California Acupuncture Board: All You Need to Know

California Acupuncture Board: All You Need To Know The California Acupuncture Board (CAB) plays a crucial role in regulating acupuncture practice within the state, ensuring that practitioners meet strict educational and professional standards. For those pursuing a career in acupuncture, it's essential to understand CAB regulations to become licensed in California. At Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), students are thoroughly prepared to meet these standards and are eligible to sit for both the California Acupuncture Board and national board exams. Staying informed about CAB's regulations is vital for both practitioners and patients to ensure safe and effective care. [...]

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How Long Does It Take to Become an Acupuncturist?

How Long Does It Take to Become an Acupuncturist? When you find yourself typing "How long does it take to become an acupuncturist?" into a search engine, you're likely exploring the pathway to a fulfilling and rapidly growing career in holistic health. Acupuncture, with its roots in traditional Chinese medicine, has increasingly become an integral part of modern healthcare. As interest in natural and integrative medicine continues to rise, the demand for skilled acupuncturists is flourishing. Understanding the educational and licensing requirements is essential for anyone serious about pursuing this path. Becoming a professional acupuncturist involves more than just learning [...]

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Acupuncture Classes: All You Need To Know

Acupuncture Classes: All You Need To Know Our acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine classes offer a unique blend of traditional practices and modern healthcare insights, making them invaluable tools in our current health and wellness landscape. In an era where whole-person care is taking center stage, these practices are proving to be more than just complementary—they’re essential. By focusing on underlying causes rather than just symptoms, these classes offer a unique approach that modern healthcare increasingly recognizes as invaluable. At Southern California University of Health Sciences, we’re dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by offering an education that goes [...]

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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, “Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare are pleased to announce a transformative multi-year collaboration aimed at expanding the availability of high-value musculoskeletal care in the United States. This partnership marks a significant advancement in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and experience for people seeking healthcare services for musculoskeletal concerns, including low back pain and neck pain.

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The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture

The Sleep-Heart Connection: Enhancing Whole Health Through Acupuncture Whole Health encompasses every aspect of our well-being, including physical, emotional, mental, and social health. One component of the Whole Health care plan is the Rest and Recharge concept, which is part of the Whole Health system to help people lead their fullest, most meaningful lives. In a significant development, the American Heart Association has revised its “Life’s Simple 7” predictors of heart health (including diet, smoking, and cholesterol) to “Life’s Essential 8.” This update includes sleep as a crucial measure for enhancing and sustaining cardiovascular health, further solidifying its importance in [...]

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Is Acupuncture Covered by Insurance? IDC Codes and Billing

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

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Healing Hands for Humanity President Chloe Lee on Promoting Health Equity

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

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How Acupuncture and Yoga Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients

March is National Nutrition Month, which promotes the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Along with a balanced diet, taking vitamins and supplements can also improve overall health. While there are many options available, if I could only choose three, they would be Omega 3 fish oil, Vitamin D, and Magnesium. These three vitamins offer a range of benefits, from improving brain function to reducing inflammation and supporting bone health.

By |2025-07-01T00:01:02+00:00November 27, 2023|2023, ACM, ACM-SEO, Announcements, Front Page News, News & Events|Comments Off on How Acupuncture and Yoga Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients

SCU Health Announces New Chiropractic and Acupuncture Wellness Packages

Southern Californians can receive free Chiropractic Care and have their vitals checked by a physician assistant at an upcoming SCU Health Tent Event community outreach clinic in East Whittier. SCU Health offers free clinics in a continuing effort to serve the community with integrative healthcare services, increase the awareness of integrative healthcare benefits, and provide students with clinical experience and patient treatment. SCU Health’s Tent Event will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1–4 p.m. on the campus of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), at the Sports Medicine Clinic inside Building T, across from the University Health Center. The campus is located at 16200 Amber Valley Drive Whittier, CA 90604.

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