How much is a prenatal massage in Calgary

A prenatal massage at Renu costs $120 for 60 minutes or $157 for 90 minutes with a Registered Massage Therapist. The Pre-natal Drift and Drain, a 75-minute lymphatic session with esthetician Aisha Mendes, is $170. If you plan to claim on a benefit plan, the RMT sessions are the ones that come with an RMT receipt.

A prenatal massage at Renu is $120 for an hour or $157 for 90 minutes, and our prenatal lymphatic session with Aisha is $170 for 75 minutes. The RMT prices match our regular massage rates, so you are not paying a pregnancy premium. Below you will find what each option includes, how the costs add up across a pregnancy, and the safety points that matter before you book.

Prenatal prices at Renu

There are three prenatal appointments, from two different kinds of practitioner.

Appointment	Who provides it	Length	Price
Prenatal massage	Sasha Bernard or Dr. Will Tanner, RMTs	60 min	$120
Prenatal massage	Sasha Bernard or Dr. Will Tanner, RMTs	90 min	$157
Pre-natal Drift and Drain	Aisha Mendes, licensed esthetician	75 min	$170

Sasha is a Registered Massage Therapist whose training includes prenatal and postnatal massage, TMJ work and lymphatic drainage. Will is an RMT and acupuncturist who also lists prenatal massage among his credentials. Aisha holds a CIDESCO diploma in esthetics and is a certified Brazilian lymphatic drainage practitioner.

RMT prenatal massage or the Drift and Drain: how they differ in cost

The two kinds of session cost about the same per hour, but they are different services and they are paid for differently.

Prenatal massage with an RMT is massage therapy adapted for pregnancy. Cleveland Clinic notes research suggesting it may reduce stress and ease back and leg pain. Because it is provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, you receive an RMT receipt, which you will need if you plan to claim it as massage therapy. Whether your plan pays, and how much, depends on your plan.

The Pre-natal Drift and Drain is Aisha’s 75-minute lymphatic session, booked through BodyTox by Renu, our lymphatic body studio inside the clinic. It is an esthetic service rather than massage therapy, so it does not carry an RMT receipt. If keeping costs down through your benefits matters, the RMT sessions are the practical choice; if you are treating yourself, the Drift and Drain is a different kind of experience. You can read more about the facial side of it on our prenatal lymphatic facial page.

Budgeting across a pregnancy

How much you spend overall depends on how often you come, and that is a personal choice. Cleveland Clinic describes one rhythm some practitioners suggest: a massage every two weeks in the middle of pregnancy, moving to once a week as the end of the third trimester approaches. It also recommends waiting until after the first trimester, from about 12 weeks, before starting.

As an illustration only, here is what a few patterns would cost with 60-minute RMT sessions at $120:

Pattern	Sessions	Cost
Once a month, weeks 13 to 40	about 7	about $840
Every two weeks in the second trimester, then monthly	about 10	about $1,200
Every two weeks, then weekly for the last month	about 16	about $1,920

Most people land somewhere in between, and many space sessions around how they feel and what their benefits allow. If you are deciding on length, our answer on 60 or 90 minutes for a prenatal massage helps, and how often to book a prenatal massage covers timing in more depth.

What the price includes

The price covers a session set up around a changing body. Cleveland Clinic describes prenatal massage as typically done lying on your side, with pillows and bolsters for support, using light to medium pressure and avoiding deep tissue work. HealthLink BC gives the positioning rules we follow:

• after 12 weeks, or earlier if you are carrying twins or more, avoid lying on your belly;
• after the fourth month, avoid lying on your back;
• side-lying or sitting are the usual alternatives, and the left side is best later in pregnancy;
• no firm massage of the pregnant belly.

HealthLink BC also advises choosing a therapist with specific training in pregnancy massage. If you want to know how the hour unfolds, see what happens during a prenatal massage.

Why the infrared pod is not part of prenatal care

Some of our treatments can be paired with a 20-minute session in the infrared cocoon pod, and new clients often receive one free with their first massage. During pregnancy, we leave it out. Cleveland Clinic advises pregnant people to avoid infrared saunas, noting that heat exposure in early pregnancy can harm a developing baby. Our page on whether the infrared cocoon pod is safe during pregnancy explains the reasoning in more detail. The same goes for the new client special: if you are pregnant, book a prenatal massage instead.

When to check with your pregnancy care provider first

Before your first prenatal massage, check with your doctor or midwife, especially if you have gestational diabetes, high blood pressure or another complication. Cleveland Clinic gives that advice, and it also warns against deep pressure, which could dislodge a blood clot. Our page on blood clots and prenatal massage explains why we are careful with the legs.

The CDC’s list of urgent maternal warning signs is a good guide to when you need medical care, not a massage. Seek care right away if you have:

• swelling or pain in one leg or arm;
• vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking;
• a headache that will not go away, or flashes of light or bright spots in your vision;
• swelling in your hands so marked it is hard to bend your fingers;
• sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, or a baby who is moving less than before.

Our page on when to wait on prenatal massage covers the less urgent reasons to postpone.

Also talk to your provider before using aromatherapy oils; HealthLink BC notes that some essential oils may be unsafe during pregnancy.

Booking

Prenatal massage with Sasha or Will, and the Drift and Drain with Aisha, are all booked online through Jane or by phone. Let us know how many weeks along you are when you book. Our clinic in West Hillhurst is open seven days, with free street parking on 19 Street. More detail on the service is on our prenatal massage page.

Questions people ask

Can I buy a prenatal massage as a gift for my partner?

Yes. The simplest way is to call the clinic so we can help you pick the length and the practitioner, and so she can book a time that suits her and her stage of pregnancy.

Is a prenatal massage more expensive than a regular massage?

Not at Renu. A 60-minute prenatal massage is $120 and a 90-minute one is $157, the same as our regular massage rates for those lengths. What changes is the positioning, the pressure and the therapist's pregnancy training.

Can I add the infrared pod to my prenatal massage?

We do not offer the pod during pregnancy. Cleveland Clinic advises pregnant people to avoid infrared saunas, so the heat stays off the table until after your baby arrives.

Is the Pre-natal Drift and Drain covered by insurance?

It is delivered by Aisha Mendes, a licensed esthetician, rather than a Registered Massage Therapist, so it does not come with an RMT receipt. Plans that cover massage therapy usually require one, so check with your plan before counting on it.

Sources

1. Cleveland Clinic: Prenatal massage
2. HealthLink BC: Massage therapy during pregnancy
3. Cleveland Clinic: Infrared sauna benefits
4. CDC Hear Her campaign: Urgent maternal warning signs

Page reviewed October 5, 2026. This page is education, not a diagnosis. For your own situation, talk to your doctor, surgeon or care team, or ask us.