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Hormone Lab Tests Explained: Estrogen, Progesterone, Cortisol, DHEA & More
Confused by your hormone lab results? Learn what estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, DHEA, and more really mean. Discover why “normal” doesn’t always equal “optimal” and how personalized interpretation can give you clearer insights into your health.
How to Build a Healthy Gut Microbiome in Children: Breastfeeding, Fiber, Fermented Foods & Eating the Rainbow
Help your child thrive from the inside out. Learn how breastfeeding, fiber-rich foods, fermented foods, and a colorful “eat the rainbow” diet build a strong gut microbiome to support immunity, digestion, mental health, and lifelong wellness.
Integrative Pediatric Care: A Parent’s Guide to Whole-Child Wellness
Discover integrative pediatric care that treats your child as a whole person. Learn how nutrition, sleep, movement, and lifestyle foundations support lasting wellness and prevent chronic disease.
Sit to Rise Test: Why Floor Mobility Predicts Longevity
Discover why the Sit to Rise Test is a powerful predictor of longevity. Learn how floor sitting improves posture, mobility, strength, and balance—and how simple daily habits can lower fall and mortality risk.
Wellness Insights Welcomes Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Annie Harrington
Wellness Insights welcomes Annie Harrington, APRN, an Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner offering holistic, root-cause care for children. Now accepting appointments in Darien, CT.
Normal vs. Optimal: Understanding Lab Work in Functional & Integrative Medicine
Learn why "normal" lab results may not mean "optimal." Discover how functional and integrative medicine uses lab work to uncover root causes and support whole-body health.
Nourish by Chef Lisa: A New Chapter for the Dr. Katie Detox Program
Discover Nourish by Chef Lisa, the evolution of the trusted Dr. Katie Detox Program. Enjoy chef-crafted, plant-forward meals designed to nourish your body with 90g protein, 30g+ fiber daily, and organic ingredients. Learn more and reserve your spot!
How to Look and Feel 35 Forever: Science-Backed Habits for Youthful Living
Discover science-backed habits for staying youthful inside and out. Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Katie Takayasu shares practical tips inspired by her husband’s lifestyle—from plant-forward eating and quality sleep to strength training, daily movement, and finding purpose—to help you look and feel 35 forever.
Building Wholeness: Susan Pellish-Thaler’s Transformational Journey with Integrative Care at Wellness Insights
Discover Susan Pellish-Thaler’s inspiring journey to holistic healing with Wellness Insights. Guided by Dr. Katie Takayasu and her integrative care team, Susan learned to align body, mind, and spirit — finding purpose, balance, and joy from the inside out.
Food as Medicine: How a Nutrient-Dense Diet Can Influence Epigenetics and Promote Longevity
Discover how the foods you eat can influence your genes and support healthy aging. Learn how a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet can slow epigenetic aging, prevent chronic disease, and promote longevity—personalized through naturopathic care.
Healthy Travel Tips from Dr. Katie: Sleep Better, Stress Less, Arrive Restored
Travel well with integrative physician Dr. Katie Takayasu’s go-to strategies for minimizing stress, beating jet lag, and supporting sleep on the go. From sound meditation to hydration hacks, these tips will help you arrive grounded and return restored.
Understanding Your Heart Health: The Power of Cleerly CCTA and Integrative Medicine for Prevention
Discover how advanced imaging like Cleerly CCTA, combined with integrative medicine, can provide a personalized, proactive approach to heart disease prevention—grounded in data, not guesswork. Dr. Katie Takayasu shares her own journey with high cholesterol, stress, and how modern tools are reshaping cardiovascular care.
What It Means To Be 45
Turning 45 brings clarity, reflection, and wisdom. In this personal piece, Dr. Katie Takayasu shares life lessons on the power of planning ahead, prioritizing restful sleep over alcohol, and embracing the grit required to do hard things.
Pelvic Health Specialist Dr. Jen Morgan Now Seeing Patients at Wellness Insights
Pelvic health specialist Dr. Jen Morgan, DPT, is now seeing patients at Wellness Insights, offering integrative care for both adults and children. Her whole-body, root-cause approach combines pelvic floor therapy, orthopedic rehab, breathwork, and more to support healing and strength through every life stage.
A Journey of Healing: Rhonda Young’s Experience at Wellness Insights
Discover how Rhonda Young’s nine-year journey with Wellness Insights highlights the transformative power of integrative care—addressing mind, body, and spirit through acupuncture, functional medicine, physical therapy, and more. Her story is a moving example of healing rooted in compassion, collaboration, and whole-person wellness.
Personalized, Root-Cause Care
Discover a personalized approach to healthcare that goes beyond prescriptions to address the root causes of your symptoms. At Dr. Katie Wellness Insights, our integrative care model combines conventional and functional medicine to support your whole-body healing journey.
Is Infrared Therapy Worth the Hype?
Infrared therapy promises pain relief, glowing skin, and faster recovery—but does the science back it up? Learn what the latest research reveals and how Dr. Katie Wellness Insights uses IR therapy to support whole-body healing.
No Willpower? No Problem
Forget relying on willpower. Discover how science-backed strategies like planning and preparation can help you achieve your health goals with less stress and more consistency.
How to Make the Most of Your Function Health Data
Ordering your own labs is just the beginning—learn how to interpret and apply your Function Health data with context, continuity, and expert guidance to truly transform your well-being.
The 30,000 Foot View of Your Health
Discover how taking a "30,000-foot view" of your health can transform your well-being. Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Katie Takayasu explains how connecting the dots between hormones, habits, stress, and lifestyle leads to whole-body wellness.