About us
Our Practice
A Legacy of Healing, A Vision for Optimal Wellness
KALE Functional Medicine represents more than four decades of commitment to holistic healthcare in the Houston community. Originally established over 40 years ago by Dr. Nellie Grose as The Center for Health and Healing, our practice has evolved into one of Houston’s leading functional medicine centers while maintaining our founding principles of compassionate, comprehensive care.
Today, under the leadership of Dr. Miiko Rowley, MD, who is dual-certified by both the American Board of Family Medicine and Institute for Functional Medicine, we continue this legacy of excellence while embracing cutting-edge advances in functional medicine.
Our Philosophy and Mission
At KALE Functional Medicine, we believe that true health is not merely the absence of disease, but the pursuit of positive vitality that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to provide exceptional integrative healthcare that honors the whole person while addressing the unique circumstances of family, environment, and genetics that influence each individual’s health journey.
We operate on the fundamental principle that your body has an innate capacity to heal when given the right support and environment. Rather than simply naming symptoms with a diagnosis and prescribing medications, we take the time to understand why you are not feeling well and work collaboratively with you to address the underlying causes.
Our Approach to Care
KALE Functional Medicine providers masterfully integrate the best conventional therapies with evidence-based holistic medicine to treat the whole patient. Our empathetic providers offer exceptional care for patients of all ages, from children over 2 months old to seniors, developing lifestyle prescriptions tailored to each patient’s unique needs and health goals.
We utilize IFM-based, clinician-designed functional medicine tools that help us evaluate the root causes of illness rather than simply addressing symptoms. Whether you’re experiencing autoimmune diseases, gut health issues, thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, fatigue, chronic pain, weight management concerns, or simply want to optimize your health naturally, our team provides premium, cutting-edge holistic medical care.
Our Core Values
Every interaction at KALE Functional Medicine is guided by our fundamental values:
Compassion
in understanding your health challenges.
Reliability
in honest and transparent communication.
Respect
for your individual experiences and choices.
Collaboration
in true partnership between practitioner and patient.
Our Team
Our practice is led by Dr. Miiko Rowley, an experienced functional medicine doctor and board-certified family medicine physician who founded KALE Functional Medicine with a vision of providing exceptional integrative, holistic care. Working alongside Dr. Rowley is our dedicated team of functional medicine professionals who share our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care.
Convenient Care Options
In addition to traditional in-person office visits, we offer comprehensive virtual telemedicine care, online access to our secure patient portal, and SMS messaging so you can get questions answered quickly by our medical team.
Your Partner in Optimal Health
The KALE Functional Medicine team warmly welcomes new patients and looks forward to partnering with you on your journey toward optimal health. We believe that every person deserves to feel their best and live their healthiest life.
