Gentle Side-Lying Sessions
Prenatal Massage in San Antonio
Side-lying positioning with full bolster support, gentle pressure, and therapists experienced with pregnancy. Sessions from 40 to 120 minutes.
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What Is Prenatal Massage?
Prenatal massage is massage adapted for pregnancy. Three things change from a standard session: positioning, pressure, and which areas are worked. You lie on your side supported by bolsters and pillows rather than face down, pressure stays gentle to moderate throughout, and specific regions are avoided. Everything else — the calm room, the therapist checking in, the unhurried pace — is the same.
Positioning is where most of the difference lives. We do not use belly-cutout tables. In our experience side-lying with proper support under the head, between the knees, and along the abdomen is both more comfortable and easier to adjust mid-session than a cutout table, which locks you into one position for an hour. If side-lying does not work for you on the day, we can move to a semi-reclined seated position instead.
Most people who book prenatal massage at our West Ave location are dealing with lower back and hip discomfort, tight shoulders from changing posture, or swelling in the legs and feet — and simply want an hour of not being uncomfortable. We keep the session focused there. One thing we will always ask: please clear massage with your obstetrician or midwife first. That is their call to make, not ours, and we would rather you have the conversation than assume.
The Setting
Calm treatment rooms with extra bolsters and pillows for side-lying support.
Before You Book
Safety First
We would rather turn a booking away than take one we should not. Please read this section before you reserve.
Clear It With Your Provider
Ask your obstetrician or midwife before booking. Recommendations differ by pregnancy, and their guidance takes precedence over anything on this page.
Tell Us Your Stage
Let us know how many weeks along you are at booking and again on arrival. It determines positioning, pressure, and which enhancements we can use.
High-Risk Pregnancy
With preeclampsia, a history of preterm labor, placental concerns, or any clotting or bleeding issue, we need explicit written clearance from your provider.
Add-Ons We Skip
No deep tissue upgrade, cupping, hot stone, or heating oils during pregnancy. Several essential oils are also set aside. We will guide you at check-in.
The Session
What to Expect
Side-Lying Support
Bolsters under the head, between the knees, and along the abdomen. No face-down positioning and no belly-cutout tables.
Where We Focus
Lower back, hips, glutes, shoulders, neck, and legs — where pregnancy discomfort concentrates as posture and weight distribution change.
Session Length
60 minutes is the most common choice. 40 minutes works well for focused back and shoulder relief if lying still for longer is uncomfortable.
Repositioning Anytime
Say the word and we will adjust. Needing to shift, sit up, or take a break partway through is completely normal and expected.
Pricing
Prenatal Massage Pricing at Azalea Spa
Priced with our therapeutic massage tier. 120-minute sessions are $180 member and $210 regular. Member pricing also applies to first-time visitors.
40 min
$70 Member / First-Time
$100 Regular
60 min
$90 Member / First-Time
$120 Regular
80 min
$110 Member / First-Time
$140 Regular
90 min
$120 Member / First-Time
$150 Regular
Member pricing applies to annual members ($79.99/yr) and first-time visitors.
Questions
Prenatal Massage Questions
What is prenatal massage?
- Prenatal massage is massage adapted for pregnancy. The main differences are positioning and pressure: you lie on your side supported by bolsters and pillows rather than face down, pressure stays gentle to moderate, and certain areas are avoided. Azalea Spa in San Antonio offers prenatal sessions from 40 to 120 minutes.
How much does prenatal massage cost in San Antonio?
- Prenatal is priced with our therapeutic massage tier at Azalea Spa: $70 for 40 minutes, $90 for 60 minutes, $110 for 80 minutes, $120 for 90 minutes, and $180 for 120 minutes at member and first-time rates. Regular rates are $100, $120, $140, $150, and $210.
Is prenatal massage safe during pregnancy?
- Talk to your obstetrician or midwife before booking — that conversation, not our advice, is what should decide it. Many providers are comfortable with prenatal massage after the first trimester for a low-risk pregnancy, but recommendations vary by individual. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, preeclampsia, a history of preterm labor, or any bleeding or clotting concern, get explicit medical clearance first.
How will I be positioned?
- Side-lying, supported by bolsters and pillows under the head, between the knees, and along the abdomen. We do not use face-down positioning or belly-cutout tables. If side-lying is uncomfortable for you, semi-reclined seated positioning is also available.
When should I tell you I am pregnant?
- At booking, and again when you arrive. Please tell us how many weeks along you are and anything your provider has flagged. This determines positioning, pressure, which areas we work, and which add-ons are appropriate — several of our oils and enhancements are not used during pregnancy.
Can I still get a foot or back massage?
- Yes — the lower back, hips, shoulders, and legs are usually where pregnancy discomfort concentrates, and they are the focus of most prenatal sessions. Foot work is included but kept gentle. Deep tissue upgrades, cupping, and hot stone are not offered during pregnancy.
References & Further Reading
Azalea Spa provides therapeutic massage, not medical treatment. The sources below are published by the National Institutes of Health, Mayo Clinic, and the American Massage Therapy Association.
- Massage Therapy: What You Need To Know — NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
- Things To Know About Massage Therapy for Health Purposes — NIH NCCIH
- Massage Can Improve Health and Wellness — American Massage Therapy Association
- Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief — Mayo Clinic
- Sleep Disorders and Complementary Health Approaches — NIH NCCIH
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13402 West Ave near North Star Mall, off Loop 410 and Hwy 281.
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Azalea Spa
13402 West Ave, Ste 107, San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 499-0229
azaleahousespa@gmail.com
Mon-Sat 10AM-8:30PM | Sun 12PM-8PM
Looking for prenatal massage in San Antonio, TX? Azalea Spa offers gentle side-lying pregnancy massage with full bolster support. Please clear massage with your obstetrician or midwife before booking. Located at 13402 West Ave near North Star Mall — serving Stone Oak, Medical Center, Alamo Heights, and all of San Antonio.