Dr. Cat Houdek

06/27/2023

We are SO excited for the return of to San Diego, and we are offering our first community ceremony of the summer on July 22! Join us for a day of deep healing and connection as we work with the sacred Amazonian medicines of Kambo, hapé, sananga, and sacred song and music.

We are blessed to have 3 amazing facilitators for this ceremony! and !
Whether you have sat with Kambo before or are ready for your first time, this ceremony will be right for you! We are looking forward to serving you ✨

We have 12 spots available, and we ask that you register no later than July 20th.
To register: send your $50 deposit to Venmo and include your email and phone number in the subject line! One of us will reach out to you to set up a pre-ceremony consultation 😊
The location for this ceremony is on a private property in Kumeyaay land, and the exact location will be sent via email after you have registered.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about Kambo, you can message, text, or simply visit the link in my bio titled KAMBO.

P.S. If you invite a friend to register, let us know and you both will receive a $20 discount!

We are grateful to be in service to you 🙏🏼

Viva 🐸!

04/07/2023

✨WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR INITIAL ACUPUNCTURE CONSULTATION✨

Your initial consultation is an important part of your treatment path! This is the time where you and I are able to connect in person, get to know each other, and determine if and how acupuncture can help you.

Your initial consultation lasts 30 minutes. During that time, we’ll discuss your “why” for seeking treatment, we’ll review your health history, I’ll perform a Chinese medicine physical examination with you, and, of course, talk to you about acupuncture and answer your questions!

By the end of our time together, I’ll have enough information to put together a personalized treatment plan for you and get you feeling your best self!

I like to take the time to review everything you shared with me so I can really make sure I have a clear picture of what you are experiencing and what your goals are, so that I can curate the best plan of action for YOU. This is part of my commitment and dedication to getting you feeling better and thriving!

Still have questions about what to expect? Drop them below ⬇️ or send me a DM 📩!

Visit the link in my bio to schedule at

02/23/2023

✨Check out my blog on how to cycle track! ✨

There are 3 main ways of tracking your ovulatory cycle:
1. Basal Body Temperature
2. Cervical Mucus
3. Urine Testing

Cycle tracking not only gives you insight into when you ovulate each month, but also paints a picture of how certain symptoms may be aggravated during certain phases, due to hormonal fluctuations or imbalances. Knowing what phase of your cycle you are in helps you better understand your health!

Do you track your cycle? Which method(s) do you prefer?

Be sure to check out my blog for a thorough explanation of each method 😊

02/19/2023

✨NEW BLOG ALERT✨

These are the 3 cycle tracking misunderstandings that I hear the most! My blog post titled “Cycle Tracking: 3 Common Myths” offers a detailed explanation of why these statements and incorrect, and how to better understand cycle tracking!

Myth #1: Most women only mark their bleed on their calendars or apps. When it comes to cycle tracking, you need to begin tracking your ovulation too! Knowing when or if you ovulate offers much greater insight into your cycle, your fertility, and other health concerns.

Myth #2: You can get pregnant one day of the month—your ovulation day! Because s***m can live up to 6 days in the right environment, there is technically a 6-day window prior to your ovulation that the s***m has the opportunity to meet the egg and hang out. This 7-day stretch that includes the 6 days prior to ovulation and your day of ovulation are known as your “fertile window”. This brings us back to myth #1 — you need to track ovulation!

Myth #3: If the only information you are entering into your period app are the days you bleed, you cannot know when you are ovulating and neither can your app. Ovulation is marked by multiple physiological shifts. Once you begin recording your temperature, cervical mucus, and LH levels, you will gain a clearer picture of your ovulation cycle, and so will your app!

You can read my newest blog post on this topic by following the link in my bio, or by visiting my website www.sovereign-qi.com

Ready to claim your reproductive freedom and start your cycle tracking journey? Schedule your 10-minute acupuncture phone consultation with me, link in bio!

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12/27/2022

✨Ready for the New Year?✨

Kambo can help keep your new year’s resolutions going strong!

Scroll through to learn how Kambo can provide you with a fresh start and helps with your growth and expansion.

Schedule your Kambo cleanse for the new year starting as soon as Jan. 4!

With gratitude and reverence, I am honored to serve the San Diego community this powerful healing secretion.
Thank you for entrusting me to hold this space for you this year and every year to come 🙏🏼 I am blessed beyond words.

Viva 🐸!
Pricing
1 Individual session: $200*
Individual 3-pack: $500
Small group: $150/person

*active duty military, veterans, and their dependents receive $50 off Individual session with valid ID or DD214

Visit the link in my bio for more info on Kambo and what a session with me looks like.

12/23/2022

The female reproductive cycle is intrinsically connected to nature 🌱
Knowing the phase you are in is key to navigating and understanding your cycle and how it impacts your life ✨

Swipe through for some visual representations
AND
Learn more about the phases in my new blog!
Link in bio to read it ☯️

12/13/2022

✨ Reiki is a true calling ✨

These 4 Reiki students put in the work and dedication and received their Level 2 attunement and certification this weekend! These women have embraced the love, healing, and growth that comes with practicing Reiki, and I am so excited to see where the Reiki river takes them 😊

I am grateful to be your teacher, and in teaching, I am also taught 🙏🏼

May the work you do ripple out to benefit all of humanity 💜

12/08/2022

✨NEW BLOG ALERT✨

Link in bio!

Are you curious about *why* cycle tracking is so important and so empowering? Head over to my blog to learn why I believe every woman should be properly tracking their cycle, and why their partners should be involved too!

Interested in starting this process yourself? I offer step-by-step guidance and an individualized plan of action to all of my clients that include acupuncture, herbs, and dietary recommendations.
Schedule your initial acupuncture wellness session today and let’s start your journey!

December availability is limited, so be sure to schedule sooner rather than later 😊 link in bio to schedule

All new clients receive half-off their initial visit this holiday season ✨

I’m looking forward to working with you!

11/09/2022

✨Bone Broth is Medicine✨

In TCM, bone broth is perhaps one of the most healing foods one can consume, and good news is, it’s super easy to make!

Some health benefits of bone broth include
•nourishing Qi
•nourishing Blood
•nourishing Yin
•nourishing Essence
•calming the Shen

It has a warming quality which makes it perfect for the winter weather! (Although it can and should be consumed year round)

Because of its blood building qualities, it’s excellent for injury recovery. Many athletes have used bone broth to speed up the healing process after injuries. It’s also incredibly useful for post-concussive syndromes.

Bone broth aids the digestive system and has been found to be useful for leaky gut, among other issues.

The powerful tonifying effects of bone broth help to improve energy levels. If you struggle with low energy, try replacing your morning cup of coffee with a cup of bone broth, OR drink a cup of bone broth BEFORE going for that coffee, OR have a cup of bone broth when you feel that afternoon dip in energy coming on, and see how feel!

In calming the Shen, bone broth helps regulate your neurotransmitters, specifically glycine, which can improve sleep quality, helping tackle insomnia.

Bone broth builds collagen, making it great for joint pain and maintaining a youthful appearance!

“Let food by thy medicine”

Check out my newest blog linked in the bio for my go-to bone broth recipe!

And be sure to ask your acupuncturist about herbs that may be beneficial for you to add to your bone broth 😉

11/02/2022

✨ ACU-KAMBO ✨

The benefits of receiving acupuncture after a Kambo ceremony, or any ceremony for that matter, are practically endless.
Acupuncture helps with post-ceremony integration and can guide you deeper in your healing and your intentions.

I’m so happy to be offering my new AcuKambo package! This includes 1 Kambo ceremony and 1 follow-up acupuncture wellness session.
Those who have received Kambo know how amazing acupuncture can feel in the following days.
Experience for yourself the benefits of these two medicines working together to guide you!

In service and gratitude,
Dr. Cat

Call, Text, Email, or DM to schedule this service 💜 contact info in bio

10/18/2022

✨ Acupuncture is both the catalyst and the integration work ✨

Your first acupuncture session kickstarts your systems and teaches your mind & body that there is a way out of dis-ease.
The more acupuncture treatments you receive, the more you are rewired to a state of harmony.

Part of integration work after an initial profound healing experience is showing up for yourself. How can you turn that healing experience into a long-lasting effect?
Show up for yourself with consistent treatment and dedication.

Acupuncture is the catalyst for change, and it is a key to integration.

This is why .acupuncture offers membership plans as a way to stay on track with your healing and build cumulative and long-lasting results.

Schedule online!

Xoxo
☯️

10/13/2022

Acupuncture and Shamanism

Check out my first blog post!
I’m excited to write and share more as time goes on! My simple hope is that you learn a little something new from my blogs, or that the knowledge you already have gets reaffirmed 😊

If you found this article interesting, give it a share!

Thanks for reading. And let me know your thoughts!

When you think of a shaman, what's the first image that comes to your head? Did the image of your acupuncturists come into mind? Most likely not. But after reading this post, that may change. Acupuncture and shamanism--how could these two things possible connected? Let me offer a brief history. Sham...

10/10/2022

✨WHY ACUPUNCTURE FOR MENTAL HEALTH?✨

There are many ways that acupuncture helps your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I could go into the bioscience around neurotransmitter signaling and the feel-good hormone release that happens with acupuncture. But that’s not really necessary. Not when this medicine has thrived for so long, long before any of these medical terms even existed. It truly is spirit medicine.

If you’re struggling with things like depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, fear, anger, grief, disconnection, insomnia, addiction, or anything else, acupuncture may just be the tool that guides you to healing and recovery.

Schedule your session online or give me a call 📞

In service and gratitude,
Dr. Cat
🙏🏼💜✨

10/07/2022

✨THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH✨

“Holistic” is the comprehension that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

Chinese medicine is the epitome of holistic healthcare, as it addresses every level of health in each visit.

It shows how mental-emotional health disharmonies exist in relationship to physical and spiritual health.

Ready to take the holistic approach to your health and wellness care?
Schedule your initial session through the link in bio, and be sure to take advantage of the October Special so you can get the MOST out of SovereignQi’s services.

In service and gratitude 💜

09/29/2022

✨NEW LOCATION ALERT✨

Hello everyone!

I am SO EXCITED to announce that on the one year anniversary of SovereignQi, I will no longer be a mobile or in-home practice—I’m moving on up into an office space to grow my private practice! 🙌🏼
I am beyond grateful for this expansion and can’t wait to begin serving the La Mesa community!

Starting October 6, you can see me at Grossmont Center for all of your acupuncture and wellness needs ☯️

If you have ever received a treatment from me and benefited from it, please share this info with your friends and family so they can also enjoy an amazing healing experience ✨

✨I am offering an October Special for all new clients✨
•Sign up for a membership plan at your initial session and receive half off the price of your initial session!

I decided to offer memberships to my clients as a way to ensure they are receiving the consistent and dedicated care they need. Whether for general acupuncture wellness treatments, or for facial rejuvenation plans, I’ve got you covered 😊
[Becoming a member is not required to schedule a session; you can still choose to schedule on an as-needed basis.]

You can read more about memberships, what’s included, and pricing options on my website, link in bio!

Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am - 7pm

Kambo ceremonies will now only be offered on Saturdays. Please call or text to schedule your next Kambo session.

My new office is located inside a medical office that consists of other professionals including massage, lymphatic drainage, chiropractic, body sculpting, and esthetician services.

Thank you to everyone who has already entrusted me with their care, and I look forward to being of service to all my new clients! Thank you for allowing me to aid you in your healing journey 💜

Love and Blessings,
Dr. Cat, DACM, L.Ac.

09/22/2022

The name “SovereignQi” came to me at 3am the morning of October 6, 2021.
I was literally woken out of my slumber to this word appearing in my mind, and I knew immediately it would be the name for my emerging private practice.
This word encompasses all that I believe should be part of health care—personal empowerment, autonomy, and the freedom to choose what is best for our own qi and vitality, all blanketed with compassion.

To be sovereign is more than autonomy, it is a declaration of returning to nature, finding freedom in the elements, and uncovering our innate ability to heal should we simply stay dedicated to the process. It is personal responsibility and loving dedication to ourselves to thrive and flourish. At our core, we are sovereign beings gifted with the inherent right to live out our greatest potentials.

I honestly can’t believe it’s coming up on one year since the birth of SovereignQi. I’m grateful and honored for all I’ve been able to do so far to serve the community—collaborating on community healing events, providing Reiki and sound healing at yoga classes and sacred ceremonies, tutoring, serving Kambo, and now offering a wide range of Chinese medicine and holistic therapies—it’s been a blessing of a ride, with more yet to come! 🙏🏼✨☯️🐸

09/11/2022

✨What is a Kambo 3x3?✨

A Kambo 3x3 is where you sit for 3 rounds of Kambo in 3 hours. In a 3x3, each round creates a compounding effect, inviting the Kambo to go deeper each round.
Slide through to see the progression of this client from round 1 to round 3. She started her first round with 3 points, and ended with 7, sitting with 15 points total!
She described this session as “profound, remarkable, transformative, and exhausting!” 🙏🏼🐸

A 3x3 is not for everybody, but for those who are called to do it, it brings powerful shifts and intense shedding of limiting thoughts, patterns, and behaviors.

A 3x3 can help with:
•Breaking through major blocks in your life,
or
•making a big decision, especially if you are feeling at a crossroads.

It is a metamorphosis of sorts 🦋

A 3x3 takes you deep into your mind, body, and soul, and it is challenging just as much as it is empowering. You get out what you put in to it, and it requires you to have full faith and trust in yourself, in Kambo, and in your practitioner—It is a graceful dance amongst the three.

I always tell my clients, “Anything that could happen to you during Kambo, I guarantee has happened to me”, which also means that any treatment you receive, I have also received. This is why I feel so comfortable serving this medicine. I have sat with Kambo for a 3x3 and I know how powerful it can be. I came out of my 3x3 feeling so incredibly PROUD of myself. More proud than I had ever felt before, and that was with a Doctorate degree already under my belt. So proud that I cried tears of joy for 30 minutes after. I felt myself shed all the self-doubt I’d been carrying for years. For the first time in my life, I felt truly confident in ME, not the faking-it-til-I-make-it type of confidence that I often shadowed myself in, but just pure embodied confidence. I actually believed in myself. And the first thought that came into my head was “Wow if I can do that, I can do ANYTHING!” It was exactly what I needed without even knowing it. Continued proof that Kambo always gives us exactly what we need. I am eternally grateful to be here serving this medicine and continuing to shed layers and grow stronger in love and service. Aho!

If you are feeling called to sit for a 3x3, it is recommended that you have prior and recent experience sitting with Kambo. While every practitioner is different, I feel comfortable serving a 3x3 knowing you have had at least 3 prior sessions, and at least one with me. This type of session is not recommended for a first-time Kambo session.

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Interested in Kambo? Schedule your free initial phone consultation with me online, or DM me your questions!

Viva 🐸!

08/31/2022

✨Kambo Meridian Treatment✨

Placing Kambo on acupuncture points amplifies the effects of both medicines. These two modalities, Kambo and Chinese medicine, work symbiotically to address health issues on all levels. Using acupoints helps to guide Kambo to specific areas of the body, releasing excess from the organs and meridians through the purging process, and nourishing the organs and meridians with its bioactive peptides and energetic properties.
It’s beautiful to witness two medicines from different parts of the world come together to create such profound healing effects.

In this session, we worked with the Stomach and Liver meridians to address this client’s particular intentions and symptom presentation.

Points used: ST40, ST44, LV5

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Are you feeling called to Kambo? Visit the link in my bio to schedule your free consultation call, check out my website for in-depth info on Kambo, and reach out to me for any questions!

I offer individual and group Kambo ceremonies.

SEMI-PRIVATE FULL MOON KAMBO CEREMONY 9/10 — limited to 4 people, link in bio to register!

SEMI-PRIVATE FALL EQUINOX KAMBO RETREAT 9/24-9/25 — 2-days of Kambo & Acupuncture, limited to 4 people, link in bio to register!

Viva 🐸!

08/25/2022

✨SEPTEMBER CEREMONY SCHEDULE✨
Swipe and Read for more details!

✨KAMBO NEW MOON CEREMONY✨
Saturday 9/10
9am-1pm
San Diego, CA
$150/person
Led by .cathoudek

Invite in the energy of the Full Moon in Pisces. In this intimate small-group setting, we will be working with the sacred medicines of the Amazon, allowing for a deep cleanse and invigoration as we step into the creative and emotional powers of the Pisces full moon.

✨2-DAY EVENT:
FALL EQUINOX & NEW MOON ACU-KAMBO CIRCLE✨
Saturday Sept 24 & Sunday Sept 25
9am-3pm both days
San Diego, CA
$500/person
Led by .cathoudek
and sinemergen

This 2-day ceremony combines the wisdom and healing traditions of Amazonian and Chinese medicine. This will be an intimate and safe small-group ceremony where we will invite in the energy of the Fall Equinox and the Libra New Moon as we transition seasons from Yang energy into Yin energy, shedding what no longer serves us, breaking through blocks, and inviting in balance, peace, harmony, and abundance.

This ceremony includes 2 days of:
•Kambo
•Sananga
•Hapé
•Cacao
•Acupuncture
•Sound Healing

It will be a powerful and affirming weekend of releasing, recharging, and connecting.

*Room and board is not included. You will be responsible for getting to and from the ceremony space on both days.

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Space is limited for both events. Link in bio to register!
Exact location will be disclosed after registration.

08/22/2022

Fun and expansion was had by all today in our Reiki 1 class!

Reiki holds such a special place in my heart and soul; it was my stepping stone into the world of natural medicine and energy healing almost 10 years ago, and has been with me every step of the way since!
I am so grateful for every opportunity I’m gifted to teach and attune others, and for all that I learn in return. It was an absolute joy to share this medicine with such beautiful and compassionate souls today.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to learn and grow and heal. Thank you to our sacred lineage and to all the Master Teachers who came before. Thank you Reiki for healing us and guiding us 🙏🏼
And thank you to for being the best assistant a girl could ask for!

Feeling blessed 💜

✨May this powerful work ripple out to benefit all of creation ✨