The Highland Backrub - New Owner Biographies

Annie Larson and Riva Rains (nee Larson) are sisters and lifelong Highland Park/Mac Groveland residents. They took over running the Highland Backrub in August of 2026 after enjoying years of bodywork there.

Annie received her marketing degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and worked for The Highland Backrub from 2023 through early 2026 in a marketing role. She currently works for Medica as a document specialist. When not working you can often find Annie at the dog park with Zita or watching Dateline!

Riva graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities School of Nursing and has been an RN for almost 2 decades at United Hospital (hence why she needs bodywork frequently). When not working, Riva keeps busy with her 3 kids and husband, and she enjoys attending sporting events, gardening, or finding something around her house to organize.

They opened up the Highland Park Chair Massage (mobile business that brings licensed massage therapists and portable massage chairs directly to your event) in March of 2026 which is still open and operational!

Together they look forward to continue running the Highland Backrub under its new name Highland Massage and Wellness, meeting and interacting with all the wonderful existing and new clients and community members!