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About Us

The Center for Integrative Medicine brings together evidence-informed care, education, and research to support whole-person health and healing. Working collaboratively across departments, specialties, and clinical settings, we focus on treating the full person — not just isolated symptoms or conditions. 

Our approach emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care that supports long-term wellness, resilience, and partnership in the healing process.

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Our Approach

We consider the physical, emotional, mental, social, and lifestyle factors that shape health and healing.

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Whole-Person Care

We combine clinical expertise, research, and integrative approaches to support thoughtful, individualized care.

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Evidence-Informed Practice

We work across departments, specialties, and care settings to support more connected patient experiences.

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Collaborative Care

We help patients build practical, sustainable skills that support long-term wellness.

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Patient Empowerment

As part of UC San Diego, we contribute to clinical education, training, and integrative health research.

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Education & Research

We partner with patients and community organizations to support healthier communities.

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Integrated Across UC San Diego Health

As a virtual center within the Department of Family Medicine, the Center for Integrative Medicine collaborates across specialties, care settings and academic departments to support evidence-informed, whole-person care throughout UC San Diego Health.

By bringing together clinicians, educators, and research collaborators, we support more coordinated, compassionate, and connected care while contributing to integrative health education and clinical research initiatives.

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Our Mission

We believe healthcare should support the full person — integrating physical, emotional, mental, social, and lifestyle factors that influence health and healing.

Our mission is to advance evidence-informed, compassionate care through collaboration, education, and approaches that support long-term wellness and resilience.

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Find a Location

Explore UC San Diego Health integrative medicine locations and services across San Diego county.

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Provider supporting a patient during an integrative hands-on treatment session at the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine.
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