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A healing sanctuary for the mind, body and spirit.

is a skincare and wellness studio in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. I help women to feel rejuvenated in mind, body and spirit while caring for their bodies with integrative bodywork, slow beauty facials and targeted solutions with manual lymphatic drainage and craniosacral therapy. My private studio serves as a sanctuary space where, together, we take a personalized, holistic approach to the self care practices and rituals that enhance your well being from the inside out. My approach to skin and body wellness is all about supporting your body's natural, vibrant flow in a space where you are held, nurtured and heard.

Lisa Cordia

HOLISTIC THERAPIES

YOUR SANCTUARY FOR HOLISTIC WELLNESS

BASED IN RALEIGH, NC

YOUR SANCTUARY FOR HOLISTIC WELLNESS BASED IN RALEIGH, NC

Are You A New Client?

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Navigating a new space can be difficult, but here at my studio, you are in a safe space. I am here to help you find your path to wellness and determine what services are right for you. Join me on the New Client Experience page to begin your journey.

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My Offerings

I believe healing and restoration happen through both therapeutic touch and meaningful ritual. My offerings blend advanced bodywork, facial therapies, and holistic wellness practices with luxurious botanical products to create experiences that are as effective as they are nourishing.

Choose from a fully customized session tailored to your unique needs or one of my thoughtfully curated signature rituals. Each treatment is designed to provide a deeply personalized experience that supports relaxation, renewal, and overall well-being, where every detail is guided by intention, expertise, and genuine care.

Personalized Sessions

Curated For You

For those seeking a truly individualized experience, I offer personalized sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals. While every treatment is grounded in my expertise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Facial Massage Therapies, and Integrative Bodywork, no two sessions are exactly alike.

Together, we'll determine the primary focus of your treatment, whether that's lymphatic support, facial rejuvenation, tension relief, nervous system regulation, or overall wellness. From there, I may incorporate complementary techniques to create a session that feels both purposeful and deeply restorative.

The therapies below form the foundation of my work and can be thoughtfully combined to support your individual goals.

Whether you select either a personalized session or a ritual, we always begin with a consultation before every session to connect and identify the personal challenges or goals your body needs to address in our time together that day. I will offer expert recommendations and a variety of enhancements are available to add to your session. may request a variety of enhancements to your session, most of which are free of charge.

  • Manual lymphatic drainage is a light, repetitive manual technique that consists of gliding, stretching, and compressing over the skin. Lymphatic drainage boosts your immune system, opens detox pathways, and provides an analgesic effect. This treatment focuses on opening lymphatic pathways, assisting with lymph flow, calming inflammation, and excreting built up waste.

    Contrary to traditional massage, which focuses on muscle tension and alignment, lymphatic drainage focuses on mobilizing fluid and increasing circulation and therefore it is not a deep pressure technique.

    Book in 60, 75 or 90 minute intervals or ask for a portion of your time to be dedicated to another modality, such as massage.

  • Holistic facials combine herbal remedies with facial and scalp massage to relax and reinvigorate the skin and spirit. Slow beauty facials can be enjoyed on their own, or as an addition to integrated bodywork and manual lymphatic drainage.

    Book in 60, 75 or 90 minute intervals or select the Sacred Ritual, The In Bloom Beauty Ritual, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Facial, Connective Tissue Facial, or The Sculpt Uplifting Facial.

  • Integrated bodywork includes a massage focused on releasing muscular, stress, and myofascial tension, and can be enhanced with a diverse array of techniques and tools including but not limited to aromatherapy, hot stones, and cupping. These added techniques and tools are integrated into the massage and the chosen time, there are no additional fees or time added.

    Book in a 60, 90 or 120 minute intervals or select the Sacred Ritual or Thai Herbal Poultice massage to enhance your experience.

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My Rituals

Signature Experiences

My signature rituals are thoughtfully curated treatment experiences designed to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and create space for restoration. Each ritual blends therapeutic techniques with intentional touches, luxurious botanicals, and sensory elements that transform a treatment into a memorable experience.

Unlike a personalized session, where we build the treatment together, these rituals have been carefully crafted around a specific intention and flow. Simply choose the experience that resonates most with you and allow yourself to settle in, knowing every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

These offerings are perfect for those seeking both therapeutic benefit and the pleasure of a beautifully curated wellness experience.

Scroll down to see the full menu of my curated rituals or visit my offerings page for more information.

Expert Curated Rituals & Facials

  • Ritual 1. The Sacred Ritual

    The Sacred Ritual is a wellness journey for your whole body. It starts with a therapeutic massage using Himalayan Salt Stones and your choice of a pure, organic, scented luxury body oil. This is followed with a Whole Plant Organic Facial crafted to your unique skincare needs.

  • Ritual 2. The Grounding Ritual

    The perfect way to restore body and soul. Begin with a calming foot soak in a copper bowl filled with warm water, a signature salt blend, botanicals and essential oils created just for you, followed by a foot reflexology treatment to clear energy pathways and stimulate total wellness by addressing the body’s organs. Inhale the calming scents, sip on a cup of tea, and find the peace within.

  • Ritual 3. The Aura Ritual

    Indulge in a transformative four-part body ritual designed to awaken the skin, promote lymphatic flow, and sculpt the body. The Aura Ritual combines ancient Gua Sha traditions with modern botanical alchemy to encourage detoxification, tension release, and radiant skin vitality.

  • Ritual 4. AromaReflex Therapy Ritual

    This aromatic inspired, light touch therapy explores the skin’s reflex action with face and body mapping while identifying the telltale signs of tissue distress that compromise the integrity and vitality of skin. This treatment application is done on the skin of the feet, back, legs, neck and face. Paired with custom essential oil blends to open & support healing pathways of the body make this a truly holistic treatment.

  • Facial 1. Lymphatic Drainage Facial

    This 75 minute facial is focused on opening your lymphatic pathways, assisting with lymph flow, calming inflammation, and excreting built up waste. Melt into relaxation as this repetitive manual technique glides, stretches, and compresses over the skin to boost your immune system, opens detox pathways, and provide an analgesic effect.

  • Facial 2. Connective Tissue Facial

    The Connective Tissue Facial is not a massage but rather a gentle lifting manipulation of the skin, which creates space, releases tension, and creates flow for nutrients to tissues. This 75 minute facial includes a non-oil facial massage, cleanse, exfoliation, and a face oil/moisturizer.

  • Facial 3. Sculpt Uplifting Facial

    The sculpt Uplifting Facial lifts and rejuvenates the skin and spirit. This 90 minute ritual includes a facial cleanse followed by 45 min of massage of the face and neck, followed by 15 min of intraoral massage. We finish with a custom mask and head massage to achieve the ultimate detox and relaxation. This ritual is both physically and emotionally therapeutic as we release blocked emotions in the facial muscles that build up over time.

A Space Made For You

Our sessions take place in my private studio located in downtown Raleigh. I designed this space to be the ultimate escape: every detail of the soothing colors, gentle noise, aromatherapy, and joyful decor are tailored to enhance your relaxation experience.

Beyond the studio, I have carefully crafted an array of body work tools, herbal remedies, and natural materials so that every element your body comes in contact with is invigorating you in mind, body, and spirit.

Visit the Studio

  • 01. A Private Studio

    Enjoy your self care rituals in privacy at our intimate studio near downtown Raleigh.

  • 02. With a Consultation Space

    Before each session, meet with me over tea and snacks in my private consultation space.

  • 03. Rejuvenation Space

    Enjoy a quiet moment with a foot soak or scalp massage in my separate rejuvenation space.

  • 04. Every Tool has a Thoughtful Touch

    My heated massage table is adorned with healing crystals and covered with organic cotton sheets.

  • 05. Aftercare and Wellness Products

    Maintain your wellness with at home practices, education, and skincare products.

Education
The Benefits of Buccal Massage: Your Secret to a Sculpted, Radiant Face
The Benefits of Buccal Massage: Your Secret to a Sculpted, Radiant Face

Our facial muscles often carry more tension than we realize. Every laugh, every held-back word, every clenched jaw in moments you stayed strong.
Over time, these stories live in the muscles, quietly shaping how we look and how we feel.

Buccal Massage (intra-oral massage) is a gentle, yet powerful way to release that stored tightness, restore harmony, and awaken your skin’s natural vitality.

This unique treatment doesn’t just work on your face, it works through it, supporting the flow of energy, blood, and lymph while calming the nervous system and inviting your body back into balance.

Not all “Lymphatic Drainage” is the same. Here’s the difference.
Not all “Lymphatic Drainage” is the same. Here’s the difference.

The lymphatic system has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. From gua sha tutorials to “lymphatic drainage” massages, everyone is talking about ways to support lymphatic health.

But here’s something many people don’t realize: lymphatic movement and lymphatic drainage are not the same thing. Both have benefits. Both can help you feel better. But they work in different ways, and when you understand the difference, you can choose what’s best for your goals.

Why I Don't Do Extractions During My Facials: A Focus on Holistic Skin Care
Why I Don't Do Extractions During My Facials: A Focus on Holistic Skin Care

For many, facials are synonymous with extractions. Squeezing out blackheads and whiteheads is often seen as the ultimate way to achieve a clear, flawless complexion. But what if I told you that skipping extractions can be even more beneficial for your skin?

As an esthetician who prioritizes holistic skin care, I've made the conscious choice to eliminate extractions from my practice. Here's why…

Empowerment Through Education

  • I booked the 60-minute Slow Beauty Facial, and it was downright the BEST facial massage I've EVER received! Lisa used very natural, earthy products, keeping in mind any skin sensitivities/allergens a client may have. She used a calming mix of face-masks, exfoliating gels, and several warm towels to make the experience just so relaxing. After the massage, my skin was glowing and I felt refreshed and relaxed. She even explained to me certain massages/movements I can add to my skincare routine to help circulate my lymphatic system better. Thank you Lisa for an excellent experience, I will definitely be back!!

    Bella R

  • Lisa is truly the best. I’ve been going to her practice for several years now and I always leave feeling relaxed and pain-free. She listens to whatever issues you may be experiencing and customizes the massage accordingly. I’ve always appreciated how flexible she is when it comes to scheduling or rescheduling. Her new space is welcoming, calming and conveniently located with many free parking options. Can’t recommend Lisa Cordia Holistic Therapies enough!

    Brittany G

  • I have been going once a month for a long time now. Lisa is part of my overall wellness and I cannot imagine being healthy without her! Her new space is a fantastic upgrade. She makes the experience so personal and catered exactly the way I want it. I’ll never get a massage anywhere else in Raleigh!

    Corrie F