Alaska Center for Pain Relief Inc.

The Alaska Center for Pain Relief, based in Anchorage, AK, is a specialized clinic dedicated to helping patients overcome chronic pain without surgery. Recognized as the Best Business of 2018, it addresses debilitating conditions affecting the neck, back, joints, and more—impacting nearly 100 million Americans—through innovative, minimally invasive treatments that restore quality of life and reduce reliance on opioids.

Mission: Founded to offer comprehensive, non-surgical alternatives for pain management, the center focuses on identifying root causes, educating patients on their conditions in simple terms, and delivering personalized strategies for immediate relief and long-term wellness.

Leadership: Led by Christopher Gay, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist with extensive experience in advanced interventions. The team includes Jennifer Robison, PA-C, and supportive staff like Office Manager Sheila Robertson, emphasizing compassionate, holistic care.

Services: Specializing in office-based procedures covered by most insurances, including spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trials for post-surgical or chronic pain (offering 50-75% relief), advanced diagnostic imaging, epidural injections, nerve blocks, and other minimally invasive therapies for conditions like arthritis, herniated discs, and degenerative disc disease. A one-week SCS trial allows patients to test effectiveness risk-free.