Country music star LeAnn Rimes is giving fans an intimate look at her latest wellness journey—and it’s unlike anything most people have experienced.
The Grammy-winning artist recently documented herself undergoing Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, a medical procedure that essentially gives your blood a complete refresh.
While taking a break from filming ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville, Rimes spent her day off at a Nashville medical clinic, cameras rolling to show exactly what the treatment entails.
It’s not your typical spa day, but according to Rimes, it’s exactly what her body needed.
What Is Therapeutic Plasma Exchange?
In a candid Instagram video posted on Thursday, January 15, Rimes walked her followers through the entire experience at Next Health clinic. The procedure involves drawing blood from one arm, separating the plasma from blood cells, then replacing that plasma with fresh albumin before returning it to the body.
If you’ve been following along on my page, you know that on my days off, you can usually find me at Next Health getting a little tune-up.
The singer didn’t sugarcoat the process. She showed viewers the “very large needle” in her arm as medical staff extracted her plasma, which removes proteins, antibodies, toxins, inflammatory agents, and other potentially harmful substances circulating in the bloodstream.
The “Oil Change” for Your Body
Rimes offered a simple analogy to help fans understand the complex medical procedure. She described Therapeutic Plasma Exchange as an “oil change for your body,” where harmful substances get filtered out to give the body a chance to recover and respond better to other treatments.
The visual evidence was striking. Rimes held up a bag containing her old plasma, which she colorfully described as her “sludge” containing “all my little plastic particles and mold and nastiness.”
This is all the stuff that came out of my body. Thank you for serving me, and now, you can go away.
Adding Stem Cells to the Mix
The plasma exchange wasn’t Rimes’ only treatment that day. She also received what she called a “push of stem cells,” which came with some unexpected side effects.
Shortly after the stem cell treatment, Rimes developed a headache—something medical staff had warned her might happen. Flu-like symptoms are common reactions as the body adjusts to the new cellular material.
I was told that I could have flu-like symptoms or a headache after the stem cells, and sure enough [I do]. So, maybe my brain needs healing. We’re gonna ride this one out.
Despite the discomfort, Rimes maintained her characteristic humor throughout the experience, ending her video by grabbing a snack during her car ride home.
Why Rimes Chose This Treatment
The decision to undergo such an intensive procedure wasn’t made lightly. Rimes explained that she’s been demanding extraordinary things from her body lately, juggling filming responsibilities for 9-1-1: Nashville with her ongoing performance schedule.
Balancing a television production schedule with live concerts requires immense physical and mental stamina. For Rimes, proactive wellness treatments like TPE represent an investment in maintaining that demanding pace.
Opening Up the Conversation Around Wellness
Rimes was thoughtful and intentional about sharing her experience publicly. She acknowledged the privilege involved in accessing such specialized treatments while emphasizing her goal of education rather than prescription.
I’ve always been passionate about health and open conversations around it, and I know when I share these experiences it often sparks a lot of curiosity and thoughtful questions.
She made clear that her intention was “simply to inform and continue the dialogue around what healing can look like,” recognizing that “access to treatments like this isn’t universal.”
I share with sensitivity and humility, not as a prescription, but as information about what’s been working for me.
A History of Health Transparency
This isn’t Rimes’ first time being candid about her health journey. Over recent years, she’s become increasingly open about various medical challenges and wellness pursuits.
In 2020, she publicly discussed her battle with psoriasis, helping destigmatize the autoimmune skin condition. Last year, she addressed speculation about cosmetic surgery, shutting down rumors that she got breast augmentation for her role in 9-1-1: Nashville.
The Dental Bridge Incident
Perhaps her most memorable health-related moment came in June 2025 during a performance at Skagit Valley Casino & Resort in Bow, Washington. Mid-song, her dental bridge—the result of multiple dental surgeries—fell out completely.
Rather than cancel the performance, Rimes ran offstage, attempted to fix her teeth, then returned to finish the show while literally holding her teeth in place.
There wasn’t a f**king thing I could do about it except either walk off or just hold my teeth in and sing. So, I just ran with it.
That moment exemplified Rimes’ approach to health challenges—acknowledging them honestly while refusing to let them derail her commitments or diminish her transparency with fans.
What This Means for Wellness Conversations
Rimes’ willingness to document and share advanced medical procedures opens important discussions about modern wellness approaches. While Therapeutic Plasma Exchange remains primarily a treatment for specific medical conditions like autoimmune disorders, some wellness clinics now offer it as a preventive or regenerative therapy.
Key considerations about TPE include:
- Medical necessity: Traditional use focuses on removing harmful antibodies in autoimmune conditions
- Emerging applications: Some practitioners explore preventive and anti-aging benefits
- Cost and accessibility: Treatments can be expensive and aren’t widely available
- Individual response: Effects vary significantly between patients
- Professional guidance: These procedures require medical supervision and aren’t suitable for everyone
By sharing her experience authentically—headaches, “sludge,” and all—Rimes contributes to broader conversations about what wellness looks like in 2025. Her transparency helps normalize discussions around preventive health while acknowledging the complexities and privileges involved in accessing cutting-edge treatments.