Houston Acupuncture & Herb Clinic specializing in Women's Health, Cosmetic Acupuncture and Pain Manag Kathleen Funk, L.Ac.
received her BA at Baylor University where she studied Philosophy and Medicine and went on to receive her Master of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Houston, TX). Kathleen completed her residency in Hangzhou, China at Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Affiliated Integrative Hospital of Luzhou Medical School located in the Sichuan Province. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine and is licensed in Acupuncture by the Texas Medical Board. Kathleen frequently speaks at health fairs and conferences to raise public awareness of integrative health, acupuncture related issues, and legislative advocacy. She has been a grand rounds lecturer at UT Dell Medical School (Austin, TX) and a featured guest lecturer on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Philosophy of Medicine at Baylor University. Kathleen has taught mind-body classes to caregivers and oncology patients at MD Anderson in their Integrative Medicine Dept. and has presented at MD Anderson’s Oncology Training for Acupuncturists and Mind-Body practitioners. Kathleen is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) at ACAOM (Houston, TX) where she is specializing in Gynecology. She is concurrently earning her PhD from Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she is studying under stroke rehabilitation technique pioneer, Dr. Shi Xue Min.
05/25/2022
I have nothing uplifting to share. I want to channel my rage into concrete, positive change. Below are some orgs and petitions I support. Please add any resources that are related and helpful.
We’re celebrating AAPIHM by having a IG LIVE w/ . We’ll be sipping tea, nerding out on culture, celebrating . Grab some tea and sip with us! 🍵🌱
05/08/2022
Celebrating you. Thank you. ♥️💐
01/18/2022
We all seem to love challenging our adrenals. The get sh*t done mindset is what drives us, but doesn’t let us relax when we have time off. We wake up tired, push through it, and then can’t sleep at night. This is your reminder that rest is just as important as your hustle. There are better, more sustainable ways to fuel you than slamming an espresso and grinding it out. 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ready to make a shift? We offer natural approaches to adrenal fatigue. Reach out to schedule your initial consultation and treatment via the LINK IN BIO.
01/12/2022
Which herbal formula should you take? Well it depends on your diagnosis and health history.
🌿 There are some herbs and formulas that you can take as supplements for overall support, but if you are looking for medicinal benefit, then precision in dosage and formula is necessary.
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🌿 Plant medicine can be modulated and customized. Depending on dosage and diagnosis, you can dip your toes into it, or if you need it, utilize it to support treatment. That’s why it’s important to work with a licensed and experienced herbalist to guide and give medically sound recommendations based on your goals and diagnosis.
04/16/2021
ACUFUNKTURE X LULULEMON | BLACK X AAPI SOLIDARITY • Hey Friends! In our ongoing collaboration with lululemon, the Acufunkture Team and Houston Run are co-creating a virtual 5K that acknowledges and celebrates our Black x AAPI communites. Join us as we race towards solidarity through EaDo, Houston's legacy Asiatown, and the culturally rich Third Ward. Get your friends and run with us.
Grab your tickets soon as they are going quickly! Registration is free and lululemon gear is included while supplies last - be sure to identify your preferred sizing!
The gut is like a garden that flourishes when you cultivate it. There is no one super pill, herb, or supplement that “fixes” the gut. Restrictive diets like Low FODMAP work temporarily and often lead to more food sensitivities if the root of inflammation is left unaddressed. Healing the gut is a process and it starts with resolving inflammation. 🌱
The next time you feel small, unprepared, or unworthy, read this. Dare to be powerful! 🙌🏽🔥♥️
10/28/2020
In Functional Med, we often talk about the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal Axis (HPA) which is our central stress response system. It is responsible for the neuroendocrine adaptation component of the stress response. The ultimate result of the HPA axis activation is to increase levels of cortisol in the blood during times of stress. Cortisol's main role is in releasing glucose into the bloodstream in order to facilitate the "flight or fight" response.
Dysregulation of cortisol is one of the key reasons for hormonal imbalance in women, including the hormone issues linked to infertility and menstrual irregularities. Hypervigilance leads to dysregulated cortisol (too high, then over time, too high and too low, and ultimately, too low). It alters thyroid and gonadal function, making it harder to lose weight and conceive (See PCOS). In our clinical experience at Acufunkture, I would say about 90% of our hormonal imbalance cases also exhibit hypervigilance.
When considering the HPA, I am reminded of the Heart/Mind - Uterus connection via the Bao Mai meridian in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ancient Chinese have understood this connection between our minds and reproductive functions for centuries. It’s one of the main reasons why we incorporate Mind-body Medicine like acupuncture and guided meditation in many of our hormone balance and fertility programs. We’ve found that when we are able to tone down hypervigilance and lower that fight or flight response, your body becomes more receptive to balance. We do it because it works.
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08/25/2020
You are not the labels/categories/designations that have been put upon you. Uncover everything and you’ll find that you are truly limitless. No more playing small. Are you ready to take up space? ♥️✨
08/19/2020
Hugging may be discouraged during the time of corona but that doesn’t stop us from helping people feel loved. Who’s in your support group? Who’s been getting you through these tough times? Reach out, drop them a line to give them some gratitude and love. A little bit of love can help us keep going. ♥️ ⠀
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Acufunkture was created in 2013 to help patients suffering from chronic pain, autoimmune disease, thyroid issues, diabetes, and more. We've provided thousands of treatments and changed many of our patients’ lives permanently for the better.
Our original clinic was located in The Preserve, near 610 N Loop W and TC Jester. The grounds were beautiful and it provided the flexible space we initially needed to establish our practice.
When Hurricane Harvey hit in August 2017, we lost everything we worked so hard to build. This was a difficult time for us, but it also presented us with a new opportunity to grow. We were able to expand both our team and our location in a way that better suited our staff-family and enabled us to better serve our patients.
In April 2018, we hired our first team members and later that summer we made the move to 3100 Timmons. Our office is now on the 3rd floor of a 5 story building and has never flooded. Our team is committed to cultivating the best natural and holistic therapy options for our patients for a truly integrative medical experience.
Even in difficult times, our values have never wavered, and our promises remain the same to every patient. At our clinic:
You will be heard.
You will have a better understanding of your body.
You will be given the tools, a plan, and the support you need to get — and be — well.
