Amy Brooks

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Amy
Last Name
Brooks
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CMT, CMLDT, CLT
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Massage Therapist, Lymphedema Therapist
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Bio

Amy has been with UCSD Center for Integrative Medicine since January 2022 and a Certified Massage Therapist since 2016. She attended the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy and has since completed regular continued education to include specializations in Pre and Perinatal Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Lymphedema Therapy, post surgery massage, Pain Reprocessing Therapy and self care education. 

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Chronic pain, connective tissue disorder, lymphedema, prenatal, post surgical.
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Clinical Philosophy

I’m a believer in the power of intention. I have a passion for anatomy and am specific with my approach to bodywork. I feel strongly about empowering my patients, through education, with confidence in facilitating their own body’s needs. I truly have the best job ever!

What to Expect

Hydration is very important. Please drink some extra water before and after our appointments. 

Please be prepared to share your goals for Massage Therapy.

For Massage Therapy appointments, clothing removal is recommended but not mandatory. Modesty is always respected with proper draping. You’ll stay covered under a sheet and blanket. However, patient’s comfort level is most important.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage requires the removal of clothing. Modesty is always respected with proper draping. You’ll stay covered under a sheet and blanket. 

Jenny Ho

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Jenny
Last Name
Ho
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DO
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Osteopathic Physician, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
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Jenny Ho, DO, is a board-certified family medicine and osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine physician with specialized training in integrative medicine. She sees patients at UC San Diego's Centers for Integrative Health. She is committed to caring for patients across the lifespan, from newborns to older adults, and enjoys integrating holistic approaches into her clinical practice.

Dr. Ho has extensive experience providing OMT in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including but not limited to stroke rehabilitation, surgical rehabilitation, migraines, pelvic pain, peripartum-related pain, respiratory conditions, motor vehicle–related injuries and rheumatologic conditions. She also has a particular interest in pediatric care, addressing concerns such as feeding difficulties in newborns, torticollis, plagiocephaly, and developmental or behavioral challenges.

Dr. Ho completed her family medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by an additional residency year in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency. During her training, she also completed 200 hours of Andrew Weil's integrative medicine curriculum. She earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.

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Infants and newborns, women's health, peripartum, acute and post-operative care, palliative care, headaches/migraines
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Farm Bureau San Diego County – Certified Farmers Markets and CSAs

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English
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The mission of the Farm Bureau of San Diego County is to represent San Diego agriculture through public relations, education, and public policy advocacy in order to promote the economic viability of agriculture balanced with appropriate management of natural resources.
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Environmental Working Group Annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce

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English
Resource Categories
Nutrition
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The Environmental Working Group’s mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. With breakthrough research and education, we drive consumer choice and civic action. EWG publishes a guide every year for the “cleanest” 15 and “dirtiest” dozen fruits and vegetables according to their relative pesticide burden.
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Writing Caves

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English
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Integrative Medicine
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9–11 AM PT every Friday. Bring your big writing project, whether it is an article, book, grant proposal, or report. Join a UCSD REACH Scientist-Mentor for a 2-hour co-working writing workshop with an opportunity to ask questions or have a breakout session. No registration necessary.
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60+ minutes
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REACH
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Grant Writing Intensive: Pilot Grant Development

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English
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Join the Summer REACH Grant Writing Intensive, a four-session workshop series (June–July) designed to help CIH faculty develop a complete pilot or small grant application. Across four virtual sessions, participants will build their proposal step-by-step—covering specific aims, background and significance, methods, and budget—with guidance from experienced faculty, peer feedback, and structured writing assignments.
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What Peer Reviewers Really Look For

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English
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Curious what peer reviewers really think when they read your paper? Join us for a relaxed, practical workshop where Springer Nature, Chief Editor, Gerrit-John Schuster, pulls back the curtain on the review process and show you exactly what makes a manuscript stand out.
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Using AI in Scientific Writing

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English
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Generative AI offers powerful new ways to support scientific communication, but it also raises important questions about research quality, integrity, and responsible use. How can researchers take advantage of large language models while ensuring their work remains rigorous and trustworthy?
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