Crystal Garrett, LMT | Anchorage Massage

About Crystal Garrett, LMT – Therapeutic Massage in Anchorage, Alaska

Crystal Garrett is a licensed massage therapist with more than two decades of experience providing therapeutic manual therapy and clinically informed bodywork. Her work is grounded in applied massage training, long-term clinical practice, and an education-informed approach to care.

Crystal approaches each session with attention to individual needs, thoughtful pacing, and clear communication. Care is guided by hands-on skill, clinical reasoning, and responsiveness rather than fixed protocols or routines.

“Crystal pays close attention to the body and knows exactly what needs the most attention.”
— Google Review, 2022

Professional Background

Crystal has been practicing therapeutic massage since 2003. Her professional experience spans a wide range of therapeutic settings and client needs, with a focus on pain management, injury recovery, stress-related tension, and nervous-system regulation.

All sessions are provided within the scope of licensed massage therapy and documented clinically to support continuity of care.

Education and Training

Crystal holds an Associate of Applied Science in Health Science and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, alongside extensive training in therapeutic massage and manual therapy. Her academic background supports clinical reasoning, patient education, and informed decision-making while remaining firmly rooted in applied practice.

Crystal has completed a broad range of continuing education courses and advanced trainings throughout her career. These trainings inform technique selection, session planning, and ongoing professional development.

A detailed list of certifications and advanced trainings is available [link here].

Clinical Focus

Crystal’s work commonly addresses acute and chronic pain, injury recovery, overuse patterns, stress-related muscular tension, and support for nervous-system regulation. Session focus may vary based on individual goals, presentation, and needs at the time of care.

Some sessions emphasize more targeted, goal-directed work, while others focus on broader support, comfort, and restorative care. All sessions are provided within the same clinically grounded framework.

Approach to Care

Crystal views therapeutic care as a collaborative and adaptable process. Sessions begin with listening and assessment, followed by hands-on work that responds to the body’s feedback and the client’s experience.

Communication is encouraged throughout care, and session focus may evolve over time as needs change. When appropriate, brief between-session considerations may be offered to support comfort, awareness, and self-care.

Alaska-Rooted Practice

Crystal works with clients at Arctic Dawn Massage & Wellness in Midtown Anchorage, welcoming those from U-Med, Downtown, and surrounding neighborhoods. Her work is shaped by the rhythms, demands, and realities of life here, with an emphasis on sustainable pacing, consistency, and care that supports both function and rest.

Commitment to Integrity and Education

Is Crystal Garrett a licensed massage therapist in Anchorage, Alaska?
Yes. Crystal Garrett, LMT, is a licensed massage therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, based in Midtown Anchorage. She specializes in therapeutic manual therapy and integrative bodywork.

Crystal is committed to ethical practice, clear communication, and informed consent. She values patient education and believes that understanding one’s own body supports better engagement with care over time.

Questions are always welcome, and clients are encouraged to participate actively in their care experience.

Crystal Garrett, LMT
Arctic Dawn Massage & Wellness
Operated by Arctic Dawn, LLC