I had a much needed prenatal massage last week. I went to a fairly new place in Brooklyn- the Everyday Athlete.  I booked a one hour massage with Kunji Rey who specializes in prenatal massage for $115 . It seemed expensive to me so I compared other pricing for prenatal massage.

It is the same price as a prenatal massage at  D’Mai Urban Spa in Park Slope.
Edamame Spa at Destination Maternity in Manhattan is $130 for 50 minutes- Edamame is more expensive.
Providence Day Spa has a prenatal massage that is $95 for 60 minutes- Providence is the least expensive.
Sage Spa in Park Slope is $110 for 60 minutes- virtually the same price.

So, all in all, it seemed the pricing was equal to the other spas around. I guess I haven’t had a massage in a long time! The Everyday Athlete is offering a great deal this summer (check out the bottom of this post for the deal) so that sweetens it a bit.

Okay, pricing aside, what was the massage and space like? When you walk in, you notice the all-wood interior- ceiling, floor, custom-made radiator covers, showers, etc. It feels warm and restive.  The space is essentially a large exercise area with spa rooms in the back. It was completely quiet when I went in on a Thursday afternoon. The greeter couldn’t have been nicer and the whole atmosphere was laid-back. I felt like I was in Portland, Oregon or in the California mountains. The bathrooms reminded me of the west coast: natural stone and nice teak interiors with rain showerheads and good shampoos and conditioners with hair dryers available for those who shower after a workout or treatment.

I went into a spa room in the back which had a nice decor: it looked like West Elm had outfitted the room for a photo shoot. (see PHOTO above)

Kinja started me on the table with wedges placed all around my large pregnant belly and body and I was comfortable.  She started with more pressure than I wanted but as soon as I mentioned that I was sensitive, she tempered her pressure immediately and I melted.  I never think a prenatal massage is as satisfying as a massage when you aren’t pregnant because you don’t get all the deep work or the full body massage (your belly of course is off-limits), but this felt superb. After Kinja left I actually fell asleep on the table. It is a miracle I even woke up.  Apparently, Kinja’s massage completely relaxed me. The comfortable and quiet environment didn’t hurt either.

The Everyday Athlete Studio is having a special right now. If you book now you can get 4 massages (or acupuncture) for $325 which is 30% off the regular price.  This package runs until August 8th. You have to start the package by August 8th.

Everyday Athlete
www.everydayathletestudio.com
136 Union street (between Hicks and Columbia.)
Brooklyn, NY (Carroll Gardens)
718.852.6300

Lastly, I have compiled a list of spas and massage therapists here.

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