Definitely worth the value, a $30 one hour massage cannot be beat! I've been here twice now and the student is very professional and trained well enough. I bought the ID card just to use here, I plan to come here often! read more

I receive a gift certificate to see Jon Bass (massage therapist) from my fire fighter friend at this place. I have seen many therapist on this island. I had my fingers crossed this would be good as I am a very physical person and my body needs lining out with the use of massage therapist that knows what they are doing. I am not a person that gets massage as a luxury spa thing, no offense to the ones that do but for me, its a waste of money and time if I don't walk out with it making a difference. Heres the run down: * Place: its easy to park up stairs or behind building. Its free. Far corner up stairs. next to Susan Page. Im a clean freak: This place made me feel as though I should take my shoes off at the door! which I did! because it was so clean and nice. The rooms are sectioned off by curtains which surprisingly it made it feel safe, relaxing and very private. They keep it quiet with a nice cool temperature. *Prices: are inexpensive so tip well. *Therapist: Jon Bass was who I saw. His demeanor is confident, educated and chooses his words with intent. He doesn't talk through the massage , lets you talk and will respond quietly so don't feel like you need to carry a conversation. He ask questions where need be in order understand what you need/want. His touch/ pressure is as strong as you can handle and light where/if its to painful. Ive had rolfing, so I know the difference in strong pressure. He has a sports trainer back ground which is important to me and allows him to understand mobility anatomy. He is well versed in pressure point/ stretch/ as he works on you . Because of my going to massage therapist for years I can tell you, Jon knows his stuff, he is in tune with each client. My fire fighter friend was right! I would recommend him to my male friends because he is strong enough and because he wouldnt give that vibe that men creep out about having a male work on them.( would be like a sport coach working on them) My female friends : Jon has that intuition that a therapist needs when you cant express what you want/need, he doesn't make you feel uncomfortable. Jon is completely professional in keeping you covered,, sheets nice and tucked. NOOO creeping peeping from this guy. SO you are looking for massage thats not a spa day , this is your place. Affordable, professional, clean, friendly, safe. I woke up today standing taller and shoulders having more mobility. ask for Jon Bass, tell him Christina said you'er the best! read more

Where do I begin! The place is very clean! The staff is very professional! The massage is 9/10 most time I like a lot of pressure! Parking is not a issue and did I mention real clean!!! The massages by the students are amazing! Want to give another review of excellence! read more

This is the place to go, when you need a nassage asap. If your not press for time and you want a longer massage, they will accommodate to your needs. The person who did my massage (Wendall) was very professional and met my specific needs. Thank you soo much! It was worth finding you on YELP! I will make an appointment soon. read more

This is such a hidden gem. The prices are so reasonable, less than a $1/min. My wife and I always get a massage from our guy, Jon Bass whenever we are in town. We've also recommended him to many of our friends here. They have all loved their massages from Jon. We've gotten hundreds of massages in our life and he's the best by far. He incorporates stretching with massage which we've never experienced before. We usually get a combo sports massage/ deep tissue. It's amazing. Get a massage from Jon, you will not regret it. Be sure to tip well as the prices don't justify the value. I highly recommend Jon Bass. read more

For frequent massages on a budget, this place is where it's at. The students get their required training, and the customer gets a massage on the cheap. I have to say, though, that because they are all students, and you'll probably get a different one every time, the difference in quality of massage obviously depends on the individual's skills. Of course, this is the case between individual people in general, but it's more pronounced when talking about students, because the baseline isn't always quite high. That said, I haven't had a massage yet that I would classify as not worth the price. I love being able to receive luxury-type treatment for a nice price. It seems like the staff is teaching the students great practices. The experience seems on par with full-fledged professionals. Everyone I've ever interacted with has been very helpful and kind. Overall, I consider this place a great find. Five stars, for sure. read more

Elite Massage Academy !!!! It's been i very long time since i step into this school/clinical academy . Most fun , down to earth FUTURE Student LMTs you'll EVER MEET ! They know what they are doing since they practice and train, once youre in the room they'll tell you exactly what to do , respect you, and most importantly LISTEN to you, if you have SPECIFIC place you want to work on they will exactly do it , thats the main focus so they could satisfy their clients . RECOMMEND to go here for a very cheap but awesome relaxing massage and customer service , TRUST me you'll leave out the door happy !!! :] And yes they do accept Cash/cards/iDcard . Free parking !!!! And after a massage you could relax , go shopping , eat . Just remember THEY are students , but they will do their best ! P.S Their new location is a Ward Center , Upstairs 2nd floor inbetween the conference rooms . CHECK IT OUT AND SET AN APPOINTMENT ;] MISS THIS PLACE !! read more

Awesome visit today with Kelvin out at Elite Massage Academy. I'm very happy with the service I received today, and I left there feeling relieved and relaxed. Kelvin is very professional and knowledgeable of the human anatomy. He was not only able to help relax me, he also explained why he was doing what he was doing so I could understand what was being done. Very excellent service. read more

Received a massage from kelvin staten and I was extremely satisfied and felt 100 % better then before the massage.

I definitely recommend this place. Elite Massage Academy is a training environment. For $30/ hr you get a better than average massage from a student that has learned at least 3 different styles. They are well versed in Swedish, Shiatsu and Lomi-lomi. Most are even able to perform sport massages and deep tissue very proficiently. If you tell them exactly what your problem areas are, the students do a great job on dealing with those issues. Most students are there for at least 9 months, so once you get comfortable with a student, they can become sort of your personal masseuse. I suggest trying 2-3 different students before settling on one. Appointments are not necessary but if you're on a time crunch it may best to make an appointment a day or two in advance. While the ambience may not remind you of a spa, just remember that you're not being goughed for $75 or more for a massage either. Even a massage with one of their LMTs (license massage therapists) is great. Many of the LMTs are instructors at the school as well and very comparable if not better than most LMTs at spas that I've been in. A perfect treat day for yourself would be to get a 1 hour massage then enjoy dinner or drinks at Hooters or Gordon Biersch. read more

Located in the same plaza as Room With a Clue, Sensually Yours and AAA. This massage academy is up on the second floor. Because it's a school they offer cheap massages! Best deal ever. The place is nicely decorated and the staff is great. read more

My husband Clyde and I had the most awesome massages yesterday. We felt so relaxed and at the same time energized!!! Wendell is a licensed massage therapist and Clyde said he did a superior massage. John was my student therapist and all I can say is he has "magic" hands. I can't even tell you what the best part of my massage was because it was all so good. I love the techniques they teach at this school. We had been going to Hawaii School of Professional Massage in Aiea for years, and we love it there, but recently we have only been able to go on Sunday and they rarely have openings on that day. So we are really happy to have found Elite because it is affordable and available on the day we need. Also, it's convenient and there is lots of parking. read more

My friends and I had a great time here. The staff was conversational and professional. They we're very good at giving massages and really helped me understand what they we're doing. The atmosphere was really calm and relaxing. Great, friendly experience. read more

Roberta and Andre were very professional and wonderful! They started right on time. My husband and I went to try one hour student massages at Elite for the first time on our anniversary. What a treat. After the hour, Andre spent extra time stretching my lower back. Berta shares her aloha with everyone. Lots of parking on Sunday. Highly recommended! read more

Totally awesome! Had a wonderful 1-hour massage. Scheduling was uncomplicated (just called in on the same day and got an appointment right away). Parking was plenty, since it's located at Ward shopping center. A real catch for $30!! Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I called this morning and we were both able to get in for a keefe with a student. Awesome! Pros: $30 for 60 min massage with a student. $50 for a licensed masseuse. Can choose from lomi, shiatsu or swedish massage. Easy to get an appt. Pretty good massage! Cons: I expected the large room sectioned with curtains... I didn't expect that the massage area and reception would all be one big room. This means you hear everyone come in, phones ringing, etc. It's also strange to undress 2 feet from where strangers are lining up to pay. They accept credit cards for payment, but not for tips. I had to run to the atm to tip. I asked the man to break a 20. He broke it into two tens and kept it. It was awkward. I guess he just assumed a $10 tip?? We had planned on tipping $10 each... Hopefully he gave half to the girl who worked on me. They do not validate parking, which was $5 for the hour. Overall, great price/good massage, but not a relaxing experience... read more

I've come here twice now and am already planning on coming back on a regular basis. For $30 plus tax (I planned on $40 with tip), it is an excellent value for an hour long massage. I brought cash - but they do take cards for services only - must leave cash for tips. They're on the second level of Ward Warehouse, mauka side next to the conference rooms. Ample free parking! The ambiance is simple, as it is a training environment (read the other recent yelp reviews if that matters to you), but I just happened to come during slow times so there were no outside interruptions (voices, phones, toilets, etc....) so I felt extraordinary relaxed. Both of my experiences were great. I was less comfortable (in my head) the first time, so I felt shy asking for more/less pressure and advising the therapist what was really working for me. I had an excellent massage, but knew I needed to communicate more next time. Which is exactly what I did and I'm so glad! My second visit was just a couple days after my first. I felt no embarrassment stating that my lower back is very tender and my upper back/shoulder/neck muscles are where I hold my stress and are really the reason for my visits. I appreciated that she was so good about working extra hard on my painful/knotty/tight areas and avoiding my tender ones. What a relief as I left feeling as if I am making good progress. They use a really nice natural, no fragrance lotion rather than oils so I felt moisturized, but not slippery or gross afterwards - so I was ready to go to lunch and resume my day! That was epic!!! I will be back several more times in the coming weeks - alternating between new therapists and the last one (Shiori) until I'm feeling better. Don't hesitate trying this place out - especially if your medical benefits do not cover massage therapy! I am relieved I have found Elite Massage and wish I would have come here much sooner... read more

As there are student massage therapists here, the massages are way cheaper than normal!! However their skill is at least at the same level of fully certified massage therapists. Would highly recommend :) read more

Went to see Wendell Asato at Elite Massage Academy and was extremely happy with my experience!!! This was my first time here, but I will definitely be going back again. I'm so grateful that my daughter hooked me up with this place. I'm surely a well satisfied customer!! Thanks so much Wendell!! Much Aloha, Jeanine read more

Just finished a one hour massage, and I basically feel like my physical body doesn't exist! My muscles feel relieved and I am completely relaxed. Because my job is physically demanding & very stressful, I'm often tense and constantly suffering from shoulder pain. I'm very shy and modest when it comes to being touched. This was my first time getting a massage and being receptive to being topless. I've toyed with the idea of getting chiropractic work done, but have been leaning more towards massage since I have a lot of nerve damage from a previous ailment. After just finishing a 3day event for work, working close to 20 hours each day, I desperately needed to show my body some love. Elite massage academy was the vessel & I am sooooo going back in a few weeks! My body feels so much lighter than it did when I went in, and I can't wait to continue the healing process. read more

Elite Massage Academy was a nice treat and the massage was amazing! I called hoping that they'd have an opening for me that day and they did. I called around 1145am and they had a 1230pm appt available. Talk about GREAT timing. Almost every other place I call always has a day or two wait. I went with a student for 60 minutes and it came out to just $35, and she was phenomenal. I was having a problem with my left shoulder area and by the time I left, she had massaged out all the kinks and knots. I would HIGHLY recommend this place if you're looking for an inexpensive yet THOROUGH massage. I gave it 4 stars only because it is a little noisy in the room since it is right next to the bathroom, but I will continue to go there as often as I can. read more

FYI: they moved! They're now in Ward Warehouse, a lot easier to find parking (free = good). Like the other reviewers said, this is not a fancy spa. It's a place for students to accrue hours for their licensure. Their new space is divided by curtains into 4 treatment areas. It's clean, simple, bright, and they have soothing music playing in the background. Yes you can hear the other clients and therapists talking, but everyone tries their best to speak softly. They are friendly and accommodating, and they squeezed me in on the same day that I called. Unlike other massage schools, with this one, you can call days ahead to schedule an appointment. They provide all sorts of massages, $30/50-minute ($25 if you have ID Card), take credit cards or cash. What a great deal! Debbie worked with me, and man, she got strong hands. I'll definitely return soon. read more

Same as my last review. Even less expensive with the discount card available at Ward warehouse

Just got done with a 1.5 hour massage at the school. Wow! Staci Kubo was incredible. So good I slipped into a sleep coma a few times. Felt bad because she probably thought I was dead or something. It was so relaxing and you could tell these students are getting great instruction! Considering it's a school one should not expect a spa setting with all the bells and whistles. The school is one room sub divided by curtains and is next to a restroom which can get loud at times. Knowing this coming in, I brought my headphones so it wasn't too bad. Staci was able to accommodate with no problems. I will definitely be back! read more

I went here today because of the reviews. I got a sports massage and it lasted for an hour. The person doing the work was a student but she did a really good job. She used the right amount of pressure and worked in a determined manner to get rid of all of my knots and problem areas. The price was only $37 for 1 hour. Before I left I made another appointment for 2 weeks from now. Definitely recommend. read more

Not the best place I've seen as far as schools go. I have been to other beauty institutes (hair, massage, etc) and this place definitely has no ambiance whatsoever. There are both licensed massage therapists and students which I think cost the same so if you prefer someone more experienced there are licensed therapists. I had a young lady massage me (don't remember her name though) and she was pretty good for a student. What really bothered me is right as I was starting to get relaxed and fall asleep, someone's phone went off and it was ringing for like 15-20 seconds! They took their time in answering the phone and when they answered it, they were talking so loud and I coudl hear what the person was saying. Not good. Overall, the massage was good, but very pricey. It is $78 for an hour for a student...Maybe that's why they weren't too busy. read more

My husband and I got an appointment at the last minute. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The establishment was clean and it was a relaxing atmosphere. We were very satisfied with our massages. I went for 2 massages during our week-long stay on the island. The price for the student massage is very reasonable and tip is recommended. Overall I definitely would recommend Elite massage. read more

I've been here on 3 separate occasions and had 3 different students and I liked all 3. Since it is a school the setting isn't what's usually offered at the Spa, however, for $30 an hour its definately worth it. Since they are so affordable I will be getting massages with them at least once a month. They do run deals on their facebook and they accept the iDcard so you may end up paying even less for a massage. If you haven't been here I'd suggest trying them out. read more

Had to come back for 2nd time and may be one more time before going back home. Everyone here's great! Greeting with smile and I had two different therapist students they both were excellent!! I felt asleep both time definitely will come back if i come to visit Hawaii again and will recommend this place to everyone read more

It's a school and my masseuse was a student so my expectations weren't very high. But the massage was better than some professionals have given me. I will definitely be going back! $35/one hour and worth every penny!! read more

I went for student massage and I would say that it was the best massage I've had from the massage schools I've been to on Oahu. Travis was amazing! The space for the massages are small, accommodating for 4 at a time, separated by a partition so it can be somewhat distracting to overhear others conversations but overall I'd recommend this place to anyone! read more

Great rates! Therapist are polite and outgoing. I paid $31.41 for an Hour. Lets keep in mind it is a school not a spa. I didnt mind how the rooms where made. read more

Great rates, but just remember you may get what you pay for. Luckily I got one of the teachers and had a great massage. My friend Jesse C wasn't as thrilled. Then again, I had a pinched shoulder nerve/muscle thing and my guy not only worked out the knot and some of the pain, but gave me tips on how to continue making the muscle feel better. yay! read more

Called for a walk in massage and they had an open appointment which is very convenient for me because I'm never sure when I'm able to squeeze a massage in. This is the second time I was able to walk in and get a massage. My masseuse was Andre and he did a great job. I informed him of my areas for concern that I wanted extra work done on and he focused in on them and got just the right spots. I love feeling refreshed ready to take on the rest of my day. I would recommend elite massage and Andre to anyone and everyone. read more

Got a hour massage by a student (apprentice) not bad. Friendly place. Kamaaina's get 1/2 off discounts. It cost me $30 for an hour massage. They will accept credit cards for the massage only. Tips are cash only. I would go back. The massage apprentices needs the hours to become licensed. The more practice, the better the individual gets. Like any job. Give them a chance. I would go back. They been at Aloha Tower for 2 years. Across Gordon Biersch. read more

I enjoyed my massage to the fullest! Darleen s great! Yes ambience is not the greatest but it's only $30 for an hr. However, at the end the session.. The Asian man opened up the drapes to my quarter to remind my therapist times up... I thought that was extremely rude... My therapist could've heard him w o opening the drapes.. :-( It's nice n clean at a very convenient downtown location. Parking s a flat rate if $3.00 for 3 hrs. read more

Loved my massage by Montreal ! Great price and felt happy to help out a student. I feel so relaxed ! Going back for sure.

This place is awesome. Very easy to schedule appointments, very reliable, and even though the people there are apprentices, they are able to get out all those knots and help to create a relaxing environment. Also, it's a very affordable price considering how expensive massages can get. read more

I had the best massage from John today. And he was a student! I've had many massages before, all of them different, but I have to say this was one of the best. I asked for extra work on my shoulders, and not only did he get into my shoulder muscles, he got into my leg muscles that I didn't even realize were tight. I got a great massage and stretch session, and at such a bargain, only $35! I've paid $100+ for an hour massage, and this one was just as great, if not better. I'm definitely going back! read more

Wendell Asato is very excellent I would recommend him, very effective techniques in working out my tension. Thank you. Keep up the great job. read more