Mobile Massage Therapy
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Overview
Mobile massage therapy brings professional massage services to clients' homes, offices, or hotel rooms.
With massage therapy a $20B+ industry and mobile services growing 20%+, mobile massage generates revenue of $85,000-$300,000 with 70-85% margins.
The business requires massage therapy license, portable massage table, linens and supplies, liability insurance, and scheduling software.
Services include Swedish and deep tissue massage, sports massage, prenatal massage, corporate chair massage, couples massage, and aromatherapy.
Pricing typically $80-$150 per hour with travel fees.
Success factors include massage licensing in your state, professional portable setup, targeting busy professionals and travelers, building regular corporate clients, and premium convenience pricing.
Most therapists build recurring corporate and individual clients.
Marketing focuses on corporate wellness programs, hotels, and local apps.
With wellness and convenience priorities in 2025, mobile massage offers relaxing opportunities.
Required Skills
- Massage therapy license
- Multiple massage modalities
- Body mechanics
- Client comfort
- Portable setup efficiency
- Wellness knowledge
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Very high margins
- No facility overhead
- Flexible schedule
- Premium convenience pricing
- Growing wellness market
Cons
- Licensing required
- Physically demanding
- Travel time
- Equipment transport
- Client safety considerations
How to Get Started
- Get massage license
- Acquire portable equipment
- Get liability insurance
- Set up scheduling system
- Target corporate clients
- Build regular clientele
- Offer convenience premium
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