Massage Therapy in Waynesville, NC – Master Healing Therapies
Experience lasting relief with a unique massage therapy system developed by James Craeton over 30 years.
What is PhysioKatharsis?
If you’re searching for massage therapy in Waynesville, NC, you’ve found a different approach.
PhysioKatharsis is a therapeutic massage system created to relieve pain, restore mobility, and reduce inflammation. Unlike spa treatments, it focuses on long-term healing and function.
This method helps address:
* Muscle spasms & over-stimulation
* Restricted movement from fascial contraction
* Scar tissue & adhesions
* Nerve impingement / pinched nerves
* Past trauma stored in muscle memory
Techniques integrated into PhysioKatharsis: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Acupressure, and Joint Mobilization.
Sessions are done fully clothed, without oils or scents — making it a truly therapeutic form of massage therapy.
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Why Choose Massage Therapy with PhysioKatharsis?
Many people look for massage therapy in Waynesville to relax, but PhysioKatharsis, a form of Body Work, goes deeper. It systematically works with the body’s soft tissues to unlock mobility and relieve pain.
This approach is unique to James Craeton in Waynesville — you won’t find it anywhere else.
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Massage therapy is one of the most natural ways to melt away stress. When you receive a massage, your body releases less cortisol, the hormone linked to stress, and instead shifts into a state of deep relaxation. This gentle reset slows your heart rate, steadies your breathing, and eases tension throughout your body, leaving you feeling calmer and more at peace.Massage also encourages the release of your body’s “feel-good” chemicals — endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These natural mood boosters help ease anxiety, lift your spirits, and spark motivation, creating a greater sense of balance and well-being.Beyond relaxation, massage nurtures your body at a deeper level. Improved circulation delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and connective tissues, helping them heal and recover more quickly. Whether you’re dealing with tightness, soreness, or simply need time to recharge, massage provides gentle support for your body’s own healing process. Over time, it can even strengthen your immune system, helping you feel healthier, stronger, and more resilient.
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About James
James Craeton, MMS, B.S., NC LMBT #1789
* Practicing massage therapy in Waynesville since 2000
* Over 30 years of bodywork experience
* Degree in Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics (Kansas State University)
* Graduate of the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy
* Former 7th Dan TaeKwon Do instructor
* Veteran, U.S. Army Paratrooper — 82nd & 101st Airborne, Gulf War
James combines clinical knowledge, martial arts discipline, and decades of massage therapy experience into the PhysioKatharsis system.
Book Your Massage Therapy Appointment in Waynesville, NC
James Craeton, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
216 B Miller St, Waynesville, NC 28786
Call (828) 646‑7520
Appointments Mon-Sat by appointment
Proudly serving the people of Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Canton, West Canton, Cove Creek, Canton, Sylva,Cullowhee, Cherokee, Bent Creek, Brevard, Avery Creek, Mills River,Woodfin, Etowah, Asheville (Haywood County, Jackson County, Transylvania County, Buncombe County, Henderson County).© 2025 Master Healing Therapies — Massage Therapy Waynesville NC