Curious. Grounded. Attentive

A trust-first approach to bodywork, blending deep tissue and sports massage with the patience to truly listen.

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Anna O’Connor

LMT #26112

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About Anna

Anna completed the 800-hour massage training program at East West College of the Healing Arts in 2020, then moved to Minneapolis, where they worked with D1 college athletes. Since returning to Portland, they've been pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, with plans to continue on to a Master's in Athletic Training. Outside of work, you can find Anna rewatching Teen Wolf with roommates, getting talked into a night out dancing with friends, floating face down in the river, or studying in a coffee shop.

Who This Is For

Anyone who has felt unseen by health practitioners in the past, who wants to be a collaborator in their own treatment, or whose body needs someone willing to listen closely.

Offerings

Sessions are grounded in relaxation and close attention to the body, drawing on deep tissue and sports massage techniques. Anna balances a whole-system approach with the ability to zero in on specific muscles or muscle groups that need extra care.

Approach

Anna's approach starts with trust. They believe the body can't truly relax and heal until it feels safe. Living with a chronic illness that took a long time to understand, Anna has come to value long-term care and getting to know clients as whole people in order to treat them well. Their background includes deep, targeted "problem-solving" work with athletes, and that foundation still shows up in their sessions. These days, Anna leans just as much into curiosity, listening, nervous system regulation, caring touch, and intentional deep work.

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“Sam and her team are some of the best folks i have encountered in the body work space. I physically feel my shoulders drop and pace slow down as i enter the threshold into Lavender Moon knowing that relief is right around the corner. Everyone here takes the time to understand your needs and what healing looks like for you personally. I've learned new things about how the body works and what to look for during my healing journey. I've worked with multiple practitioners here and trust anyone that Sam has chosen to bring on to the team. To my big babes, folks with chronic pain or friends who just need a little nervous system support - book asap! This place is simply the best. Warm, welcoming, and knows what they are doing.”