The Nanay Ritual
Mothering the Mother
There are seasons when the person doing the caring needs somewhere to receive it.
Nanay is our face and body ritual created for pregnancy and the months after birth. Inspired by traditions of postpartum care in the Philippines and around the world, it brings together nurturing touch, thoughtful skincare and bodywork adapted to where you are.
This is time to be cared for without having to do much of anything in return.
Why the Nanay?
What does Naynay mean?
In Tagalog, Nanay means mother. It’s a word spoken with familiarity, warmth and care.
The Nanay Ritual is also personal to our house. It connects our founder’s Filipino roots with something found across many cultures: the practice of caring for the person who has carried and cared for everyone else.
Across generations, pregnancy and postpartum care have included warmth, rest, nourishing food, massage and the help of other hands. Nanay is our interpretation of that spirit of care, thoughtfully adapted for the treatment room.
Who Is This For?
Nanay is designed for guests who are:
• Pregnant, after the first trimester through 36 weeks
• Within the first six months postpartum
• Looking for face and body care adapted specifically for pregnancy or postpartum
• In need of a little more time, softness and hands-on care
Treatments
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75 min · House $240 · Club Skin $215
There is something universal about mothering: giving, tending, carrying, anticipating. Nanay was created to turn some of that care back toward you.
Settled into layers of supportive pillows, the ritual moves slowly. A shortened expression of our Skin Gym brings skilled massage through the face, scalp and neck, followed by a nourishing belly mask and gentle attention to the hands and feet. Everything is softened and adapted for the season your body is in.
And because care in our house extends beyond the treatment table, Nanay ends in the Pillow Room with warm seaweed miso soup, something nourishing to linger over before heading home.
Inspired by traditions of caring for mothers in the Philippines and around the world, Nanay is less about doing more and more about being tended to for a while.
Available after the first trimester through 36 weeks of pregnancy and during the first six months postpartum.
75 min
FAQS
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The Nanay blends light lymphatic touch, warm oil massage, and restorative moments designed to melt tension from the neck, shoulders, womb space, and feet. A signature belly wrapping technique using hot compresses helps reset the core and digestive system. You’ll be invited to rest, reset, and receive—without needing to explain anything. Your body already did the talking.
This service also includes:
Breathwork or intention setting
Warm tea or broth post-service
Optional time in our Pillow Room for deeper decompression
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Many cultures practice “mothering the mother” with 30-40 days of intentional support, bodywork, and nourishment. We can’t recreate that timeframe in one service—but we can offer you an experience that remembers what your body has been through and treats it accordingly.
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Yes. We ask that you wait until your doctor has cleared you for massage or physical touch in the abdominal area. If you are unsure, we’re happy to modify your experience and avoid any sensitive areas.
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Guests must be past their first trimester
Please let us know if you are nursing or have experienced recent loss so we can adjust the session accordingly
Intimacy and consent are prioritized at every step. Your therapist will check in with you throughout the experience.
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Absolutely. We are mindful of positioning and comfort. If needed, we can provide support cushions, and breaks can be taken at any time. Please just let your therapist know how you’re feeling day-of.
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This is not a full-body massage. The Nanay is a curated ritual designed specifically for the pregnant or postpartum body. It includes:
A gentle belly ritual featuring warm compresses and a soothing mask applied to the abdomen
Our signature Skin Gym facial massage to relieve facial tension, promote circulation, and support relaxation
Reflexology on the hands and feet to ground the body and support postpartum recovery
Breathwork, optional intention setting, and space to simply be held without expectation
This is not deep bodywork—it’s a nurturing, intentional experience meant to honor the changes your body has moved through.