Cathay Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic

I was a patient of Dr Fung 20 years ago for a hip issue. After treatment I felt 100% better. Now I’ve returned for similar issues with the other hip. I’m certain that Dr Fung will make me feel 100% better again.

We have re-connected with Dr. Fung after many years. In the few sessions we’ve had, we feel so much better. We anxiously await our upcoming appointments. We’re sorry we waited so long to see her again. She’s a blessing!!

We are so grateful that we reconnected with Dr Fung. She’s taking such good care of us. We look forward to seeing her and for continuous improvement. 😊

At the beginning of the pandemic, I was working from home and was not mobile alot. I would sit for 8hrs then when I was off the clock, I would sit some more. That turned into sciatica. Worst pain ive ever felt. Got 2 shots in my lower back which helped with it but I believe the pain in my hip was a spin off of the sciatic pain. Went to the doc, did all these tests which costed thousands of dollars only for them to tell me that I had arthritis in my hip. At one point I was taking 2 tylenol and 2 naproxen daily just to function. Couldnt put weight on that side and at one point was walking with a cane. A friend referred me to Dr. Fung and my 1st appt was December 29th. Ive completed a total of 5 appointments and after the 1st 2 I started to feel 80% better. Dr. Fung is caring, knowledgeable, and listens to you when you tell her your problem. I am soo grateful for this healing.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Fung so long that I don’t remember when I started, my guess is that it has been about 15 years. I was diagnosed with MS 29 years ago, began seeing a neurologist, and the medications I was prescribed, even those that helped for a year or two, eventually caused troubling side effects. My MD referred me to a TCM doctor/acupuncturist, and I felt like a well, whole human again after the first treatment. No more missed work days because I was too tired to get out of bed. When he retired, he referred me to Dr. Fung. How many doctors have you had that you look forward to seeing? From viruses and a frozen shoulder to improving cholesterol, Dr. Fung works wonders. Now every M.D. I meet says I’m the healthiest MS patient they’ve ever seen. It still feels like magic, especially when she asks me if I’ve been experiencing a minor problem (with digestion, sleep, cough, anything I forgot to name).

SHE KNOWS! An added bonus is that Dr. Fung was a practicing M.D. in China, though she practices only Chinese medicine here. She knows when I need to get a specific test, x-ray, sonogram and tells me to call my M.D. My other doctors already know her advice is smart.

What I love most about TCM is that Eastern medicine sees a patient as a whole person. Western doctors tend to see each organ as a separate piece that should be sent to its own repair shop. Try picking up a random piece from a jigsaw puzzle and guessing what the whole picture will be. We are whole people whose body systems are connected.

Western medicine said evaluate my hip and knee pain with X-Rays, CT scans and MRI’s, numb the pain with steroid injections, ice, ibuprofen, and elevation and physical therapy. When the pain persisted keeping my time and energy in a choke hold they immediately recommended a total hip replacement. All this is THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS with with tons of risk and NO sustainable relief. Even the replacement could cause one leg to be longer or shorter than the other which would change my walk and potentially cause more pain after a 6-8 week recovery. If all goes well?!?!? WTF???? TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) said AVOID cold wind and dampness at all costs, internal and external. Apply heat and gentle exercise to move the stagnated blood (cause by 3 years of living on ice packs and ice baths trying to “cool the inflammation” “reset the nervous system” etc.) Drink hot water with herbs specific to my needs to relieve my liver, colon and gall bladder of the strain caused by prescription anti-inflammatory meds and “pain killers”. Receive acupuncture, cupping, infrared sauna and massage to release stagnation in my lymphatic and cardiovascular systems, and resolve knots in my muscles caused by stress, pain, and emotional frustration caused by trying to manage life with severe pain. There has never been a comma on any invoice I paid for any of my TCM treatments… not even three digits! And simply stated, this ancient wisdom WORKS! SO grateful to have found Cathay Fung years ago. I hid this pain from her for too long. The minute I requested help I have had nothing but SIGNIFICANT RELIEF and improvement of my quality of life since. So glad to have my life (and body) slowly but surely returned to me better than before.

Dr Fung always stays up-to-date on my condition and changes treatment as required. She is also a skillful acupuncturist.

11/08/21:

08/24/21:

I’m a nurse, Dr. Fung‘s knowledge and expertise of acupuncture and herbology has served me very well for 13 years. Her evaluation and prescription for treatment have always been right for me. I am very thankful for how she has helped me.

I’ve been seeing Dr Fung for 2 years now. She’s been helping me with my thyroid problem. After each visit I feel like a new person. Very nice, explain well the problem/treatment and can get you quickly if necessary.

Dr. Fung is amazing! I didn’t need surgery or medication because of her. Thank you for improving my health both mentally and physically.

Dr. Cathay is simply amazing. She takes time to address unique concerns and issues. I went to her about six months and underwent a very positive change in my health. I will continue to go as well. In addition, she helped me understand my body better and how to stay healthy and have energy. I can’t recommend her enough. Kansas City is lucky to have such a skilled acupuncturist.

Dr. Fung has been treating me for years for relief from symptoms related to menopause. I’ve been free from prescription drugs for over 5 or 6 years now and thanks to her my hot flashes are nearly imperceptible. I take the herbs she formulates every day. I appreciate that she tweaks them for whatever other issues I have going on, such as a cold or joint pain or itchy skin. She is compassionate and thorough. I recommend her to anyone seeking alternatives to or complementary with care from western medical doctors. She has great depth of training and knows what she is doing.

I have been seeing Dr. Cathay for over four years. I had ulcerative colitis and went through five years of treatments with pills and biologics before coming to her. At first she helped me get my digestive system working properly again. When the UC flared up I went to a gastroenterologist who confirmed it, wanted to put me on a medication my insurance wouldn’t cover and I couldn’t afford. I turned to Dr. Cathay , she treated me with acupuncture and herbs, after a few months the UC was under control. She is a kind and caring person who has continued to care for me and will!

Dr. Fung Is gentle, insightful, and expert. She has helped me many ways over the years. I could not recommend anyone more highly.

Dr. Fung Is gentle, insightful, and expert. She has helped me many ways over the years. I could not recommend anyone more highly.

My body always feels better and I feel more informed after a session with Dr. Fung. And my body loves her herbs. This time felt more settled and with a bit more energy when I left. She is courteous, thorough and kind.

2/23/21:

Dr. Fung is always very attentive and easy to work with in regards to my health goals. She listens. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Fung has been the puzzle piece to my health I’d been looking for. Unlike most western medicine doctors, Cathay listens to you and discusses what are the roots to your health concerns. And the herbs you are given are natural, not on fancy commercials that state 100 side effects

Dr. Fung has been treating me for many years. Because I have MS, my symptoms from one month to the next can vary widely. She has helped me recover from everything from eye surgery, a frozen shoulder, and allergic reactions to the shingles vaccine to more routine problems like acid reflux and colds. I almost always fall asleep during my needling and come home more relaxed. I’ve recommended many friends to her. I feel better than I did when first diagnosed with MS 26 years ago once I began seeking TCM instead of visiting neurologists.

I have known Dr. Fung since 2012, and I’m so thankful I found her. She is very trustworthy when determining what’s going on in your body to get to the root of the issue, using traditional Chinese medicine and techniques, that have always proven to be effective with me. Which is why I keep returning. Having her in my life gives me a sense of peace, because I do NOT like taking western medicine, and Dr. Fung provides an effective, trustworthy alternative. I always recommend her to my friends, and so far, they have not been disappointed. I appreciate her so much.

I have seen Dr Fung monthly for acupuncture and Chinese herbs for several years. I have such confidence in her diagnostic skills and believe she helps me remain healthy and active as I approach my 68th year.

She is always attentive, asks good questions and gives useful advice. I look forward to that blissful hour every month. Always a pleasure!

Dr Fung offers the greater Kansas City area and beyond the blend of Chinese herbology and Chinese acupuncture. We are very lucky to have a great Doctor in our midst!

5/27/21:

10/13/20:

I continue to improve and it’s always relaxing

I’ve been coming to Dr Fung for several years, I have many food allergies, and even though I had taken out everything I reacted to before finding her, the damage to my body was extensive after years and years of eating it all. I could only get my health improved so far on my own, then I plateaued. And no one, I mean NO ONE else I went to knew what was happening or how to help me fix it – except for Dr Fung. She is a lifesaver!

11/12/2020:

I am very happy with the treatments and results I have gotten in working with Cathay Fung for good health. Her care for several of my pain issues has been remarkably effective. I am a big fan of Cathay Fung and TCM!

10/19/21:

I first saw Dr. Cathay Fung in 2006 in a trailer – her makeshift office in Kansas City, Missouri. I was recovering from a lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma – breast cancer. That visit would begin a relationship that spans seven years as of this writing in 2013. I credit four things with my recovery from cancer and several other serious health issues in this order: God – diet and lifestyle changes—Naturopathic medicine – and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Dr. Cathay Fung. I believe Dr. Fung and TCM are the reason I am alive today.

Following the removal of the one cm tumor with clear margins, I refused the rest of the “standards of care” recommended by western medicine for breast cancer: no radiation, no chemo, no hormone-stripping drugs, and certainly no cutting off my breasts.

Just six months before being diagnosed with cancer, I was diagnosed with a potential lifethreatening fungal infection in my sinuses. This particular fungus, called Mucor, is bad! It would have eventually eaten through the soft tissue and then the bone in my head! Yet, the diagnosing physician told me the Mucor in my sinuses was just a symptom. He said that particular fungus is everywhere, but it’s regularly kept away by a healthy immune system. He said that infection was a sure sign that my immune system was not working properly. “If you were to get cancer your immune system would never be able to stand up to the treatment,” he told me. I had to find another way to fight cancer.

I went to the library, found the cancer section, pulled up a chair and started pulling books from the shelf. That evening I reached into the sack full of books I’d brought home and pulled one out. I looked at the title and thought, “That looks interesting; I’ll go to bed with this one. ” I ended up returning all of the other books unread. That one book was A Woman’s Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer: Traditional Chinese Medicine by Nan Lu, O.M.D. (Doctor of Occidental Medicine – the Chinese equivalent of Western Medicine’s M.D.).

I was determined to find a good Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner. Luckily, I found the best when a friend told me about Dr. Fung who treated her after breast cancer.

Dr. Fung is always careful to say I should have a Western medicine doctor and she says some things are better treated with Western medicine. Many tines she has insisted that I consult with my western medical doctor about various issues, such as an irregular heartbeat that she detected by pulse readings two years before the western medical doctors I went to detected the problem.

Dr. Fung takes the ancient art of TCM very seriously. I have always received from her the opposite of “standards of care” – I receive true personal care. That is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine I have learned over the years of treatment. I learned that there is a major philosophical difference in the way western and eastern medicine view illness. In the TCM philosophy illness is the result of blockages in the normal balanced flow of bodily energy, fluids and function. Therefore, the illness can be reversed and treatment usually should not last forever. Where western medicine is dependant upon treatment of illness through “maintenance meds” that might be taken the rest of your life, eastern medicine reverses illness with acupuncture and herbs that are customized to the condition you have now. Dr. Fung custom blends herbs, adjusting them according to changes in my condition. When the illness has reversed, there is no need to treat with those particular herbs…More

The crazy weather from 80s on last Sunday down to snowing Monday got me cold — actually turned out to be a quite severe flu, starting on Monday afternoon felt headache, and nausea, to midnight began shiver, felt fever and whole body ache… it was a night of suffering!”

“Anyway, Tuesday morning, Dr. Fung treated me with cupping and Chinese herbs. I took three times of the herbs during the day, and gradually felt better. Tuesday night, I sweat a lot but had very deep sleep. Till Wednesday morning, I woke up felt great, just like I’ve never had a flu! One day, just one day! Is it amazing?! It supposes to be over a week of suffering, and turned out to be shortened to one day by Dr. Fung’s treatments. What a deal!

I have had eczema for about two years. At times the redness and itching were severe. I got relief from the acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs that Dr. Fung provided to me. I noticed a difference in my skin almost immediately. My wife and I see Dr. Fung regularly as part of our wellness regimen. We recommend her highly.

“I first saw Dr. Cathay Fung in 2006 in a trailer – her makeshift office in Kansas City, Missouri. I was recovering from a lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma – breast cancer. That visit would begin a relationship that spans seven years as of this writing in 2013. I credit four things with my recovery from cancer and several other serious health issues in this order: God – diet and lifestyle changes—Naturopathic medicine – and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Dr. Cathay Fung. I believe Dr. Fung and TCM are the reason I am alive today.”

3/27/21:

10/18/18:

I have been a patient of Dr. Cathay Fung for over 15 years for my chronic medical condition. Dr. Fung has gone above and beyond with her acupuncture, cupping, and herbal treatments to keep me feeling my best. I normally see her every other week; however, when my symptoms flare or if I come down with an acute illness, all I have to do is call her and she works me into her schedule for a treatment or herbal consultation right away. If you know anything about Chinese medicine and herbal treatments, then you know they have to be adjusted frequently to promote body harmony as your condition changes. Dr. Fung is very professional, knowledgeable, and responsible; she will not prescribe herbs without consulting with you in person to assess your body’s condition. Dr. Fung has also treated my husband, son, and grandchild. I am a Master’s prepared nurse and have been in healthcare for quite some time, I can honestly say Dr. Fung is by far one of the most knowledgeable and caring practitioners in the Kansas City area, simply put, I find her to be amazing!

I have been a patient of Dr. Fung for almost 4 years now. I went to see her for the first time when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had read a lot about TCM and I wanted to give it a try. I have to say that she helped me tremendously with her wisdom and treatments while I was going through my surgeries and western medicine treatments.
I recommended her to several of my friends and they are really happy as well. I still go see her every three weeks for well being/prevention. I’m doing great and I completely trust her!

03/06/09:

9/22/20:

Dr. Fung is my physician, she has been for almost ten years. I trust her. I follow her advice, and I take the herbs she prescribes. If she say I need acupuncture treatment, I make the appointment and follow her protocol.

She has helped me through a variety of health conditions. If my condition necessitates that I contact my Western-medicine doctor, she will tell me, and I also follow this advice. I chose this doctor, and I trust her, and I do what she says.

When my friends and family members have a health condition, I recommend them to her, and they go to her and become her patient. I even recommend her to people I meet in public. Interestingly, even though we did not know each other, people invariable accept this advice, and take her name and phone number.

I see that this time-proven method of healing has reached a level of public awareness in our community. I have asked Dr. Fung to suggest to some of her colleagues in Traditional Chinese Medicine that they join her here in Kansas City, because it seems that more and more people will benefit from this life-enhancing treatment of health.

7/26/22:

 Jim has been receiving treatment from Cathay Clinic for about 8 months for back cold. This is doing good, and no other Dr. know what to do. We are very pleased with the treatment.

Dr. Fung is a gifted healer. I initially sought treatment from her 15 years ago when I was going through menopause and I did not want to use conventional drugs to relieve my discomfort. Not only did she help me through that time of my life, but she has helped me with other issues since — bladder prolapse, UTIs, and dizziness, as well as occasional bouts with the flu or a cold.

My husband sees her also. She has helped him resolve issues with psoriasis and plantar fasciitis and ease issues with high blood pressure and pain management.

Dr. Fung takes the time to listen to your specific issue and then bases her treatment on what you need to get better. She sometimes prescribes Chinese herbs with the treatment and often mixes these herbs in her office.

My husband and I see Dr. Fung on a monthly basis even though we may not have a specific “issue “. We see the visits as having a therapeutic effect, and we always feel relaxed and more calm afterwards.

Acupuncture is a powerful restorative. A visit to Dr. Fung will definitely help you if you are experiencing a health issue of any kind. Your body will definitely thank you!

I have seen her for the past 8 years and she has helped me significantly. She is loving, empathetic and focuses on restoring health for everyone. My entire family visits her and we’re all better off for it.

A co-worker recommended Dr. Fung to me. I am a regular patient for 3 years. Dr. Fung’s treatment, acupuncture with herbs, is excellent. I have gone to her for hip and leg pain, and also for respiratory difficulties. I am very satisfied and have recommended her to many friends and associates. She’s the real deal. I have had acupuncture with other practitioners over the years. I also have a vet who uses acupuncture, very effectively. For anyone considering acupuncture for the first time, I urge you to give it a try. I have been told it does not work for everyone and everything, however, it has worked for everything I have used it for. It has been around for thousands of years and has no side affects.

Beautiful clinic and highly experienced and caring doctor! My health conditions have improved steadily over the years under her care, not just muscle pains, but also stomach and liver issues and even flues and other complicated problems like fatigue and poor sleep, etc. Tried many others, didn’t work until seeing her.