Health and wellness business ideas you can run out and about
34 ideas
These 34 ideas take your skills to clients rather than waiting for them to find a clinic. You might travel to homes, workplaces, events or even the beach.
Local medical equipment hire and delivery
Hire out wheelchairs, walkers and hospital beds for short-term needs, and deliver and set them up locally.
- A$8k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Independent home support for older people
Help older people stay at home with personal care, meals, company and outings, paid privately by families.
- A$600-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile seitai visits
Bring a portable table and seitai sessions to clients' homes and workplaces, with no rent to pay.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Local in-person wellness coaching
Coach clients face to face and in small local groups on sleep, food and exercise habits, at parks, studios or their homes.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile reflexologist
Bring reflexology to clients' homes, offices and aged care venues with a portable setup.
- A$1.2k-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile complementary therapist
Take treatments to clients at home, in offices or at events, with a portable table and a flexible diary.
- A$1.5k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile spa treatments at home
Bring facials, massage and body care to clients' homes with a portable treatment setup.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Private yoga sessions at clients' homes or parks
Teach one-to-one or small-group yoga at clients' homes, workplaces or local parks.
- A$300-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile hearing aid care and minor repairs
Visit aged care homes and clients' homes to clean, maintain and fix common hearing aid faults on the spot.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile sauna and cold plunge sessions
Run a trailer-mounted sauna for bookable group sessions at beaches, events and private properties.
- A$15k-50k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile foot care visits
Visit older people at home or in aged care for nail cutting, corn and callus care and general foot checks.
- A$3k-12k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile sauna hire for private events and festivals
Deliver a trailer sauna to weddings, retreats, corporate days, festivals and private parties, and charge a flat fee per booking.
- A$15k-60k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile sauna sessions at beaches and events
Run a trailer or wood-fired sauna that visits beaches, lakes and events, selling bookable sessions to the public.
- A$15k-60k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile Reiki for homes and workplaces
Travel to clients' homes, offices and events with a portable table and offer short Reiki sessions.
- A$700-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Local in-person health and wellbeing counsellor
Offer face-to-face lifestyle health counselling and small group wellbeing sessions in hired rooms and workplaces near you.
- A$1k-5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Mobile acupuncture visits
Bring a portable treatment table to clients' homes or workplaces and treat them where they are.
- A$2k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobility aid hire with delivery
Hire out wheelchairs, scooters and walkers with delivery, for post-surgery recovery, holidays and short-term needs.
- A$5k-25k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile massage therapist
Take your massage table to clients' homes and workplaces for relaxation and remedial sessions.
- A$800-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile lymph drainage therapist
Visit clients at home for gentle lymph drainage sessions, with only a portable table and your training.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Event and worksite first aid cover
Provide trained first aiders and a stocked first aid post at local events, sports days and worksites.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile first aid trainer
Teach first aid and CPR courses at workplaces, clubs and community halls, working with a registered training organisation.
- A$2.5k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile DNA sample collector for paternity tests
Collect cheek-swab samples and verify IDs for accredited labs, at clients' homes or a private room.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Home-visit lactation consultant
Visit new parents at home to help with feeding, attachment and milk supply worries.
- A$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile workplace health checks
Visit small and mid-sized employers to run staff health checks, hearing and lung tests and flu vaccinations on site.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
About these ideas
They suit people with a caring or practical streak who enjoy variety and don't want the cost of a fixed premises. Ideas such as mobile thai massage therapist, workplace wellbeing workshops and mobile hearing aid care and minor repairs show the range, from hands-on treatments to group sessions. Before you choose, think about the qualifications your chosen service may require, what insurance you'd need, and how much unpaid travel time you can absorb. Consider the equipment you'd carry, how you'd keep client information private, and whether your local area has enough people within a sensible driving distance.
More ideas
- Mobile Thai massage therapist
- Workplace wellbeing workshops
- Workplace weight loss and wellbeing programs
- Mobile sports massage therapist
- Mobile blood collection for home visits
- Blood collection for employers and clinics
- Birth doula
- Postnatal doula
- Part-week day program in a hired hall
- Mobile workplace drug and alcohol testing
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start a mobile health or wellness business in Australia?
It depends on the service. Some therapies are regulated or expect particular training, while others are not. Check with the relevant professional body, your state or territory health authority and your insurer before you advertise or take any bookings.
What insurance should I look into for working at clients' homes or workplaces?
Ask an insurance broker about public liability and professional indemnity cover, and whether your policy covers treatment away from a fixed site. Also check cover for your equipment and vehicle, and whether workplaces or event organisers require proof of insurance.
How do I price a service when I have to travel to clients?
Work out your travel time, fuel, equipment costs and cancellation risk, not just the session itself. Many mobile providers add a call-out fee or set service areas. Check what similar local providers charge, and keep records for tax purposes, ideally with an accountant's advice.