230 Westcott St Suite 208, Houston, TX, 77007
BIOTE PROVIDER
KALE Functional Medicine
Did you know millions of people experience the symptoms of hormone imbalance every day? You may be one of them. Imbalances in our hormones can lead to a myriad of symptoms including reduced libido, low mood, fatigue, and weight gain – but these changes don’t have to be permanent. Now, there is help to address these and other early indicators of aging through hormone optimization. We, as your Biote Certified Provider in Houston TX 77007, will work with you to create personal care plans and precision treatments that can help patients stay healthy longer.
The Biote Method of bioidentical hormone optimization therapy is offered here at your Houston TX 77007 clinic. Biote has provided bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for more than a decade, helping both men and women age healthier with hormone optimization. To schedule an evaluation and learn how to restore hormones to their optimal level to help address specific health concerns, contact us today.
Miiko Rowley, MD, is an experienced, functional medicine doctor, board-certified family medicine physician and founder of KALE Functional Medicine in Houston, Texas. She provides exceptional integrative, holistic care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rowley earned her medical degree at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and completed a family medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston. She is board-certified in family medicine and a Certified Practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Patients suffering from gut health and digestive issues, autoimmune disorders, thyroid disorders, chronic fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, arthritis, and more can turn to Dr. Rowley and her team for relief and a low risk of complications. She offers in-person and virtual visits for added patient convenience. Dr. Rowley is currently welcoming new patients to KALE Functional Medicine.
Ashley is an accomplished healthcare professional with a passion for health and wellness. She began her journey at Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ashley then gained valuable experience practicing as a nurse at the prestigious Texas Medical Center, working at both Memorial Hermann Hospital and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Ashley pursued further education at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, earning a Master of Science in Nursing in 2016. She has since specialized in Adult/Acute Nurse Practice, focusing on liver and metabolic health, and honing her expertise in Functional Medicine. Her knowledge extends to hormones, vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, gut health, and thyroid function. Ashley has also completed specialized coursework through The Institute for Functional Medicine in both hormone and gut health.
With her background in hospital and clinic settings, Ashley has witnessed the impact of serious illnesses and the importance of disease prevention and health optimization. Her passion for Functional Medicine drives her to build collaborative relationships with her patients, guiding them on their journey to better health.
Outside of her professional life, Ashley and her husband are dedicated to raising their three young boys. The family enjoys staying active together and cherishes time spent outdoors.
Melissa Bassett, it is the focus of her work. She believes that health is more than just the absence of illness; it is about vitality, joyful and meaningful relationships, beauty, peace, and flourishing in life. Each person’s definition of health is unique, so Ms. Bassett takes a comprehensive approach to helping her patients achieve their goals.
She looks at each body system and considers how each system affects the whole person as she seeks the root cause of the problem. This approach, called Functional Medicine, has been a staple of her practice since 2007.
With 15 years experience in Family Medicine, and most of that time practicing functional medicine, Ms. Bassett is a valuable addition to the team at The Center. She completed her undergraduate and masters of Nurse Practitioner degrees at Brigham Young University. She can treat the whole family with a functional lense and has special interests in treating children and in women’s health. In 2011, she began offering aesthetics services in addition to her traditional medical treatments, as she believes that beauty can enhance healing in a very meaningful way. Ms. Bassett is married to a native Houstonian and they have three beautiful children and two adorable Basset hounds.