The UCSD-REACH Center thrives through collaboration. Our partner institutions bring diverse expertise, resources, perspectives, and communities that strengthen our shared mission to advance whole person health research and training.
Together, we:
- Co-develop innovative pilot projects and research studies
- Share expertise, tools, and training opportunities
- Build multi-site collaborations that extend the impact of whole person health science
- Create pathways for scholars, clinicians, and community members to engage in research
This collective effort ensures that discoveries made within REACH are more rigorous, inclusive, and impactful. By working hand-in-hand with our partners, we accelerate translation from scientific insight to real-world application—improving health outcomes and shaping the future of integrative care.
Program Director
James Mathews, PT, DPT, PhD
Research Director
Ed Bezkor, PT, DPT, PHD
Program Director
Nicole Wadsworth, DO
Research Director
Joanne Donoghue
Program Director
Malcolm Youngren
Research Directors
April Paniagua, Deborah Reuss
Program Director
Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM
Research Directors
Heather Zwickey, PhD
Research Director
Kimberlee Blyden-Taylor, ND
Program Director
Tami Hendriksz DO, FACOP, FAAP
Research Director
Nathalie Bergeron, PhD
Program Director
John Scaringe, DC, EdD
Research Director
Steffany Moonaz, PhD, C-IAYT
Research Director
Rebecca Giusti
Research Director
P. Gunnar Brolinson
Research Director
Kyle Bill
Research Director
Joseph Brady
Research Director
Robert Hoffan
Research Director
Paul S. Amieux