New Year, New You: Thriving Through Midlife Hormonal Shifts
By Dr. Christine Hart Kress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP, guest blog writer
Welcome to Willow Women's Health
Are you Ready to feel Seen & Heard?
Willow Women’s Health offers a modern, person-centered approach to women’s healthcare: safe, holistic, and rooted in shared decision-making and trauma-informed care.
Women centered - Evidence Based
Willow Women's Health is a New Kind of Healthcare
The old Way:
- Long wait times & rushed appointments
- One-size-fits-all care plans
- Feeling unheard or dismissed
- Limited discussion on evidence based options & patient education
- Care decisions made without your input or understanding
- Difficulty reaching your provider directly
- Providers with little to no training in perimenopause or menopause
The Willow Way:
- Time to truly listen, understand, & partner with you
- Individualized care tailored to your unique healthcare journey
- Feeling heard and seen with a focus on whole person care
- At length discussions on evidence based care options & empowering patient education
- Collaborative, shared decision making
- Direct access to your provider without unnecessary barriers
- Providers who specialize in hormones, sexual health/function, and perimenopause/menopause
why we do it
Our Mission
Willow Women’s Health (WWH) provides a full range of evidence-based women’s health care services in Westerville, Ohio from adolescence through menopause and beyond. Telehealth appointments are also available for anyone in the state of Ohio.
Our goal is to provide women-centered, focused care that spans 30-90 minutes per appointment in a calm, relaxing, and comfortable environment where there is ample time for discussion of concerns, a physical exam, as indicated, education, health care planning, and shared decision making.
We provide comprehensive care for your total health care and well-being needs. We endeavor to form relationships with our patients and work in a partnership to address and reach each patient’s individual health care goals.
For more information about our practice, check out About WWH.
Services we offer:
Family Planning
Providing women with personalized contraception and family planning solutions tailored to their reproductive health and life goals.
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Gynecologic Care
Comprehensive gynecologic and women’s health care, along with problem-focused evaluations and management to support you through every stage of life.
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FAQ
Do you Take Insurance?
Willow Women’s Health is a direct care practice. We do NOT accept insurance and are not in-network or credentialed with any insurance provider. Why direct care? Find out more here.
BRITTANY
Laura is such an amazing person! I have never felt so comfortable or so important! I will be a forever client with her.
MELYNDA
She’s a genuine wonderful human being willing to listen and explain anything without making you feel uncomfortable. She’s also passionate about what she does and you feel it just walking into the office.
HANNAH
Thank you Dr Laura for listening and taking a holistic approach to women’s health! Your expertise is so valuable in navigating all the different health needs and the care plan you laid out is so great! Thank you for all you do!
ALLISON
Laura took so much time to actually listen not only to my presenting concerns but also my thoughts on her recommended treatment plan. I really felt heard!
HILLEARY
Laura was very helpful and took her time getting a thorough history and presenting problem. She provided me with education about why I was experiencing certain symptoms and gave me a detailed treatment plan.
STEPHANIE
Absolutely wonderful! Nothing negative to say… One of my best provider experiences of all time. Highly recommend!
RUTHANN
Dr. Valle took the time to really listen and discuss options!
AMY
Dr. Valle provided a level of care that I have been previously unfamiliar with. I came to her office on the glowing recommendation of a friend and still, my expectations were surpassed. She truly listens and takes the time to address your concerns. The space feels more like a spa than a medical facility. I wish more doctor visits felt like this.
KRISTA
I appreciate that Laura Valle spent time truly getting to know me. She suggested many options to address my health concerns, with clear explanations and resources. I walked away from my appointment feeling very encouraged for the future. Thank you!
JULIANNA
Laura is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to talk through all potential courses of treatment and make sure you fully understand what is happening. I highly recommend Laura.
MINDI
Dr Laura was very friendly and easy to talk to. She takes her time during appointments and you don’t feel rushed. She listens to what you have to say and answers any questions you have. The environment was cozy and comfortable. I would highly recommend her!
LINDA
Laura is very knowledgeable and does a great job of interacting with and supporting her patients
ASHLEY
Always a comforting visit.
ANGELENE
Amazing and thorough individualized care plan
TRACIE
Laura was absolutely amazing!! She is the perfect example of what women’s healthcare in America should look like!! She spends takes the time to listen to you and doesn’t rush. From the moment you meet her, you feel safe and in good hands! I would highly recommend her!
KAREN
Caring, compassionate, through, professional, finds a way to meet your needs. The best
ASHLEY
Always feeling safe and seen!
BRITTANY
Laura is knowledgeable, kind, accepting, and great at explaining complex ideas. She really listened to me and made me feel like we’d be taking a health journey together, rather than the condescending tone I’ve experienced from other providers. It was a genuinely positive experience.
STEPHANIE
Amazing clinic and experience. Laura is very thorough; she listens to you, and I believe she genuinely cares about each and every patient’s wellbeing/ health. I highly recommend her!
CHRISTINE
Laura was very thorough, kind, and nurturing! And I love that her space provides all one would need in terms of exams, lab work, and consultations. One stop shopping! Don’t hesitate to make an appointment!
THERESA
My visit today was filled with the gift of time, information, education and care from Laura Valle. I will be recommending her practice without hesitation.
TERRA
Laura was amazing! She listens to every concern you have and comes up with a plan to help you. She values your input and doesn’t write off issues as just “normal” perimenopause symptoms that you have to deal with.
MARY
Dr. Valle is great
KIMBERLY
Laura is the first medical professional who has taken the time to both explain about and really listen to me about my perimenopause and how to handle hormonal challenges. She is absolutely wonderful and I HIGHLY recommend her!
TALIA
Absolutely phenomenal first visit. As someone who gets quite nervous at medical benefits, Laura did everything she could to put me at ease. I felt listened to and cared about.
AMY
I came to Laura because I felt like my concerns were not being heard or treated as significant by my healthcare providers. At my first visit, I shared concerns and reviewed recent health data and left with evidence-based information to help me begin addressing my concerns. I couldn’t be happier – this is what I’ve been looking for!
SARAH
I had a fantastic first appointment. She really took the time to listen to me and explain different options. The office is very clean and welcoming. I highly recommend.
ASHLEY
Best OBGYN care I’ve had.
ASHLEY
Amazing and professional care with attention to detail. If you want to feel heard and seen, go to Laura!
MARY
Fantastic! Dr. Valle spent a long period time with me, going over my history in detail. She has a calm and knowledgeable demeanor. I would recommend to anyone.
ARIANNA
Laura is exceptional with her care. She takes time to know you as a person first and then as a patient. I want more medical practitioners like her in the world. I recommend her to anyone!
KRISTIN
Dr. Valle was so welcoming and encouraging. I have never had a doctor spend so much time taking the time to truly know me and understand my concerns. I left feeling heard, encouraged and excited with a renewed hope in feeling better.
KATRINA
Excellent personalized care, where I have been treated as a whole person!
KAREN
I am extremely pleased with the time and attention I receive from Laura Valle. She really cares about her patients in a way not often found in the medical community. I like that Laura thinks outside the box, and is willing to do whatever it takes to make her patient feel better! I highly recommended Laura Valle!
DANIELLE
Laura Valle is great, she takes her time and never rushes you through appointments. She listens and offers options for your concerns/needs. Laura works with you instead of just making decisions for you. She’s truly an advocate for women’s health.
SHERI
I felt listened to and was provided options for my concerns. She took her time learning my history and was very thorough. Would recommend!
LAURA
Laura Valle is the Best! The office is cozy and relaxing. She is very informative and made me feel seen and heard. Never judged and very comfortable. Really went above and beyond my expectations.
DEBORAH
I really liked the atmosphere and talking with Dr Laura Valle. Wasn’t rushed at all. I loved all the little details, the warm blanket, the coffee or tea and the chocolates. Very impressed.
JACKIE
Caring and thorough.
MARIE
The most comfortable annual check-up I’ve ever had! I will be back in the future!
ANASTASIA
This was the best medical appointment I have ever experienced. Thorough, informative, gentle, and personable. With much patience and kindness. I felt seen, heard, and understood. I wish we had more Doctor’s visits like that.
KAREN
As stated by others, the offices are so warm and welcoming! Laura is terrific. She took more time with me than most of my other health care team combined! She really knows her stuff, and I am looking forward to working with her.
VERONICA
Laura is kind and patient, answering all questions thoroughly
SIMONE
Super informative and takes her time to go over every concern and options for you! I highly recommend her!
AMANDA
Laura was fantastic to work with and I would highly recommend her. She spent time listening to my concerns and I left feeling confident in our action plan. In addition, her office space is beautiful. I also appreciate the ability to schedule appointments online, along with communicating via the patient portal. I am so glad I found her!
MARY
Laura Valle is knowledgeable about the most up-to-date, clinically proven treatments for menopause. She does a complete intake of your health history and spends enough time with you. I highly recommend her!
BETHANIE
Most thorough and compassionate women’s care provider I’ve ever seen!
Dr. Laura J. Valle
DNP, APRN-CNM, MSCP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Frontier Nursing University
- Board Certified Nurse-Midwife
- Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in midwifery at the University of Cincinnati
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