Health Updates
Thank you for your prayers, concern, and positive vibes!
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
I got an amazing call on Monday afternoon from my surgeon with news that an earlier surgery date had become available—almost two weeks earlier! My immediate response to this offer was, “Yes! Get this thing out of my body!”
The new date for my lumpectomy is Saturday, September 12th, and I still plan to take three full weeks off to recover.
I will have two incisions to heal: one at the lumpectomy site and another closer to my armpit, where lymph nodes will be removed to determine whether any microscopic cancer cells are present. Because my work inherently involves my arms and upper body, it’s especially important that I give myself plenty of time to heal and ease back into sessions when I return. I’m looking forward to a restful recovery and returning to the studio on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Monday, August 17, 2026
My surgery date is set for Thursday, September 24, 2026. Because of the early stage, location, and type of breast cancer I have, I’m very fortunate to be able to choose the least invasive surgical approach—a lumpectomy. I’m looking forward to a restful but speedy recovery! About three weeks after surgery, I’ll learn what my next steps will be. As my treatment timeline takes shape, I’ll be sure to keep my availability updated online. If you see an appointment available, that means I’m feeling well and able to be present for the work I love so much. There will, of course, be appointments, follow-ups, and some days when I simply need to take time to rest. I hope you’ll understand if I occasionally need to reschedule a session. I know you want me to be well, and I thank you in advance for your understanding, patience, and flexibility as I navigate the months ahead.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
This week, I got the best version of some bad news.
Earlier this summer, I noticed some changes to an area of my breast. I had a clear mammogram in January, but I chased down answers, and unfortunately, I was diagnosed with breast cancer just two weeks ago. I decided pretty quickly to base my treatment at MD Anderson in Houston, and after an incredible experience meeting with my whole medical team yesterday, here’s what we know: It’s clinically Stage 1A, meaning it’s super early and very small, and there are no signs of lymph node spread. (We can’t be 100% sure until surgery, but everything is looking good so far.) It’s ER+/PR+, HER2-, which is common, highly researched, and has lots of successful treatment options. Chemo is not necessarily on the table, and if it becomes so, it wouldn’t need to be the most intense kind. It also looks like radiation would not need to be the most prolonged dosage either.
All my doctors are completely wonderful, my husband, Tim, is so freaking solid and right by my side, our kids are the team all-stars, and our family and friends are raining down blessings supreme! All the brilliant doctors had these sweet little smirks on their faces because they know that this is going to be a-OK, and their assured demeanor has given me so much confidence going forward. This week was just the beginning of a long road back to wellness—there will be surgery, radiation, daily hormone-suppressing drugs, and miles of steps for the next five years. But I get to take them all, and I’ve decided to make them dance steps because why the hell not? A million thanks to the many friends and family who have already absolutely lavished me and my family with their love and prayers, and shown us that, among other things, this is also a season of great abundance.
I’m certain this experience will draw me closer to my faith in ways I never imagined, but welcome with my whole heart. Love abounds in every direction!
PS—Ladies, do those self-checks and save your own life. Seriously!
I got an amazing call on Monday afternoon from my surgeon with news that an earlier surgery date had become available—almost two weeks earlier! My immediate response to this offer was, “Yes! Get this thing out of my body!”
The new date for my lumpectomy is Saturday, September 12th, and I still plan to take three full weeks off to recover.
I will have two incisions to heal: one at the lumpectomy site and another closer to my armpit, where lymph nodes will be removed to determine whether any microscopic cancer cells are present. Because my work inherently involves my arms and upper body, it’s especially important that I give myself plenty of time to heal and ease back into sessions when I return. I’m looking forward to a restful recovery and returning to the studio on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Monday, August 17, 2026
My surgery date is set for Thursday, September 24, 2026. Because of the early stage, location, and type of breast cancer I have, I’m very fortunate to be able to choose the least invasive surgical approach—a lumpectomy. I’m looking forward to a restful but speedy recovery! About three weeks after surgery, I’ll learn what my next steps will be. As my treatment timeline takes shape, I’ll be sure to keep my availability updated online. If you see an appointment available, that means I’m feeling well and able to be present for the work I love so much. There will, of course, be appointments, follow-ups, and some days when I simply need to take time to rest. I hope you’ll understand if I occasionally need to reschedule a session. I know you want me to be well, and I thank you in advance for your understanding, patience, and flexibility as I navigate the months ahead.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
This week, I got the best version of some bad news.
Earlier this summer, I noticed some changes to an area of my breast. I had a clear mammogram in January, but I chased down answers, and unfortunately, I was diagnosed with breast cancer just two weeks ago. I decided pretty quickly to base my treatment at MD Anderson in Houston, and after an incredible experience meeting with my whole medical team yesterday, here’s what we know: It’s clinically Stage 1A, meaning it’s super early and very small, and there are no signs of lymph node spread. (We can’t be 100% sure until surgery, but everything is looking good so far.) It’s ER+/PR+, HER2-, which is common, highly researched, and has lots of successful treatment options. Chemo is not necessarily on the table, and if it becomes so, it wouldn’t need to be the most intense kind. It also looks like radiation would not need to be the most prolonged dosage either.
All my doctors are completely wonderful, my husband, Tim, is so freaking solid and right by my side, our kids are the team all-stars, and our family and friends are raining down blessings supreme! All the brilliant doctors had these sweet little smirks on their faces because they know that this is going to be a-OK, and their assured demeanor has given me so much confidence going forward. This week was just the beginning of a long road back to wellness—there will be surgery, radiation, daily hormone-suppressing drugs, and miles of steps for the next five years. But I get to take them all, and I’ve decided to make them dance steps because why the hell not? A million thanks to the many friends and family who have already absolutely lavished me and my family with their love and prayers, and shown us that, among other things, this is also a season of great abundance.
I’m certain this experience will draw me closer to my faith in ways I never imagined, but welcome with my whole heart. Love abounds in every direction!
PS—Ladies, do those self-checks and save your own life. Seriously!