Welcome

About Willow Womens Health

At Willow Women’s Health, we believe healthcare should be as unique as the women we serve. What sets us apart is our commitment to providing individualized, compassionate care that honors your personal journey.

At Willow Women’s Health, you are not just a patient, you are a partner in your health and wellness.

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

Hi There!

About Dr. Valle

My journey to Willow Women’s Health has been shaped by a lifetime of learning, adventure, and diverse experiences. Living and working as a nurse and midwife in the United States, the Netherlands, France, England, and Germany and completing a midwifery externship in Ghana has given me a deep appreciation for the different ways healthcare is approached across cultures. In much of Europe, I witnessed a commitment to slow medicine: a patient-centered approach that prioritizes whole person care, emphasizing individualized attention, collaboration, and shared decision-making. These experiences reinforced my belief that the best care happens when provider and patient work together in partnership.

Over the years, I have practiced in a variety of settings, from private practices and federally qualified health centers to Planned Parenthood, where I specialized in women’s health and gender-affirming care. Today, I dedicate myself full-time to Willow Women’s Health, where I apply these global perspectives to menopause and midlife care. I also spend a few weekends a month catching babies in Amish country, staying connected to my midwifery roots.

At Willow Women’s Health, I integrate the best of what I have learned: compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized care that empowers every woman to navigate her health with confidence. Whether guiding a patient through perimenopause, addressing hormonal health concerns, or simply creating space for meaningful conversations, my goal is to offer the kind of care that honors each person’s unique journey.

When I am not caring for patients, I spend time with my son, practice yoga, travel, read, and teach other healthcare providers about perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health and function.

My "Why" For Starting
Willow Womens Health

After returning to the United States from working in Europe, I found myself frustrated by the constraints of traditional healthcare. The rushed 15–20-minute appointments left little time to truly listen, understand, and educate my patients. I knew patients deserved better – more time to share their stories, explore their concerns, and make informed decisions about their care.

Willow Women’s Health was born from my desire to provide a different kind of care – one that is unhurried, thoughtful, and centered on you. Rooted in whole person, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and women-centered principles, my practice is designed to give you the time, attention, and partnership you need to feel truly supported on your health journey.

We do things differently

What to Expect During Your Appointment

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Pre-Visit

Once your appointment is booked and payment is received, you will receive both an email and text confirmation.

Your confirmation email will include instructions for accessing the patient portal. All required new patient paperwork is completed within the patient portal from the Home screen.

New patient paperwork must be completed at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. This allows adequate time for review so your visit can be focused, thorough, and personalized.

If paperwork is not completed in advance, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

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Consultation

Appointments take place fully clothed in the comfort of a private consultation room. You will be seated in comfortable chairs, with a beverage of your choice. You will not be asked to undress, sit on exam paper, or wait in a cold room for someone to enter.

This approach is intentionally different from a traditional medical visit. For many patients, the typical exam-room experience can be uncomfortable or anxiety-producing. Our goal is to provide a welcoming, calm, and relaxing environment where we can have an unhurried conversation and work together in a true partnership model.

New Patient Appointments

New patient consultations last 60–90 minutes. During this visit, we will:

Review your medical history and intake forms
Discuss your current symptoms, concerns, and goals
Review individualized treatment and plan-of-care options

Return Patient Appointments

Return visits last 30–60 minutes and focus on:

Updates to your medical history or symptoms, as needed
Review of your current treatment plan
Adjustments or revisions to your plan of care, as appropriate

Our goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized care in a setting designed to help you feel comfortable, supported, and at ease.

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Review Options

We will take the time to review all appropriate options, discuss the most up-to-date evidence, and clearly outline the benefits and potential risks of each approach. Through shared decision-making, we will work together to determine the best fit for you.

This process includes thoughtful consideration of your individual needs, preferences, and goals, as well as any physical, emotional, or financial factors that are important to you.

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Vitals & Exam

Your visit typically includes two comfortable, private spaces designed for different parts of your care.

Assessment Room
Vital signs and brief physical assessments are completed in a private assessment room equipped with an exam table and body composition scale. Depending on your needs, this may include measurements, heart and lung assessment, thyroid exam, and body composition analysis for select patients. This portion of the visit is brief and focused, and you remain fully clothed.

Exam Room (When Needed)
If a breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap smear, or procedure is recommended, this portion of the visit takes place in a separate, private exam room using a trauma-informed approach. You will be offered warm or room-temperature cloth gowns, robes, sheets, and blankets for added comfort on a cushioned exam table.

We use Nella KIND reusable speculums exclusively, designed with patient comfort in mind. These speculums are temperature-neutral, smaller in size, and completely quiet, helping to reduce discomfort and anxiety. Footrests or stirrups are available when needed, although many exams can be performed without them.

Your safety, comfort, and well-being are our top priorities. Every step of the exam is explained, consent-based, and paced according to your comfort, with the goal of making each examination as calm, respectful, and pain-free as possible.

1

Pre-Visit

Once your telehealth appointment is booked and payment is received, you will receive a welcome email and text confirmation. This email will include your telehealth visit link, along with instructions for accessing the patient portal.

All required patient paperwork and consents are completed within the patient portal from the Home screen and must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. Completing paperwork in advance allows time for review so your visit can be focused, thorough, and personalized.

If paperwork is not completed in advance, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

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Joining the video call

Your telehealth visit link is included in your initial appointment confirmation email. On the day of your appointment, you will also receive a reminder email and text message with the link to join your visit.

To ensure you receive your full appointment time, please sign in at least 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. When you log in, you will be prompted to confirm that your audio and video are working properly. This brief system check helps ensure a smooth visit and minimizes technical delays.

You may also be asked to confirm information or complete brief check-in items before joining the visit. Once completed, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room until your appointment begins.

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Consultation

Telehealth visits follow the same thoughtful, unhurried approach as in-person appointments.

New Patient Telehealth Appointments
New patient consultations last 60–90 minutes and include:

Review of your medical history and intake forms
Discussion of your current symptoms, concerns, and goals
Review of individualized treatment and plan-of-care options

Return Patient Telehealth Appointments
Return visits last 30–60 minutes and focus on:

Updates to your medical history or symptoms, as needed
Review of your current treatment plan
Adjustments or revisions to your plan of care, as appropriate

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Review Options

Your care plan is developed with thoughtful consideration of your individual needs, preferences, and goals, including any physical, emotional, or financial factors that are important to you.

Why the Willow Tree?

The willow tree is a symbol of strength, resiliency, adaptability, and new life. From a willow tree branch, a new tree will grow. Its roots grow with fervor and remarkable strength often along water banks. Its ability to grow, evolve, remain flexible, and survive is a powerful metaphor of the strength of women whose lives change through menarche, childbearing and rearing, and menopause.

The flexible yet resilient and strong willow tree embodies women’s ability to adjust to life’s pressures, bend and sway amidst life’s storms, and remain supple and firmly rooted whilst evolving through life’s changes and stages.