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Knead Wellness Collective Official page for Knead Massage Therapy located in Tacoma, WA. I provide bodywork for people of all ages and abilities.

Services include Massage and Bodywork, Pediatric Massage, Touch Therapy for Autism/SPD, and teaching Massage Classes for Kids.

In cancer treatment, or years past it, and someone told you massage was off the table?People in treatment and survivorsh...
10/23/2026

In cancer treatment, or years past it, and someone told you massage was off the table?

People in treatment and survivorship often come to us because we adapt everything: positioning, pressure, ports, sensitive skin, energy levels, and days when you only have 30 minutes in you.

Kelly Jo is taking a limited number of new oncology massage and MLD clients. Each one starts with a free 15-minute phone call so you can ask questions before booking.

Knead Wellness Collective, 208 Wilkes St., Steilacoom.
https://www.kneadwc.com/oncology-massage.html

Morgan doesn't do full body sessions. On purpose.She's for the runner with cranky feet, the athlete with one shoulder th...
10/21/2026

Morgan doesn't do full body sessions. On purpose.

She's for the runner with cranky feet, the athlete with one shoulder that won't cooperate, and the person managing lymphedema who needs someone who gets it. She'll even talk supportive shoes with you.

Morgan focuses on problem areas, upper or lower body work, MLD, and lymphedema management. All summer you'll find her on the trails.

Book Morgan at Knead Wellness Collective in Steilacoom.
https://www.kneadwc.com/meet-the-team.html

Two chances to train in Manual Lymphatic Drainage in 2027.MLD for the Intact Lymphatic System is a 45-hour hybrid CE cou...
10/20/2026

Two chances to train in Manual Lymphatic Drainage in 2027.

MLD for the Intact Lymphatic System is a 45-hour hybrid CE course for licensed massage therapists. It starts with online self-paced modules and live virtual sessions and finishes with a hands-on, in-person intensive.

Olympia | Bodymechanics School
Online begins the week of Dec 14 · In-person Feb 6–8

Kennewick | The Muscle Spa
Online begins the week of Feb 22 · In-person Apr 3–5 · Limited to 8 students

Tuition is $1,200 (sales tax included). A non-refundable $150 deposit is required to secure your seat, or you can pay in full. Payment plans are available on request.

Olympia: https://www.vagaro.com/cl/44ilnLtXuKiTCPURlOQSxHhx7NSSLY7aa7PdTdd3DRo=
Kennewick: https://www.vagaro.com/cl/Rwb3SPRGwuzcJ~lNyZDMxXzvJuhsCez0pL3C~i1Kbag=

Three weeks after surgery and still puffy, tight, and over it?People often come to us for manual lymph drainage (MLD) af...
10/19/2026

Three weeks after surgery and still puffy, tight, and over it?

People often come to us for manual lymph drainage (MLD) after surgery. It's a light, slow, rhythmic technique, about as far from deep tissue as you can get. Most people are surprised how gentle it is.

Several of our therapists are trained in MLD, so you've got options for scheduling. Check with your surgeon about timing, then come see us.

Knead Wellness Collective in Steilacoom, serving Lakewood, DuPont, University Place & JBLM.
https://www.kneadwc.com/manual-lymph-drainage-mld.html

If you've read this whole series and thought "okay but which one am I actually dealing with" — that's exactly what a ski...
10/16/2026

If you've read this whole series and thought "okay but which one am I actually dealing with" — that's exactly what a skin consult is for. Our licensed estheticians assess your skin in person and build a plan around what's really going on, not a guess.

Book at mysite.vagaro.com/kneadwc

Adult acne is one of the most common things we hear in consults — usually paired with frustration, because the products ...
10/15/2026

Adult acne is one of the most common things we hear in consults — usually paired with frustration, because the products that worked at 16 don't work now. Different hormones, different skin barrier, different triggers. It deserves a different approach.

Johanna used to be a deep tissue therapist. She's in recovery.She's for the person who thinks gentle means pointless. Gi...
10/14/2026

Johanna used to be a deep tissue therapist. She's in recovery.

She's for the person who thinks gentle means pointless. Give her an hour and she'll change your mind.

Johanna offers MLD, prenatal massage, cupping, gua sha, and hot stones. About cupping: marks are never the goal. She works with your skin, not against it.

When she's not at Knead, she's camping or out in her vegetable garden.

Find Johanna at Knead Wellness Collective in Steilacoom, open 7 days a week by appointment.
https://www.kneadwc.com/meet-the-team.html

A routine built for comedonal acne can aggravate fungal acne. A routine built for fungal acne won't touch hormonal break...
10/13/2026

A routine built for comedonal acne can aggravate fungal acne. A routine built for fungal acne won't touch hormonal breakouts. This is why "just use what worked for my friend" so often backfires — and why we build routines type-first.

No pain, no gain is BS. At least on a massage table.This one's for the person who's been told they "carry a lot of tensi...
10/12/2026

No pain, no gain is BS. At least on a massage table.

This one's for the person who's been told they "carry a lot of tension" and then got elbowed for an hour. You don't have to grit your teeth to get somewhere.

Our therapists use SMRT (Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique), which works with your tissues and your nervous system to reach deeper layers without deep pressure. No bracing. No bruise-and-brag.

Fair warning: you may start wondering why you put up with the other kind for so long.

Knead Wellness Collective, 208 Wilkes St., Steilacoom. Serving Lakewood, DuPont, University Place & JBLM. Open 7 days a week by appointment.
https://www.kneadwc.com/therapeutic-massage.html

Openings this week, Oct 13–17 🌿Tue: Massage w/ Mader, 4:30p or laterWed: Skin Care w/ Audrey D., 10a or laterThu: Skin C...
10/11/2026

Openings this week, Oct 13–17 🌿

Tue: Massage w/ Mader, 4:30p or later
Wed: Skin Care w/ Audrey D., 10a or later
Thu: Skin Care w/ Audrey D., 4p or later
Fri: Skin Care w/ Audrey D., 8a or later
Fri: Massage w/ Johanna, 12p only (60 min)
Sat: Skin Care w/ Audrey C., 8a or later
Sat: Massage w/ Mader, 3p only (60 or 90 min)

Spots go fast. DM us or call (253) 426-3763 to book yours.

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208 Wilkes Street
Steilacoom, WA
98388

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+12534263763

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