Adele Lafever, LMT

12/05/2025

What does your nervous system really need?

If you’ve ever wondered why some days your body feels like it’s buzzing with energy, and other days it’s heavy and slow, you’re not alone. Neurological diversity means every body has its own unique language. Sometimes it takes a little curiosity (and a lot of patience) to decode what your system is asking for.

I’ve spent years helping folks with chronic pain, stress, and those “can’t quite put my finger on it” days. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But there are simple ways to start tuning in.

Curious what your nervous system might be saying today? Let’s talk. Message me or book a session if you’re ready to explore your mind-body connection in a new way.

Love, Adele

12/04/2025

As winter settles into Tacoma, there's nothing quite like a good massage to reset your body and mind. The cold weather can leave us tense, tight, and disconnected from our bodies. That's where a therapeutic reset comes in.

Massage isn't just a luxury during the winter months—it's a necessity. It helps ease the tension that builds up from hunching against the cold, improves circulation, and gives your nervous system permission to finally relax.

Whether you're dealing with seasonal stress, winter stiffness, or just need to reconnect with yourself, I'm here to help you find your reset. Let's decode what your body needs this season.

Appointments still available this week. Ready to feel cozy from the inside out? 💙

11/16/2025

If online dating isn’t bad enough, try being honest about your profession.

It's not even the innuendo.... although, that is pretty ridiculous.

(these guys acting clever, like you never heard that one before 🤦‍♀️)

but the volume of transactional people is really sad. Swiping just in case they can get a treatment for free.... bro if you're not taking yourself seriously enough to schedule yourself a paid session (with someone ELSE) I do not have time.

At least no one ever asked me what I bring to the table 😂

10/15/2025

Pete shares more about his upcoming class in Kennewick, and how previous students have responded. Reflecting on the nuances of palpation, it's easy to see how crucial pacing is. When practitioners slow down and allow individuals the space to move and provide feedback, something transformative happens. This approach not only enhances the practitioner's ability to feel joint capsules moving but also deepens the connection and understanding between practitioner and patient. The subtle skill of palpation develops over time, underscoring the importance of patience and presence in the healing process.

10/15/2025

Gathering up with the American Massage Therapy Association fam 💛💛💛💛

SAVE the date: our next meet-up for LMTs is in Tacoma!

drop a ✨✨ if you'd like to join!

10/05/2025

Some of the best advice I received early in my massage work: create a ritual to leave each session behind.

🕯 Something simple, but sensory.

Something that helps release the connection you've built with each client in each session, and opens you to the next connection.

🌸 A sound, a sight, a scent, that helps you and the client recognize the end point.

A gentle transition.

I've done almost the same exact ritual probably.... like... 2k times....?

it just gets more effective over the years.

What rituals and rhythms do you use in your practice to organize your energy and attention? 💭✨

10/03/2025

URGENT PSA: There’s no such thing as a masseuse anymore.

You might think it sounds fancy or European, but in the U.S., “masseuse” is a red flag.

The word has been co-opted by illicit businesses and the s*x industry still tries to hijacks the term "massage" to this day.

Maintaining a distinction is vital for the people who need therapeutic massage, and for the bodyworkers deliver this service.

For reals :
✅ We are Licensed Massage Therapists
✅ We are trained in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, PLUS hands-on skills
✅ Massage is a regulated, protected profession in almost every state

So unless you’re referring to a bodyworker in another country (or one of the rare states without licensing laws) we don’t use that word anymore.

It’s not just a preference.
It’s a legal boundary.

09/19/2025

Choosing a space.

📚 After a year of training and studying, few of us enter the field with a lot of business capital to throw around.

And accumulating a clientele takes time- it's a scary risk to take on a large lease when cash flow is not assured.

So, it's pretty normal to tuck in to a empty room alongside another business. 🤝

I've shared space with a handful of other businesses.... and I was so relieved when I finally got to choose a space just for my own practice (and employees!) 🙌💆‍♀️

I've been through a lot of awkward transitions along the way, and I have some wild stories....

👀 Where did you first get started? What are your craziest tenant experiences? I want the gory details....

09/16/2025

We're always balancing the risk of burning out emotionally or physically 😮‍💨

The toll of constantly giving without proper self-care can really screw us up. And when you hit the wall of self-regulation, it feels like failing your mission. 💔

🌱 This is at the core of a lot of our early work in finding our rhythm, learning to regulate, and countering imposter syndrome.

Getting beyond self-doubt is really about building yourself and your systems to a level that has worked so many times, you can trust it will keep working. ✨

09/09/2025

We dream of connecting with other healers who understand our vision and struggles, creating a space for growth and mutual support.

How are you all plugging into communities that support you as a healer?