I have been practicing massage therapy in the Boston area since 2001. My training includes lymphatic drainage therapy, oncology massage, Zero Balancing, visceral manipulation, deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage, orthopedic massage, myofascial release, sports massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, massage cupping, kinesio taping, and craniosacral therapy.
I graduated at the top of my class from the Massage Institute of New England (MINE) and subsequently became an instructor of Anatomy, Pathology, and Orthopedic Injuries at MINE and of Musculoskeletal Anatomy, and Kinesiology at Cortiva Institute in Watertown, MA. I am also a yoga instructor, trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA.
I graduated at the top of my class from the Massage Institute of New England (MINE) and subsequently became an instructor of Anatomy, Pathology, and Orthopedic Injuries at MINE and of Musculoskeletal Anatomy, and Kinesiology at Cortiva Institute in Watertown, MA. I am also a yoga instructor, trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA.
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The lymphatic system, a sister circulatory system to the cardiovascular, plays a crucial role in our body's ability to ward off disease, heal from injury, and detoxify. The lymphatic system maintains the body's fluid balance, delivers vitamins from the digestive tract, removes the waste products produced by all the cells, plays an integral role in the immune functions of the body as our sanitation and detoxification system.
Yes, there is a 24-hour notice for a cancellation. In the event of a same day cancellation or "no-show, " the business reserves the right to charge the full amount of the treatment and, for packages, the missed session will be deducted from the credit on your account. No, you do not need to buy a series or pay for an individual appointment when you are booking online.
Finish stroking from the ankle to the groin in one long, even movement over the whole leg. Use the long handle brush to stroke from your lower back and upper shoulders to your armpit. Use the brush in a clockwise direction on your stomach making seven circles around your belly button. Use your fingertips with light pressure to stroke down your neck from your jaw line to the clavicles.
GMO foods are man-made laboratory creations intended to withstand high levels of pesticides; heavy metals and viruses are used to create some of them. The majority of meat you're buying has been pumped full of steroids, estrogens, and growth hormones. In addition, meat is "treated" with a host of chemicals, sprayed and radiated, on its way to stores and restaurants.
An Oncology Massage session is customized, specific to each client, and designed to meet the unique and changing needs of people in active treatment, with a history of cancer, as well as those at the end of life. Oncology Massage can only be provided by a massage therapist who has an informed understanding of the disease and the many ways it can affect the human body.
Reviews (13)
Ernie Gillis
Dec 03, 2019
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Amazing experience!!
I've had musculoskeletal challenges 25+ years and been to many LMTs, chiropractors, etc. Anna is top notch! Deep tissue massage is a specialized subfield and I was not able to find anyone in the Boston area before Anna. I've also had kinesio taping as part of recovery for knee surgery (never had before...is like a tape exoskeleton. Helped so much!). Cannot recommend Anna enough! (If you're like me and need true deep tissue, you will bruise 😂)
I've had musculoskeletal challenges 25+ years and been to many LMTs, chiropractors, etc. Anna is top notch! Deep tissue massage is a specialized subfield and I was not able to find anyone in the Boston area before Anna. I've also had kinesio taping as part of recovery for knee surgery (never had before...is like a tape exoskeleton. Helped so much!). Cannot recommend Anna enough! (If you're like me and need true deep tissue, you will bruise 😂)
Jenny Leopold
Oct 22, 2019
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I became a fan of Zero Balancing from my very first visit. It was amazing! Anna suggested that I set an intention. I’d been feeling kind of scattered, so I decided to focus on becoming more grounded. Midway through the treatment I became aware of an energetic force - like a cloud of energy - hovering over my body. By this time I felt completely relaxed, and I had drifted into a light, comfortable meditative state — aware of all that was going on around me and able to respond to Anna’s questions, but supremely at peace, almost like I was floating.
At the end of the session I I felt
At the end of the session I I felt
Daryl M.
Aug 27, 2019
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I hesitate to write this review because there is only one Anna and I want to be able to book her when I need her, if people knew how wonderful she is, as a masseuse, as a person, she might become impossible to book.
I have been seeing Anna almost weekly for the last 1.4 years. She is without a doubt the BEST massage person I have ever worked with in Boston, in the USA, in the world. Her knowledge of the body, her training, her compassion, her energy, are beyond the skill level of any other massage person I've ever encountered: she's more qualified and better than all the physical therapists
I have been seeing Anna almost weekly for the last 1.4 years. She is without a doubt the BEST massage person I have ever worked with in Boston, in the USA, in the world. Her knowledge of the body, her training, her compassion, her energy, are beyond the skill level of any other massage person I've ever encountered: she's more qualified and better than all the physical therapists
Janet Sweezey
Aug 22, 2019
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Bob Robbins
Jun 01, 2019
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After having had visited more than a dozen or so massage therapists over the years, I finally came across Anna and have never considered anyone else. I am very selective and judicious about anyone attending to my physical issues and Anna continues to impress me with her knowledge and abilities as a bodyworker. As an older but active athletic man, I had experienced numerous issues with fatigued muscles, joint tightness, lower back pain, etc. I have seen a significant improvement in my overall wellbeing with far fewer spasms, much great movement and range of motion. There is no better massage therapist
Angela Neal
Oct 13, 2018
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Megan Galaburda
Dec 13, 2017
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Seeing Anna regularly for massage and Zero Balancing over the course of the past year has exponentially improved my overall wellness. She is an amazing listener, knowledgeable, intuitive, has a warm, relaxed, intelligent presence and is an incredibly skilled practitioner. I had never experienced Zero Balancing until I did a session with Anna, and it has become an integral part of my healing from an autoimmune disease. The effects of a Zero Balancing session with Anna are hard to put into words, but I can say that I’ve never felt such a sense of deep relaxation and integration. I also have to
David B.
Oct 30, 2014
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Leah T.
Dec 07, 2013
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Anna is amazing, but not the place to go for a "fluffy" relaxation massage with scented candles and hot stones. This is serious body work. I have seen Anna for specific pain, prenatal (awesome! She is not afraid to work hard on pregnant ladies), postnatal, and just general maintenance. I always feel better the next day! Book early, she's always full!
Rayna Jhaveri
Jun 18, 2013
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The minute Anna laid hands on me, I was finally able to understand the difference between a masseuse and a bodyworker. Anna is the latter, and an immensely talented, sensitive and intuitive one at that. She discovered deep-seated physical and emotional pain in my body that I didn't even know existed, and gently but firmly began easing it out. I'm already looking forward to my second session with her.
Her presence is calm, reassuring, respectful and professional; she's very easy to talk to if you so wish, and able to be in comfortable silence if not. Anna's modest clinic room is centrally located
Her presence is calm, reassuring, respectful and professional; she's very easy to talk to if you so wish, and able to be in comfortable silence if not. Anna's modest clinic room is centrally located
Whitney T.
Jun 10, 2012
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I moved to Boston two years ago and found Anna at Boston Bodyworker (now she has her own practice). I've had bodywork done for many years in other cities in which I have lived, and was glad to find someone so competent in Boston. She takes pride in her patients, listens to your issues, and works with you to get the most out of each session. Her knowledge of the body is immediately evident; as an athlete Anna has helped me understand where the pain and/or tightness is coming from, and works with me not only in her office but also suggests exercises to do on my own to help relieve discomfort
Seth W.
May 18, 2012
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Anna is hands down the best massage therapist I've ever seen. She listens intently to the issues I have with my body and addresses them in each session accordingly. Being an avid swimmer I know that Anna will keep my muscles ready for my next swim. She's extremely personable and cares about the outcome of each session. I recommend Anna for any type of massage, whether you just need relaxation or if you need a more focused massage on certain muscles. She's as good as it gets.
Sharon H.
Oct 18, 2011
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Anna is an exceptional therapist. Her extensive following is a testament to not only her skills as a bodyworker but also as a compassionate and warm soul. If you only have a chance to meet her once you automatically feel as if you've known her for years. She cares about people and the world. It's something tangible and transferred in the way she works.
Anna understands people and she understands muscles. It's a perfect mix. Know that when you step through her door, you are in good hands.
When your body is broken down and it feels like the world has decided to dump its contents
Anna understands people and she understands muscles. It's a perfect mix. Know that when you step through her door, you are in good hands.
When your body is broken down and it feels like the world has decided to dump its contents
