
About Us
Integrative & Family Medicine in Katy, TX
Meet Our Providers
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey
Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey (formerly Dr. Howell / Dr. Shabazz) is a Board-Certified Physician in Integrative and Family Medicine with over 10 years of experience. She serves as an Integrative Medicine Physician, working in collaboration with her patients Specialists. Dr. Smithbey completed her medical education at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and then finished her residency in Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. She further enhanced her expertise by completing a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, and the University of Arizona.
At Tree of Life Integrative Family Medicine, we provide medical consultations for adults and children ages 13 and older. Our services include nutritional counseling, supplement guidance, telemedicine, and care for common inflammatory, cardiovascular, and metabolic conditions. We also offer screenings and assessments, along with many other integrative health services.
Imani Patterson-Simms
Imani Patterson-Simms is a Certified Physician Assistant with a Master of Biomedical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Toledo. She brings nearly a decade of experience in urgent care, occupational medicine, family medicine, and telemedicine, delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Imani is passionate about treating the whole person—addressing physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors to support long-term wellness. Known for her empathetic and patient-centered approach, she is committed to building trust and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health.
Outside of medicine, Imani enjoys traveling, journaling, and spending meaningful time with her husband and children.
Meet Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey (formerly Dr. Howell / Dr. Shabazz)