Outpatient Care

At UCLA Health, you’ll find a full range of integrative primary care services. We partner with you to prevent disease and manage your health, with a focus on overall wellness. Explore our primary care services.

UCLA Health Integrative Medicine in Primary Care

Our experienced team of integrative medicine experts provides comprehensive primary care and support. We offer preventive care and chronic disease management, blending traditional medical approaches with integrative methods.

We also use lifestyle interventions to prevent and treat physical and psycho-emotional conditions. Interventions may include:

• Acupuncture
• Mindfulness meditation
• Nutrition
• Osteopathic manipulative techniques
• Trigger point injections
• Yoga

We partner with you to optimize your health. Health is not simply the absence of disease but a state of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine Primary Care

The UCLA Center for East-West Medicine offers primary and continuity of care services in Santa Monica. The mission of East-West Primary Care is to help patients develop optimal health and well-being. We use an academically based model of primary care grounded in the principles of individualized disease prevention, integrative medicine and the philosophy of traditional Chinese healing.

At the Center for East-West Medicine, we blend Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Through this combined approach, we enable you to take control of your health and manage chronic diseases. Lifestyle interventions include acupuncture, acupressure and nutrition.

Learn more about the UCLA Health Center for East-West Medicine

UCLA Center for Human Nutrition (preventive care)

For more than two decades, the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition has been at the forefront of research, patient care and education. Malnutrition from over- or undernourishment is the most prominent nutritional disorder affecting a person’s risk for more than 100 diseases. We approach clinical care and research by developing personalized nutrition plans.

Our experts work with dietitians and psychologists to develop nutrition plans that promote overall health and disease prevention. We offer a customized approach to help you maintain a healthy weight through nutrition and lifestyle modification. 

Learn more about the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition

UCLA Brain Wellness Consultation Service

Specialists at the UCLA Brain Wellness Center offer proactive screenings to assess brain function. Using brain imaging and integrative evaluations, our experts identify symptoms of cognitive decline, including: 
•    Changes in memory, attention and concentration
•    Difficulty performing mental tasks or retrieving the right words
•    Problems with executive functioning, setting priorities, multitasking or following instructions

Identifying these symptoms early allows us to plan the most effective treatments. The consultation service coordinates care with other UCLA Health experts, including specialists in East-West Medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry and radiology. Together, we evaluate changes in brain chemistry, structure and function. We then guide patients to the most effective treatments. To learn more about this service or request an appointment, email [email protected] or call 310-794-5067, extension 2.

Our integrative medicine experts help people of all ages live healthier. We collaborate across specialties to offer expert care for chronic disorders and complex diseases. You can trust our team to deliver high-quality, science-informed integrative care. Discover our outpatient specialty care services.

Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology

The Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology provides information, education and support through a whole-person approach to cancer care. We enhance the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of people affected by cancer through services such as:

• Counseling
• Education
• Guidance
• Interactive programs
• Support groups

Our services ease the burden of cancer on you and your loved ones and help you optimize your health throughout your cancer journey. Most are provided at no cost to patients.

We provide essential psychosocial support to patients and their families. Our team includes:

• Oncology social workers
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Nutritionists
• Chaplains 
   

UCLA Health Center for East-West Medicine Consultative Care

The UCLA Center for East-West Medicine was established as a subspecialty consultative clinic in 1993 and has since become known throughout the UCLA Health system for its patient-centered approach. We use therapeutic practices from both the Western medical model and traditional Chinese medicine.

Patients throughout the spectrum of disease often benefit from a combination approach. We enable people to take part in their healing process through education that focuses on: 

• A home exercise program
• Integrative Chinese nutrition
• Self-care techniques

UCLA Center for Human Nutrition (specialty care)

The UCLA Center for Human Nutrition has helped thousands of patients achieve their health and weight management goals. We also help people manage certain medical conditions through better nutrition and healthier lifestyle habits. In addition, the center offers the latest nutritional guidance for transplant patients, as well as those with cancer and other chronic diseases.

Providers in our Nutrition Oncology Program work with patients receiving care from medical, surgical and radiation oncology specialists. We also offer a perioperative program for people with head and neck cancer. This program improves quality of life and helps people achieve their nutritional goals without the need for tube feeding.

UCLA Health Walter and Shirley Wang Center for Integrative Digestive Health

At UCLA Health, we’re changing the way patients with gastrointestinal conditions are treated. Our integrative approach treats the whole person as well as the digestive tract. We create personalized care plans to help patients manage their symptoms, cope with illness and thrive.

Our dedicated team of experts works together to improve each person’s overall health and enhance their quality of life. In addition to gastroenterologists, our team includes: 

• Nurse practitioners with experience in the brain-gut axis and mind-body approaches
• Registered dietitians with special expertise in digestive health
• GI psychologists who specialize in evidence-based psychological treatments to improve GI symptoms 

UCLA Health Integrative Psychiatry Clinic

Integrative psychiatry is a patient-centered approach to mental health. At our clinic, we use integrative therapies to help people with psychiatric disorders. With an emphasis on the connection between the mind, body and spirit, we offer therapies that improve our patients’ resilience and enhance their mental and emotional well-being.

Mind-Body Healing/Integrative Medicine — Head and Neck Cancer

The Mind-Body Medicine Group offers individualized services tailored to your needs. We specialize in helping people with all stages of head and neck cancer cope with diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Our services help you feel more comfortable and better prepared to tackle some of the challenges that cancer can bring.

We also help you: 

• Cope with the physical changes associated with cancer
• Improve communication with your health care team
• Manage emotional concerns

UCLA Health Integrative Diabetes and Endocrinology Care

Rashmi Mullur, MD, board certified in endocrinology and integrative medicine, leads a 90-minute group clinic where patients learn about integrative approaches to managing and coping with diabetes. The session focuses on the role of stress in blood sugar management. It also reviews the common dietary approaches, supplements and mind-body techniques that have been proven effective in diabetes care.

Dr. Muller assesses each patient’s diabetes-related distress and creates an individualized action plan. The plan includes yoga and mindfulness sessions that patients can practice at home.

She also offers individualized counseling to UCLA Health endocrinology patients. Topics include:

• Integrative approaches for comprehensive endocrine care
• Review and management of herb and supplement use for patients with thyroid and adrenal diseases

UCLA Health Comprehensive Menopause Care

Using a mind-body-spirit approach, the Comprehensive Menopause Program blends yoga, tai chi and mindfulness with acupuncture and natural supplements to support women in perimenopause and menopause. Our team offers a personalized approach using therapies to improve menopause symptoms, including: 

• Hot flashes
• Nutrition and weight concerns
• Mood and sleep disturbances

UCLA Longevity Center

The UCLA Longevity Center helps people live better longer. Our innovative memory and brain health programs encourage lifelong learning, a vital component of longevity, in community members of all ages. Longevity Center programs are flexible to fit each patient’s needs, from those with age-related memory concerns to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

UCLA Health Sleep Disorders Center

At the UCLA Health Sleep Disorders Center, a multidisciplinary group of experts provides clinical care and research to identify and treat sleep disorders in children and adults.

Sleep disorders negatively impact overall health and can contribute to other health problems. That’s why our team also works closely with community-based UCLA Health physicians to promote healthy sleep and expedite treatment for sleep disorders.

UCLA Health Pulmonary Santa Monica Sleep Clinic

Pulmonologists and sleep medicine physicians help people with a range of sleep disorders. We specialize in obstructive and central sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and home ventilatory therapy. 

UCLA Health Long COVID Program 

Symptoms of long COVID can affect many body systems at once, causing serious health concerns. At the UCLA Health Long COVID Program, experts from several departments work together to coordinate your care. We partner with you to deliver life-changing treatments and support. 
 

UCLA Health Operation Mend

Operation Mend heals our nation's post-9/11 military, veterans and family members. We offer innovative, comprehensive, world-class care for the physical and psychological wounds of war.

UCLA Family STAR Clinic

The UCLA Family STAR (Stress, Trauma and Resilience) Clinic provides evaluation, consultation, prevention and treatment services for children and family members affected by trauma and other challenging events. These events can include medical illness, traumatic loss, community violence, disasters and combat deployment.

Our team includes psychiatrists and psychologists specializing in the care of children and adolescents. We have expertise in child and family traumatic stress care for children of all ages and their family members. 
 

UCLA Health Rape Treatment Center  

The Rape Treatment Center provides comprehensive treatment for sexual assault victims and their families. We offer 24-hour emergency medical care, forensic examinations and crisis counseling. We also offer yoga, mental health care and other support services as necessary.

Our medical clinic is dedicated exclusively to sexual assault victim care 24 hours a day. It is located within UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in a private, safe and therapeutic setting. The medical clinic is staffed by highly trained professionals with specialized expertise in the medical, forensic and psychological aspects of victim care.

UCLA Health Women’s Cardiovascular Center

The UCLA Integrative Medicine in Cardiology Program is part of the UCLA Health Women’s Cardiovascular Center. We offer specialized care for women with heart disease. Women often present with different heart disease symptoms than men, so it’s important to provide targeted, personalized care.

Our specialists take a whole-person approach to cardiovascular disease in women. We may recommend lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease or coordinate a heart disease treatment plan. 

UCLA Health Center for Women’s Pelvic Health

The UCLA Health Integrative Medicine in Urogynecology Program is part of the UCLA Health Center for Women’s Pelvic Health. Our team has advanced training in integrative medicine and promotes urogynecology research and clinical care. We offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. 

UCLA Health Integrative Medicine in Gynecologic Oncology, Survivorship Yoga

This weekly gynecologic oncology survivorship yoga and meditation class helps cancer survivors connect with one another and enhance their overall health and well-being. Classes focus on specific asanas, pranayamas and restorative techniques to decrease treatment-related side effects and improve menopausal symptoms.

UCLA Integrative Medicine in Rheumatology

The UCLA Integrative Medicine in Rheumatology Program empowers patients to take charge of their health for optimal well-being. Through educational seminars, patients can learn about new perspectives on the role of central pain syndrome in rheumatologic disorders, including:

• Connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Primary and secondary fibromyalgia
• Rheumatoid arthritis

We also offer nutrition seminars in collaboration with the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine and UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. These seminars provide updates on the emerging field of integrative rheumatology. Topics include the impact of vitamin D, exercise, meditation and sleep on immune system function, with implications for health and illness.

UCLA Health Integrative Medicine in Geriatrics

Meena Makhijani, DO, a board-certified integrative medicine physician specializing in geriatrics, sees patients 65 years and older. She offers primary care and consultations on geriatric syndromes.

Dr. Makhijani uses a dynamic patient-centered approach that incorporates: 

• Ayurveda (Indian-originated healing techniques)
• Classical osteopathic manipulative techniques
• Integrative medicine

She also offers yogic meditation practices to help patients achieve their health and life goals. Visit Dr. Makhijani’s UCLA Health profile page to learn more.

At UCLA Health, we are passionate about delivering exceptional care to our patients. We also offer comprehensive wellness services designed specifically for UCLA students and UCLA Health faculty and staff. Our programs are tailored to meet the needs of our educational and health care community. We understand the importance of our team members’ enhanced wellness. Our services include:

UCLA Health Physician and Faculty Wellness Program

The UCLA Health Physician and Faculty Wellness Program provides support for the health and wellness of medical staff, fellows and residents. We offer a variety of services to promote physician health and wellness. Services include: 
•    Individual support
•    Group emotional support, such as trauma and grief processing sessions 
•    Educational lectures
•    Workshops on topics related to physician burnout, health and wellness

Email [email protected] to learn more.  If you’re a physician, you can connect with Physician Health to access the intranet website.

UCLA RISE Center

The RISE (Resilience In Your Student Experience) Center for UCLA students is an affiliate program and physical extension of UCLA’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). The RISE Center is a wellness hub that offers a range of programs, classes, trainings and self-directed resources. We aim to foster and support resilience, connection and well-being for our UCLA community.

Services are free for students and are led by a team of healing practitioners, mental health experts, prevention educators, wellness advisors and student ambassadors. We champion best practices to help students reach their full potential for personal success by: 

• Equipping them with social-emotional skills
• Encouraging them to embrace difference and diversity
• Elevating the concept of "mental health" as an everyday habit