Sometimes what ails us is not obvious. And it takes someone of immense patience to see you and your injury from a holistic approach. Anna is a healer. Her intense knowledge of how the body holds injury, pain, and trauma is extraordinary. In the first session, she was able address a complex, but vague, diagnosis in a way that entire teams of expert physical therapists at Mass General could not. Anna is an excellent addition to my recovery and I believe she could do wonders for yours, as well. read more

I am soooooo fortunate to have found Anna. I have had 20 years of intermittent shoulder pain and discomfort that recently became nagging and constant. I was not keen to undergo the mri/injections/arthroscopy and had seen Anna a few years ago when literally one massage fixed my pain for months. Now I have been seeing her almost weekly and I feel SOOO much better. She found an adhesed and tight subscapularis muscle was causing my pain and I'm delighted to say that, exclusively because of her, it is almost resolved. She is a gift to the world, particularly if you have myofascial aches and pains. She is the first professional person I have started to see regularly with COVID. read more

I have been seeing Anna for many,many years (more than 10+), and she has worked wonders on me. I have a curve in my spine which affects my back, hips, neck, shoulders, etc. Regular treatment from Anna keeps me pain free, loose and mobile! I could not be more pleased with the care I receive from her. read more

What an incredible way to start my Saturday and begin my first week of graduate school in Boston! I have had tight and painful upper back muscular issues for years (gymnastics, rock climbing, extreme stress and poor posture). Anna is extremely knowledgeable and helped me to understand the root of where my problem areas were stemming from and how I can address them at any point in the day (my feet, hips, and needing to pay attention to my body posture throughout the day). Feeling so much more relaxed after 1 bodywork session. Will definitely be making another appointment in the future. Highly recommend! read more

Don't let Anna's petite stature fool you! She is a powerhouse! Anna is not for those who want a candles, mood lighting, froufrou massage. Anna is for people who want a better understanding about their body, and relief from tension and pain. Working both part and full time jobs, plus going to school part time, I often end up as a giant ball of stress and tension. One of the best reliefs for me is an appointment with Anna. Anna is excellent at deep tissue massage. After a session with her, I feel like a normal human being again. She is very knowledgeable in the human body, its inner workings, and internal relationships. Anna spends time trying to get to know her clients so she can better understand our ailments. It is important to her to make a difference in her clients' well being, and that comes through in effort she takes with each person. If anyone ever asks me for a massage recommendation, there's only one person I would send them to-- Anna. read more

Alright here it goes, I came to Anna after weeks of unbearable pain in my thighs. I wasn't sure what I did, but was convinced my injury was from stress and working out incorrectly. In the past few weeks about half way through the day I would have to sit down or walk very uncomfortably, which is what led me to Anna. After thoroughly searching I decided from her positive reviews that she would be the best person for the job. I went Saturday morning for my appointment. Her office is in Cleveland Circle, in a no thrills office space. Upon arriving, I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. After I explained "where it hurt" Anna got to business. The massage was strong and pin-pointed exactly where the pain was. One hour later I comfortably walked out of Anna's office better than I had in the past few weeks. I waited for the pain to come back- it didn't, I waited for bruises- they never appeared. I would say I'm about 90% better today than before I went, which for one, 1-hour appointment is amazing. I highly recommend Anna and will be back for any other pain or aliments. read more

There are lots of reasons to visit Anna for a massage. Here are some of them: Anna is really interested in what she does. She continues to take classes, read books, and learn different ways to heal the human body. She is very skilled in applying what she already knows and will give you tips, stretches, and exercises so that you can work on healing yourself as well. Anna is intelligent, thoughtful, and interesting to talk to, and her office is conveniently located close to public transportation. Her schedule is very flexible, and you can book an appointment via email, text, or phone. Her website is very informative. Visit Anna if you want some real body work done. Don't visit Anna if you want a massage with music, candles,and/or nice-smelling lotions. read more

Honestly - if you are looking for a relaxing massage Manna Anna is not the person to go see. YET - if you are looking for relief from, shin splints, achy joints and/or want that knot or tenseness removed from shoulder muscles- Anna is the person to see. Her massage therapy sessions are interactive - she wants to know where it hurts and where it doesn't. Even if you are a stoic like I am - and can take a high threshold of pain - she will get you to talk! And She reminds you to breath - which I tend to forget to do when she hits a "sensitive" muscle. Anna is great in recommending stretches and exercises. If I could afford the time and money - I would see Anna weekly! read more

Why haven't I reviewed Anna already? geez. I was referred by a friend and was astonished -- which doesn't go away, really -- at how knowledgeable and intuitive she is. It's one thing to really know anatomy, which Anna does. It's another to have the sense she demonstrates to locate the underlying issues, to feel through a problem, to collaborate with the person on the table. Anna does not provide nature music or lavender oil. It probably won't be pleasant but she'll tell you to do stuff that will help you. She can tell you why the stuff wrong in your leg is connected to what's not functioning in your back. She's brilliant. The absent-minded professor of bodywork. She has helped me gain awareness. We worked through the main problem I presented with and now we're diving even deeper, because that's how it work. Dude, if you want a zen fountain in your waiting room, fine; but if you want therapeutic bodywork that will change your body, get past that. I'm happy to knit out in the hall while I wait my turn for her to torture me. read more

Anna is great! There was a day when I had excruciating neck and back pain. After reading the positive reviews Anna received online, I figured she is trustworthy. As you step into Anna's office, the first thing she engages in is an "interview" of you, your daily habits, and really tries to trouble shoot the source of pain. This, I feel is a critical step as I think a lot of masseuse just have you sit/lie down and does the work without really getting to the core of the problem. I think Anna tries to understand where the pain comes from so that she can help the pain from getting worst - or exist at all. After Anna's diagnoses, she works her magic. The pain was not there when I left her office! The reviews I read were accurate accounts. I was very happy with the result! read more

Anna is awesome, professional, and an extremely effective therapist! She has helped me recover from chronic lower back and hamstring issues that I've been dealing with for over a decade. Several years of competitive rowing and body building twisted my body and muscles into a pretzel like state. Anna has a unique ability to locate troubled spots and her ability to treat and correct them is amazing. I would recommend Anna to anyone! read more

This was my first experience with deep tissue massage and Anna was great. I'm not normally a glutton for pain but nothing was so uncomfortable that I was yelping (no pun intended). She's got a hurts-so-good aim and indeed, while she dug in, there was still thoughtfulness and gentleness there. She showed me tips for posture, tips for stretching areas that were clearly tight, and dug deep into areas I knew had sensitivity, and then their complementary areas on the other side. For example - she did amazing work on my left hip, which is always really tight, but then did work on my right hamstring, which I didn't even know was an issue, but had incredible tightness. I came here using a nift gift card (so got $45 off!) and this felt like an incredibly good deal for an hour-long massage. She was friendly and inquisitive and would pause to show me stretches when she could see she'd hit a particularly sensitive spot. I'm giving her 5 stars, but my calculation is really 5 stars with two negative stars and then a bonus star. Let me explain: The negative stars: -Do *not* use her online booking system. It gives the wrong prices (less than what you will actually be charged), and she doesn't monitor the system, so even if you book an appointment, you're not actually booking an appointment. I made an appointment through her online system, but since my nift gift cert said to call I wanted to make sure I wasn't caught on a technicality (and anyway it seemed like there were maybe too many times open). When I called she said she already then had an appointment booked at that time (even though I'd been able to book the conflicting time), and that the rate was the rate that it said on her site, not the rate that I'd been sent a booking confirmation *through* her site. I probably would've canceled the whole thing out of frustration in advance if I hadn't had a gift card. In fairness, she did text me day of to see if I could still come in at my original preferred time (I'm guessing the other person canceled), but you shouldn't have a web booking system if you're not going to honor it! -I told her about some of my sensitive areas, but discussed that the worst was by far the left side of my neck and my left shoulder. Not that she ignored the area completely, but she spent much more time focusing on my left hip, right hamstring, and right side of my neck. I figured we were just building up to the left side, but then we ran out of time before she got to give it the kind of attention my other 3 quadrants received. I would still go back to Anna, because I think she gives a wonderful massage, but next time I would advocate to start where I'm actually feeling pain to make sure it gets ample time. The bonus star: When we ran out of time, she didn't have another client after me, so asked if I wanted another 10 minutes on my back. I agreed, and she didn't charge me extra for it. So for that, I was very appreciative - if you do the math, I got about $20 more of massage for free (plus my gift cert)! Pro-tip: she sells packages of massages to make them cheaper, but you can divide with other people - so if you and a couple friends each want a massage, you can go in on it together for a cheaper rate! read more

Anna was a great! I had only had spa massages in the past. They were relaxing but no lasting benefits. I had some nasty shoulder pain caused from stress, tension and bad posture a few weeks ago. A spa massage would just not cut it. Anna provided a great sense of relief from that pain. I know this is cliche but I have felt like a new person since I saw her! Anna also taught me a few stretches to practice to continue the lasting benefits. It's amazing what an hour with her can do for your heath! I would highly recommend Anna to anyone who is need in of some serious body work! read more

Anna's therapeutic massages have helped me find and loosen the tensions I've been carrying for years in my body. The work has been challenging but rewarding. Even though the therapy can be intense, she has always been sensitive to my reactions. I feel safe, even when she's digging into the injured places. I've been seeing Anna for a few years and can say with admiration that she is continually learning and improving her knowledge and techniques. I am very pleased with the Structural Integrity course of treatment we began a few months ago. It's an extended treatment program that has already paid off with greater range of motion and reduced pain. Highly recommended, if you're serious about improving your relationship with your own body. read more

I went to Anna on the recommendation of my chiropractor for tightness in lower back. Now I have had a lot of therapeutic massages in the past as I am pretty active and stress the body a bit. Anna is different. She taught me how to stand properly. She educated me on how I can stretch and massage out areas on my own. And oh yeah, she gave an amazing intuitive massage. This is not candles and New Age music. She gets the source of the issue and works it. She solves problems. If you are looking for a blissful spa experience go some place else. If you have a chronic issue or want to heighten your game, Manna Massage is the place. read more

Anna is simply awesome. I sprained my ankle 6 months ago and it never quite healed completely. Then, I got a huge know in my back so I went to see Anna and she helped me relieve the pressure in my back and in my ankle! If you're looking for a fru fru massage, this isn't for you. If you're looking to get better due to an injury, she's the person for you. She's straightforward, and gets right down to business after the consultation. I've scheduled a few more sessions with her and can't wait, even though the sessions are painful and I'm cursing her name but damn, I feel so much better afterward. read more

A massage by Anna was so good I joined Yelp to join the chorus of 5 star reviews. If you want a great massage, go to Manna Massage. Not a lot of frills-- just good kneading. It was the first time I was reminded of the great massages I had while living in Boulder Colorado. I left totally zoned and refreshed. Anna asks pertinent questions and listens to you and your body. I highly recommend. read more

When Anna gets her hands on you, expect an intense but wonderfully healing experience! This is not your typical feel-good, relaxing massage, but a therapeutic approach customized to your body's trouble spots. It's also an educational experience; Anna will help you learn what might be causing your recurring pain and give you helpful suggestions to manage it better. She gave me exercises and suggested I look into working with a chiropractor. I would have returned for additional treatments, but she is a bit far from me. I took her recommendation and am now seeing a chiropractor nearby instead, which has made a big difference in the chronic pain and tight muscles I have to deal with. You know you are dealing with a truly dedicated healer when they focus first on what is best for your situation, rather than how they can benefit from your ongoing business. That is the kind of person we all want and need! read more

I found Anna HERE on Yelp and all the reviews were right on the money! I came to her first with chronic pain in my hip that had been with me all year. I could barely lift the leg. She went in and dug out whatever was messing me up and I haven't had a return of that pain since. That was months ago!! I just went again. Had a knot in my back for almost a year that was making it hard to turn my head. Again, she went in and took it right out. It hurt a bit but no more than necessary and now I am whole again. Anna is knowledgeable, easy going and efficient. She's worth every penny. I highly recommend her to anyone in pain. read more

Just would echo Sarah W's comments. This is serious, therapeutic massage, not "fluff and buff". I have had some long-term injuries that never healed well...Anna is getting my fascia to move and it's not alway pleasant in the moment. But the progress is real. If you need some support for your yoga, stretching, walking and other fitness, Anna can be a great partner. read more

I've had a few spa massages in the past and one deep tissue massage that was kind of painful and left me bruised so I was a little nervous to try it again but the positive Yelp reviews were very encouraging. I am two weeks away from my first marathon, and I'm feeling the aches and pains associated with the long training runs. I also have some residual little nagging pains from my past years playing rugby. I felt comfortable with Anna immediately. She has a straightforward, no frills approach that really put me at ease. She asked me a lot of questions about my daily routine, and gave me some tips on how to sit at my desk and in my car, and how to stand when I'm in line at the grocery store that really have made an impact on my day to day. The massage itself was also great. I told her about my training and what has been bothering me (sore knees from tight IT bands, quads, hamstrings, etc.) and she really focused on those areas and gave me some good assisted stretching as well as massage. I left feeling energized and more prepared for my race, and my legs felt refreshed and rested even though I had just run 12 miles the day before. I also really enjoyed learning about what she was doing, and about why my legs felt the way they did. I am curious by nature, and she seemed more than happy to answer all my questions about what she was doing, why something felt the way it did, why might have caused that weird divot in my quad...that kind of thing. She really seems to know her stuff, and I will be going back soon! If you have any little knots of tension, old injuries that aren't quite healing the way you like, or are just sore from working out Anna will get you back on track and give you some great take-home tips to help you make your daily life a little more comfortable. read more

As I continue to see Anna on a regular basis, I feel I should update my review. Anna is quite knowledgeable as to how your muscles need to be manipulated to keep you moving comfortably. I'm in so much better shape since I first started having massage therapy. If you have muscle pain and your range of motion is compromised, consider massage therapy at Manna Massage. read more

Anna is a fantastic deep tissue massage therapist. Most importantly, her work is truly remedial. More important than just feeling relaxed while receiving the massage, I feel better and free of pain when I leave. Her focus on fascia can be very intense. "Hurts so good" is the best way to describe her work. Still, she encourages communication about your needs and respects your pain threshold. While some people have strong feelings about talking v. not talking during massage, Anna is interested in her clients and interesting herself. She is very adaptable....and it is easy to make small talk or big talk or no talk with her. If you have questions about physiological problems or more, even if they seem silly or obvious, she is a great wealth of information. Additionally, she will offer postures, tools, and exercises to help you to support yourself. This is not in a gimmicky way at all, but very helpful. Even though I consider the practice of yoga a type of self-massage, there are some aches, pains, crimps, and crinkles that can be impossible for one to work out on their own. Anna can get rid of some very serious cobwebs. In scheduling appointments, she is prompt and very accommodating. Prices are reasonable; student discounts and street parking are plentiful. I've already told friends and family that they Knead to visit. And if they need more encouraging, I'd totally pitch some gift certificate designs to Manna Massage. read more

I would highly recommend Anna for a deep tissue massage, that is the scope of my experience with her to date. I found her very easy to contact, very flexible with appointment times and massage preferences, and she provided the therapy I was looking for. As a student, my back was sore from studying for upcoming licensing exams, so she worked very hard on this area and I've been feeling better since. The massage experience was more therapeutic than relaxing. I'm sure she could have set the tone differently if I had asked for a relaxation session, but I really just wanted her to work on the knots in my muscles. She achieved this 100%. IF YOU ARE A STUDENT: She has just introduced a student rate for massages, I would call her if you're interested. Bottom line: I experienced Anna's deep tissue massage and feel much better afterwards. She now has a student rate. read more

Instant phrase that comes to mind when thinking of Anna's massage is "HURTS SO GOOD." It really does. Anna is amazing at what she does, I found her based on reviews and I was a huge ball of tension, almost to the point where it was a challenge to target certain areas of muscle and tissue. I was barely functional. Regardless, she did a lot of great work on me and when some issues caused for attention greater than deep tissue massage she was kind enough to recommend some other very helpful practitioners which really only demonstrates how much she cares about her patients/clients/people's healing. I mean who recommends their competition? People who care about their client's health. That's who. After the first time I saw Anna, I instantly noticed positive changes in my walking and relief (lots of compensations and pains resulting from a fractured tibia 2 years ago) though I needed some additional attention from different health/wellness realms. When other practitioners in different health realms minimized some of the serious joint issues and muscular tension I returned to Anna for more work. Now I'm a recent graduate. I'm not indulgent. I mean every now and then I'll buy some chocolate or frozen yogurt with my groceries, but I mean, I'm not booking extravagant massages every week. I see Anna, because I experience pain and discomfort, and because there's a noticeable difference after seeing her. I told her she's ruined me for massage (in a good way!). Swedish massage is great, don't get me wrong. But Anna Is great with deep tissue. She has what I call an "intuitive touch" and this kind of sixth sense in terms of hunting out unhappy fascia, muscles, and whatnot. If you're involuntarily saying "FuckkKkkkkk" as she works on you, good. That means Anna is taking care of that motherfucking pain and laying down the law. What hurts today, functions and restores amazing range of motion tomorrow. I believe that. That's why I've returned to her and seen her at least 4 or 5 times? And I know I will continue to, too. I think her rates are pretty standard in terms of massage, and she's incredibly worth it. She really puts all her energy into her time with you and attacks those areas of discomfort vigorously and I'm always a little bummed that time is up when it is. I don't drop cash like that all the time unless I know it's necessary, beneficial and worth it. And if you're in pain my friend, you're health is worth it. Anna is a very honest person too, which is why I enjoy her company so much. You ask her opinion on something and she'll dish, no filter. She makes great conversation, tries to answer your questions the best she can and will even give you stretches to practice at home. I highly recommend Anna to anyone in physical discomfort or anyone seeking deep tissue work. A++++! read more

I saw Anna for a massage a few months ago and it was excellent. As many other reviewers have said, this is not a frilly or relaxing massage. However, if you carry a lot of tension or have pain then she is the one to see. You'll leave not only feeling better, but with a toolbox of stretches and tricks. read more

Long overdue review - I went to see Anna back in the fall for some shoulder and hip pain. While her magic on my shoulder worked wonders, my hip pain still lingered but it wasn't because she didn't do anything wrong (apparently, I had some underlying problem). This is definitely the deepest deep tissue massage I've received. Would definitely go back. read more

I particularly recommend going here for a massage. It was overpriced, especially considering the poor quality. There were various issues from the beginning to end. She started off with long forms which took significant time out of the whole appointment, and seemed hardly relevant. Throughout the whole appointment, she talked in a slightly demeaning way to me, even laughing at me at times as I talked about personal topics. I'm not too sensitive to this stuff, so if it was a good massage, it would have been fine. However, the massage was far too light throughout, and she didn't go any deeper even when I requested it. She only used her fingers, which for large muscles, didn't accomplish much of anything (I didn't feel much). I came out of the massage with my pain being no better, and spending much of the rest of the day self massaging and getting a massage from my girlfriend because of how unsatisfactory the massage was. The only thing preventing me from leaving one star is that I wasn't blatantly uncomfortable mentally, sexually, or physically, which is always a slight risk with massages. read more

Nice lady, knows a lot about the body and has good technique. The waiting area leaves some to be desired, as I was overhearing her and her previous client exchange somewhat salty stories - not the best atmosphere but I'm not the censorship police However, what I really couldn't get over is that when I checked the time before and after the 30-minute appointment, it amounted to about 20 minutes of massage. Felt kinda crappy to be hustled out. Uodate: after going to other massage places in town and reflecting on my experience, I'm downgrading Manna from 2 stars to 1. I don't care how "good" she may be, I basically threw $50 down the drain going to see her read more

I decided to visit Anna based on her Yelp reviews and can now see why she was rated so highly. Anna was very kind, respectful, and informative about what she was doing and how she interpreted my body strains, aches, and tightness. She warned me ahead of time that there would be pain as part of the process, and yep, there was! But she also listens - as she requests, which is nice so I don't have to feel awkward speaking up - when I let her know to ease off or if I needed a break. I felt her level of conversation was also appropriate, not too much or too little and I didn't feel like I had to be silent the entire time. Anna also provided tips on stretching and improving posture to help your body at an every day level. I would definitely return to Anna again. read more

Anna is helping me fix some things that I figured couldn't be fixed after many years of being chronic problems. In addition to getting frozen up muscles to move again, her suggestions on a few exercises that I really could do every day fairly quickly have been very valuable. This is not a relaxing. lie there and do nothing massage, it is a workout because of the deep work she does, but it gives me hope for real change. I did go in recently after having a stiff neck all week, begging her to "fix" me and while she said, "I don't do that," in fact, she did fix me and i'm really grateful for that. read more

Anna is a great massage therapist. She is thorough and professional, and you will leave feeling relief from your pains and strains. I would highly recommend Anna! read more

Anna's work is terrific. The therapeutic massage she does gets right at the core of any body issues you have. Highly recommended!!!

I hired Anna to help me recuperate from a car accident in April, and she's proven to be a lifesaver for my chronic back and neck pain issues, as well as new issues that came up as a result of the accident. While her work is definitely not for the faint of heart, or folks looking for a relaxing massage, she's amazing at helping your muscles recover from years of being locked up and tight. read more

Friendly and effective. Anna is a wonderful masseuse. I can't recommend her enough. My wife and I both see Anna to relieve our stresses from grad school. Money well spent! read more

Anna is a miracle worker. After only one hour, she liberated my pelvic area from some kind of prison that it had been confined in all my life. I hadn't even been aware of it until I left Anna's office after the first session. It was like getting a new body after years of being tight and rigid. She somehow knew exactly what to work on without my having to tell her. She is incredible. The knowledge that she applies to her work and that she is willing to share is astounding. I am not sure I will ever be interested in a regular massage after being worked on by her. read more

Anna truly knows what she's doing. I had a session with her, and she relieved tension that I had in my shoulder for years. I almost don't notice any tension in that area now. Will be back for my pain and tension on my lower back! read more

Anna is amazing. She really knows her stuff and you WILL feel better after a visit with her. I sent my mom - twice. Chronic psiatic (sp?) pain. She shares my enthusiasm. Highly Recommend! read more

Anna's the best. I'm based in Seattle, but every time I visit Boston, I try to make an appointment to see Anna. I suffer from chronic lower back pain, tmj/bruxism, and migraine headaches. My treatments have primarily been deep-tissue massage. But after my sessions, I'm free of back pain and headaches are gone or significantly reduced. I would highly recommend Anna because she is experienced, knowledgeable, and very good at what she does. read more

Anna rocks! I just ran a marathon two days ago and felt like a cripple. After an hour with Anna, I'm walking home like a new woman! I highly recommend her to any athlete (and basically anyone else who is looking for a massage!) Thanks Anna! I'll be back for sure. read more