MCAS
Living with MCAS often means feeling like your body is reacting to everything — food, stress, hormones, even the weather. At House of Healing Integrative Medical Center, Dr. Stephanie H. Abrams provides specialized, root-cause treatment for MCAS grounded in both science and compassion.
Dr. Abrams knows the struggle personally and professionally. Her expertise was born from her own journey with MCAS and refined through years of medical practice. Here, you’re not just treated — you’re understood.
Integrative medical care for chronic inflammation and histamine imbalance
Psychotherapy, nutrition & lifestyle modification, medications, and IV therapy
Ongoing treatment with gradual stabilization of symptoms
Reduced flares, improved tolerance, and restored quality of life
MCAS is a complex immune system disorder where mast cells — part of your body’s defense system — release excessive amounts of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. This can lead to chronic allergic-type symptoms like flushing, fatigue, abdominal pain, brain fog, and sensitivities to foods or environmental triggers.
At House of Healing, Dr. Abrams specializes in helping patients identify what’s filling their “histamine bucket” and teaches them how to empty it through a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
Together, these therapies aim to lower inflammation, strengthen tolerance, and restore day-to-day function, not just mask symptoms. Each MCAS journey is different, but treatment typically includes:
Consultation with Dr. Terry Chin: A highly respected Allergist/Immunologist and pioneer in MCAS care who collaborates directly with House of Healing to provide advanced treatment strategies.
MCAS care at House of Healing helps manage a wide range of symptoms and comorbidities, including:
Because MCAS can mimic many other conditions, accurate diagnosis and individualized care are essential.
MCAS impacts nearly every system — including the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal system, cardiovascular system, and nervous system. Treatments are designed to calm inflammation throughout the entire body.
Dr. Abrams’ integrative approach treats MCAS from both the inside out and the outside in — addressing the medical, emotional, and environmental roots of imbalance.
You may be a candidate if you experience chronic allergy-like reactions, unexplained fatigue, gastrointestinal upset, or sensitivities to foods, fragrances, or medications.
Dr. Abrams welcomes patients with confirmed or suspected MCAS, as well as those with related conditions like hEDS, POTS, or chronic fatigue syndrome.
If you’ve been dismissed or misdiagnosed elsewhere, House of Healing offers a safe place to be believed and begin again.
Recovery from MCAS is a journey — not a single event. Most patients experience gradual improvement over weeks to months as triggers are reduced and treatments are fine-tuned.
Follow-up visits allow Dr. Abrams to track your progress and adjust your medication, diet, or IV protocol. Over time, you’ll learn how to balance your “histamine bucket” and prevent flare-ups before they start.
With consistent treatment, most patients experience:
Many patients regain the ability to participate in activities they once avoided — feeling more at ease, empowered, and in control of their health.
Dr. Abrams’ personal and clinical expertise make House of Healing a trusted destination for MCAS care.
At House of Healing, you’ll find a care team that listens, believes, and walks beside you toward better health.
Common triggers include stress, temperature changes, infections, certain foods (especially high-histamine foods), medications, and hormonal shifts. Identifying and managing these triggers is central to treatment.
There’s no cure, but with expert management, most patients achieve significant improvement and lead stable, fulfilling lives.
It’s a metaphor for how much histamine your body can handle before overflowing into symptoms. Treatment focuses on emptying the bucket — reducing triggers and supporting your system’s capacity to manage histamine.
Ozone therapy can reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support immune regulation, helping to calm overactive mast cells.
Yes. Dr. Abrams treats both children and adults, offering family-centered care that includes emotional and behavioral support when needed.
Some patients experience relief within weeks, while others improve gradually over several months. Consistency and patience are key — healing takes time.
