Darcy Doggett Wellness, Inc.

02/27/2026

My first update about this year's Boston Lymphatic Symposium. A Focus on Lipedema: Bridging Gaps. Sorry it's about 9 minutes long, and my first attempt at making a video and editing it a bit!

02/23/2026

Lipedema Research Opportunity from the Boston Lymphatic Symposium

Johanna Falck, PhD. a researcher from Sweden is looking for global Lipedema ladies that have been pregnant in the past.

Johanna had an incredible presentation at BLS based on her study titled "Health-related stigma, perceived social support, and their role in quality of life among women with lipedema. "

Let's help her get more data for her next study! (Btw... I've never been pregnant - that I know of - so I can't take the survey. )

If you take it, please let us know!

02/18/2026

This !

This right here is a really big deal for me. HUGE!!

Not only am I headed to my first conference of the year!

The Boston Lymphatic Symposium - ALL ABOUT LIPEDEMA THIS YEAR!

I'm flying solo for the first time since I had major anxiety grab me three years ago at another conference, and the subsequent flight home. I told myself I didn't ever have to get on another plane if I didn't want to ...

but that's not me.

I like to travel, I like to learn, I like to explore ... so ... in true Darcy fashion, I headed to the library. Found a book called Unwinding Anxiety by Dr Judson Brewer. I checked it out three times, bought the audiobook, bought a hard copy, then a digital copy ... lol. Used the UA app everyday. I went on a retreat with Dr Brewer at Omega Institute and now I'm flying solo, ready to explore, learn ...

and mindfulness and meditation got me here.

This Saturday, I will achieve 1000 days of meditation on Insight Timer. 1000 days to learn how to stay in the present moment - non judgementally, how to go inside my body, and get curious about the bodily sensations and not let my monkey mind take over. Recognize rumination, and kick right into my practice anywhere, anytime.

“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn

It is a life long practice and I'll keep practicing everyday , every moment, and continue to grow my mindfulness muscles.

Let me know if you have questions about mindfulness and how to incorporate "small moments, many times" into your daily life.

02/13/2026

Make your next appointment with a lymphatic specialist with over 10 years of expertise in using Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy to improve lymphedema, lipedema, oncology treatment recovery, chronic swelling and maintain overall wellness.

Call to schedule your appointment today! 919-449-5857

NC LMBT # 21438

02/11/2026

Rare openings tomorrow – MLD & Oncology Massage!

Hi everyone!

I rarely have openings, but I have these spots available:
Thursday, February 12th
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Friday, February 13th
3:00 PM
For Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) or Oncology Massage.

With 22+ years as a licensed massage therapist, oncology massage since 2006, MLD since 2015, and as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I specialize in:
Post-plastic surgery recovery
Oncology treatment support
Lymphedema (especially post-mastectomy)
Lipedema care
General wellness & swelling reduction
These gentle sessions help move fluid, ease discomfort, and support healing.

Booking also helps fund my trip next week to the Boston Lymphatic Symposium — where I’ll learn the latest from top global experts in LIPEDEMA care.

Message or call me ASAP at 919-449-5857 to reserve — spots go fast! 💙 Don't forget to include your name! :)

Send a message to learn more

01/27/2026

Working in oncology care, this one really resonates with me. I hope you find some peace in these words.

✍ Walking Through All Conditions - Our walk takes us through sun and rain, dry roads and wet, through snow and warmth, through noise and blessed silence, through crowds and quiet solitude. Some days are gentle and kind. Some days ask more of us than we expected.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Some days surprise us with unexpected beauty or unexpected challenges.

And isn't this just like all our lives?

There are times when everything flows smoothly, when the path ahead feels clear and our steps feel light. And there are times—perhaps some of us are facing this right now—when the road feels rough, when obstacles keep appearing, when we feel cold or tired or uncertain about what comes next, making it hard to take even one more step.

The weather of our lives changes without asking permission. Sunny moments give way to storms we didn't see coming. Ease gives way to struggle. Joy and difficulty sit side by side in our hearts. We cannot control these shifts, no matter how hard we try. We cannot demand that life only bring us gentle days.

But here is what we can do, and it changes everything: we can choose the path of peace for our minds, even when our circumstances feel anything but peaceful.

When we make this choice—when we gently commit to being mindful with our breath and our daily actions, when we practice being present instead of fighting what is—we discover something that feels like grace. We find a peace within that the changing conditions cannot shake, cannot steal, cannot destroy.

The rain still falls, but we are not swept away by it. The rough path still asks us to be brave, but we do not lose who we are. The noise still surrounds us, but we are not drowned by it. Because beneath all of it, there is something in us that remains steady, quiet, whole.

This is the peace that lives beneath all circumstances. It doesn't depend on perfect weather or smooth roads. It doesn't require everything to go our way. It simply asks that we show up for ourselves with kindness and mindfulness, breathe as consciously as we can, and meet whatever comes with gentleness instead of harsh judgment.

Life will bring sun and rain—that is simply its nature. But peace—true, lasting peace—is not found in controlling the weather around us or within us. It's found in learning to walk through all of it with minds that stay as grounded as we can, hearts that try to stay open, and spirits that whisper to us on the hardest days: this too shall pass, and we are still here, still breathing, still whole, still capable of choosing peace.

We are stronger than we know. And peace is closer than we think.
May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

Start 2026 with a daily intention setting challenge!

I'm at life-changing 949 straight days of meditation on insight timer and I'm excited about this New Year challenge.

Change is not about grand resolutions, but small intentions every day - compassion, kindness, gratitude, pause, connection -

Small Moments, Many Times leads to profound change - ask me how I know!

Join me on insight timer for this January challenge. It's free to download and join!

By Justin Michael Williams

12/15/2025

A new study just released on lipedema reinforces much of what I have been sharing with clients. Early diagnosis is key. Educate your clinicians on every visit! The lipedema foundation has a great print out to share with your doctors.

12/08/2025

RARE OPENINGS for Appointments this week in North Raleigh:

Wednesday, December 10, at 11:00 am and 5:30 pm,

Thursday, December 11, at 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 PM.

Get a boost for your immune system during this cold and rainy flu season by receiving a Manual Lymphatic Drainage session from a Certified Lymphedema Therapist!

Call 919-449-5857 to schedule!

11/23/2025

I have heard all three of these episodes and they are great and rich with science-based info for women's health.

Did you know that U.S. scientific researchers weren't required to include women ( or minorities) in their studies until 1993 ?!

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.

👀 Get the exclusive first look now: https://bit.ly/3J80ZxP

🔖 More details coming soon!

10/22/2025

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.

Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 6pm EST
Sign up here to receive the Zoom link https://forms.gle/HnNiSJWvxqMkrDf36