Manual lymphatic drainage, holistic facials, and integrative bodywork.

Offerings

Your journey to vibrant health and wellness

Through my practice, I offer my clients a full sensory experience - one that is dedicated to relaxation, healing, grounding and balance. With the use of various massage modalities and techniques, essential oils and plant based beauty botanical skincare, I am able to create a calm space in the midst of everyday chaos.

I offer a range of both expert curated rituals & specialty services, which are intended to follow a set path with some opportunity for customization, as well as fundamental modalities that can be fully customized. Below, you will learn about my curated services, as well as all of the customizations I have to offer.

We will always begin your service with a brief consultation to discuss your treatment for the day, so if you have any questions about customizations or specialty services, please let me know so I can provide in person guidance.

Expert Curated Rituals & Specialty Services

Expert curated rituals & specialty services are pre-set, holistic sessions I have crafted to optimize your relaxation and healing. These rituals may center on or combine numerous central modalities including integrated bodywork, facials, and lymphatic drainage. These sessions follow a set path, but still offer some opportunities for customization. Learn more about the rituals below.

Expert Curated Rituals

  • The Sacred Ritual

    120 min | $280

    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.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Increased relaxation and stress relief | Improved overall skin health | Enhance sense of well-being

  • Thai Calming Herbal Poultice Ritual

    90 min | $220

    This ritual is done by using a handmade Thai Herbal Poultice made of herbs, oils and spices that's been steamed and used on the body. The poultices provide hydration and nutrient-rich relaxation to the skin and muscles. While offering comfort, the poultices also work with the body to promote harmonization of the body's energy flow and stimulate blood circulation. Therapeutic massage is included and complements the poultice for complete relaxation.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Enhanced well being | Improved sleep | Boosted immune system | Stress reduction and relaxation | Pain relief and inflammation reduction

  • The Grounding Ritual

    60 min | $150

    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.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Restore Balance and harmony within the body’s energy flow | Promote and overall sense of well being | Improved sleep, relaxation and stress reduction

  • The Body Renewal Ritual

    90 min | $220

    A revitalizing experience with a body scrub and massage treatment. This luxurious combination exfoliates away dead skin cells, leaving you with a smooth, radiant glow, and melts away tension with a customized massage tailored to your needs.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Exfoliation treatment to remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling smooth soft and radiant | Healthier and more vibrant appearance | Improved circulation and detoxification can leave you feeling more revitalized and energized | Stress reduction and muscle relaxation

  • AromaReflex Therapy Ritual

    60 min | $135

    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.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Bringing harmony to the physical body, the mind & spirit | Promotes deep relaxation | Profound feeling of being grounded

  • The In Bloom Beauty Ritual

    120 min | $300

    This beauty ceremony is a sequence of Intuitive rituals that will elevate your facial to a transformational experience. Considerations will focus on the interrelationship of skin, body and mind.

    This ritual will include a botanical foot soak, aromatic oils, rituals and elevated skincare...a sensory journey that brings in all aspects of spiritual wellness; the mind, body and skin connection that support the intent to feel vibrant.

    TREATMENT BENEFITS

    Enhanced skin health and radiance | Improved self-confidence and body image | Deeper connection to your inner beauty | A sense of peace, relaxation and well-being

Specialty Facials

  • Lymphatic Drainage Facial

    75 min | $190

    This facial starts with the benefits of a basic facial for the surface of the skin with a cleanse, gentle exfoliation, hydration and nourishment with a customized mask and high vibe skincare products but ends with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) which is gentle but effective and which gives you the same benefits from the inside out. MLD cleanses and exfoliates the internal soft tissues by cleaning and filtering out toxins and dead cells, hydrates and nourishes by bringing in fresh fluids and oxygen. When lymph flow is slow or obstructed it can slow the natural detoxification process and cause puffiness, skin irritations and dull complexion. Physical manipulation of the lymph nodes helps speed up this process which improves the skin’s appearance as well as decreases feelings of stress which results in improving your overall wellbeing. MLD is a wonderful treatment for anyone but especially those with acne, rosacea, puffiness or high stress.

  • Connective Tissue Facial

    75 min | $190

    Connective Tissue (CT) is a technique that has both beauty and therapeutic benefits. It is not a massage but rather a gentle, lifting manipulation of the skin that creates space, releases tension and creates flow and a flood of nutrients for healthy tissues. Our connective tissue is an intricate matrix that communicates, transports, binds structures, repairs and protects. By manipulating the CT, it is supportive to its functions which include regeneration of collagen + elastin and reducing inflammation while it has a profound lifting effect creating a natural facelift with immediate results. To top it all off, CT manipulation sends you into a deeply relaxed state so critical for our bodies to rest and repair. This facial includes cleanse, exfoliation then the focus is CT manipulation from the clavicle all the way to the crown of the head, finished with customized products.

  • Sculpt Uplifting Facial

    90 min | $250

    Let your true radiance shine from within while facial muscles are toned, strengthened and relaxed. The Sculptural Face Lifting Technique lifts and rejuvenates without surgery or injectables yet has a similar effect. This natural rejuvenation technique is therapeutical not only physically but also emotionally by releasing blocked emotions in the muscles, creating a feeling of internal freedom and making it easier to express emotion. This facial starts with a cleanse followed by an hour of massage, approximately 30 minutes of working on the decollette, neck and face followed by 15 minutes of intra-oral massage, custom mask to encourage detoxification with a head massage + Laurel Skin products.

    This facial cannot be done while pregnant. Please discontinue use of active products 7 days prior to facial appointment.

    *For ultimate results this treatment is recommended once a week in a series of 6-10 treatments followed by monthly maintenance.

Central Modalities

I offer three central modalities that can be booked in increments of 60, 90, or 120 minutes. These central modalities are the cornerstone of my practice, and serve to relieve tension, increase circulation, decongest and improve skin health. Each modality can be enhanced with an extensive list of tools and techniques listed below.

Integrated Bodywork

60 min | $135 90 min | $200 120 min | $270

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 60, 90 or 120 minute intervals. For an enhanced massage experience, consider the Sacred Ritual or Thai Herbal Poultice Ritual.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

60 min | $135 90 min | $200

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 toxins.

Manual lymphatic drainage is anti-inflammatory in nature and is a must for pre and post surgery, swelling, skin support, edemas, and immune support. This gentle, yet highly effective treatment is also indicated for overall healthy individuals as it supports your body’s lymphatic system.


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Body Tools & Modality Enhancements

  • This allergy relief face massage treatment combines gentle massage techniques with acupressure points to help alleviate allergy symptoms like sinus pressure, congestion, and puffiness. It promotes relaxation and well-being while promoting lymphatic drainage and circulation.

  • Cupping therapy involves placing special cups on the skin to create suction. This suction helps to loosen tight muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce pain and inflammation.

  • Facial cupping is an ancient therapy that uses special suction cups to gently lift and pull the skin on your face. This practice can help to promote blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, and collagen production, offering a variety of benefits for the skin.

  • Enjoy the penetrating heat of hot towels as the foot polish naturally exfoliates and melts away dry, rough skin while soothing, organic essential oils nourish and hydrate to leave feet feeling smoother, softer and totally renewed.

  • a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping the skin on the face with a smooth-edged tool made of precious stone. The scraping motion can help to promote lymphatic drainage, improve circulation, and alleviate muscle tension, leading to a range of benefits for the skin.

  • Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation and promote healing.

  • Intra-Oral/Buccal massage can help reduce stress and tension to promote deep relaxation of muscles of the oral cavity. Excellent for those concerned with aging and lines around the mouth as well as for those who have jaw tension, clenching or TMJ. This can be added on to most facials and massage treatments.

  • Enhance your massage or facial with an LED light treatment that penetrates multiple layers of skin and increases cellular activity to treat damaged skin. LED light can help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, promote healing, reduce inflammation, reduce hyperpigmentation, and promote relaxation.

  • Reflexology is a complementary therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet to promote relaxation and overall wellness. This holistic approach to healing focuses on the idea that all parts of the body are interconnected and that by targeting specific reflex points, one can improve overall health and wellbeing.

  • Let your worries fade away and experience a deeper relaxation with a soothing scalp massage. Gentle fingers massage away tension, alleviate stress, increase circulation, and improve sleep. An optional essential oil blend can be added make this experience even more invigorating.

  • The weight of the blanket provides a gentle, calming pressure that mimics the feeling of being hugged or swaddled. This pressure activates the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for relaxation and stress reduction.

Holistic Facials

60 min | $155 90 min | $220

Our Holistic Facial is a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience that focuses on balancing the mind, body, and spirit. Using a combination of gentle massage techniques and natural skincare products, this facial aims to cleanse the skin, promote circulation, and enhance overall well-being. By incorporating elements of aromatherapy, acupressure, and lymphatic drainage, our holistic approach addresses not only the physical appearance of the skin but also the energy flow throughout the body. Treat yourself to a session that will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and glowing from the inside out.

Herbal Remedies & Natural Enhancements

  • Enjoy the restorative effects of essential oils with your treatment. Choose from Lavender, Grapefruit, Eucalyptus or Spruce.

  • Flower remedies are liquid infusions of fresh flowers. They are water based, and made from the flowering parts of trees, bushes and flowers. They capture the energetic essence of the plants and are used to promote well being and harmony.

    When taken internally or applied externally, flower remedies work through the acupuncture meridians to shift our state of mind, often within minutes, with an exponential effect over time.

    Flower remedies are available in mists, elixirs and anointing oils to enhance your treatment experience.

  • Soak your feet in a copper bowl filled with warm water, coconut milk, dried botanicals including calendula and rose petals and detoxifying bath salts. Research indicates soaking your feet for 15 minutes a day can help improve energy levels, mood, sleeping habits, and aches and pains.

  • Warm, hand-carved salt stones from the Himalayan Mountains incorporated into your massage session. These stones are rich in minerals and are believed to have a variety of health benefits including boosting the immune system, reducing pain & inflammation, promoting relaxation, and exfoliating the skin.

  • A mini-facial treatment where your skin is cleansed and a soothing mask applied. A moisturizer selected specifically for your skincare needs is gently massaged onto your face as an ending to this lovely experience.

  • A unique and deeply relaxing Ayurvedic treatment that involves gently pouring warm oil or water onto the forehead in a continuous stream. This practice has been used for centuries in India to promote physical and mental well-being. This enhancement pairs well with foot reflexology.

 FAQs

  • The studio is in a house that has been converted to a business property. It features various beauty and wellness practitioners. Though we do share a bathroom, the massage and consultation room is 100% private. My space also features a waiting room if you need to accompany a minor.

  • You are welcome to park on the street or you may turn on Dundas Ln. to find parking located behind the house. If you choose to park in the driveway, please be courteous to leave enough room for other cars.

    Please use the FRONT entrance. If you park in the driveway, you will need to walk around using the street or the gravel path on the side of the house.

    From there, come on in and get comfortable in the waiting room. I look forward to seeing you soon!

  • The studio is intended to be all-inclusive to your experience. I offer complimentary beverages and snacks, robes and slippers, fresh linens, and all products used during our session.

  • When you choose to enrich your session with an included herbal or modality enhancement, there is no additional cost. Enhancements will be included in the session duration that you have chosen. Some enhancements are only appropriate to be added to specific central modalities, so if you are curious about adding an enhancement, simply ask and we will talk about how to best integrate it into your session.

  • Yes, of course. All are welcome here! Be your most authentic self and I will use the name and pronouns you tell me. If those change, simply let me know.

    Confidentially is important to me. I will not share your information. Everything said at the studio, stays at the studio.

  • No. While I understand the convenience of insurance coverage, I choose not to bill insurance for a variety of reasons. Insurance billing is complicated and limited. Being a "self-pay" practice allows clients the freedom to choose the frequency of care that fits their needs, while allowing me the time to focus on each appointment without distractions.

    I, however, do accept HSA and FSA. I recommend checking with your provider first to see if they cover my services. Some of my clients choose to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider. For those clients, I can provide a receipt with all appointments and fees.

  • In the event that you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, I ask that you please give at least 24 hours notice before the beginning of your appointment or you may be charged a cancellation fee of $50.

  • "Lymphatic Drainage Massage" is a bit misleading. Using the pressure needed to perform massage is actually too much to stimulate the lymphatic system.

    While you will see "Lymphatic Drainage Massage" a few places on my website, it is to help people looking online for this service. The correct term is Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

    Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a light, repetitive manual technique that follows the specific pathways of the lymphatic system.

    When searching for lymphatic drainage services, be sure to seek out Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapists.

    Certified MLD therapists play a crucial role in promoting health and well-being through our specialized skills and knowledge. We undergo extensive training that equips us with the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and the lymphatic system. This training ensures I can effectively perform the techniques required for MLD while understanding individual client needs.

    The certification of MLD therapists is vital for ensuring safe, effective, and personalized care. It not only enhances the therapeutic outcomes for clients but also fosters confidence in the healing process.

    I am certified in MLD through The Academy of Lymphatic Studies and have advanced lymphatic training through ASTECC.

  • For optimal results, I advise patients to schedule 1 to 2 lymphatic drainage massages within the 2 to 4 days leading up to their procedure.

    Patients are usually cleared for lymphatic massage 7 to 10 days after surgery by their physician. I recommend continued care until swelling and healing is complete. Length of continued care is dependent on procedure and the individual's needs.


  • No. It is a gentle, non-invasive, pain-free healing modality. This technique is more about gentle skin stretching in order to open superficial lymphatic capillaries for drainage. Unlike traditional massage, it focuses on improving lymphatic flow rather than applying deep pressure.


  • Lymphatic drainage can help with:

    Lymphedema, Fibromyalgia, Lipedema, Arthritis, Headaches, Migraines, Stress, Anxiety, Post Surgical and Postpartum Swelling, Sports Injuries, Auto-immune Disorders, Mold Exposure, Inflammation, Chronic Pain, Pregnancy, and Hormonal Changes i.e. PMS, Perimenopause, Menopause.


  • My practice uses the brands In Fiore, Laurel Whole Plant Organics, Linné Botanicals and Wildling Beauty. They are all small batch and clean, meaning the nutrients in the products are alive and vibrant, delivering potent vitamins, minerals, hydrators, and lipids to the skin without the need for extra stabilizers and inactive filler that most mass-produced skincare lines use. These products focus on supporting the baseline functions of the skin while actively repairing and preventing damage and imbalance.

  • This depends on your skin goals. To maintain a healthy glow and keep the skin regenerating at an optimal rate, coming in every 6-10 weeks is ideal. If you are trying to manage an active skin disorder, every 4-8 weeks until managed.

    Additionally, some people come in seasonally, as needed, or before a special event. There is no wrong amount of my skin services you could receive. Get in touch with me to come up with a personalized treatment plan.

  • Your daily at-home skincare has the biggest impact on your topical skin health, so it’s very important you are using the right products. Instead of the standard product shaming or converting, I use my skin and product education to collaborate with you and fill the gaps in your routine. I prefer to use a mix of the skincare I offer at my studio and the skincare you already use and love.

Gratuity Policy

All services offered are inclusive. Manual lymphatic drainage, supportive skincare and massage are all important components of a healthy lifestyle. As with any other health profession, gratuity is neither encouraged nor expected.

Be kind to your body, it will love you back.

Be kind to your body, it will love you back.

  • 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