The Best Massage Therapy
by Anna Best
You are so very welcome here.
The name is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but Anna Best takes her work very seriously.
You deserve to feel at ease. So how do we do that together?
All of our appointments are based on “hands-on” time, meaning you can take your time discussing your needs with Anna, not worrying that you are missing out on your massage. With us, 90-minutes means 90-minutes on the table, so plan to spend a little extra time and relax into your recovery.
What We Offer
Personalized massage therapy to soothe your body and mind.
Let’s find your perfect balance of relaxation and relief. Let’s accomplish your goal, together.
Monthly Memberships
Feel this good every month, for less. Unwind with our expert massage therapy sessions, tailored to melt away stress and tension.
Save $15-$20 a massage by signing up. Unused credits roll over month-to-month.
Therapeutic Massage
Each session is tailored to your goals. Our therapist is trained in multiple modalities. Tell Anna about your pain points, nagging aches or even if you are just looking to relax. She will customize a treatment plan for you.
By providing extra consultation time, we can partner on what you are looking for.
Cupping, Hot Stones, and Scraping
Remember how it felt when someone handed you a calculator after doing math by hand for years? Tools let us get more done efficiently.
Add hot stones, cupping, scraping or even a nap to any massage to tailor your experience.
Enhancements
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Hot Stones
Skin, muscle, and fascia soften under heat and pressure. We cup the stones in the palm of our hands as we massage. Cold stones also available upon request.
+$15
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Scraping
Evolved from gua sha, this instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) uses specialized tools in direct, compressive friction strokes. It encourages breakdown of adhesions at the cellular level and kickstarts the repair process.
+$15
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Cupping
Creating a gentle vacuum on the skin encourages circulation and stimulates the repair process. Light pressure is used for moving cups across the skin. Increased pressure is used when we allow cups to linger on problem areas.
+$15
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Add a Nap
Don’t feel like getting up afterwards? Then don’t. Schedule some rest to allow the benefits of your massage to sink in. You’ll be left alone until your time is up.
+$15 for 15 minutes
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Add More Consultation Time
Licensed massage therapists have a wealth of information about human anatomy, physiology, and movement patterns. Schedule extra time to discuss our suggestions for meeting your goals.
+$28 for 15 minutes
+$57 for 30 minutes
Reviews
We welcome feedback, whether it is positive or constructive. We are proud to say that reviews of Anna Best’s massage services are resoundingly good! See for yourself.
"Had my first massage with Anna and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. She took the time to discuss any areas of concern prior to the massage, and communicated throughout the massage to make sure I was comfortable. Highly recommend!" - Emily D.
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"Anna was amazing! From our initial contact throughout my appointment, she was kind, thorough, and very professional. She communicated clearly and educated me on what to expect, making the process stress-free. I hadn't had a massage in over 20 years and it was amazing! I signed up for her monthly package. Thanks, Anna!" - Jennifer B.
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"Had my first massage with Anna and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. She took the time to discuss any areas of concern prior to the massage, and communicated throughout the massage to make sure I was comfortable. Highly recommend!" - Emily D. | "Anna was amazing! From our initial contact throughout my appointment, she was kind, thorough, and very professional. She communicated clearly and educated me on what to expect, making the process stress-free. I hadn't had a massage in over 20 years and it was amazing! I signed up for her monthly package. Thanks, Anna!" - Jennifer B. |
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"Quite literally the best massage I’ve ever had. Thank you Anna!" - Geoff H.
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"It was wonderful working with Anna. She is a true professional who is deeply passionate about her craft. Anna was truly appreciative of my small requests (turn up the heating pad, a little more pressure, etc.) because she wants the best for her clients. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and confident that I had a plan to mitigate my problem areas at home between our visits. I’m looking forward to seeing her again next month!" - Amy H.
| "Quite literally the best massage I’ve ever had. Thank you Anna!" - Geoff H. | "It was wonderful working with Anna. She is a true professional who is deeply passionate about her craft. Anna was truly appreciative of my small requests (turn up the heating pad, a little more pressure, etc.) because she wants the best for her clients. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and confident that I had a plan to mitigate my problem areas at home between our visits. I’m looking forward to seeing her again next month!" - Amy H.
"Anna Best is professional and the massage was first rate." - Wendy N.
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"Anna provides a very relaxing setting and an excellent therapeutic massage. I love the cupping add on service, it really enhances the massage. Anna is very thorough and knowledgeable and has really helped me maintain regular monthly massage as a part of my self care journey!" - Abbey D.
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"Anna Best is professional and the massage was first rate." - Wendy N. | "Anna provides a very relaxing setting and an excellent therapeutic massage. I love the cupping add on service, it really enhances the massage. Anna is very thorough and knowledgeable and has really helped me maintain regular monthly massage as a part of my self care journey!" - Abbey D. |
"I have been dealing with chronic pain for about a year now. The care and detail Anna puts into her consultations and intakes, coupled with the expertise and resourcefulness she applies during the massage make these by far the best massages I have ever received. My range of motion has increased, my overall pain is diminished significantly, and my mobility has benefitted immensely from my sessions with Anna! I would highly recommend her to anyone, for just a treat or for regular care! She is so good at this!!" Rebecca M.
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"Anna provided a wonderful massage experience. Took her time with the consultation, the massage room was very nice, and the massage was amazing! I’ll definitely return!" - Wanda C.
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"I have been dealing with chronic pain for about a year now. The care and detail Anna puts into her consultations and intakes, coupled with the expertise and resourcefulness she applies during the massage make these by far the best massages I have ever received. My range of motion has increased, my overall pain is diminished significantly, and my mobility has benefitted immensely from my sessions with Anna! I would highly recommend her to anyone, for just a treat or for regular care! She is so good at this!!" Rebecca M. | "Anna provided a wonderful massage experience. Took her time with the consultation, the massage room was very nice, and the massage was amazing! I’ll definitely return!" - Wanda C. |
"I have had a lot of massages over the years... this was by far the BEST message I have had. Anna really takes the time to specialize your treatment to what your body needs, not just "go through the motions". 10/10 would recommend!" - Tori P.
"I have had a lot of massages over the years... this was by far the BEST message I have had. Anna really takes the time to specialize your treatment to what your body needs, not just "go through the motions". 10/10 would recommend!" - Tori P.
“I was so thrilled to get my first massage from Anna. She really listened to me and used what I told her to guide her work. The extra time she dedicated to this chat, without taking away from on the hands-on time, really paid off!” - Brad T.
“I was so thrilled to get my first massage from Anna. She really listened to me and used what I told her to guide her work. The extra time she dedicated to this chat, without taking away from on the hands-on time, really paid off!” - Brad T.
Testimonials
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"I had my first massage ever from Anna, and she helped me through my personal concerns. I can be very ticklish and jumpy, but the environment she creates and the power she gives the client allowed me to relax. Anna is great at answering questions about anatomy and why some areas might be tense. I thought it was fascinating to learn about myself this way, and I left feeling wonderful. I will return!"
Martha C.
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"Anna gave my body such a huge relief! ... She created a beautiful atmosphere and communicated throughoutly through the entire process. My recent massage with Anna was one of the best massages I've ever had! Her massage practice felt extremely intuitive as she was listening to my body, and responding accordingly with what it needed. I left this appointment feeling extremely renewed and ready to take on life again with a clean slate! I also signed up as a monthly member because I simply need to feel this good all the time!! Thank you, Anna!!"
Mikayla T.
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"This was a great massage, and I have had massages all over the world. She was both warm and professional. She listened well and adjusted things to fit what I needed. I asked for firm and strong work, and she was skilled in her techniques. She was also quietly funny and easy to be with. I will definitely come back and trust her with my bodywork and my spirit."
Barbara M.
About Anna Best
When you feel better, you can be better — kinder, stronger,
more resilient.
My mission is to look below the surface, find problems, and promote healing. Through my diverse professional tapestry, that is the connecting thread. I want to understand, so that I can protect natural systems.
As a kid, I peeked under logs to catch critters. As a geologist, I read the layers of rocks to understand their history and protect the Earth’s natural systems. As an environmental scientist, I tested water and soil to treat contamination and protect public health. As a landscape designer, I analyzed each site to find the most ecologically sound way to enhance its beauty as a human habitat supporting wildlife. As an ecological restoration designer, I analyzed failing streams and wetlands to rebuild stable, healthy stream, wetland, and forest habitats.
At age 40, I felt called to leap into massage therapy—a different field entirely—but my mission was my anchor. Look below the surface, protect what’s working well, find the source of problems, promote healing, and support healthy living.
As a massage therapist, I look deeply at each person’s body to understand problematic patterns, and help the body heal itself. I identify problems like pain, weakness, limited range of motion, injuries, and scar tissue. Then I treat the body’s soft tissues to address the source of the problem, reduce discomfort and improve quality of life.
Licensed massage therapists like Anna Best earn the right to practice in Virginia by completing a 500-hour educational program from an approved school, passing the standardized national exam called MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination,) passing a criminal history background check, and applying for and maintaining licensure with the Virginia Board of Nursing. Anna Best completed her education at Lotus Professional College in Richmond, Virginia, passed the MBLEx, passed her background check (of course), and received licensure in May 2025. Her license number is 0019020312.
Insights from Anna
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Hot Stones, Scrapers, and Cups—oh my.
Got Stubborn Spots? Tools Help.
After doing math by hand for years, remember how it felt when someone handed you a calculator? Tools let us get more done efficiently.
These dynamic tools soften stiff tissue and allow better access to stubborn problem spots. Super effective. Plus they feel amazing.
Hot Stones - Skin, muscle, and fascia soften under heat and pressure. We cup the stones in the palm of our hands as we massage. Cold stones also available upon request.
Scraping - Evolved from gua sha, this instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) uses specialized tools in direct, compressive friction strokes. It encourages breakdown of adhesions at the cellular level and kickstarts the repair process.
Cupping - Creating a gentle vacuum on the skin encourages circulation and stimulates the repair process. Light pressure is used for moving cups across the skin. Increased pressure is used when we allow cups to linger on problem areas.
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Not a Knot
The common term “knots” is misleading and we avoid using it. Muscles are not string, and they never get tangled or tied. These are adhesions.
When muscles and fascia become dehydrated and tense, blood and lymph can’t circulate well. The muscle fibers and sheets of fascia that surround them should slide smoothly past each other, with plenty of fluid to flush through and take out the metabolic waste. Dehydrated, these become more like velcro, clinging to each other and making movement difficult. That’s an adhesion.
It can feel like a taut band or a stiff lump that feels tender but satisfying when pressed. Ask your massage therapist how to deal with these uncomfortable spots. (Hint: Drink water. More than you think.)
