Willow Holistic Health

03/20/2026

If you feel off, wired but exhausted, having mood swings, waking up in the middle of the night, dragging through the afternoon, or just not like yourself… your body is communicating.

Hormones, blood sugar, cortisol, gut health, and brain chemistry are not separate systems. They are constantly influencing each other. When one shifts, the others respond.

Chronic stress can elevate cortisol, disrupt glucose regulation, flatten hormone rhythms, and impact mood, sleep, and energy. It is all connected.

Symptoms are not random. They are signals that something needs to change.

Functional medicine listens to the whole story, not just one lab value.

03/18/2026

Repeated blood pressure spikes that often accompany cortisol surges, can contribute to fat storage, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, (metaflammation), and increased cardiovascular risk. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in postmenopausal women.

GLP-1 therapy supports this metabolic pathway by mitigating insulin and blood sugar spikes and assisting with weight loss. When used appropriately, it can improve insulin signaling, reduce inflammation, support heart health, and stabilize appetite cues.

If you are considering GLP-1 therapy, it is important to be managed by an experienced provider who is managing your individual risk profiles. Schedule a consultation to determine whether it is appropriate for your physiology and long-term goals - willowaurora.com

03/16/2026

With more than 30 years of experience in holistic women's health, midwifery and family medicine, Susie brings a deeply personalized approach to primary care in Aurora, Oregon. As a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Willow Holistic Health, she blends longevity and functional medicine with relationship-based care to support women and families through every stage of life.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, individualized primary care rooted in experience and whole-person wellness, Susie is here to guide you

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

The gut and brain are deeply connected. Chronic stress reshapes physiology. Toxins, blood sugar swings, and hormone shifts all influence mood.

Our approach is not just symptom management. It is understanding the root drivers and restoring balance from the inside out.

If your mental health feels off, there may be more to the story.

03/11/2026

When was your last annual exam?

An annual visit is more than routine. It is a proactive review of your labs, lifestyle, and long-term health so we can catch patterns early and adjust with intention.

If it’s been a year or more, consider this your reminder to schedule your annual exam and stay ahead of your health.

Book your exam today at willowaurora.com

03/09/2026

Women’s health is dynamic, interconnected, and deeply personal.

Hormones influence energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, and long-term resilience. When one system shifts, others respond. That is why thoughtful, whole-body care matters.

During International Women’s Month, consider what it would look like to approach your health with clarity and intention.

Schedule a consultation to explore personalized women’s health support:

www.willowaurora.com

03/06/2026

Functional medicine is root-cause care.

It asks why symptoms are happening, not just what to call them. It looks at how hormones, gut health, stress, sleep, nutrition, and environment work together in your body.

This approach is proactive, personalized, and focused on restoring balance before disease progresses.

If you’re ready for care that looks at the whole picture, let’s start the conversation.

03/04/2026

If you’re in Aurora, Wilsonville, Canby, or Oregon City and considering GLP-1 therapy, pause before clicking “order.”

These medications were created for metabolic disease, not quick weight loss.

When properly monitored, GLP-1 can support insulin balance, reduce inflammation, and improve cardiovascular markers. Without supervision, we often see muscle loss, rebound weight gain, and nutrient depletion.

Metabolic health is not a prescription. It’s a plan.

See if GLP-1 treatment aligns with your metabolic needs.

Book a consultation today: willowaurora.com

02/28/2026

02/28/2026

Adrenal Hormones and the Brain: an important consideration

02/20/2026

Holistic Adult & Pediatric Care.

With more than 20 years of experience caring not only for adults, but also for children ages 0-18, we offer well child exams, acute care visits, recommendations for supplements, immune support, and therapies for ADHD and more, all in a setting that is calm and comforting for kids and parents alike.