She Soars Psychiatry, LLC

She Soars Psychiatry, LLC Holistic mental health solutions for individuals and families with a focus in functional medicine. Located in Silverton & Sisters. Opening October 2017!

Available virtually via telemedicine to Oregonians statewide. Located in beautiful, Sisters, Oregon, She Soars Psychiatry welcomes you! While based in Sisters, we also have in-person availability in Silverton, Oregon and offer distance-based, HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing. She Soars Psychiatry, LLC , owned by Audry Van Houweling, PMHNP, was born out of the idea that restoring emotional wellness and vitality demands a broader focus than what is available through conventional treatment, which is largely pharmaceutical based. She Soars Psychiatry utilizes the principles of functional medicine, which aims to identify root causes allowing results to be long-lasting, sustainable, and personalized to your story and circumstances. We also have access to health coaching, nutrition therapy, and doula care to provide a wrap-around approach to your care. Our focus is not simply on stability, but on vitality.

Monday itinerary: Sunrise, cacti, red rocks, & canyons. 🌅🌵🏜️🌸
03/24/2026

Monday itinerary: Sunrise, cacti, red rocks, & canyons.
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The link between our detox pathways supported by our liver and our mental health are a big deal. 📣🥦🩺🧠The liver is our bo...
03/23/2026

The link between our detox pathways supported by our liver and our mental health are a big deal. 📣🥦🩺🧠

The liver is our body’s primary detox organ. Every day, it processes hormones, medications, alcohol, environmental toxins, and metabolic waste. When it’s overwhelmed or sluggish, those compounds don’t just disappear—they circulate.

And that matters for your brain…🧐

• Hormone balance → The liver helps break down estrogen and other hormones. When this process is impaired, hormone imbalances can contribute to anxiety, irritability, and mood swings.

• Inflammation → A stressed liver can contribute to systemic inflammation, which is increasingly linked to depression and brain fog.

• Blood sugar regulation → The liver plays a key role in stabilizing blood sugar. Dysregulation can lead to energy crashes, irritability, and worsened anxiety.

• Toxin clearance → When detox pathways are sluggish, toxins may accumulate and affect neurotransmitter function, impacting mood, focus, and clarity.

• Gut-liver-brain axis → The liver works closely with the gut. Disruption in this system can influence everything from serotonin production to stress response.

So what supports both liver and mental health?

• Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods
• Support stable blood sugar (protein, fiber, healthy fats)
• Limit alcohol and ultra-processed sugar
• Stay hydrated
• Move your body regularly
• Get quality sleep
• Reduce toxin exposure where possible

Support the liver, support the brain.

Welcome to spring! 🌻Celebrating the solstice in vortex country…🌵🌸🏜️🌀 🌵☀️
03/22/2026

Welcome to spring! 🌻
Celebrating the solstice in vortex country…🌵🌸🏜️🌀

🌵☀️

Therapy of choice.🧲🐴
03/14/2026

Therapy of choice.🧲🐴

🙋‍♀️As hormone replacement gains more traction, many women are being prescribed micronized oral progesterone.🧠Many women...
03/14/2026

🙋‍♀️As hormone replacement gains more traction, many women are being prescribed micronized oral progesterone.

🧠Many women benefit from oral micronized progesterone for sleep, anxiety, premenstrual symptoms, and endometrial protection during hormone therapy—but not everyone tolerates it well.

🛑As oral progesterone is metabolized in the liver the first pass effect transforms into the metabolite allopregnenolone, which is a potent promoter of GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter). For some women, too much GABA can lead to grogginess, brain fog, sedation, dizziness, or mood changes.

Potential alternatives to discuss with your clinician:

• Lower dose oral progesterone – Sometimes symptoms improve with dose adjustments.📉

• Vaginal progesterone – Often better tolerated because it bypasses first-pass liver metabolism.

• Progesterone creams or compounded topical formulations – May be helpful for some individuals, though absorption can vary.

• Cyclic progesterone instead of nightly dosing – Some patients tolerate periodic dosing better.🗓️

• Addressing underlying factors – Blood sugar swings, stress, and poor sleep can amplify progesterone side effects.🙆‍♀️

📈Hormone therapy should be personalized. If progesterone isn’t working for you, it doesn’t mean hormone therapy isn’t an option—it simply means the approach may need adjusting

Cheers to all our sisters out there near and far🥂💃🌎🙆‍♀️ 🌹 ✊
03/08/2026

Cheers to all our sisters out there near and far🥂💃🌎🙆‍♀️

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When strength training, we’re not only building muscle… we’re increasing blood flow to the brain, stimulating new neural...
03/03/2026

When strength training, we’re not only building muscle… we’re increasing blood flow to the brain, stimulating new neural connections, and supporting memory and focus. Resistance training has been shown to:

🧠Improve executive function & decision-making
🧠Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
🧠Support cognitive health as we age
🧠Enhance sleep (which further protects the brain)
🧠Boost confidence and stress resilience

Hormonal shifts across the lifespan — from postpartum to perimenopause and beyond — can impact mood and cognition. Strength training helps regulate blood sugar, lower inflammation, and support hormonal balance, all of which protect brain health.

AND…proving to yourself that you can lift heavy things and overcome temporary discomfort is a powerful way to boost resilience and confidence.

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Cheers to what makes your heart sing💕Happy Valentine’s Day🧲💗 ♥️
02/15/2026

Cheers to what makes your heart sing💕
Happy Valentine’s Day🧲💗

♥️

Thank you for the support and for the special focus on health in our dynamic community! 🧠💪🏃‍♀️⛰️
02/06/2026

Thank you for the support and for the special focus on health in our dynamic community! 🧠💪🏃‍♀️⛰️

Monday’s debut=Mother Nature for the win…⛰️🌕🌲🌅 ☕️
02/02/2026

Monday’s debut=Mother Nature for the win…⛰️🌕🌲🌅

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📣📣We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate part-time Virtual Assistant to support the daily admin...
02/01/2026

📣📣We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate part-time Virtual Assistant to support the daily administrative operations of our growing mental health clinic.

🕊️This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, values discretion, and understands the importance of professionalism and confidentiality in healthcare settings.

✏️The Virtual Assistant will play a key role in ensuring smooth scheduling, communication, and operational efficiency.

🏔️While the position can be fully-remote, we are prioritizing Oregon based applicants.

Interested applicants see link in bio!⬆️⬆️⬆️

Address

204 W Adams Avenue Suite 202
Sisters, OR
97759

Telephone

+15415958337

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Invest in your emotional wellness... Located in the charming towns of Sisters and Silverton Oregon, She Soars Psychiatry welcomes you! In addition to seeing clients in person at both locations, we utilize HIPAA compliant videoconferencing for both counseling and medication management. She Soars Psychiatry, LLC , owned by Audry Van Houweling, PMHNP, was born out of the idea that restoring emotional wellness and vitality demands a broader focus than what is available through conventional treatment, which is largely pharmaceutical based. She Soars Psychiatry utilizes the principles of functional medicine, which aims to identify root causes allowing results to be long-lasting, sustainable, and personalized to your story and circumstances. We do consider medications as tools in some circumstances and provide thoughtful medication management in addition to psychotherapy.

We consider nutrition, hormones, inflammatory processes, immune function, gastrointestinal health, detoxification, psycho-social, and psycho-spiritual factors when evaluating emotional wellness.

In addition to accepting most commercial insurances, She Soars Psychiatry is proud to offer our low cost monthly membership program that allows for holistic mental health services for both individuals and families at a low monthly rate.

We look forward to the privilege of working with you!