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01/14/2026

I’ve noticed something quietly meaningful in my practice lately ✨
More patients are choosing to come in on their birthday.

Not to fix something.
Not out of urgency.
But to feel better.

Birthdays invite reflection in a way New Year’s resolutions never quite do. They ask a gentler question:
How do I want to feel in the year ahead?

What if care became the celebration?
What if support, rest, and understanding your body were the gift you gave yourself?

Healing doesn’t have to start on January 1.
Sometimes, it begins on the day you were born. 🎂

If you’re entering a new year of life, consider beginning supported.

— Dr. Katie Takayasu, Integrative Medicine Physician
https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/when-your-birthday-becomes-a-turning-point

01/13/2026

When life feels too full for self-care, it is not about finding more time. It is about noticing the moments you already have. 💛

Micro-moments matter more than we think. From a few extra minutes in the shower to a short walk between meetings, small, intentional practices can help bring your nervous system back to center even on the busiest days.

In this thoughtful piece, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Caitlin Gallagher shares practical, realistic ways to build self-care into everyday life without adding more to your plate.

Read the full article on our blog and explore how tiny shifts can create meaningful support.
https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/making-time-for-self-care

01/12/2026

Small choices add up.

How you fuel your body, move your energy, set boundaries, or pause to breathe today matters 🤍

Caring for yourself isn’t indulgent. It’s how you show up more fully for the people and responsibilities in your life.

Natalie Gould, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, guides clients to build sustainable habits that support the version of you that exists right now and the one you’re becoming 🌱
https://wellnessinsights.com/providers/natalie-gould

01/10/2026

Women’s health is shaped by the small things we do every day. ✨

Join us for Women’s Health Through the Lens of Habits, Hormones & Healing, an inspiring and practical conversation led by Dr. Katie, founder of Wellness Insights, in partnership with Sama Yoga.

📍 Sama Yoga, New Canaan
🗓 Sunday, 1/25/26
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

Enjoy nourishing bites and tea from Chef Lisa, connect with community, and learn how everyday habits, stress patterns, mindset, and self-care shape hormonal balance, energy, and long-term vitality.

✨ Plus, attendees will be entered to win:
• $100 Wellness Insights gift certificate
• A day of Nourish meals
• 1 month of unlimited classes at Sama Yoga

Come curious. Leave empowered.
RSVP via our website under Resources → Events.
https://wellnessinsights.com/events/womens-health-through-habits

01/09/2026

You are not your symptoms.
You are not your stress, your labs, or this season of discomfort.

In Integrative Medicine, we zoom out to see the whole system. We look beyond what’s flaring today and focus on building a body that can adapt, regulate, and heal over time. When the nervous system is supported and root causes are addressed, resilience follows.

At Wellness Insights, our care is about strengthening the foundation so whatever passes through doesn’t define you.

Because clarity, balance, and healing are always possible.
https://wellnessinsights.com/

01/08/2026

An evening of conversation, clarity, and community. ✨

Join us for An Evening on Perimenopause & Menopause at the Darien Library on Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 PM for an honest, informative discussion on a chapter of women’s health that deserves more openness and support.

Featuring a thoughtful panel with Dr. Katie Takayasu, Integrative Medicine Physician and owner of Wellness Insights, and Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, OB/GYN and co-founder of Tribe Called V, moderated by writer and Four Top newsletter founder Page Berger.

Together, they’ll explore symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle strategies, and the emotional realities of perimenopause and menopause while clearing up common misconceptions along the way.

Whether you’re navigating this transition now or simply want to better understand what’s ahead, you’ll leave with practical tools, trusted insight, and a sense of connection.
https://wellnessinsights.com/events/perimenopause-menopause-conversation

01/06/2026

Strength training isn’t just about muscle 💪 It’s about longevity 🧬

New research shows that just 90 minutes of strength training per week is associated with nearly 4 years less biological aging, measured at the cellular level through telomeres, the protective caps on our DNA.

Translation: lifting weights may help your cells stay younger, longer ✨

From an integrative medicine lens, this makes perfect sense. Resistance training reduces inflammation, supports metabolic and hormonal health, protects bone density, and signals your body to age more resiliently.

This isn’t about bodybuilding. It’s about building a future where strength supports independence, vitality, and long term health 🌱

Your future self is built rep by rep.
https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/telomere-health-slowing-biological-aging

01/05/2026

Discipline in integrative medicine is not about restriction. It is about alignment and respect for how the body moves through time. 🌿

When nutrition, movement, sleep, stress care, and mindset work together, consistency creates freedom. Small daily practices support the nervous system, protect energy, and allow healing to unfold naturally.

This is sustainable wellness. Thoughtful, integrated care that works with your life, not against it.
https://wellnessinsights.com/

01/04/2026

Teen girls do not need to train harder. They need to train smarter. 💪

Annie Harrington, Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, recently completed NextGen with Dr. Stacy Sims, a course focused on supporting active girls through puberty. Key takeaways include the importance of proper fueling, injury prevention, menstrual health, and recovery.

When we support the whole athlete, girls build strength, confidence, and longevity in sport.

✨ Parents and coaches: Schedule a visit with Annie to support the young athletes in your life.

https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/empowering-young-female-athletes

01/02/2026

Chewy, chocolate-studded, and naturally sweet 🍪✨
Here’s how we make our go-to gluten-free oatmeal cookies from start to finish.

Adapted from a feel-good recipe by Caroline Reilly of , these cookies have officially earned a permanent spot in our wellness kitchen.

Made with almond flour for a blood sugar-friendly base, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with cinnamon and sea salt, they strike the perfect balance between nourishing and indulgent.

Save this for your next cozy bake when you want something sweet that still loves you back.
https://wellnessinsights.com/recipes/gluten-free-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies

12/30/2025

Anxiety doesn’t just affect kids. It affects the whole family. 🤍

Join us for Parenting Your Anxious Child: the SPACE Workshop, a 3-part, evidence-based series rooted in the SPACE model developed through the Yale Child Study Center. This approach empowers parents with practical tools to reduce childhood anxiety. No child participation required. Suitable for all ages and stages.

We’ll cover common challenges like separation anxiety, social anxiety, fears, OCD, panic, and picky eating, with a special integrative lens from Annie Harrington, who will share how pediatric integrative medicine supports anxious kids through mind, body, and lifestyle care.

📅 Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4 | 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 Symmetry Therapeutic Services | New Canaan, CT

✨ Space is limited. Email tara@symmetryts.com to reserve your spot.
https://wellnessinsights.com/events/parenting-your-anxious-child-space-workshop

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