UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

08/20/2026

Registration is now open for our Fall Osher WISE course, "What Should I Take? Making Informed Choices About Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine"

There is so much online noise about supplements and herbal medicine, but what information can you trust?

This 4-week course taught by UCSF clinical pharmacy faculty will review evidence-based information on the effectiveness and potential risks for supplements and herbals commonly used for longevity, heart health, bone health, and other uses. There is built-in time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

Learn more and register at osher.ucsf.edu/Osher-WISE

07/23/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Susan Schneider to our clinic! She is now accepting new patients (ages 60+) for her integrative geriatrics practice.

Dr. Schneider is passionate about helping older adults and their caregivers navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging with compassion, curiosity, and hope. Her interests include healthy aging, chronic pain, cognitive health, caregiver support, resilience, lifestyle medicine, music and arts in healing, and innovative care delivery models, including telehealth group visits.

Ask your doctor for a referral to be seen in our clinic.

07/13/2026

Movement and breath can be powerful pathways to presence, regulation, and connection. This 4-week online course offers an experiential introduction to two evidence-informed integrative health practices—qigong and laughter yoga—that support well-being. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and playful exploration, participants are invited to reconnect with their body and cultivate presence in a supportive, health-informed setting.

Classes begin on Saturday, August 1. Learn more and register at osher.ucsf.edu/public-classes/movement-breath-and-play

At the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, our vision is to nurture health and inspire well-being in all people.

07/10/2026

Are you curious about our new class, Movement, Breath, and Play? Instructor Gigi Otálvaro, PhD, explains how the unique contemplative practices of Qigong and Laughter Yoga can work together to support balance and joy. Classes begin on August 1

Learn more about our Public Classes and register on our website. Link in bio 🔗

06/30/2026

05/20/2026

Are you interested in incorporating Ayurvedic principles into your clinical practice? Apply for the Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine Training for Clinicians—a year-long program combining live, synchronous weekly online classes, self-paced coursework, clinical and academic mentoring, basic Sanskrit language instruction, and an in-person retreat experience. The program is designed for MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, RNs, and other licensed clinicians.​

Learn more and apply at osher.ucsf.edu/ayurveda-training

05/18/2026

Dr. Sanford Newmark is speaking at Neurodiversity Thrives 2.0 Summit. If you or your child are navigating challenges with focus, behavior, digestion, sleep, or energy, this free virtual summit offers actionable insights.
www.neurodiversitythrives.com

05/11/2026

Class 4: Menopause and Healthy Aging

Dr. Rami Rowen will teach, "Menopause: What's Old and What's New?"

This session will focus on the best available evidence for menopausal management with a focus on the data and safety around hormone therapy.

Dr. Riley Bove will teach, "Strategies for Healthy Aging"

This session will provide an overview of the major health considerations affecting women during the postmenopausal years, as well as evidence-based strategies to improve health and well-being during this next phase of life. This includes brain, heart, gynecological, bone, and emotional health.

Learn more and register at https://osher.ucsf.edu/Osher-WISE

04/30/2026

Class 3: Environmental and Sleep Health for Women

Dr. Marya Zlatnik will teach, "Fostering Reproductive Resilience to Climate and Environmental Change"

This session invites participants to improve resilience in the face of climate change. Find out how petrochemicals and climate change can impact reproduction and pregnancy, and learn how to decrease your exposures to health-harming chemicals.

Dr. Ashley Mason will teach, "Optimizing Your Sleep: Myths and Facts"

This session addresses common sleep myths and sleep truths and provides sleep health practices that improve sleep and reduce the risk of several diseases.

Learn more and register at osher.ucsf.edu/Osher-WISE

04/15/2026

Class 2: Fertility Optimization

Dr. Jennifer Ashby will teach, "What East Asian Medicine Teaches Us About Fertility and Its Optimization"

This session explores fertility through the lens of East Asian medicine, examining how Jing, Blood, Qi, and Yin/Yang balance form the foundation of reproductive health. Students will leave with a practical understanding of fertility preservation as a daily practice of protecting resources and regulating rhythm, including how chronic stress endangers vital organs like the kidney and liver.

Dr. Maren Shapiro Eger will teach, "Creating the Optimal Environment for Conception"

This session will cover practical, evidence-based ways to optimize the body for conception, including recommendations for sleep, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and what to cut-out. Participants will also learn how to time in*******se to maximize the chances of pregnancy, and when to seek additional support or evaluation.

Learn more and register at osher.ucsf.edu/Osher-WISE