At C-Joy Massage LLC, I specialize in advanced Medical Massage and clinical bodywork designed to help you move beyond basic relaxation into a state of true functional thriving. I am the only therapist in the Northern Virginia area to offer Arcturus Star Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy (LET), bringing cutting-edge technology to your healing journey.

A Comprehensive Approach to Healing

True healing requires a multi-system perspective. That is why Catharine works collaboratively with a trusted network of medical doctors, physical therapists, personal trainers, chiropractors, and a somatic acupuncturist. By bridging the gap between clinical bodywork and conventional or alternative medicine, we encompass a whole-person approach to your healing and well-being.  In my Office I have the Peacemaker, a therapeutic device that provides a harmonic energy field to calm & balance.  It protects from electromagnetic pollution going through our bodies ALL the time. 

The Power of the Fascial & Lymphatic Systems

I operate under a fundamental truth: You have one continuous fascia system. When scar tissue restricts this matrix and the lymphatic system has never been cleared all your main lymph pathways become sluggish or stuck, your body struggles. By strategically healing scar tissue and clearing the stuck lymphatic system, your body can finally function at a cellular level. Did you know the lymphatic system is around every single blood vessel, in your gums, eyes, brain and deep in your organs?  The lymphatic system moves healthy proteins throughout your body, builds your immune system and gut health.  How can your cerebral spinal fluid flow through the brain if it has never been cleared? The result? You can freely move, experience clear thinking, and effectively regulate your nervous system.

Specialized Care Tailored to Your Life's Stages:

• Arcturus Star Lymphatic Enhancement Therapy (LET): Exclusive in NoVA, optimizing detoxification, immune support, tissue regeneration, dissipates scar tissue, hormone balancing, swelling, allergies, Lymphedema, Lipedema, & INFLAMMATION PREVENTION of autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and MS.
• Medical & Clinical Massage: Targeted relief for chronic pain, injury recovery, and structural alignment.
• Prenatal & Postnatal Care: Dedicated support for mothers' changing bodies, alleviating structural strain, and aiding postpartum recovery.
• Reflexology & Energy Work: Reconnecting physical anatomy with energetic balance to calm the nervous system and encourage deep restoration.  Since I was born in Hawaii, my energy field is calm, welcoming, & creating a safe space so mind, body and spirit can function together.
• Convenient Payment: HSA & FSA Cards Accepted
• Flexible Scheduling: 45-Minute to 2-Hour Sessions Available, can add additional time if my schedule allows.
• Location: Holistic Studio in Herndon, VA

• Mobile Sessions:  Please add $100 travel fee to the tip option, thank you.

  Courses this year:  

  SRF, Spinal Reflex Therapy, specialized manual therapy protocol designed to identify & reset abnormal neurological reflexes originating in the spinal cord.

  Silva Method: Nov 2026

  Developed by Jose Silva in 1966 is mind empowerment and self mind control based on guided visualization and dynamic mental training.  Learning to use the brain and brainwaves to access the Alpha and Theta frequencies while remaining fully awake and conscious.  We can use this method to help heal pain issues reoccurring in the body, stress management, improve sleep quality, enhancing mind-muscle relaxation prior to massage therapy session, practical self calming anchors for daily life.