Darcy Doggett is a North Carolina, New Jersey, and New York licensed massage and bodywork therapist. in Raleigh, NC. Darcy Doggett Wellness, Inc.
Redefining Recovery for Breast Cancer: Post-Mastectomy and Post-Radiation | Lymphedema Therapy | Lipedema Support | NC Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #21438 She is also National Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. A graduate of the Essex Group Institute for Massage and Bodywork in Verona, NJ, she has completed over 1700 hours of study. Having owned a private practice in Montclair, NJ since September 2004, she opened a second office in South Orange, NJ in the summer of 2005. In 2019, Darcy started teaching the Medical and Spa Massage Program at the American Institute for Alternative Medicine Massage School in East Brunswick, NJ until relocating to Raleigh NC in April 2024. In September 2024, Darcy opened Darcy Doggett Wellness, Inc. specializes in oncology and post-mastectomy manual lymphatic drainage therapy and massage therapy. As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Darcy offers Complete Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy for clients with lymphedema and lipedema. All bodywork offered is therapeutic massage tailored to your personal needs. Based on what you are experiencing physically, mentally, and emotionally, specific techniques can be used in varying combinations to provide relaxation and well-being in a safe and calming environment. Come and experience the serenity and tranquility in a special place, dedicated to taking care of you.
10/25/2025
Planning my research conference trips for 2026 and this one will be a highlight for sure! Can't wait to go back to Phx in November!
Others so far on my calendar include the Boston Lymphatic Symposium in Feb.
World Massage Festival in July.
It’s important to stay up-to-date with the latest research. Science isn’t static—when new data challenges old theories, it’s key to stay open-minded and evaluate all evidence. More to come on this idea.
This weekend is the International Lymphedema Framework conference
and next week I'll be attending Society for Integrative Oncology conference.
🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
The 2026 is coming… and it’s not your average event. We’re uniting healthcare professionals across disciplines to explore one shared goal: Whole Body Lymphatic Wellness.
For , , , , OTs, , , - this is where boundaries break and collaboration begins!
💥Save the date. Bring your curiosity. Change your practice.
UPDATE: I have sent out emails with the Zoom link for this Thursday's meetup! Check your junk mailbox: Email is from info@darcydoggett.com
There's still time to sign up and join us for this awesome event!
Join the Raleigh/Wake Forest Lipedema Meetup for a special ZOOM discussion with Bonnie Newlin, Registered Dietitian of CRAVE Nourishment, on successful strategies for Lipedema management and GLP-I.
Join to learn about the latest research and ask Bonnie your burning questions.
Gratitude.
It comes up in our home and work life nearly every single day. There’s tremendous research showing how gratitude benefits our mental health — and in these trying times, it’s a practice we invoke often: together, individually, and in our groups.
From the root of the word gratitude, we also get grace — which is a gift freely given. There’s nothing we have to do to experience gratitude; it’s simply available when we pause and notice.
When fear arises, turn the attention to the present moment and recognize the simple things — a good meal, a phone call with a friend, warm clothes wrapped around your body — this gently helps to pull us out of a fear cycle that seems to permeate our culture.
I truly believe it will take our collective focus on transmuting fear into right action, love, kindness, and hope. We can do this together.
08/31/2025
Interesting article with research references about those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and use of GLP-1 drugs.
Why am I posting this? because many women with Lipedema also have EDS or MCAS or both... I have Lipedema but not EDS nor MCAS.
Does anyone have a personal experience to share?
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity as treatments for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. These medications work by mimicking the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar and slows the movement of food through the digestive system. While these effects are be...
08/30/2025
Sharing here for all my breast cancer patients. If you have expanders in during breast reconstruction, make sure to ask about their design. Be aware : Metal and MRIs don't mix.
08/30/2025
Keep your lymph moving!
🚶♀️ Walking is one of the best full-body exercises for lymph flow.
It gets your heart rate up, keeps lymph moving, and supports both peripheral and central drainage pathways.
Start slow, stay consistent, and check out other easy exercises we recommend in our latest post.
Lipedema is characterized by an abnormal and uneven buildup of fibrous, fatty tissue, typically in the buttocks and legs. The condition's prevalence is not precisely known, since lipedema is often ...
07/31/2025
Lippy Ladies,
if you are looking to personalize your nutrition strategy for managing your lipedema, check out CRAVE Nourishment
I finally had a chance to connect with Bonnie this year at FDRS in Atlanta after hearing about her for a few years. She is one smart (high-fiber) cookie!
She uses evidence-based practices as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to teach you nutritional strategies targeted to your unique journey with lipedema. Follow her on IG
There's so much noise out there right now in the lippy world, but Bonnie is the real deal.
(I have no financial incentive to share this; I just think she's a great asset to our world. - Check out her page and decide for yourself. We are all on our own journey, and we need to figure out what works for us as individuals. )
5,025 Followers, 1,221 Following, 1,121 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Bonnie Newlin, MPA, MS, RD, CLT - Dietitian + Nutritionist ()
07/20/2025
This is HUGE news for the world wide lipedema community!
As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist
(and a lippy girl myself)
supporting women with conservative lipedema treatment and lipedema reduction surgery recovery, this is a big deal in Germany!
I've always heard great things about Dr Ghods clinic.
Maybe the rest of the EU will get on board.
🎉 Big News for Women with Lipedema in Germany! 🇩🇪
Liposuction for lipedema is now officially approved for health insurance provision in Germany 🙌💉
🟣 The Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) confirmed today that liposuction is a proven and beneficial treatment for lipedema in the legs and arms — regardless of disease stage.
📋 Eligibility is likely to require:
✅ Official diagnosis from 2 healthcare professionals
✅ 6 months of conservative treatment
✅ Stable body weight
💡 This decision is based on strong scientific evidence — especially the pivotal LIPLEG study — and reflects a major shift toward recognizing patient needs and lived experiences.
📆 Outpatient billing codes are expected by 1 January 2026, making treatment more accessible in clinical practice.
Lipedema World Alliance congratulates all involved in the decisions and contributions, including LWA Board Members Professors Manuel Cornely and Mojtaba Ghods whose surgical centres provided the majority of LIPLEG patients, and Dr Gabriele Faerber co-ordinator and lead author of the German Lipedema Guidelines under the guidance of the German Society of Phlebology and Lymphology. LWA was also pleased to see the Committee considering the patient perspective through the evidence given by Susanne Helmbrecht of the LWA Founder Member patient organisation Lymphselbsthilfe e.V.
Together, we move forward for better care. 💜
07/19/2025
Busy two days on the connecting with all the great vendors offering support to the oncology and lymphology community
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07/19/2025
Loving the learning this year on the
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I ❤️ Collaborating with colleagues from around the country and learning the latest research to inform my client care in therapist
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SMART Integrative Massage Group provides an expert range of massage techniques that appropriate for a broad range of clientele, from novices to experienced, covering the areas of sport, medical health, workforce, entertainment and relaxation:
• Weekend warriors
• Elite athletes
• Oncology patients
• Cardiac patients
• Chronic pain sufferers
• Repetitive strain sufferers
• Acute injuries
• Pre- and Post-surgery patients
• Musicians
• Dancers
• People of all ages
• Pregnant women
• Healthy people
• Stressed-out workers
• Massage connoisseurs
• Massage newbies
Founded in 2004 by Darcy Doggett, SMART Integrative Massage Group has helped clients experience well-being and relaxation in private offices in Montclair and South Orange, New Jersey. Ms Doggett is a New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist as well as being Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She is a Certified member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
Since becoming licensed, Darcy has successfully completed several continuing education courses, which make it possible for her to provide her clients with an extensive array of specialized massage techniques inlcuding Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Orthopedic Massage, Oncology and Cardiac Patient Massage. She is available for appointments on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Immediate booking is available online at smartmassagegroup.com/scheduling.
Darcy is very active in community health care events including:
• A Massage Team Leader for the NYC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
• A volunteer massage therapist at the annual YMCA Race in Montclair and Sunset Classic in Bloomfield.
• A regular speaker/exhibitor in community educational and gym health fairs.
Patti is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of New Jersey and is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In 2011, Patti completed courses at the Institute for Therapeutic Massage and the Cortiva Institute, where she received a Certificate of Excellence Award. She also completed a course on Oncology Massage Therapy.
Patti is dedicated to her clients and tailors each session to her clients’ needs. She uses a combination of modalities including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, CranioSacral Therapy and Orthopedic Massage as well as Neuromuscular Therapy. Patti is a Reiki practitioner and adds a bit of energy work into every message. She is available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Immediate online booking is available at smartmassagegroup.com/scheduling