Anna Marie Heaton

"We're all just walking each other home." -Ram Dass

Welcome! Along with fresh air, plenty of sleep, and exercise; massage is yet another way that you can positively impact your health and general well being.   

Perhaps you work in the medical field, are a busy parent, spend your days or nights in the service industry, or a body worker/tattoo artist/construction worker yourself?  Massage is a perfect way to address alignment issues we encounter from being on our feet and using our bodies all day and the aches and pains that often come with it.

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Welcome! Along with fresh air, plenty of sleep, and exercise; massage is yet another way that you can positively impact your health and general well being.   

Perhaps you work in the medical field, are a busy parent, spend your days or nights in the service industry, or a body worker/tattoo artist/construction worker yourself?  Massage is a perfect way to address alignment issues we encounter from being on our feet and using our bodies all day and the aches and pains that often come with it.

Perhaps you sit at a desk each day at work, commute long hours, or hunch over your creative endeavors all day--but play hard after work in a spinning class, rock climb, run, or hike?  Massage can be a powerful tool for creating more ease in movement and decrease the occurrence of injury. 

No matter the reason for coming to my massage table, I will always strive to truly listen to your needs.  I believe in the body's innate ability to heal itself--so it's my job to help ease stress, un-kink tight muscles, and unwind your nerves to help make that healing possible.  Let's work together to help you be as comfortable, present, and joyful in your body as possible!


Come and practice the self care that our bodies so deeply crave!  Anchor Massage Therapy is located in the Northside of Richmond in the beautiful Ginter Park neighborhood. There is a private off-road parking lot in front of the studio as well as ample parking on Noble Avenue. 

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Where I Work
Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Anchor Massage Therapy

37
Licenses
Massage

VA # 0019011900

Education
2007

Cortiva Institute: Brian Utting School of Massage

1000 Hour Massage Therapy Program

Experience
Bodywork

Anchor Massage Therapy- Owner

Anna Marie is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and offers intuitive, client-centered, therapeutic massage with a focus on anxiety and stress management. Heated Thai herbal compresses are used in each massage session (with the exception of prenatal). These steaming herbal compresses help treat ailing joints and muscles and enhance the benefits of the bodywork session. The heat and aromas of the compresses allow the client to drift into a place of true healing--while tension and aches and pains easily exit from the body. Anna Marie graduated from Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle, WA in 2007.  She is certified through the Virginia Board of Nursing and a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She is also a student studying under Damion Bond in the Shivagokomarpaj Old Medicine Hospital lineage of Thai Folk Medicine. Modalities include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Technique, Sports, rehabilitative, therapeutic, and prenatal and postnatal massage. Her clients range from young to mature, active to less active, and folks of all shapes and abilities. Anna Marie is also an RVA transplant by way of Seattle, mother to two little people, a yoga enthusiast, and an alignment nerd. 

REVIEWS for my Bodywork services

by Jo on Aug 14
Take the time to treat yourself to a massage from Heaton. My body felt totally relaxed, flexible and energized after my session with her. Want to make it a regularly scheduled experience.
by Anonymous on May 06
Wonderful massage therapist. Has been maintaining a very safe environment as we come out of this pandemic.
by Kelly on Mar 07
Excellent! Would highly recommend!
by Steven on Mar 03
Anna Marie is skilled, professional, and gives tremendous therapeutic massages. My back and neck issues need skilled and knowledgeable care; Annie Marie thoroughly addresses these issues and provides wonderful pain relief. In short, Anna Marie is the best!
by Shannon on Mar 03
Heaton truly knows how to meet the moment for me, and is able to treat the physical manifestations of my tensions and pains in such an effective way that I leave with real, lasting relief…both physical and emotional.
by Birkett on Feb 26
Try it, you'll like it!
by Beth on Feb 26
Anna Marie is amazing! She really takes the time to get to know what you need. She gives lots of great stretching and exercise suggestions for problem areas. And most importantly, she really knows how to work on those muscle issues to get them to heal. I highly recommend. Been going to Anna Marie for many years.
by Carol on Sep 15
Anna Marie possesses a combination of skill, professionalism and warmth in a careful Covid safe environment. I have been a massage therapist for many years, so I am picky about who I seek out for massage therapy!
by Nikole on Sep 15
Possibly the best massage I’ve ever had. Thank you so much!
by Anonymous on Mar 08
Anna Marie's skills and presence were delightful. During my massage, her pressure was firm yet gentle, her attention poignant yet spacious, her intuition focused and kind. I appreciated her constant checking in about which parts of my body needed more work and her advice for how to pay attention to my posture. I cannot wait for my next session!

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Deep Tissue
  • Pregnancy Massage

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