Blooming Pregnancy Spa & Imaging Center

I have a gift certificate. How do I redeem this if the business has closed?

I attempted to schedule an appointment today and was very disappointed to see that this spa has closed since my last massage. I purchased a 6-​massage package for a considerable amount of money during my pregnancy and would like to know where this will be honored. If there is not a location available, I want to know how I will be compensated for the significant amount of money I spent at Blooming Pregnancy Spa for services not received. No attempt to contact me was made. I am sorry to hear that the owner has suffered an unexpected loss. I did however spend nearly $ 700 and would like to know my options for compensation. Thank You.

My wife made an appointment for a massage using a gift certificate I bought her during the pregnancy last week. She arrived today and found the store closed. No one notified her, nor was there an explanation posted. Online, it indicated «sudden, uncontrollable circumstances, the store had closed.» While things can occur, notice would have been nice as we had to arrange child care and other expenses, and she was looking forward to this. I am hopeful the operator of the establishment responds to my correspondence, but I wanted everyone to know the store is no longer operating.

And that’s the kind of person that I spoke to on the phone. Not worried of what my complaint was really about. Way to make your customers happy or even try to make the situation better. If anything a response like that made it even worse. If hostile means making the decision not to come back after the way you spoke to me on the phone and simply stating «never mind I won’t be going back» then so be it.

Excellent massage in a comfortable, soothing environment. My husband purchased the massage series for me (⁶⁄₈ massages?). Personally, I have enjoyed the postpartum massages more than the prenatal massages. The foot treatment was also a favorite. The facial I received was relaxing, but I prefer a more productive facial (extractions, etc.), so would not request this service again at Blooming. The Storkredit is a nice way to get a discounted treatment. Because there is no on-​line appointment booking and their prices, which I think are a little high for their services, I’m giving Blooming three stars.

I absolutely love everything about blooming! The ultrasound tech was SO patient when I my entire family was in the room waiting to find the sex of the baby and she wouldn’t move. The cold water trick worked perfectly.
I also looked forward to massages with Patti more than even ice cream while I was pregnant — and a few after. Her massages are just perfect! The environment is soothing and peaceful, the robes & slippers are soft as can be. I SO wish we had a Blooming out in the Lakeway area — I would go even now that I’m not pregnant!

After my last experience the owner of the business called me with an invitation to return as her guest. I was happy to hear that she found my experience to be unacceptable. This was a perfect solution to my dilemma, deciding to return or not. I had the same therapist and it was wonderful. I could still hear the neighboring therapist but it was a reasonable amount and not disruptive. I will certainly will return.

I have recently had 2 prenatal massages, they were great. I was able to get a same day appt also. Wish they had a location up north. Everyone is so nice!

I’ve been here twice for prenatal massages and have loved it both times. I really hate overly wimpy or overly hard massages and both times they asked and adjusted based on my feedback. The staff is warm and courteous and the treatment rooms are clean and have a relaxing feel to them. I’ve already booked my third appointment and would highly recommend Blooming to anyone!

I was looking forward to this massage for a week after I made the appt. The reviews had me excited and I’m so uncomfortable that the massage sounded so good. I’ve had pregnancy massages at other places, and the only reason I’d never been here is because its about 45 min away from my house. (I’m in north Austin) I had the perfect pregnancy massage then I added on the allergy relief, which used oils and cold stones on the face. My massage was mediocre, and left me really disappointed in the whole thing. In fact, I can still feel the kink in my neck thats been there the past 3 days as I write this. He spent so little time on my left side, that I was shocked when he said we were done. Probably because he never massaged my arms either. If I’d known the add on was going to cause him to spend 20 min on my head and face alone, I wouldn’t have paid the extra for it.
Pros:
I loved the table. It was way better than my other massages where I felt smushed from laying on my side.
The allergy add on was amazing. The smells were nice, and it was a relief with the massaging and cold stones.
The therapist knows pregnant women will not break, and uses adequate amount of pressure when massaging. He also know where the sciatic nerve is and hit it dead on. (If you don’t know what that is, give it time, your baby will let you know lol)
The atmosphere was nice, calm, and relaxing.
Cons:
When you purchase any of the add ons, they do not allow the extra time it takes to do them. It cuts into your full body massage. He took what felt like 10 – 15 min on my head and face, and as a result, my arms were not touched. At all.
He did not do a consultation. If he had, he would have known that my left hip hurt so bad I could barely walk, I have a kink on the left side of my neck, and that my fingers are numb from all the tightness in my forearms. He spent more time on my right side and face, and left me laying on the side thats giving me the most pain the longest, and taking half the time on the left side, which is the one giving me pain.
He didn’t touch my arms. I wish I’d known that the allergy add on was going to take away from that.
Overall, I was very disappointed. Like tears in my eyes when leaving kind of disappointed. I think that a $ 97 service (plus a 20% tip) should’ve gone a better than what it did.

This review is for the ultrasound services only.
I was so excited about this facility upon entering, it’s spa like ambiance entices the senses. The lobby is beautiful and the front desk staff are friendly. This is my first child and purchased the «watch me grow» package. My first 2D ultrasound, was unusual in the fact that my husband and I, had to refrain from looking because we were planning our gender reveal party. The ultrasound tech was super sweet and told us when to close and open our eyes.
Fast forward 2 weeks to our party, with no peeking at the pictures and CD of images we paid extra for; the day of the reveal arrives and find that the images of baby are not labeled and body parts are unrecognizable. Sadly, guests at our reveal party could not make out majority of the images, with exception of the 4 images we received of his boy part. So I reluctantly call and speak to whom I thought was the manager but soon find out is the owner. I explain that I was disappointed in my images, in hopes of getting new images retaken. Patti, explained she’d review my images and give me a call back. She called back as promised. The two things that have enticed me to write this review is the manner in which she handled me from here. Two things she said, that have left more than a bitter taste in my mouth: «perhaps your standards are too high» and «perhaps you’re just regretting spending the money and just want a refund» Neither are true, nor should they have been said out loud. Patti’s business etiquette is what keeps me from referring others or returning. Her staff on the other hand are the only reason I’m giving any stars. Sadly, if you are dissatisfied and expect to get great customer service from management, I’m here to worn you, please don’t.

This place is really like going to a spa — quiet zen music, clean and relaxing. I have been there for the following 3 Services:
3D/​4D sonogram: my baby was most uncooperative but they were very patient with us. It ended up taking 2 visits to get a decent shot of her face and they were great with us having me move around, drink cold water, drink juice, etc. The tech was really sweet and seemed to really want to make sure we got good images. My husband couldn’t resist the recorded heartbeat stuffed animal so we got one of those. I only wish it would play the heartbeat nonstop so the baby could listen to it while falling asleep (it only plays for 10 seconds at a time).
Massage: this was one of the best and most relaxing massages I have ever had-​pregnant or otherwise. I also had a preggo massage at Massage Envy and this one blew that out of the water. Skip all other places they say they do preggo massages and come here. They specialize in making you comfy and they really get it right. As soon as it started I immediately regretted not signing up for a longer session. And the warm towels they use after massaging each section to lay over that body part are amazing!
Foot &Leg Scrub: so amazing for my tired feet. I added this on to my massage and it was sooooo worth it. Starts with a sugar scrub, followed by lotion massage and then more warm towels. My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer (it was 30 minutes) b/​c I could have sat there all day!

Just like another reviewer, I really wanted to love this place. It’s not bad but it’s not excellent either. I got the package that includes a prenatal massage, pedicure and chocolate cake.
The massage was great but yes, you do lay on your side with your arm in this weird hole thing. There’s also a pillow being shoved in your face while they are massaging your other arm. The lady who worked on me did very little for my problem areas that I wrote down on the list and I’m not sure how but she was sucking on candy the entire massage. I’m talking 45 minutes. (even though it was supposed to be longer) It was constantly clicking on her teeth or being crunched… how does candy last that long?! This is what I was thinking about while trying to relax.
Then I waited out in the hall for my pedicure. I sat down in the chair with my feet in the tub and the lady left me there alone for 15 minutes. I seriously debated getting up and leaving. I could hear her in the other room talking about me, other clients and life drama. She came back and gave me a pedicure… nothing spectacular or worth the high price. Oh there was some scalding paraffin wax on my feet. It says on the website that this pedi is 75 minutes. It was about 45 minutes which includes the time she was up front talking.
The massage was nice but the pedicure was disappointing. Another thing– it’s very warm in there. It’s warm and you are in a big robe and pregnant. At one point I was overheated and thought I was going to faint.

I just got back from a prenatal massage here and coming from a ‘Massage Freak’ like myself, I would say this is the ‘best’ prenatal massage I’ve had yet.
Pre-​preggo I’ve always loved and indulged in deep tissue, hurt-​so-​good massages. At least twice a month and then when I entered the the mysterious, fascinating, and sometimes not so pleasant world of pregnancy and all its wondrous side effects I was dumbfounded by the fact that prenatal massages were few and far between. What was most disappointing was the fact that the ones I’ve gotten prior to Blooming Pregnancy Spa were pretty wimpy.
So I decided to try a place that ‘specializes’ in prenatal massage. Not a general massage place that happens to offer ‘prenatal’ in their long list of massage services.
When I arrived, the place was pretty peaceful and serene feeling. My masseuse greeted me with such warmth and pleasantness that it immediately made me feel really welcomed. She handed me a robe and slippers and proceeded to show me my locker, the bathrooms, and the massage table and all it’s intricacies. Intricacies which included many bolsters and crevices to make lying on your side as comfy as possible. I even had a ‘Snuggle Pillow’. Needless to say I thought this set up was pretty awesome.
While having a massage while on your side is kind of awkward, Blooming Pregnancy Spa made is pretty darn comfortable. The massage itself was great. Was it ‘deep’ and ‘hurt so good’? Not quite, but you can only go so ‘deep’ during pregnancy. I will say it was the firmest pressure I’ve had yet and I had some good action on my tight neck and shoulders. At one point I’m pretty sure I fell asleep because when it was time to switch sides I had some noticeable drool on my ‘Snuggle Pillow’.
I’d definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a solid prenatal massage. I look forward to many more as I’m anticipating more aches and pains to creep up on me!

Highly recommended for prenatal massage. Reasonably priced, nice space, nice scented oils, good pressure — nothing but praise. Also, they were able to get me in for a same-​day appointment, which made me SO happy because I’m at my due date and am hesitant to schedule things in advance (and also just because I needed a massage). I would definitely recommend this to other pregnant ladies or as a great gift certificate idea for friends.

I’m giving this place 4 stars for the pregnancy massage alone. The gal who gave the massage (whose name I cannot remember off hand) did great. I actually fell asleep at one point during the massage. The special pillows really helped and she let me pick which massage oil I wanted; I went with lavender.
I took one star off because of the pedicure. The pedicurist was really fun to talk to, she did a great job on my callouses, but not a great job on cutting and shaping my toenails. In fact, I have to get them redone because they are still too long for my taste. They LOOK great, but they have some weird points and the big toenail feels like it was barely even trimmed. Other than that, great service.

OMG I LOVE this place. I’ve had massages by at least half a dozen different people who specialize and up until I got pregnant and made my way to Blooming Pregnancy Spa I dreaded massages. I have super super tight neck and shoulder muscles that are so painful that my husband can’t even rub them. I’ve been worked on by professionals and chiropractors and everything, but every time I got a massage it hurt no matter how lightly they worked on me. UNTIL I visited this place! The lady that did my massage (a standard pregnancy massage) was so amazing and worked on my problem areas so smoothly that I finally had a massage that wasn’t painful and I felt relaxed afterward! Part of my wishes I was still pregnant so I could go back! The environment was peaceful and totally relaxing and friendly. GO!
(and yes, all the massages I have had in the past were done by highly recommended, professional massage therapists, I did my homework each time.)

Well, I really wanted to like this place… but not so much…
I’m 40 weeks and pretty miserable at this point. I ache just about everywhere, but a few places in particular really bother me, which I mentioned on my intake form. Unfortunately I feel like 2 out of three places i mentioned were barely worked on. I also asked for firm pressure on my intake and also in the middle of my massage, but never got it.
Laying on your side for a massage is just pain awkward. I know that’s really the only option while huge pregnant, but it’s just a bummer to leave a massage with one side feeling pretty ok and the other side achey from lying on it. Hips and lower back feel no better than when I came in, and my 4 yr old nephew could have rubbed my feet with more pressure :(The massage therapist really was nice, but she had a scratchy left thumb nail & I’m surprised she couldn’t feel it scraping me…
Pros: the place is clean, quite, and the staff is nice.
Cons: I feel that much like most maternity clothes, you are paying for more gimmick than quality. Definitely not worth $ 80 in my book.

I’d have to honestly say one of the best moments of being pregnant (besides the actual conception act) has to be my prenatal massage from Robin. I’ll refrain from the annoying «oooooooohs and ahhhhhhhs» but that’s really the only thing going through my head for the 50 minutes of bliss.
I fell in love with the aromatherapy scent, the fluffy pillows and bolsters (no hole in the table for you Mommies) and basically the decadent technique.
The price is on track, but I felt the add-​ons may have been a bit much. I wasn’t blown away with my eye treatment, but after that massage, you could have served me a plate of steaming crap and I would have accepted it with a smile.
That’s how much I love this place :)

I had a lovely spa day for my birthday at Blooming. A hot stone massage, facial, and pedicure. I felt totally pampered from head to toe, including a big mug of hot chocolate during my pedi. It was a great birthday present!