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Helene Langevin, MD, Joins the Osher Collaborative with New Role at University of Vermont
The Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health is proud to welcome back Helene M. Langevin, MD, a national leader in integrative health, as she assumes the role of Director of Research at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Vermont. In this new position, Dr. Langevin will lead the development of a robust, transdisciplinary research agenda aligned with the missions of both the Osher Center and the Osher Collaborative.
Registration Open for Osher Collaborative Virtual Symposium
The Osher Collaborative is hosting our third annual free virtual symposium. This year’s event is Reimagining Your Health Journey with Integrative Care.
This full-day event will explore how an integrative health approach can address common questions that arise in both complex, chronic health conditions and today’s increasingly complex healthcare system.
Cara Feldman Hunt, MA, NBC-HWC, Named Center Director at University of Vermont
The Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Vermont has appointed Cara Feldman-Hunt its new Director. Jon Porter, MD, retires after years of visionary leadership and dedicated service.
Cara Feldman-Hunt, MA, NBC-HWC, served as the Associate Director when The Bernard Osher Foundation established the Osher Center at University of Vermont in 2022. She was instrumental in leading the transition to shape the direction of the Center and establish Vermont’s presence among the existing Osher Centers.
Tiff Young, CYT-200
Vanderbilt University
Tiff Young, CYT-200, is the Associate Program Manager of the Mind-Body Program at the Osher Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Tiff was drawn to the integrative health space after developing her own yoga practice amidst her search to find a movement practice suitable for her own chronic conditions. With this newfound passion, she completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2021.
Linda Dulong, MSP, ANP-C
University of California, San Francisco
Linda Dulong, MSP, ANP-C, is an integrative nurse practitioner at the Osher Center at University of California, San Francisco. Her clinical practice focuses on Adult General Medicine and Women’s Health. Her approach to care addresses physical health and disease prevention, and prioritizes emotional, psychological, spiritual well-being for all patients.
“I am interested in low-tech, high-impact medicine,” said Linda. “I help my patients get back to the fundamentals of healing, such as mind-body medicine, daily movement, and healthy eating.”
Univeristy of Cincinnati Osher Center to Build Community Learning Kitchen
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center and the Osher Center for Integrative Health at the University of Cincinnati received a $2 million gift from John and Carrie Hayden to establish and endow a community learning kitchen that emphasizes the vital role of nutrition not only in the prevention but also the treatment of chronic disease.
The John and Carrie Hayden Community Learning Kitchen will open in early 2026 in the Blood Cancer Healing Center, adjacent to a mind-body-spirit wellness studio and rooftop healing garden.
Dr. David Victorson Appointed Director of Research at the Northwestern Osher Center
The Osher Center at Northwestern University is delighted to announce Dr. David Victorson as the new Director of Research. A psychologist, professor, and researcher, Dr. Victorson’s work explores mindfulness-based emotion regulation, deep social connection, nature contact, and positive health behaviors that promote well-being in individuals, communities, and the planet. He brings fresh energy, depth, compassion, and leadership to this position.
Debra Bell, MD
University of Washington
Debra Bell, MD, is the Co-director of Education at the University of Washington Osher Center and a long-time Family Medicine Physician. She is an integrative primary care physician and conducts consultative integrative medicine visits.
Osher Collaborative at International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health 2025
At the 2025 International Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH), members of the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health played a defining role in shaping the content of the conference and direction of the field. With approximately one-third of the presentations led by our experts, the Collaborative’s influence was undeniable, showcasing groundbreaking research, innovative clinical programs, and transformative approaches to education.
Annette Fornos, MD
Miami University
Annette Fornos, MD, is a board-certified internist who began practicing at the Osher Center at University of Miami in August 2024. She attended medical school at the University of Miami School of Medicine, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and has been practicing in the greater Miami area for nearly two decades.
Harvard Osher Center Hosts 6th Annual Integrative Medicine Network Forum
On December 9-10, 2024, the Osher Center jointly based at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital will host the 6th biennial Integrative Medicine Network Forum on the topic of “High-Tech Medicine & Soft Touch Healing – Advancing Innovation in Integrative Health.” The conference aims to foster much-needed dialogue on how technology influences and impacts integrative healthcare. This unique hybrid event will facilitate discussions and collaborations across new domains to explore current projects, future possibilities, and the opportunitie
Kalinda Marshall, MPH, BSN, RN
Northwestern University
Kalinda Marshall, MPH, BSN, RN, is the Clinic Practice Manager at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University. Marshall is trained as a chemotherapy/biotherapy registered nurse, and before coming to the Osher Center in 2021, she served as Lead Nurse for the Gynecological Oncology Division at the Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago.
Christine Vatovec, PhD
University of Vermont
Christine Vatovec, PhD, is an environmental health social scientist who studies the interconnections between human health and planetary health. She serves as the Planetary Health Lead at the University of Vermont Osher Center, is a researcher in the Larner College of Medicine, and teaches in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.
Register for the Healthy People, Healthy Planet Symposium
The Osher Collaborative, an international group of eleven Osher Centers, is hosting our second symposium for the public on the topic of Healthy People, Healthy Planet. This free virtual event will feature presentations from Osher Collaborative speakers on the reciprocal relationship between personal and planetary well-being. The program will cover the following four themes:
Vinny Minichiello, MD
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Vinny Minichiello, MD, is a family physician and Director of the Academic Integrative Health Fellowship at the Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Wisconsin–Madison. In his clinical practice, Dr. Minichiello treats patients with conditions such as chronic pain, diabetes, hypertension, anxiety/depression, and sleep disorders. “I see people with complex lives and complex stories,” said Dr. Minichiello. “In my practice, I approach family medicine through an integrative health lens.
Carla Kuon, MD
University of California, San Francisco
Carla Kuon, MD, is an integrative physician at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. An integrative internist, Dr. Kuon is trained in functional immunology and the diagnosis and treatment of functional gut disorders. Her practice primarily focuses on treating people with chronic fatigue and “invisible” illnesses. “I started my practice working with functional gut disorders and quickly learned that when I treated the gut microbiome, other symptoms such as chronic fatigue and migraines disappeared,” said Dr. Kuon.
Elizabeth Walsh, PhD
Vanderbilt University
Elizabeth Walsh, PhD, is Director of Education and Director of Health Psychology at the Osher Center at Vanderbilt University. In her clinical psychology practice, she treats adolescents and adults with chronic medical conditions and has a special interest in treating patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Dr. Walsh incorporates cognitive behavioral and interpersonal process therapy in her practice and works with patients on self-regulation and stress management.
Julie Lasselin, PhD
Karolinksa Institutet
Julie Lasselin, PhD, is Associate Professor (Docent) of Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet and leads the research program at the Osher Center in Stockholm. The research being done at the Karolinska Osher Center applies interdisciplinary and transdiagnostic perspectives to investigate determinants of well-being in relation to somatic and psychiatric health conditions. Dr. Lasselin’s research focuses on understanding psychobiological mechanisms and providing evidence of mind-body processes in conditions such as fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
London Ash Breedlove, PsyD
University of Washington
Dr. London Ash Breedlove is Director of Integrated Behavioral Health and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. They are also Co-Director of Education at the Osher Center, along with Dr. Debra Bell.
Osher Collaborative Acupuncturists Present Cross-Site Data at the World Congress for Integrative Medicine & Health
A group of acupuncturists from around the Osher Collaborative contributed to a cross-site research postertitled, “The Relevance of Acupuncture in Hospital-Based Settings in the U.S.,” which was presented at the 2nd Annual World Congress for Integrative Medicine and Health in Rome, Italy in September 2023. The research poster compiled program data from UCSF, Vanderbilt University, University of Cincinatti, University of Vermont, University of Washington, and University of Miami.