Who I Am

I’m an essential part of your care team, providing personalized cold cap therapy, coaching, and holistic support to help you navigate chemotherapy with confidence. I offer physical, emotional, and nutritional guidance tailored to your needs, and I’m welcomed at infusion centers including Sutter Oncology (Auburn, Roseville, Sacramento, Davis), UC Davis, and Kaiser facilities. If your location isn’t listed, please reach out — I’m not limited to these sites. I also have trusted local support available on days I’m fully booked.

I worked with Penguin Cold Caps for a year and a half starting in 2019, supporting patients across San Francisco, Oakland, San Ramon, Marin, Santa Rosa, and surrounding areas. In late 2020, I founded Ice Ladies to bring that same level of care closer to home. While I am not affiliated with Penguin Cold Caps, my background with them — combined with the extensive hands‑on experience I’ve gained independently over the years — informs the expertise I bring to every client.

My Approach

I take a practical, holistic approach to health and wellness — one that puts the individual first and focuses on root causes rather than restrictive diets or one‑size‑fits‑all plans. True health is about more than what’s on your plate. It’s about sustainable habits, balanced nutrition, movement, and emotional resilience, especially when your body is working hard through treatment.

Restrictive diets are difficult to maintain and often don’t reflect what current research shows about nutrition and cancer prevention. Instead, I help you build realistic routines that support strength, stability, and healing. Everything is tailored to where you are right now, not pulled from a generic template.

Your Choice Matters

You have the right to choose your preferred cold‑capping provider. You are not required to work with representatives from the cap rental company, and anyone can cap for you: a trained professional, a caregiver, or someone close to you. What matters most is selecting someone you trust and feel comfortable with throughout the process. 

Whether you’d like coaching for a caregiver, prefer full capping support from me, or simply want information and resources, I’m here to help.

Insurance & Reimbursement

Coverage for equipment rental and scalp‑cooling services varies widely. I encourage you to check with your insurance provider to see whether reimbursement may be available. While some clients receive partial reimbursement, it is not guaranteed.

AB 1682: Insurance Coverage for Scalp Cooling in California

Governor Newsom signed AB 1682 into law on September 27, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, the law requires large-group health plans and Medi-Cal to cover FDA-cleared mechanical scalp cooling systems for patients undergoing chemotherapy. These systems — Paxman, DigniCap, and Amma — are automated devices used inside infusion centers and operated by clinical staff.

What's Covered

Beginning January 1, 2027, large-group health plans and Medi-Cal must cover:

• FDA-cleared mechanical/automated scalp cooling systems (Paxman, DigniCap, Amma)
• Scalp cooling when prescribed by a provider in connection with chemotherapy
• Treatment performed inside participating infusion centers

What's Not Covered

AB 1682 does not include manual cold caps because manual caps are not FDA-cleared. This means:

• Manual cold capping systems — including those stored in a freezer or with dry ice, such as Penguin, Arctic, and others — are explicitly excluded from the mandated insurance coverage
• Manual cold capping remains an out-of-pocket option for patients who prefer a personalized, hands-on approach
• Smaller or individual health plans not classified as "large-group" may not be subject to the mandate even for FDA-cleared systems — patients should check with their specific plan

How This Impacts Your Options

Mechanical systems offer an in-clinic, automated experience and, starting in 2027, a path to insurance coverage for many patients. Manual cold caps offer a flexible, individualized alternative with one-on-one support — something many patients prefer for comfort, control, or hair-saving results, and one that remains entirely self-pay regardless of this new law.

At Ice Ladies, I specialize in manual cold cap therapy, providing personalized support throughout your treatment so you never have to navigate the process alone. In my own experience working with many patients over the years, manual capping has produced excellent hair-preservation results; in some cases, patients have retained more hair than I've seen with mechanical systems.

Because manual cold capping falls outside AB 1682's mandated coverage, it's recommended that patients check with their insurance provider about potential reimbursement for equipment rental and scalp-cooling services. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by plan; some insurers may offer partial reimbursement at their discretion, even though it isn't required by law.

If you have questions about the differences between manual and mechanical scalp cooling or need help deciding which option fits your treatment plan, I'm here to help every step of the way.

Supporting Your Healing Journey

A life‑changing diagnosis affects every part of your world. My goal is to help you slow down, breathe, and care for both your mind and body during this time. I’m here to ease some of the overwhelm so you can focus on healing.

I aim to help you feel better so that you can heal better.

Disclaimer

Ice Ladies Cold Cap Therapy / Healthy Living On Purpose is an independent wellness service supporting individuals undergoing chemotherapy through holistic care and cold cap therapy guidance. I am not affiliated with Penguin Cold Caps or any other cold cap manufacturer, nor am I certified or endorsed by such entities unless explicitly stated.

Any references to prior professional experience are provided solely to share background and context. They do not imply current affiliation or endorsement. My services focus on emotional, nutritional, and logistical support. Insurance reimbursement or financial assistance from third‑party organizations cannot be guaranteed, and clients should independently verify eligibility for any external programs or benefits.