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.

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.

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.

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 Annie Harrington, APRN, an Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner offering holistic, root-cause care for children. Now accepting appointments in Darien, CT.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover how EMDR therapy helps heal trauma and restore mind-body balance by reprocessing stuck memories and calming the nervous system. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Heather Dickinson explains how this evidence-based approach can promote lasting emotional and physical well-being.

Discover how balanced blood sugar is the key to steady energy, better mood, and lasting metabolic health. Learn simple, science-backed strategies for nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management from Health Coach Natalie Gould.