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The vision of the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health is to nurture health and inspire well-being in all people. This ultimate goal is supported by our mission to: Provide the highest quality healthcare by blending proven conventional and complementary medicine approaches from around the world, Create outstanding integrative health leaders through transformative education and training, and Advance the science of integrative health by conducting and disseminating rigorous research. Values Our work is guided by and infused with a commitment to the values of: Whole-person care: Our comprehensive, team-based approach acknowledges all aspects of each individual — body, mind, and spirit Equity: We welcome and respect all people, value diversity, and strive for inclusivity. We are committed to improving integrative health care for members of medically underserved communities Compassion: We foster empathy and attend to the influence of social, cultural, and historical contexts on health, health behaviors, and access to health care Collaboration: We promote interprofessional teamwork among our clinicians, educators, and researchers, and build partnerships across UCSF and internationally Focus on wellness: We emphasize health promotion and illness prevention, as well as treatment of disease Empowerment: We provide resources and tools that cultivate resilience and engage each person’s unique healing abilities Osher Center Building The Osher Center for Integrative Health is housed in the Osher Building, located on the UCSF Mount Zion Campus. The five-story structure was designed by KMD Architects with the goal of creating a healing environment. The exterior of the building, veneered in brick and wood resin materials, was designed to be responsive to the surrounding neighborhood, and the construction followed sustainable building practices that received LEED Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council. The interior space of the Osher Center incorporates nature, natural light and fresh air, simply organized spaces, and pleasant colors and textures. Spaces are intimate and friendly and promote relaxation. The Osher Center also includes features not typically found in conventional medical clinics or academic institutions, such as large group rooms for yoga and meditation instruction, the Takahashi Japanese Healing Garden, and treatment rooms for acupuncture, massage therapy, biofeedback, and mind-body awareness. Our facility contributes to the well-being of its staff and faculty occupants and supports the healing process of patients.