and empower them to make lasting lifestyle changes.

Learn more here and take the next step in your professional journey: https://ssihi.uci.edu/aimhwc

Join us at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference, where an experienced faculty of leaders in integ...
08/10/2026

Join us at the Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care conference, where an experienced faculty of leaders in integrative and functional medicine will share practical, clinically relevant insights on nutrition and supplementation.

2027 Nutrition & Supplementation in Clinical Care
✅When: February 4-7, 2027
✅Where: Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine CA
✅Register here: https://ssihi.uci.edu/news-and-media/events/nutrition-supplementation-clinical-care-2027/

Participants will review recent research and clinical approaches across a wide range of topics, including nutrition and cancer, gastrointestinal health, personalized nutrition and functional genomics, methylation, bone and muscle health, hormonal health in women and men, lipid management, headache, and complex chronic conditions such as long COVID, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue.

Additional sessions will address heart health in men and women, teaching kitchens and nutrition education, psychedelic therapy, and the social dimensions of diet.

The practice of medicine is rapidly changing and patients are expecting more from their clinicians than ever before. Do ...
08/06/2026

The practice of medicine is rapidly changing and patients are expecting more from their clinicians than ever before. Do you want to deliver the comprehensive, personalized, whole-person care that patients are demanding?

Join us for a virtual informational session about the Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship at the UC Irvine Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. Meet with Founding Director Tieraona Low Dog, MD, and Program Coordinator Joanne Kim, MA. Participate in a Q&A and discuss why a functional, integrative approach to care can change the lives of both patients and practitioners.

➡️Sept. 2, 2026
6-7 p.m. PT
via Zoom

Register here: ssihi.uci.edu/ifmf-events

Attendees receive a code to waive their application fee.

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856 Health Sciences Road
Irvine, CA
92617

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

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