Very well done for a strip mall massage shop! Cute, clean, and welcoming/relaxed interior. The…read morestaff are friendly and professional. I did the 30-minute foot massage--15 minutes per foot--with extra attention to my ankles and calves, which was a nice bonus for $38. They really focused on the pressure points and applied just the right amount of pressure, especially on the arches of my feet. Great quality overall! My masseuse was Kevin.

What a wonderful experience!!! I purchased B- 20 min back/20 min foot. Would come back again!!!!read more

Got a student massage was horrible didn't know a massage means just touching with oils (cheap oils)…read moreand not real rubbing to loosen up any muscles just light pinches feels like they just want you to sleep so they don't they don't have to do anything but its not relaxing and waiting for the massage to come to you but you can't sleep. They thought i was sleeping but i was awake the whole time I could tell when she thought I dozed off. But when i was showing signs of not sleeping she tired harder for a few sec. Waste of money and time. Plus the massage wasn't the full hr only 3/4 guess it adds up to hr for filling out paper work, letting you get ready and waiting for them to come in. Shoulda went to a mall chair massage get more out of it from a 10 minute massage at the mall than here...

Best massage I've had in Anchorage. More expensive than other places, but you get what you pay for,…read moreand massage is one of those things I think is worth paying more for higher quality. I've seen more than one massage therapist here and they all do an excellent job. You fill out an intake form before your first appointment so your massage can be tailored to fit your needs. And unlike other places I've visited, you actually get the full amount of time for which you pay. Other massage therapists I've seen wouldn't go for the full hour of my appointment but these ones do. Besides the massage quality, what stands out to me is the atmosphere of the place. The lobby is very calming with a water fountain and essential oils and other things for sale. The private massage rooms are just as nice. Soft lighting, pleasant music, and plenty of space around the massage table so you don't feel cramped. If you're a frequent visitor they have "memberships" that allow you to purchase multiple massages, and you can divide the payments. I would do that if I wasn't paying back hundreds in student loans every month. So for now this is a once a month "treat yo'self" kinda thing for me.

Elite was a life saver! This place was recommended to me by a massage therapist. Called when they…read morefirst opened to see if there were same day appt and there was! Place is clean and simple/peaceful. It looks like there's chair massage up front. They offer couples massage also. I was led to a room to undress and lay face down. The therapist asked if I liked medium or hard pressure so I told her my preference. She did a great job with where I need it to be hard vs medium. Warning - at some point the therapist is likely to get on the bed to grab the bars on the ceiling to massage you with their leg/feet! This isn't unheard of in Asian massages but more novel for Western massage. Barefoot massage has broken that barrier for Alaska I think - and let me tell you it feels good, especially if you need that additional pressure. Surprisingly, only minor soreness after given the pressure she used. They take credit card too!

Hannah is the worst. She doesn't know what she is doing. She stood on places she shouldn't have. I…read moresaid something and she laughed. Didn't listen when I told her it was too hard. I used a gift certificate, but stopped massage maybe halfway through since this lady didn't know what she was doing. Super sad since I loved coming here, but not anymore. They use to have ladies that knew what they were doing. Time to find a new place.

Got a massage when I was having a rough day - and it worked wonders! Was holding so much stress in…read moremy back and shoulders, and left feeling rejuvenated and rested. If you don't mind a slightly more informal style, this is the place to go! The main massager knows what she's doing with your back and arms. The hot stones feel amazing!

I had the best massage I've had in anchorage here. I could have sworn she said her name was yaya…read morebut after checking reviews maybe it was Anna. Anyway I got a 60m massage with hot stones+towels and back walking and she was very thorough to focus on nerves and pressure points. I have a really bad back and she found all the knots and worked on them without causing immense pain(we've all had a massage where you suffer in silence a bit I think haha). She did not ask me to prepay and also didn't have me add a tip automatically(I offered $20 on my own anyhow). I only note that because I saw a lot of other reviews stating otherwise but that wasn't my experience. Anywho I'll be back!

Solid massage. Comfortable, capable and surprising (I hadn't known my glutes could sing).read more

We have done massages, literally all over the world. And this is probably one of the worst ones. It…read moredoesn't matter what type of massage you want Because they're all exactly the same and don't expect to be able to communicate with the therapist either.

I'm not someone who typically writes negative reviews -- I usually only leave positive ones -- but…read moreI feel this needs to be shared so others don't go through the same experience. I first contacted Affordable Massage Therapy (Tammy) on December 11 and over the next several weeks had multiple appointments scheduled, confirmed, and then canceled by her. Appointments were changed, rescheduled, or canceled at short notice due to scheduling mistakes, family emergencies, and illness. At one point, she stated she deletes all text messages, which made it difficult to keep any continuity in scheduling. In total, my appointment was canceled three separate times by the provider, including once just hours before a scheduled session. During this process, her rates also increased significantly compared to when I originally booked. After the last cancellation, I looked more closely at her reviews and noticed a consistent pattern in the one-star google reviews describing the same issues -- frequent cancellations and lack of reliability. While she does have positive reviews, it seems those experiences depend heavily on actually being able to keep an appointment. If reliability and respect for your time are important to you, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. For what it's worth, when my appointment was canceled yet again, I was able to book last-minute with Chris at Root Massage, who provided the best massage I've had in Anchorage. The difference in professionalism and consistency was night and day.

I would give a less than 1 if I could. I called Tammy and…read morethen she texted me she could fit me in next day. First said 2:40p, we started to set up the time. Then turns out she meant 1:40p. I couldn't do 1:40p so she suggests 4:15pm. I agree, she sends all the details. I showed up 10 minutes early as requested and go in. There is a lady who runs the massage space but no Tammy. She says Tammy just went in with a customer, during my scheduled time. I texted Tammy to ask what's up. She doesn't even apologize at first, just says "I meant 5:45p". I sent her screenshots of the messages she sent me and ask if she will give me a discount since I had to drive over and potentially have to come back later. She doesnt offer one and then just says she is booked up. I have no idea of her massage quality but I can tell you to expect your appointment to move multiple times and for Tammy not to really care. Also I just want to say that I am experiencing pretty extensive pain. And mistakes happen. But If you work in an industry that provides relief to people, it might be worth it to invest in some scheduling tools because you will have clients continuing to live in pain when you can't live up to your business responsibilities. All in all -10 stars, do not visit.

I have been Mel's client for a while and am so glad I found her. I have had many massages over the…read moreyears and I'd rate her as good or better than the massage I've had at five star luxury hotel spas like The Four Seasons, but they charge $300! Her massage is so good my wife and myself have standing appointments every 2 weeks to make sure we can get our fix! I get a relaxing massage that knocks me out and my wife more of a corrective massage. I think the massage is so good because her technique is very unique, she told me it's called "Mel-ssage" lol! Mel has a mobile massage and a nice office in one of the RSD medical buildings on Lake Otis. Mel is friendly and demeanor is great, if you're looking for a great professional massage I recommend you treat yourself!

This place gets the job done. I've walked away in bliss and other times not as rejuvenated as I…read morewanted to be. It defiantly depends on who you ask for. Nonetheless, it's clean, friendly staff, calm atmosphere, and reasonably priced.

After getting my back jammed while fishing, I trusted you fellow Yelpers and booked a massage wth…read moreShannon. She's awesome. Right into we adjusted pressure to what works for me. Pretty firm, but not too hard. Shannon realxed my lower back and legs. I forgot they were tired from rocking on the deck all day. After, she gave me some suggestions to maintain relief. Now, I'm all set to screw it up on the flight home on those spacious amd comfortable airline seats. If you've got time, call and get a massage prior to jetting home. Location is clean and rooms are nice. Not a high end place, but I needed by back fixed and she did it.