We lived in Alaska many years ago, but decided to go back for a inside passage cruise. Coming back…read moreto Alaska was definitely one for the books, the memories... It was a busy week, so before heading back to SC we decided on some much needed self are. I called and got an appt the same day. Seaside Spa was professional, clean, and the best massage ever. We felt relaxed and definitely stretched out from head to toe. I would highly recommend them if your ever in beautiful Alaska! They are reasonable priced also considering the service they provided.

I've had massages all over the world and this was one of the very best!…read more Will definitely have to stop by again when visiting Anchorage

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.

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.

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.

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!

So the ladies up front were very nice and the massage was great. My experience was interesting. I'm…read morenot sure if the landlord or contractors were having issues but whoever it was didn't care that people were getting massages and trying to relax. They came in yelling and screaming at one of the front desk people while my massage was happening. I could make out a few words about money but they were incredibly rude and awful to the people working there and customers. I would go again but I hope that it doesn't happen again.

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!