Welcome to House of Healing Integrative Medical Center, where our mission is to serve patients who have often slipped through the cracks, including those living with chronic, complex, and misunderstood medical conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), POTS/dysautonomia, and autism spectrum disorders.
After a traumatic four-year journey helping her sister through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dr. Stephanie H. Abrams was forever changed as a physician. Her sister’s recovery, thanks to a naturopathic doctor after years of dismissal by traditional medicine, opened Dr. Abrams’ eyes to the power of functional and integrative medicine.
From that experience, House of Healing was born as a sanctuary for patients with complex conditions, built on compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Here, medicine is personal, time is valued, and every story matters.
We see the overlooked, the chronic, and the complex. Whether you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply need to be heard, House of Healing offers a place to begin again with empathy, evidence, and understanding.
Conditions We Treat:
Treatment Modalities Include:
“I’m not your standard doctor—I’m a doctor who understands what it’s like to be the patient.”
Dr. Stephanie H. Abrams is the founder and medical director of House of Healing Integrative Medical Center. A physician-scientist, mother, and caregiver, Dr. Abrams blends conventional expertise with lived experience to care for patients with complex, chronic illnesses.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Abrams earned her MD at the University of Texas Houston Health Science Center (2000) and completed her Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research and was an NIH funded scientist prior to moving to California in 2013. In addition to having a passion for liver disease, Dr Abrams followed her passion for ending the largest health epidemic to plague the United States. She became board certified in Obesity Medicine in adults & children in 2019.
Her career includes NIH-funded research on childhood obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and she served as Medical Director of Kamp K’AANA, a pediatric wellness camp for children with obesity. Dr. Abrams has been in multiple national committees, including the NASPGHAN Obesity Task Force, and received multiple patient-nominated caregiver awards.
After witnessing her sister’s life-threatening experience with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and recovery through integrative care, Dr. Abrams refocused her career toward functional and regenerative medicine. Today, she treats patients with hEDS, MCAS, dysautonomia, mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and other multi-system illnesses using a root-cause, whole-person approach.
She is fluent in Spanish, a Los Angeles Top Doctor (2020, 2025), and continues to advocate for patient-centered medicine that bridges compassion with clinical precision.
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Every provider at House of Healing shares a singular vision: to transform medicine into a relationship of trust, understanding, and collaboration.
We treat the whole person, not just symptoms, blending advanced diagnostics with integrative therapies to restore both function and hope. From chronic fatigue and hypermobility to autism and mitochondrial dysfunction, our team stands beside patients every step of the way, guiding, educating, and supporting long-term healing.
Because at House of Healing, you don’t have to prove your pain. We believe you. We listen. And we’re here to help you heal.
“I believe that true health begins with balancing your whole being."
Dr. Sonja Fung is a primary care Naturopathic doctor, utilizing natural medicine to address the root cause of illness and create a balance of body, mind, and spirit. She received her BS in Biology/Psychology at UCLA and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Fung has been practicing in the valley since 2008 with a focus on integrative cancer therapies, regenerative injection therapy for esthetics, joint pain, and chronic disease management, and bio-identical hormone balancing.
Dr. Fung gained interest in adjunctive natural cancer care through her personal experience of watching the grandmother who helped raise her, pass away from colon cancer. She trained under physicians from the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, utilizing conventional as well as naturopathic cancer care. In order to provide the most comprehensive care for her patients, Dr. Fung has additional training in naturopathic cancer support, intravenous (IV) nutritional therapy, joint rejuvenation stem cell/prolotherapy/PRP, and bio-identical hormone balancing.
Dr. Fung has monthly columns in the La Quinta Gem and Desert Health News, and lectured throughout the state. Dr. Fung was recognized in Suzanne Somer’s book, “Knockout”, for her expertise in integrative cancer practice and was a recipient of the 56th’s Assembly District’s “Breaking the Glass Ceiling- Business Women of the Year” award. She is also on the board of Desert Cancer Foundation and the advisory board of Women Leaders Forum of the Desert, an organization dedicated to the enrichment and training of women leaders of all ages, and past co-chair of the Young Women Leaders Mentorship Program for Coachella Valley’s high school girls.
For her own balance of body/mind/spirit, she enjoys rock climbing and Tae Kwon Do with her husband, Michael, and explores international cuisine through cooking and travels. You can find her curled up with a novel, her two cats, and hot cup of tea or coffee from her hometown, Portland, OR.
"The healing process is built on a foundation of genuine, authentic connection."
Karen Horwitz, MA, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of professional experience in treating young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
She specializes in helping clients understand the impact of their personal history on their current challenges, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities to develop individualized, insight-driven treatment plans.
With extensive experience in matters of family law and divorce-related counseling, Ms. Horwitz is proficient in child custody mediation, co-parent counseling, and parenting plan coordination and offers guidance to individuals preparing for mediation or custody evaluations. She is widely recognized for her composed and empathetic presence in high-conflict situations.
In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Ms. Horwitz has developed a dedicated role as a patient advocate, drawing upon her personal experience navigating a complex medical journey. This advocacy has evolved into a specialty that supports individuals confronting chronic and severe illnesses, providing both emotional support and practical guidance.
“Returning to medicine to serve those who need it most.”
Dr. Terry Chin is a quadruple board-certified physician in Adult and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology and Adult and Pediatric Pulmonology. Internationally recognized for his clinical expertise in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and allergy-related disorders, Dr. Chin brings a lifetime of research, innovation, and compassion to the House of Healing team.After decades as a clinician-scientist at Loma Linda University and Miller Children’s Hospital, Dr. Chin retired in 2020, but his dedication to the MCAS and allergy community inspired him to return to patient care.
After decades as a clinician-scientist at Loma Linda University and Miller Children’s Hospital, Dr. Chin retired in 2020, but his dedication to the MCAS and allergy community inspired him to return to patient care.
He is extensively published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including studies in cystic fibrosis, immunology, and pulmonary disease, and remains a leading voice in advancing care for complex allergy and mast cell conditions.
Dr. Chin’s presence at House of Healing ensures patients have access to one of the nation’s foremost authorities in MCAS and immune dysfunction.
Mrs. Gans is a Life Coach who works with individuals, parents and families to support healthier routines, reduce overwhelm and build confidence as they navigate life and wellness challenges. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University. She has also completed additional training in High Performance Psychology from Stanford University and holds certifications in Life Coaching and Positive Discipline Parenting.She brings experience from mental health and eating-disorder treatment settings, along with coaching work focused on mental performance, daily structure and the practical skills needed for follow-through and consistency.
Mrs. Gans integrates mindfulness and meditation practices, positive psychology, and skills informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to help clients improve focus, strengthen emotional awareness and create sustainable daily habits that align with their health goals.
Within House of Healing, Mrs. Gans provides supportive coaching to help clients translate recommendations into practical, realistic actions. She offers guidance, structure and accountability so clients can make consistent progress and thrive in their wellness journey.
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