Elements Massage

Started out great a year ago, now, not so much. Cancelling membership and will not be back.
Last 2 visits, booked and paid for a 90 minute massage. Last time got 75 minutes. This time got 67 minutes.
Their new thing now is that they are charging more for most of the therapists without telling you in advance. «They are more experienced so we think they are worth more» completely shady business tactic. The old classic bait and switch.

Recently I’ve been suffering from a lot of back pain and restless sleep. I have gone to several massage therapists and not found any resolution.
I also just started a new job that involves a lot of physical labor, so I was in a bit of rush to minimize the pain on short notice.
I called Elements and they were able to book a same day appointment! Awesome. This made me really excited! However, I was still a bit apprehensive since I’ve had such rotten luck as of late.
I went in being open to the experience. The space is small, intimate, quiet for the most part with minimal interference from the outside cars (6^th street is a busy one way) passing by. They have a small parking lot, so easy to park too. Another bonus. I was greeted in a timely and attentive manner, offered water and a bit of banter about wellness programs and such. My massage therapist came out to greet me promptly, shook my hand and escorted me to the back room. Again, nice space, calming and all that you would expect it to be.
Okkk!!! Now the even better stuff, TED! My massage therapist… Hands down, one of the best massages I’ve ever had in my life!!! Trust me, I don’t need to mention much more except last night I got some of the best sleep I’ve had in ages, no back pain this morning, no pain, just a bit of soreness. Thank you so much, I’ll be back in two weeks for my next massage!
Please look into their wellness program, their prices are competitive but worth it and if you sign up for the wellness program, I think you’re getting a pretty good deal! Thank you Ted and Elements for giving me a great experience.

Martha is amazing. If you like deep tissue massage, go to her. Truly skilled massage therapist!!!

For a monthly massage membership venue I’ve been pleasantly surprised. In fact this location has some well-​trained therapists who have the knowledge to help with serious structural work, including Doster. 9 times out of 10 the front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming. The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because they do suffer from turnover which leaves you anxious you may lose a good therapist once you find them but I’m hopeful their practice of charging more for certain expert therapists means they’re paying that add-​on cost to the actual therapist and can retain them.

A few months ago I had to cancel a physical therapy appointment and called Elements (CC) after being pleased with a massage I had at Elements (Arvada). As a triathlete/​runner I am always in need of some IT Band TLC and sports massage. I lucked out and they had one more appointment for that day!
I really appreciated my masseuse Stacey as she explained all the muscle groups she was working on and what she was doing to correct he problem (when I asked.). Don’t worry, they don’t talk your ear off, I just ask a lot of questions. Stacey was able to give me the requested pressure to make my body feel better.
My third massage was with a different masseuse who was also great, but had different techniques. It’s kind of cool to pick and chose your therapist based on your needs for that time.
I’m always impressed by the friendly demeanor of the receptionists and appreciate getting a bag of Epsom salts following the massage. I’m a member and will probably remain one for a long time. I am not sure I would spend the money on myself if it was not automatically deducted monthly and I know my body needs it; it keeps me accountable for giving myself «me» time and taking care of body.

I’ve recently signed up for a membership here after having a much better first experience than I anticipated! As other Unilocalers have mentioned there is a wide range of skills among the masseurs which is great. When I called to schedule my appointment they asked me about what type of massage I was looking for and then recommended that I book with that person. I like deep tissue and generally I find that nobody really goes deep enough… it ends up being more of a Swedish massage. Not at Elements. I definitely got worked and in a good way. The membership is a good deal and I can’t wait to go back!
There is a small parking lot but I’ve never seen it completely full. There is also street parking on Lafayette (just watch out for street cleaning days).
This is strictly a massage place so there are no other «spa» treatments, but there are nail salons etc nearby. I kind of like that they specialize just in massage and clearly it’s reflected in the quality of the service.

I was fortunate to receive a gift card for Xmas and finally used it yesterday. Deborah was my massage therapist and I thought it was a fantastic massage! Nice environment, clean, calming — just was I was looking for. As mentioned the parking lot is a bit tricky, but I will definitely be back! Well worth it.

Nina gives a fantastic prenatal massage and is extremely knowledgeable about stretching, symptoms, relief, and generally good advice. I will see her again!

Horrible service. We knew we couldn’t take advantage of the promotional value from a Groupon, but the other amount says it never expires. The staff even called the owner who said they wouldn’t honor the voucher even if it says it never expires for the 6^th avenue location. We will never go back. Too many better massage places in Denver to chose from.

For a massage specific place, it is as good as it gets for me. Do not compare this to a spa, as it is not, but it is better than Massage Envy (which I was a member for 2+ years on and off). Base on my experience with Massage Envy, I reluctantly visited Element. I did not think I was going to like it enough to become a member. I enjoyed my first massage, but she referred me to a different therapist for prenatal massages. Well, I highly recommend Christy for prenatal and postpartum massages. She is also a cyclist and an athlete, so she’s great for sports related massages, which is why my husband now goes to her. The front desk staff is also very friendly and same day appointments has not been hard to get. The price, especially for members, is another reason why I became a member, as it is incredibly affordable for me to get more than one massage per month. They also have occasional monthly specials for members that is an added bonus.

Major positive– usually able to get an appointment the day of.
Wide range of masseurs skill– have had one or two really awful ones, but other than that it has been pretty solid. Usually they are good about listening to what hurts-​where
Kind staff at the front.
Good pricing for first comers and also for people who want to do the membership.
Not the best parking lot.
Overall its not a spa, as much as it is a place for a simple massage. They have a good thing going– I would recommend coming here.

I tried again. I did. Whatever they use for lotion really does not bode well for me and my skin, as it leaves an unpleasant after-​massage odor that just about knocks me out. My massage was okay, and I felt good the next day, (not pained) but they really didn’t do anything I asked– brief neck massage, no facial, and some weird hand/​arm massage that had me hanging my arms over the sides of the table for at least half of it. My hands did get really cold from lack of blood flow!
And because I wasn’t a member, that 55 minute massage cost me a whopping $ 91. No thank you. Not ever again.

I love The Dude, and The Dude loves me. He loves me enough to share his 2-​for-​1 Groupon with me instead of scoring double massage for himself. Aw, love…
We scheduled our massages in the afternoon of the day I took my Certified Personal Trainer exam (and passed – shameless self plug!); undoubtedly I needed it. Months of stress from school, work, Maymester class, and studying for the exam made itself at home (as it always does) all along my trapezius muscles and between the scapula (ooh fancy anatomical terms!).
The Dude told the lady when scheduling that we wanted (needed) deep tissue. Wowsa. I’ve heard about deep tissue, basically that it hurts so good. And boy does it. My massage therapist, Unique (for lack of knowledge on the actual spelling) REEEEALLY dug in. She used her elbows to try and work some things out… but holy crepitus, Batman. I was either going to puke from the pain, or the crunchy sounds, or both. But I breathed through it.
Definitely the deepest of massages I’ve had; I was actually super sore the rest of the afternoon and most of the day following. However, the second day after it felt like buttah. Wonderful. The front desk person was very friendly and Unique did a great (albeit painful — but in a good way) job. Groupon or not, I would recommend booking a massage at Elements. It may take a day or two, but eventually you’ll be feeling alllllllright…

I thought this place was great. Called the day of our anniversary and they were able to get us in. They also gave us a special rate, so it didn’t break the bank. The massages we got from Steven and I am not sure the girl’s name who massaged my husband… but they were both good. We walked away feeling good and relaxed. I would definitely recommend to anyone!

Mediocre massage — noisy rooms — hidden charges —
This is the worst establishment! The massages are mediocre at best, the atmosphere is tainted by the whirl of rushing traffic on 6^th avenue. You have to have a mini-​cooper to park in their lot. Then to top it off WATCH the hidden clause — it takes them 30 days EXTRA to cancel your account — so I canceled my account on the third and I got stuck for another month! What a huge rip-​off! I really tried to like them… stuck with it for several months and tried four different bad massages… SAVE YOUR MONEY and go elsewhere.

I’m so happy I took advantage of the Groupon deal a while back — $ 60 for an 80-​minute hot stone massage (normally $ 125) — but am just mad that I didn’t buy more than one! The only reason Elements doesn’t get all five stars is their booking system, which seems to be nonexistent except for the receptionist, who (understandably) can only talk to one person at once. Maybe they haven’t listened to the on-​hold music, which is relaxing and all… except for the constant beeping noise (fax machine background?) every few seconds. Multiple people called while I was in the waiting room and another client also arrived, so it appears that they have enough business to justify an online booking system. Just a thought…
But back to the massage. It. Was. Awesome. I really like that before I even went in, I learned that the therapists keep conversation to a minimum to encourage constant deep breathing and relaxation. Not that I don’t love a good talk, but it was SO nice to just completely let go, focus on breathing, and relax. Sam was clearly aware of how important establishing a breath-​body connection is, and he made me feel totally comfortable asking him to adjust pressure and focus on certain areas throughout the massage. That was by far the best part — in the past, I’ve always felt like I’m insulting the therapist if I ask him/​her to change something. This time around, though, was absolutely perfect. I’d love to go back more often, and definitely will at some point in the future, but for now, I might have to wait for another Groupon before I can afford something at full cost.

I was very much in need of a massage but unsure where to go. As you all know — money is not exactly falling from trees these days. I chose Elements based on the previous Unilocal review by Stephen. (Thanks Stephen). Elements has a great «first-​timer» discount for massages of all types & lengths. I chose the 80 minute therapeutic massage (yay!)
There was the obligatory introductory discussion of how your body is holding up and what spots need special attention. After getting undressed and sliding under the covers, I was relieved when the therapist said, «I want to encourage you to relax and breathe deeply. Focus on your breath and don’t feel obligated to talk through the massage. I do not usually talk but please let me know if you need any adjustments or if you’d like a change in pressure.»
I felt very comfortable there and was impressed at how well the therapist found the spots on my back that needed attention. Next time, I’ll get try out a deep tissue massage.
Little perks: lots of mints in the room, if you’re nervous about your breath; post-​massage water & bath salts sent home with you; open after work and on weekends.

This is a ⁵⁄₁₀ edit to my ²⁄₁₇ edit…: Jennifer, another gem that I raved about before I edited my last review down in size, is history… she apparently wasn’t responsible enough to consistently show up for work… pity! Mlete (pronounced mee-​lee), who I previously wrote gave me a soothing but not very deep massage, proved to me she can indeed «bring the heat»…I got a lot better pressure than my previous visit with her over the holidays, and left feeling vaguely stunned and very satisfied. So I’m hitting Mlete for most visits. Zenon, also, is history and not available anymore — his other line of work took off. There were 4 amazingly talented people there that for 1 reason or another were gone a month or 2 after I had massages with them, and those 4 gave me the best massages in style, pressure, etc I’ve had in years. Bummer. I’m hacking off a star for the loss of some phenomenal talent there.
Lest I’ve left people thinking that this is a «revolving door» for massage people, there are many other skilled body artists there who have been there on a long-​term basis, so all is not doom and gloom at this location. Whoever you decide on choosing as your therapist, they have all varying styles and ranges available, and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! The price is also reasonable and, if you get a «membership» there, you will get approx 20% off the cost of a massage on a monthly basis, be it 55 min, 80 min or other. And there is *no penalty* if you back out of this plan at any time. That being the case, if you’re going to get a massage more often than once every 3 months, you’d be well-​advised to get the membership. They also give you nice bags of epsom bath salts to take a soothing bath at home, soften that skin up and draw out those icky toxins!!!
Give them a try, they’re great!!! The owner, Amy, is a real angel to deal with too when you get to meet her and chat her up.
Edit: Other things I forgot: 39 bucks for your first visit — a steal!!! Monthly memberships only $ 49 (for the 55min massage), $ 72 (for the 90min massage), place is very clean and well-​maintained!!! Massage mattress is very soothing and warmed by heating pads as well, I *think* previous to your visit.