I broke my foot on Wed 8/20, about 8a. Dropped a weight on it. Had to cancel a whole day of Austin Studio sessions, and spend Thursday getting to the ortho ASAP & then over to PT for my shoulder. In the foot picture, the yellow area is where I fractured.
It’s also known as a Dancer’s fracture, and I’ve heard it can be a hard one to heal. Good news is that it’s already healing much faster than the 2012 broken toe that took 16 weeks to be declared done. Minimal swelling & bruising on this one, and I’m in a walking boot for 6-8 weeks. 1 down…
I’m out of the office Sept 2-8 for a Visceral Manipulation 2 workshop.
Other dates I’ll be out & unusual openings:
Oct 20-21
Nov 17, 26 (open on 27!)
Dec 24-26 (ok, 24th is pending)
I’m working Dec 31 (Austin) & Jan 1 (Taylor)
Jan 26-27 (want a small break before track season starts)
I’ve opened 2h for Taylor sessions on Mondays. For Sept they are:
Sept 15 – 1230-245p
Sept 22 – 1-315p
Sept 30 – 2-415p
I’ll look at October after I get back from my workshop.
Group fun schedule has also updated.
Finished Just Add Water. One of the final chapters was about women coaches, and the distinct lack thereof. Maybe someday, when I want a less physically demanding lifestyle, this can be my main route. I’ve already got 2 run teams I coach (The Quack Pack & Holy Family), a fledgling masters swim program, and several triathletes… I’m already on my way. BTW, it was a really enjoyable book.
I started & finished The Serviceberry. It’s a follow up expansion on Braiding Sweet Grass & and the Native American gift economy, and how it compares with the capitalistic economy model. This is definitely something we all need right now. It was a short, sweet & inspiring listen.
The Menopause Resetis up next. Always learning. I admit, I’m kinda over people’s origin stories in books, and I just want the goods. With the shoulder & now the broken foot, my hot flashes have escalated again, so there is a bit of curiosity on Dr Mindy’s take on it, and how it’s different fromNext Level. I’m finally at the point where the cheerleading is stopping and the good stuff is about to start.
I’ll be working on Waterlogged, yes, still, while in transit to my workshop next week.
Angel wing green leaf begonia (red/pink), 3 starts, $4 ea
Echeveria (“Ghost Plant”) succulent, 6 starts, $3 ea
Bright lime green Sedum (“stonecrop”), fine leaves and produces yellow flowers. 3 starts $3 ea
Tradescantia “Purple Heart” or “Wandering Dude” – I can make basically as many of this as you could sell. $2 ea pot. I have green, purple, or “bluish-purple” types. Please specify color when ordering.
Aloe Vera pups, $2, lots
Mystery surprise pots – this would be whatever I can assemble, divide, or dig up from my garden to spare. $3 ea – I could probably figure out 10 more pots of some sort or another, lol. Could be anything from violets to century plant pups to other sedums of other colors. Depends on what comes up and re-plants into a pot well. Will be identified when delivered.
Please be aware that 4” pots are intended to be put into another container of the buyer’s choice 6” or larger upon purchase, or planted in ground (if they are OK outside) and these small 4” containers do need water every day to keep the plants alive if they aren’t planting them right away. Plants can also be delivered as a rooted propagated start if the person prefers that to being in soil.
Summer Middle school running has finished, and cross country has started.
The heat has arrived, though still grateful it’s pretty tolerable.
I’ve started waking up at 4a naturally. It’s only taken June & July to get there. And only 1 more month of early mornings.
Shoulder physical therapy has progressed into strength rehab. One more month until I go in the water to swim!
Gonna aim for this to be an every 3 week newsletter. 2 weeks is just a bit much for me to accomplish at this point in time.
Sharon Tri’s
That initial phase of conditioning has once again kicked my butt, and I’m grateful that, once again, through it. Those first 4-6 weeks of starting a new component of exercise. I’d been walking & easy biking, but since July started, I’ve got more running & biking in, and just recently added lower body strength training. Running has finally started getting easier, and I feel I can do more, which is good as I am doing some running with my cross country kids. My power (watts) on biking has finally started getting back to the zones I was doing prior to surgery. For August, this is enough. I’ll be ready to add swimming in September. Have I mentioned this yet?
I’ve got 3 months til the 3rd triathlon I registered for this year. I’m intending this one will happen!
Zoe helping me with office stuffAllister helpingoh, Pinto I take a nap, they helpMama, I come to work todayI wanna come too!
Since I seem to have see more clients in Austin these days, you may be missing the cats. So I’m creating their own section. And you never know, somefluff might sneak into a lunch bag or studio bag and end up spending the day there.
I finished Future Human: new ways of living and being on Earth. Recorded in 2022/23, it really connects with what is going on right now in the world, and it’s purpose. We have to go through this to evolve as a species. I admit, I was ready to be done with this book. It was good, just not the space I was in right now…
And then I started something I’m totally in the space for: Just add water: my swimming life by Katie Ledecky. Since I’m getting ready to be back in the pool in September (have I mentioned that yet?), I’m inspiring myself. I didn’t realize how much it would also inspire me as a coach. Hearing about how her Coach Yuri really keyed in to her, and nudged her along… I wanna be that kind of coach. Make sure the athletes feel they deserve to be where they are. I admit, I’ve teared up a few times as I’ve listened. Plus, I turned on the TV to chill the other day, and the 2025 World Championship swim meet highlights were going on. I got to see Katie win another gold in the 800 free.
I’ve finished 8 books this year to date… Just add water is 9. Considering I didn’t listen/read for 6 weeks while I was recovering from surgery, I’m happy to be moving along. My goal this year is 15. I’d say I’m on target!
Cherry almond scones
I blame, with much love and gratitude, my mom for these. We had cherry almond scones during our Door County excursion, which made me think “I can make these Sharon Friendly”. Well, Sharon friendly-ish. I used a 2T scoop so they are small, so less reaction, as long as I only eat 1. And that happens….um….
I also made this recipe easy. Kitchen clean up just isn’t in my wheelhouse of energy right now, so I scoop them out versus rolling. Super easy. Super yummy.
The recipe I modified also uses almond paste which I haven’t played with before. I also cut down the amount so 1 box will last me 2 batches.
Preheat oven to 400F
Mix together in large bowl:
1 c cassava flour
1.25 c almond flour
2 T baking powder
1.25 t xanthan gum
Pinch of salt
Cut in
6T butter/margarine, cut into small pieces, cut in until nothing bigger than a pea
Add in
1/2 a tube of almond paste, grated with large holes, mix in evenly, and separate any clumps that happen. They’ll happen.
Add in & mix well, so evenly distributed & well coated:
1 generous cup dried cherries (I’m sure cranberries would be just fine too!)
Now for the liquids. Make a hole in center of the above mixture, and add:
1 egg
¾ c Aroy-D coconut milk (original recipe – heavy cream… maybe even try buttermilk? But something thicker)
½ t almond extract
Mix well. For larger scones, use about ¼ c per (makes ~12), for smaller ones, a 2T measure (makes ~24). Bake for 20 min.
Then they became cherry almond waffles… just add a little more milk.
The Plant Sale
I am slow to get the plant sale going (in my free time). But, I’ve got these beauties available now! The larger pot in front it taken, but the other 2 are available. Suggested minimum donation is $5/ for the pot.
With my limited free time, I’ve also not yet gotten an expense total. I can, however, tell you we’ve raised over $4500 so far. And the plants are just getting going!
Zoe has someone DONATING a bunch of cuttings. These will be available in September, but please let me know what you want (email is better). Prices are suggested minimum donation to the Zoe fund. First come, first served.
Coleus – At least 3 types, red, pink, green, 1 each, 3 total starts available, $3 ea
Spider plants – 3 pots of plain green and 1 variegated. Pups. $3 ea
Neon Pothos – 2 pots with at least two end-cut vine starts each, $4 ea
Global Green Pothos, 2 pots with at least two end cut vine starts each, $4 ea
Golden Pothos, 2 pots with at least two end cut vine starts each. $3 ea
Angel wing green leaf begonia (red/pink), 3 starts, $4 ea
Echeveria (“Ghost Plant”) succulent, 6 starts, $3 ea
Bright lime green Sedum (“stonecrop”), fine leaves and produces yellow flowers. 3 starts $3 ea
Tradescantia “Purple Heart” or “Wandering Dude” – I can make basically as many of this as you could sell. $2 ea pot. I have green, purple, or “bluish-purple” types. Please specify color when ordering.
Mystery surprise pots – this would be whatever I can assemble, divide, or dig up from my garden to spare. $3 ea – 10 more pot of… Could be anything from violets to century plant pups to other sedums of other colors. Depends on what comes up and re-plants into a pot well. Will be identified when delivered.
Red turks cap – $3 ea. I’ve got these at the house, currently rooting.
Cross country has started, reminder of shift in studio hours…only to shift again in Sept.
Tuesdays (note: I start coaching at 630a, so done by 230p)
if in Taylor, 10a-230p
if in Austin, 9a-215p
Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6p
Thursdays in Taylor, 11a-230p (coaching at 630a)
Fridays in Taylor, 10a-230p
For anything scheduled 8/10/25 forward, there will be a 20% surcharge for appointments scheduled outside normal business hours (ie what’s in the scheduler & above). My down time is essential for my well-being, and I also acknowledge that sometimes you need an appointment outside normal hours. This is the compromise. If you’re already scheduled off calendar, you’re good for the normal rate.
Exceptions to this surcharge – such as Labor Day (already full), which I opened up since I’m taking a workshop the remainder of that week.
I will endeavor to stay well ahead of any such schedule shifts.
Next openings are…
Tues, August 26, 9a, 30 min only
Wed, September 17, 445p.
If you are looking for something in Austin, please ask to be put on my wait list. I actively use it.
Next opening is…
Fri, August 29, 10a & 1215p
If you are looking for something in Taylor or virtual, please ask to be put on my wait list. I actively use it.
The last day of my trip to Wisconsin, my neck issue flared up (thoracic outlet syndrome). I will say, PT for the shoulder has also triggered it, but not like this. A week of not being around everything I have set up at home to stay out of the neck issues was more than it could take when already slightly triggered. And then it triggered again this week. Luckily, this was a quiet work week, so I was able to really take care of myself and manage it quickly.
The cool thing about my Garmin watch is I can actually tell when I’m having issues, and where I need recovery. The graphic to the left – see that big drop (1st flare up)? That’s the end of my Wisconsin trip. Then I work my energy back upward (Body Battery, top), sleep improves (Sleep, bottom), and you can see when it flares again. But not as bad.
During that big drop, my body battery had a high of 22-38. I’m normally above 80. That told me to take it easy, and I did not work out that week. I’m getting back there on my sleep too. It’s was a slow progression back to the norm.
Sharon Tri’s (tries?)
Prior to knowing I needed rotator cuff surgery, I had signed up for 3 triathlons this year. The first one I deferred. The next one is 7/27, and they don’t allow deferments. I didn’t find someone to buy it.
So I’m gonna go do a 12 mile bike & 2 mile training session in Marble Falls.
Am I ready? How about “I know I’ll finish“.
Zoe’s fundraiser
We continue to pay down her medical, with a total of $3766 raised so far.
This weekend I started a plant & seed sale with the donations going to her bills. I’ve made several cuttings off my plumeria, have 3 actual plumeria plants for sale, as well as cuttings from my shrimp plants (3 different colors), lobster plant, figs (2 types), cane angel wing, and my carnivorous plant; airplane plant babies; a pot that has a blush Bougainvillea, 2 hibiscus, and a mandevilla; a variety of seeds, including plumeria, Pride of Barbados, and more; mountain laurel seedlings, mimosa seeds & philodendron cutting are being donated & should arrive soon. And I’m gonna try to score some pink Turk’s Cap. Please let me know if you are interested.
Cost? It’s a fundraiser. I give suggestions, but let you decide. I can bring plants into the Austin studio for you to pick up as well. Feel free to reach out for a full list of plants/seeds as well.
Reminder that the custom massage rate is going up on August 2.Please see previous newsletter on how to keep the current price a little longer. I’ll be shifting the scheduler & existing appointments rates over in the next 2 weeks. If I forget to change it now, I’ll get it shortly before you come in.
Guinea pigs wanted!
I’ve also moved Visceral Manipulation back to guinea pig opportunty. I’m taking the 2nd course in the series in early September, and could use practice on the first course material before I go. Plus, with the shoulder, I’m not sure what I can do yet. It’ll be a good test so I have some idea going in as to any modifications I may need to make.
The 2nd course will explore the deeper structures within the abdominal cavity, focusing on the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, greater omentum, peritoneum, and their connective or suspensory tissues. I’m gonna love it!
I’ve spent a lot of time working on my calendar last week, getting ready for the fall, for track season, and even starting to plan next summer. There are more Tuesday clients in Austin, so balancing the 2 locations, and managing office work I need to do. Yeah, I’m actually scheduling that now.
I’m also allowed to start swimming in September. My Austin hours are influenced by when I am able to get in the pool, since it’s in town.
Updating hours in my scheduler is going slowly. I have to go thru and put it in for each individual session since everything is all over the place, especially for Tuesdays. It takes time. For now, I’m working to get it updated thru November. Things do a big shift in December with off season running & the track coaching that follows, and incorporates things I learned from last year’s track season. We’ll worry about that then.
Studio hours: July – August 2025
Tuesdays (note: I start coaching at 630a, so done by 230p)
if in Taylor, 10a-230p
if in Austin, 9a-215p
Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6p
Thursdays in Taylor
July – 11a-4p (PT at 430p)
August – 9a – 230p (coaching at 630a)
Fridays in Taylor
11-230p (coaching at 630a thru 8/1)
after 8/2, 830a-230p
Studio hours: September – October 18, 2025
Coaching moves to 4-530p on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Cross country season finale is 10/18. I’ve italicized differences from current schedule.
Tuesdays
if in Taylor – 12-3p
if in Austin – 12-315p
Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6pish
Thursdays in Taylor
930a-3p (coaching at 4p)
Fridays in Taylor – 830a-230p
Studio hours:October 19 – November 30, 2025
Tuesdays
if in Taylor – 12-5p
if in Austin – 915a-215p
Wednesdays in Austin – 12n-6pish
Thursdays in Taylor
12n – 515p
Fridays in Taylor – 830a-230p
Biggest change in Taylor is that thePilates & More class on Wednesdays will be shifting to Fridays after August 2.
Upcoming openings:
Thursday, July 24, 2p, 30 or 45 min only
Friday, July 25, 2p, 30 min only
Friday, August 1, 11a
Friday, August 8, 1015a – 1215p
Tuesday, August 12, 12n & 115p
Austin has been crazy busy. When I expanded to Tuesdays, I didn’t expect regulars to happen, but rather intended it for irregulars. Alas, because Wednesdays are full, Tuesdays are getting there now too. I’m rolling with what the Universe gives me right now. Since I’m already in town coaching on Tuesdays, it just makes sense to keep hours at the studio. But as I said, it’s getting full. I’m not planning to be there every Tuesday, as I also need some Taylor time.
Upcoming openings:
Tuesday, July 22, 945a, 30 or 45 min only
Wednesday, August 13, 345p
That’s it until September. Please ask to get on my waitlist.
Sunrise from seester’s balconyMom defending her Door Co ice cream with but a look
I finally got to see where Mom & seester are living in Wisconsin.
Evidently, I took some Austin temps with me – highs of low 90s – for a few days. Totally manageable for me, but then, I had to take into account my 87 yo mom is not accustomed to being out in it. We visited the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, took an overnight trip to Door County which included a boat tour to Pirate & Plum Islands, and then I went solo for a trip to Taliesin for a magnificent 4h tour, immersed in Frank Lloyd Wright’s world.
I did have 2 mornings where it was 60 upon waking (sunrise at 5a), and those were just glorious.
Pirate’s Island, Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Pierhead Front Lighthouse, and the Green Bay Packers stadium
Taliesin
Interesting note, this place was FLW’s personal lab, and was never intended to be permanent. Picture are: The stables, the residence, and the main courtyard.
Zoe’s ER visits
While I was away, Zoe ended up in the vet ER for 3 days.
Diagnosis: pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, and a UTI.
Needless to say, it did add a little stress to the overall vacation, but I also knew she was in good hands, and my kitty sitters were beyond amazing. I got calls & pics daily from the vet. After we were both home, she took another week to finally start behaving & moving normally, but we ended up back at the vet ER on Saturday, 7/5, as she was puking her food. We’ve got that calmed down, and are working to keep her hydrated. She goes back to our regular vet again on Tuesday, for a bladder prick & more kidney labs.
Zoe also turned 16 on July 4. Please extend her positive vibes for a long, spoiled life, & optimal health for years to come.
Zoe’s Ear Floof fundraiser
In combination with my shoulder surgery & rehab, this beyond what I can financially handle at the moment. I’ve started aGoFundMe to help with her medical expenses (currently on a 0% CareCredit card for 6 mo), as well as ongoing care. Of the ~$6,000 in current bills, I’ve raised $3,125. Please consider donating if you’re able. Any amount helps.
Donations can also be sent via Zelle, Venmo (@sharon-boon), or PayPal (please message for my personal account name, ie no fees on my end). Please note “for Zoe” so funds get routed correctly on my end. Thank you!
If you’ve been following along on social media & already donated, thank you so much!
If you prefer a more indirect form of donation, please help keep my schedule full! Summer is a bit slower than normal, and while I create work for myself, I still have openings. See below for Austin & Taylor openings.
I’ve been debating a rate increase for a while. I’m hesitant to do it, but the passage of the new taxes, and increasing costs of basic necessities (groceries, cat food, etc), I’ve decided it’s time.I am only increasing the rate on 1 service though: Custom massage. Both locations will have a $10/h increase (Taylor becomes $100/h, Austin $110/h), and since all session rates are based on the hourly rate, your session rate increases in proportion to this. Effective August 2, 2025.
Yes, you CAN pre-pay if you want to stay at the current rate for a bit longer. Links below for each of the session lengths & locations offered. There are 2 sessions per package. Prepay for as many as you like. I can adjust expiration dates (at the rate of you using at least 1/month). These links are only available HERE. This discount is for those who actually read my updates!
Please note, sessions already booked after August 2 will be increased to the new rate.
Taylor custom massage packages, 2 sessions per package.
Tues, 7/8, 10a (contact me to schedule), 30 min only
Tues, 7/22, 10a (contact me to schedule), 30 min only
Tues, 8/5, 12n
Wed, 8/6, 2p
Wed, 8/13, 330p
Upcoming openings in Taylor:
Fri, 7/11, 1215p
Thurs, 7/17, 3p
Fri, 7/25, 11a
Thurs, 7/31, 3p
Fri, 8/1, 11a
Summer running continues thru 8/1, then cross country takes over, and my schedule will shift for August, then again in September, so I can keep my sanity, manage early mornings, and stick mostly to an 8h work day.
Thanks for reading all this way. I’d love to hear if something inspired you!
It is an ‘update things’ time of year! At least for me, since I shift my schedule by season. I’ve been updating various sections on this newsletter for a bit. You may have noticed. And then shoulder surgery came, and my use of graphics went away. Now it’s back, and this felt appropriate & timely.
Where did sunshine & kale come from? One of my Austin office suitemates. It’s how she described me to her husband. I loved it. Still has the sunshine component, but updated for that healthy, active lifestyle.
Technically, I wasn’t supposed to drive for 6 weeks because it was my right shoulder that got repaired. When I did drive during this 6 week time frame, I was instructed to not go out in heavy traffic, and be cautious. So I was. So that I could stay focused on driving, I didn’t listen to my books for the first 4ish weeks post-op. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting back to my book listening. Currently finishing up Mindsight.
It was required reading for one of my CST courses, and I actually read the book. I’m enjoying it more as an audio. It is about stepping back from the activities of the mind, and being able to witness what’s going on without letting it trigger you. Similar to what I learned in viniyoga, but from a different POV.
The Quack Pack, my multisport club, had our first Timed Mile on 5/31. This is becoming a special group of people, and I feel so proud to be their coach. They work hard, they ask good questions, and support each other.
We had pacers for a few people, helping them learning to keep that steady pace, how to pace an event. Lots of personal bests, exceeding of expectations, and, most importantly, FUN.
There are several stages of running: learning to run, learning to race, learning to win. Everyone is at their own level, and helping each other through. These athletes embody “teammate.”
Our next Timed Mile is Sept 6 at 7a. Mark your calendar, and please come join us, it’s open to the public. $5 at Taylor’s Memorial Field Track.
Virtual sessions will be the only type offered June 23-27. Monday hours will be 10a-4p, Thursday hours 11a-3p. Otherwise, I’ll be spending quality time with my mom.
I’m now 2 weeks into this summer schedule, and the body remembers these early mornings. And seems to like it. My alarm may go off at the #crackofridiculous, but I’m also pretty much awake by then other days. Already. “Sleeping in” now appears to be til almost 6a.
As long at the chickens cooperate and put up shortly after 8p, I’m good. They’re scratch trained (a chicken treat of grains), so I should be good to get them up in a timely fashion. Only a short time until the days start getting shorter again, and then it’ll be easy.
Holidays
Since I’ve been out more with this shoulder thing, and working to get back to more regular time vacations for personal balance, I’ve decided I’m ok working some holidays…
Holidays I’m working: July 4, the day after Thanksgiving, New Years Day (Thursday)
Holidays I’m taking off: any that fall on Monday (I don’t see clients anyway), Thanksgiving Day, December 25 & 26.
The alternating Tuesdays between Austin & Taylor really begins this week. For summer, sessions will be offered from 10a-215p, with my online Pilates Mat class in the middle. In August, my Tuesday sessions in Austin will open a little bit earlier, 9a-215p. Time to get myself organized!
Yoda would not be proud of that syntax. “Arrived early, Summer has” might be appropriate.
Happy Memorial Day. I hope you have a relaxing, joyful holiday weekend.
Yes, I’m feeling better. I’m doing small things with my newly bionic arm without realizing it. Last Wednesday, I was driving home from the Austin studio and realized I was using my right hand to control the steering wheel. I noted it, put the left hand on, and took the right off. Little things like that. Progress.
My wardrobe is slowly expanding as the arm is able to do a few more things. I love my pull on work shorts, but after 4 weeks of ONLY them… I’m ready for some of the other fun ones. Ditto with tops.
Big studio shift starting next week thru August 1.
My Middle School run programs begin Tues & Fri at 630a, with a 2nd session at 8a for the new runners/rising 4th & 5th graders.
I’ve not coached this early since early COVID days, and this isn’t even #crackofridiculous yet! Yes, it requires a whole schedule shift. I’ve been getting my bedtime routine figured out so I can get to bed early, a solid night’s’ sleep AND wake up early. I’ve been naturally waking about 430a on a few occasions, so I’m getting there.
Pilates & More, in person in Taylor, shifts to Wednesdays for summer because of the run program.
Taylor Track (Tues 630p) will shift to Wed 530a (that IS #crackofridiculous) when my athletes say evenings are just too hot.
Updated Studio hours, thru August 1:
Monday: office day, coaching plans for week completed
Tuesday: MS coaching 630-9a, then alternating Taylor (1045a-230p) & Austin (10a-230p); 630p Taylor Track coaching
Wednesday: class from 830-930a, then in Austin 12-515p*
Thursdays: Taylor 11a – 515p
FriYAY: MS coaching 630a-9a, then Taylor 11a-230p
*at some point when its too hot in the evening, Taylor Track will flip to 530a Wed.
Traditional 2-handed massage will begin to be worked back in as of June 5. I’ve taken this service off my scheduler at the moment as I’ll need to slowly work my shoulder capabilities. If you’re already scheduled, you’re good. It may be a combo of 1 & 2 handed work, as the shoulder tolerates. I am guessing July I’ll re-open traditional massage for new bookings.
June 23-27, I’m available for Zoom sessions only – currently on M & Thu. If those days fill, I’ll open up more options.
Available virtual openings:
Mon, June 23 – 115p, 230p
Thurs, June 26 – 1215p
Oh, I am working July 4th, since I’ve been out with this shoulder thing. See below for the 1 current open spot in Taylor.
This week I should be back to full Wednesday schedule. Still limited to 1 hand, but I’ve been quite successful with the work I’ve been doing.
Upcoming openings
Tues, June 10, 10a (30 min only), 115p
Tues, July 1, 145p (30 or 45 min only)
Tues, July 8, 10a (30 min only) & 115p
Wed, July 9, 2p; 445p (30 min only)
Please ask to be put on the wait list if you don’t find a slot that works for you, or need something before the next available.
If you can make it out to Taylor, you’re likely to get in earlier than in Austin. I know sometimes that’s not feasible, so please get on the Austin waitlist.
Upcoming openings
Thurs, May 29, 415p
Thurs, June 19, 1215 & 415p
Fri, June 20, 130p (30 or 45 min only)
Thurs, July 3, 3 & 415p
Fri, July 4, 12n
Class packages
Pilates & More, in person in Taylor, moves to 830a on WEDNESDAY
There are 9 sessions (no class June 25)
I’ve got a package offer good until 5/28 class only – pay for 8, get the 9th free. It’ll get you through all these summer Wednesday classes.
I appreciate you reading down this far. I’m getting back on track. I’ve restarted my audiobook when traffic is light (Blueberry Reads). I’m still not cooking or playing with my food much (Amber Eats)… in other words, the other fun sections will return slowly.
That’s not going to stop it, sadly. So let’s just be merry on our way into this next season.
That perfectly planned summer of work I had created for myself… still have lots of shifts to remake, but getting there. I had planned it, partly, around getting 2 swims in per week on days I am in Austin. Always a work in progress, my schedule is.
I got 1 new shoulder rehab movement, “table walks”, to add in when I do my pendulums. Sling comes off June 5. I see the surgeon again on June 10, and then go to PT. He could have sent me now, but since I can do this basic stuff on my own, I opted to save my PT sessions for June & beyond.
Being almost half way thru my 6 weeks in the arm sling, I find I’m already missing the slow pace of life for those first 2 weeks:
Lots of sitting outside on the back porch, admiring nature.
A hummingbird flew up to a flowering plant about 3′ from me and fed.
I’ve seen a downy woodpecker, a family of sparrows (2 adults, about 7 young ones learning how to be feed at my feeders), my first purple finch out here, and numerous chickadees, inca & white wing doves, just to name a few.
watching my flock
Recliner time with multiple cats on me.
Leisurely walks. These started 4 days post-surgery and I’m up to 3-4 miles/day.
Admiring the daily changes in my garden & pretty plants.
Having all 4 cats on the bed when I sleep – helping me heal. I normally have 2. One morning I awoke, and all 4 were asleep, to my left, on a small section of the bed. Awwwwwwww.
Typing is slowly coming along. I still have to mouse left. And the right shoulder will say “done NOW” after about an hour. It’s slowly getting better.
I’m looking forward to being able to brush my teeth right-handed again.
I’ve got a neighbor that’s willing to ponytail my hair regularly, but I’ve also found I can ask random people when I’m out for my walk. Get to meet new people this way, too.
I’m getting back to work. One handed CST sessions: check. One handed medical bodywork sessions: check. New in-person Viniyoga class out here in Taylor, plus my other regular classes: check. Personal Pilates sessions: check. Coaching: check!
I’ve taken traditional massages off my scheduler for the moment… I’ll ease back in the first few weeks of June. So if you’re a regularly scheduled appointment, you’re good starting June 5. I won’t open up for new or irregularly scheduled massage clients until – most likely – July.
If I canceled your May appointment and haven’t rescheduled yet, please feel free to reach out.
That’s it for today. Arm says enough. Two cats vying for my lap say enough…
1 week out & I’m attempting left hand typing today. I’m also starting to run circles around cousin Amy. Aside from being one-handed for most things, I feel really good. Shoulder gets tired at the end of the day, but that’s to be expected.
Monday I see the surgeon for follow-up, then, according to him, the “long” rehab process. I’ve been thru 2 knees 4-5 mo each) & the shoulder once (4 mo) already. I’m ready to get ready to swim. Again. And bike. And run.
I have started walking already. Day 4 I went and did a mile. Been gradually increasing.Also started in on strengthening the GOOD shoulder, cuz once Amy leaves, it’s gonna have a lot more work to do.
Since I’m out for traditional bodywork until June 5, I’ve asked all my Austin Studio sublets if they’d help my Austin clients out if you need. I’ve listed them below, with a few details about them, websites, contact info, etc. If you use them, I still have some income since they are using my studio space.
Anita McClellan. 512-767-8575Swedish, deep tissue, cupping. Available weekends only.
Keryn Hawthorne. 512-461-4574 I am Certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) Therapy, and Pre and Perinatal Massage, and I’ve completed advanced training in oncology massage. I offer customized massages utilizing a combination techniques from a variety of modalities including Swedish, deep tissue, Deep Massage, orthopedic, body mobilization, passive stretches, cupping, percussion therapy, aromatherapy, and table Thai, with the intent to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. https://artichoke-hearts-healing.abmp.com/
Lien Tran. www.Intuitive-hands.comShe’s in Austin sporadically, but happy to help when she is.
Currently impossible things to do w 1 hand…(check in w me in a few weeks) tie my shoes. Shopping for elastic laces tomorrow. Funny: texted a friend’s husband to see if he was available to tie them so I could go for a walk. He was. I got my walk in! put my hair in a ponytail stir things in a bowl medicate critters (I’m fine w the lickety stick for Zoe though) fold fitted sheets (cousin Amy: “but can anyone do those with both hands anyway?”) open Rx pill bottles take the lid off certain water bottles (now moved to back of shelf)
Things I’m getting better at doing left-handed only mousing writing full keyboard typing making a simple meal take arm sling off/on french press coffee petting 2 cats at once
Upcoming appointments & such Before surgery, I sent a direct email out to clients w appointments in this arm-sling timeframe. I’ll be posting it on my updates aka Hello Sunshine page. I’ll also be reaching out as your appointment gets closer to go over options & see what you want to do.
Last July, I fell while on my bike, hurt my right shoulder. I went to PT. It got better. Somewhere mid-March, it started hurting again. MRI showed a 10mm tear on my supraspinatus tendon (avg tendon is 13mm).
Yeah. It’s time.
Cousin Amy is here on Wednesday – we had plans to update the chicken coop & various smaller house projects. I’m gonna update my person instead.
I’ll be in a sling for 6 weeks (ends June 5).
Virtual sessions, classes & Pilates/Personal training are a GO. I should be good to resume on May 6 (my first day back from vacation anyway!).
Craniosacral therapy (CST)
I’m going to have to experiment & see if I can do 1-handed CST, or support my R arm and do it w/o pain. I’m scheduling a few of these for that 2nd week, ‘guinea pigs’ as it were. I will be pending these sessions until I can try the week of May 5.
Traditional massage will be out for now. For my 30 min area specific folks, I *may* be able to do those, but I will need a few weeks (will also need a guinea pig or 2). If you have a 1h+ massage booked, please let me know:
if you are interested in converting it to a CST session, as long as it goes well with my guinea pigs. At massage price.
if you’d prefer to stay as a massage. I’m gonna assume full body sessions are out for the entire 6 weeks.
Estimated return date for massage sessions is June 10.
Driving is also out for 2 weeks, and then on a limited basis as I feel comfortable for the duration of sling-wearing. That means only 1 day per week (Wed) in Austin thru Memorial Day, if I’m up for coming in.
No Austin appointments the week of May 5.
Austin sessions pending how I feel, May 14 & 21
Any Austin appointments currently scheduled on TUESDAYS will have priority rescheduling to Wed, thru June 9. I’ll be in touch.
I am also away June 23-27 taking care of my elderly mom in Wisconsin. You can be jealous. All virtual sessions are good, and moved to Tu/Th during this week only.
Be looking for email cancellation notices. If you don’t get one, I’m thinking I might be able to get it done, or it’s pending seeing how I feel.
Please ask questions if you have any. I’m now in a whirlwind of preparation. There was a lot in this email. I’ll get back to you as my sanity allows, so please have patience.
