Session structure and timing
Each Prenatal Therapeutic Massage 90-Minute appointment at Studio Chique includes 80 minutes of hands‑on treatment plus 10 minutes of service preparation. The session begins with a brief intake and comfort check so the therapist can set customized pressure and target areas like lower back, hips and legs while remaining pregnancy-conscious and attentive to your comfort throughout the treatment.
Please plan for a 90‑minute appointment block; pricing starts at $199. Arrive a few minutes early to allow the ten‑minute setup and any final questions. Studio Chique’s Langdon location is convenient for commuters using Rhode Island Ave–Brentwood and Brookland‑CUA Metro stations, and flexible early‑morning and evening slots help parents and shift workers book around work schedules.
Positioning and pressure adjustments
Supportive positioning keeps the abdomen free of direct pressure while allowing access to lower‑back, hips and tired legs. Therapists use comfortable bolstering and alignment techniques tailored to each client’s mobility and pregnancy stage, adjusting pressure continually during the 80 minutes of hands‑on work to match comfort levels and specifically address areas of tension without compromising support.
Choosing modifications is a balance between comfort and clinical guidance: some areas or pressures may be reduced if your prenatal protocols recommend restrictions, or if your therapist’s certification prescribes certain approaches. If you need first‑trimester care, confirm in advance whether your therapist’s certification and your prenatal protocols permit treatment during that time.
Safety, limits, and protocols
This service is restricted to the second and third trimesters unless the therapist’s certification and your protocols specifically permit first‑trimester treatment. Because pregnancy can involve unique medical considerations, we ask clients to disclose any complications, recent procedures, or provider restrictions so therapists can follow listed protocols and make safe, conservative adjustments within the scope of a spa therapeutic session.
After your appointment, allow a few minutes to gather yourself and discuss any follow‑up suggestions with the therapist. Many clients combine a prenatal session with self‑care before or after visits to the U.S. National Arboretum or Union Market; our reception can help schedule packages and advise on timing given Washington’s commute patterns and seasonal weather considerations.
