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Genomics & Longevity: Why Understanding Your DNA Can Change the Way You Think About Your Health
When most people think about living a long, healthy life, the conversation usually begins with familiar advice: eat nourishing foods, stay active, prioritize restorative sleep, and manage stress. These habits remain some of the most powerful predictors of health, and they form the foundation of every preventive care plan.
The Impossible Feeling of Fear: What One Day on a Mountain Taught Me About My Nervous System
We evolved to recognize fear, because fear ultimately keeps us alive. Anxiety, however, keeps us running long after true immediate danger is gone. Our modern, fast-paced lives rarely give our nervous system proof that it can let its guard down.
You’re not broken. Your nervous system is trying to protect you.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: A Gentle Approach to Recovery and Wellness
The lymphatic system plays an essential role in circulation, immune function, and the body's natural healing processes. Yet it is often overlooked until swelling, inflammation, or recovery challenges begin to interfere with how we feel.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), offered by our physical therapist Dr. Becky Nardi is a specialized therapy designed to support healthy lymphatic flow, reduce fluid retention, and promote recovery throughout the body.
CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release: Letting Go At The Nervous System Level
CranioSacral Therapy is a modality that supports releasing and resolving areas of restriction in the body. The sessions invite a perspective shift from doing something to the body to being with the body, listening and supporting its innate rebalancing capabilities.
SomatoEmotional Release is a process within CranioSacral Therapy that assists the body (soma) in releasing stored physical tension as well as emotional experiences contained in the tissue.
Summer Travel and Immune Support: Preparing Your Body so You Can Enjoy Your Vacation Time
Summer is a season filled with travel, celebrations, family gatherings, and long-awaited vacations. While these experiences can be incredibly rewarding, they can also place additional demands on the body.
Losing Momentum? How to Stay on Track With Your Health Goals Through a Cardiometabolic Approach
Have you ever left your doctor's office, lab results in hand, showing that your cardiometabolic health is slowly declining and thought, “This time will be different"? You know it's time for a change. But you've been down this road before.
Wellness Insights Integrative Medicine Welcomes Gina McAvoy as Director of Events and Partnerships
At Wellness Insights Integrative Medicine, we believe wellness extends far beyond the walls of an appointment room. It is built through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, education, and community connection. That is why we are so excited to welcome Gina McAvoy as our new Director of Events and Partnerships.
Testosterone and Metabolic Health: Why Men Struggle with Weight, Energy, and Blood Sugar
At Wellness Insights Integrative Medicine, we frequently see men experiencing a gradual shift in how they feel and function. Energy levels decline, body composition changes, focus becomes less consistent, and sleep is no longer as restorative.
Many assume these changes are a normal part of aging.
In reality, they are often driven by underlying cardiometabolic dysfunction, with the hormone testosterone serving as one of the clearest indicators.
Nourishing Your Body Through Menopause: The Power of Nutrition and The M Factor
Discover how nutrition can ease menopause symptoms and empower your wellness journey. Learn about the Dr. Katie Detox and The M Factor documentary for holistic, science-backed support through this life transition.
Nourish by Chef Lisa: A Spring Reset for Better Energy, Blood Sugar, and Long-Term Health
Refresh your routine this spring with a sustainable approach to better energy, balanced blood sugar, and long-term health. Discover how Nourish by Chef Lisa simplifies nutrition with balanced, ready-made meals designed to support metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and make healthy eating consistent and achievable.
NAD+, Glutathione, and Tri-Immune: Targeted Injections to Support Energy, Detoxification, and Immune Health
Learn how NAD+, Glutathione, and Tri-Immune injections support energy, detoxification, and immune health. Discover how these targeted therapies enhance cellular function, reduce oxidative stress, and promote resilience as part of a personalized integrative care plan.
Welcoming Courtney Paré, Director of Patient Care, to Wellness Insights Integrative Medicine
Wellness Insights Integrative Medicine welcomes Courtney Paré as Director of Patient Care. Learn how her personal experience with integrative medicine and passion for compassionate, patient-centered healthcare will enhance the patient experience and strengthen the practice’s commitment to whole-person care.
Protein Is Trending, But Fiber Is Still the Missing Piece
Discover why fiber, not just protein, is essential for blood sugar balance, gut health, and cardiometabolic wellness. Dr. Katie Takayasu explains how increasing fiber intake supports digestion, metabolism, and long-term health, with simple tips to add more fiber-rich foods to your daily routine.
Why You Feel Exhausted Even When Everything Looks Fine: The Hidden Cost of Living on Autopilot
Explore why you can feel exhausted despite outward success, and how subtle fatigue may signal deeper misalignment with your values. This reflective guide unpacks the connection between burnout, autonomy, and emotional cues—helping you reconnect with meaning, energy, and authentic well-being.
Inside the Rise of PEMF: From Elite Athletic Recovery to Cardiometabolic Wellness
Discover how Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is evolving from elite athletic recovery into a powerful tool for cardiometabolic wellness. Learn how this non-invasive, integrative treatment supports circulation, cellular function, and nervous system balance to enhance long-term health and resilience.
Cardiometabolic Pathway for Men: The Smarter Way to Take Charge of Your Health
Discover the Cardiometabolic Pathway for men at Wellness Insights with integrative medicine physician Dr. Katie Takayasu. Through advanced lab testing, body composition analysis, and personalized lifestyle strategies, this program helps identify early metabolic changes, improve energy, support cardiovascular health, and promote healthy aging. Take a proactive, data-driven approach to optimize metabolism, strength, and long-term wellness.
Cholesterol and Animal Protein: Finding the Right Balance for You
Confused about cholesterol and animal protein? Learn how cholesterol functions in hormone production, vitamin D synthesis, and cellular health—plus how saturated fats, omega-3s, and different protein sources impact LDL, HDL, and cardiovascular risk. Discover evidence-based guidance from Wellness Insights on optimizing protein intake, improving cholesterol levels, and creating a personalized plan for long-term heart health.
Peptides: What They Can Do, What They Can’t, and Why Foundations Matter Most
Curious about peptides? Learn what peptides can do, what they can’t, and why foundations like exercise, sleep, and nutrition matter most. Dr. Katie Takayasu of Wellness Insights breaks down the science, safety considerations, and clinical applications of peptides—including BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu, and GLP-1 medications—while explaining why balanced, integrative care is essential for long-term health and longevity.
Fueling Smarter: How to Improve Cardiometabolic Health Through Nutrition
Learn how to improve cardiometabolic health through a protein-forward, fiber-rich nutrition approach. Discover how balanced meals, heart-healthy fats, and proper calorie intake can stabilize blood sugar, support metabolism, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Explore the Pathways program at Wellness Insights for personalized, physician-guided care designed to optimize energy, weight regulation, and long-term metabolic health.
Cardiometabolic Pathway at Wellness Insights: Your Personalized Route to Better Metabolic Health
Discover the Cardiometabolic Pathway at Wellness Insights—a physician-guided, personalized integrative program using advanced testing, nutrition, movement, and coaching to improve weight, blood sugar, energy, and metabolic health. Designed to turn metabolic confusion into clear, measurable progress.