Massage Therapy

As of August 31, 2024, I have retired. This was not an easy decision but, after 24 years,
I felt the time was right for me.

I am referring clients to Divine Skin & Body, which is conveniently located in the same office complex (531 Keisler Drive, Suite 202). The owner is Kaitlin Rudolph, who once shared office space with me.
The spa offers a variety of services, including various massages (Swedish, hot stone, cupping, and deep tissue). Kaitlin is also a licensed esthetician, offering facials and waxing services.

Catherine is one of the massage therapists at Divine Skin & Body, and I have been
working with her and training her and other staff members to provide lymphatic massage. Catherine
is also a Level I Reiki.

When booking your appointment, please mention that you're a referral from me.

If you need kinesiology, Reiki, or Raindrop services, or Young Living products, I can still provide
these services. Call or email me to schedule or to order Young Living.
(919) 270-5868 / joycepstephens@gmail.com.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting me with your needs all these years. It has
been my honor to work with you, and I wish each and every one of you a happy and healthy future.

Most sincerely,
Joyce

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LYMPHATIC MASSAGE increases the flow in, and thereby improves the function of, the lymphatic system. In addition, this massage is very relaxing.

The movement of lymph fluid can become sluggish or congested, allowing toxins to accumulate in the body. Symptoms may include aches and pains, soreness, low energy, edema, susceptibility to colds and other infections, skin problems, migraine headaches, constipation, sinusitis, and chronic fatigue or pain.

Regular lymphatic massage keeps lymph fluid moving, removing toxins and stimulating the immune system. You feel better and stay healthier. In addition, you will probably experience other benefits, such as total relaxation, tension and stress release, improved skin elasticity and tone, reduced fluid retention, improved stamina and energy, increased flexibility, improved muscle tone, and increased circulation. It can help repair torn muscles and ease soreness or stiffness in painful muscles. It is especially helpful in cases of edema, after surgeries or sports injuries, and for scar healing.

"The best massage to heal what's aching you!"  C.S./Raleigh

The lymph system is vital to your health. Lymph vessels make up an intricate network that is found in all parts of the body except the central nervous system. The vessels contain lymph fluid, which bathes all cells in the body and provides a constant exchange of material within the cells. It delivers nutrients to the cells and carries wastes produced by cellular metabolism, toxins, and other large particles to the lymph nodes. Here waste products, infectious substances, toxins, etc. are literally destroyed by lymphocytes, which also produce antibodies to defend the body against infections.
The lymph system, lacking a heart-like organ to pump the fluid, depends on tiny muscle contractions to move it forward throughout the system to eventually drain into two large veins at the base of the neck. Here it moves into the venous system, where waste and excess fluid is removed from the blood by the kidneys and then eliminated from the body.