Healing the C

Around mid-late March, I found a lump in my breast. By early May I received a breast cancer diagnosis. The recommendation was surgery right away, but I wanted time to digest the news and feel into what treatment approach felt right for me.  I asked for 3 months.  It was a small tumor and was caught early, which allowed for that. I wanted to explore wholistic approaches to healing.  I spoke to friends & acquaintances who had dealt with a similar diagnosis. I consulted with ND Oncologists, Functional Medicine practitioners, astrologers & intuitives (as is my way!).  I found a TCM who had experience with healing cancer without surgery. After several months of wholistic & dietary healing, I decided to go ahead with surgery.  I had a successful lumpectomy (partial mastectomy) surgery on August 16th.  The pathology report I received last week says “clear margins”, only one cancer type, and no sign of cancer in channels or lymph. So I’m good to go, and feel I’ve landed safely on the other side!
Over the last 3 to 4 months, I've done a lot of reading & research, listened to a lot of podcasts and delved into body centered practices like yoga & qigong with a new lens.  I'm more committed than ever to both practicing & sharing ways we can nourish & bolster our own health, no matter what health issue we may be dealing with.  There is so much we can do, and it’s important to know how we can take charge of our own health now more than ever with all the changes in health care and the environmental conditions our bodies need to manage.  I truly believe our bodies know how to heal! And I have more awe and respect than ever for the wisdom practices of yoga, meditation, qigong, breathwork & pranayama, and somatic based counselling! ​

This experience has empowered me to embrace even more fully my path and my life’s work to share these wisdom ways. Our bodies are truly miraculous, and the more we can practice supporting the body to do it’s work, the more we contribute to our own happiness & well-being. We can so easily be overwhelmed with all the conflict & unrest in the world and wonder what we can do. Taking care of ourselves is THE most effective way to have a positive impact on the collective.  Looking after yourself is not selfish - it is sacred and necessary work. It’s also not always easy, but it’s so worth it!