Massage Bar

The worst massage place in any airport. The tall woman that works there couldn’t be more annoying so obvious she doesn’t care about anything or anyone other than herself. Will never go again left before my appointment. Place was dirty too

This was the worst foot massage I have ever received. I can’t even begin to describe it but I would recommend if a spa business is going to offer foot massage, they should make sure their therapists are trained.

Service was great. Felt very welcomed. Made sure I new about wait times and process through entire time. Shane was great at finding all the pain points and tight stops. Great way to start my red-​eye flight home.

What a nice treat to get a massage while you hang out at the airport. This is located in the C terminal area near the Alaska commuter flights. I got a great 30 minute massage that made my day.
Not the best massage because 15 or 30 minutes isn’t long enough and it’s not a routine masseuse that gets to know you but the service is friendly and the prices are reasonable.
Heck this is way better than most anything else you could be doing at the airport anyhow.

It was my first time to get a massage so I can’t compare it to anything but it was better than I expected! I believe it was John who gave me a massage and he knew exactly which spots to focus on and he was not afraid to use A LOT of pressure (I was so happy he did because I had really bad knots and gentle hands weren’t gonna cut it lol). He would check up on me to make sure I’m doing okay, seemed like someone who’s had many years of being a masseuse! My 15 minute massage felt longer than 15 minutes… It was very relaxing and I know a couple people complained about the noise but I went around 6:30pm and it was pretty quiet. My only complaint is that I scheduled to have my massage at 6:15 but waited until 6:30 to finally be seated… but besides that I had a really good experience! Will definitely be back.

Whoever came up with this concept is genius. I fly long distance Seattle to Beijing at least once a year and I always want to die by the end of my flight. This really puts you in the relaxed mood by the time you’re boarding your flight and because your muscles already relaxed you actually feel a lot better getting off the plane 12 hours later. I was here last April and for some reason I still can’t comprehend I should up at the airport 2 ½ hours early. Keep in mind that when I say 2 ½ hours early I mean I crossed and I still had 2 ½ hours to go. Help.
Enter massage bar, a place where you can get a seated back massage from 15 minutes, to 30 minutes, to an hour! The woman who assisted me had the perfect amount of pressure and constantly asked if I was doing alright. The massage itself is extremely relaxing and well worth the money you’re paying, however The lights in there are extremely bright and it’s really hard to block out the yelling outside and the loud airport noises. Kind of off putting when you’re almost in your massage induced trance and all of a sudden a missing kid alert is yelled over the intercom in six different languages.

I had quite some time to kill before my flight out of Seattle so I sought out massage bar as part of that time.
I love a good chair massage, but I have to admit I was disappointed with the guy who was my massage therapist. He asked me what my trouble spots were but then proceeded to give me a very generic massage. He didn’t seem to spend any time on the trouble areas– even after very noticeably running into many knots.
Overall it was fine, but I was hoping for a little better.

Smelled. The chairs/​equipment need a thorough cleaning beyond the spray cleaning routine and the staff didn’t care. If it does meet basic hygiene standards to operate, it still wreaks in a way that customers shouldn’t have to endure. Get a massage when you get home or stretch.

A massage bar in an airport… I had this wonderful idea years ago. I should have invested. Timing is a bit tricky in an airport but it was lovely while waiting for my delayed flight.

I always enjoy stopping by gate C to get a massage, and I’m usually quite happy with the experience. I’ve had at least a dozen massages at the Seatac location, and for the most part they’ve been quite good. Today though I had a 20 minute foot massage — the first time I’ve tried that particular option — and I was quite disappointed in the quality of the massage.
She first told me to let her know if she was pressing too hard, so I thought «Great, someone with some hand strength!». My feet are very tight and I need a lot of pressure to have it make a difference. I asked her once to use more pressure, and it was a tiny bit deeper, but when I asked again if she could use any more pressure she said no with a bit of an apologetic tone. I understand that foot massage are all hand strength, unlike their back massages where they can use their elbows, so they may have to hold back or risk losing their hand strength during a long day.
All that being said, I needed a good, strong foot massage today and I didn’t get that at all. Maybe they need to have more staff, or limit the number of foot massages each person gives per day?

I’m a huge fan of massages, and this place has some pretty good staffing. I usually don’t have too wait too long, and the massages I’ve gotten are pretty fantastic. I definitely make a point to stop by and enjoy a massage before my trip if I can manage to squeeze it in. They also have punch cards so every 10 massages (15 min length) you’ll get one 15 min massage free!

This was a very disappointing massage after waiting 45 min. I ordered the 15 min back and 10 min foot massage. The young woman giving the massage seemed bored and used only one hand at a time, sometimes she switched hands. She also asked what area I was interested in but made no effort to listen as far as I could tell.
The foot massage was also one handed, she held my heel in one palm and lightly ran her thumb up and down with the other.
I walked away felling «had», no real massage plus a long wait!
The next day I went for a real foot massage in my hometown.

This is a great place… if you have time. Today I was third on the list, but still waited thirty minutes until my turn. They did not have enough people working to cover the customer deManda. That has been common nearly everytime I have been able to stop there.
Crystal did a very nice job today. Very professional and worked the specific areas I requested.

Signed in on the sign up sheet but that didn’t seem to matter. Waited 20 minutes, only to have some one walk up and the massage therapist take them straight back. Ahead of the 3 people who had been waiting, all because they were «cutting it a bit close». At that point so were my husband and I, so we were forced to cross ourselves off the list.

**Be sure NOT to use the massage therapist Shalane!**
I was so excited when I saw that I was flying Alaska Airlines out of Gate «C” – my favorite gate at SeaTac Airport! I always like to arrive early so I can stop at my two favorite places before boarding my long flight to wherever… The Massage Bar and right next door, Beecher’s hand-​made cheeses with delicious soups and other great food options – and a great coffee and tea bar. But, ahh, I digress… :)
I’m a frequent card-​carrying member of the Massage Bar at SeaTac, and have used this particular Massage Bar for years! First of all, their prices have gone up. Okay, I understand. This happens. But the «attitude» Shalane demonstrated when I asked about the new pricing – esp with a combo back and foot massage – was very unprofessional. Furthermore, she did not instill confidence when I asked if she knew where the «atlas» was and to avoid it since I was in alignment and didn’t want to be twerked out. I also asked to to avoid a particular massage technique. I had to ask twice before she acknowledged my request. Her attitude throughout the 15-​minute neck and back massage and 20-​minute foot massage (total $ 56) was one of a bored, unhappy worker. If you don’t want to be there, Shalane, we don’t want you there either! It was the most disappointing massage I’ve had there, and I have had many! Oh, I’ll go back, but will definitely NOT use, Shalane, and you shouldn’t either.

Looking for something to do while in the SEATAC airport? Gate C is where it’s at. Among what I think are the better options to eat and grab some coffee is a large and clean area with massage chairs of plenty.
Prices are reasonable and service was instant for me traveling on a Sunday afternoon.
I opted for a 15 minute massage and let the masseuse know right away I would like a deeper tissue massage. Every few minutes I politely asked again if he could knead harder into my back and he softly chuckled every time. What? I promise –I’m small but I’ve got a lot of sore yogi muscles and post-​camping knots to be worked out.
Of course, not every masseuse is the same, so I will go for round two next time I’m traveling and update you.
In the mean time, if light feathery massages are for you, this really is a great spot to relax.

Why doesn’t every airport have one of these? What a truly phenomenal idea.
Stress and hassle of traveling are enough to make your poor muscles cramp up, and a massage is just what I was after.
For $ 23, you’ll get a 15 minute chair massage by a licensed masseuse. (Note: the prices in the picture on Unilocal aren’t accurate any more — the only price that hasn’t changed is the foot massage). I thought it was going to be like one of those generic massages you can get in the mall, but no — it was REALLY REALLY GOOD! She asked me what areas she should focus on, and where my pain was (shoulders and neck) — and concentrated fully on those areas. Just what I needed! She really worked on the knots, and I felt so RELIEVED!
The concept is pretty easy: sign your name on the clipboard and wait. The therapists write down the time that they’ll be finished, so you know how long you have to wait. Very convenient!

Always a nice stop if you have a while before your flight. The people who work here are very nice and are always checking in with you while giving you massages. They space is clean and well maintained. I’ve never waited particularly long for a massage, so they have the staffing down pretty well. I find the prices to be reasonable and cheaper than some other airports; and it’s nice that you get a punch card. I do wish they wouldn’t push their products on you at the end though.

A little drop of heaven in SeaTac airport.
Sure, it might be a little expensive… and it’s not the best massage you can get… and there can be stupid wait times.
But seriously, you’re in the airport.
It’s either this, mindlessly sit at the gate, get down on mediocre food, or buy overpriced things from the Made in Washington store. As someone who has tried them all, getting on the plane feels significantly better after a massage than it does if you just loaded up on Q’doba while groggy and resting a pack of double price Chuckar Cherries on your lap.

Massages sold in 15 min incremants, came in handy after a tight flight!
$ 21 for 15 min
Skilled, licensed MT’s