Discover the journey of AK Wellness & Tanning LLC, founded in 2018 by Vanessa, a proud Army Veteran with a passion for delivering affordable, scientifically grounded, and natural wellness services. Built on integrity, education, and results-driven care, AK Wellness & Tanning LLC is dedicated to helping clients achieve their best appearance, health, and overall well-being.

Vanessa is a Board Certified Light Therapist through the Board of Advanced Natural Health Sciences and specializes in Photobiomodulation Therapy (commonly known as Red-Light Therapy). Her expertise helps ensure clients receive safe, effective, and evidence-informed treatments designed to support wellness, recovery, performance, and rejuvenation.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Vanessa has also earned her SSRP Certification in Peptide Therapy through advanced education taught by multiple Medical Doctors (MDs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). This specialized training included peptide science, mechanisms of action, clinical applications, safety considerations, patient education, and evidence-based wellness protocols. This additional education strengthens AK Wellness & Tanning LLC's ability to provide informed guidance and support for clients interested in medically guided peptide therapy programs.

In addition to light therapy and peptide education, Vanessa is a Certified Compression Specialist and Pressotherapy Specialist, having completed advanced training in Pneumatic Compression Therapy. She is also certified in the specialized field of Infrared Saunas and Body Wraps, offering clients comprehensive wellness services that promote relaxation, circulation, recovery, and overall well-being.

AK Wellness & Tanning LLC is proud to offer medically guided peptide therapy, providing innovative and personalized wellness solutions that may support recovery, metabolic health, cognitive function, healthy aging, body composition goals, and overall vitality. All peptide programs are prescribed and overseen through the medical provider we partner with and are designed to provide education, structure, and individualized support throughout the client's wellness journey.

Available peptide therapies include:

• AOD-9604
• BPC-157 / TB-500
• GHK-CU
• Glutathione
• Lipo-B
• MOTS-C
• NAD+
• Semax / Selank
• Sermorelin

• Tesamorelin (Available June 22nd, 2026, labs required)

• Labs (bloodwork) through Quest Diagnostics and Labcorp (Available June 22nd, 2026)

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) (Available Spring of 2026, labs required).

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Our approach emphasizes education, transparency, and client empowerment. As a Smart Tan Certified salon, AK Wellness & Tanning LLC has completed extensive training in UV tanning protocols, enabling us to provide personalized exposure recommendations based on each client's unique skin type. Because skin types vary, proper education and customized guidance are essential for both safety and optimal results.

At AK Wellness & Tanning LLC, we continuously invest in advanced education, certifications, and professional development so we can confidently share our knowledge with every client. Your wellness journey deserves expertise, integrity, and compassionate care—and we are honored to be part of it.

AK Wellness & Tanning LLC is proud to have been featured in Smart Tan Magazine, Sun Is Life Magazine, and The American Dream TV Show, and to have been awarded Best Wellness Center of the Kenai Peninsula in both 2025 and 2026.