Mobile hot stone massage therapist

Busy professionals, couples, older people and anyone who prefers a treatment at home. Also gift voucher buyers and small groups such as hens' parties.

A set price per session (for example 60 or 90 minutes), with extras for add-ons, travel in outer areas, gift vouchers and regular repeat clients.

• Massage qualification and hot stone technique
• Calm, professional manner with clients
• Booking and time management

• Check which qualifications and association membership insurers and health funds expect for massage therapists
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance are a must to check before your first client
• Heated stones can burn, so learn safe temperature checks and screen clients for health conditions such as diabetes, pregnancy or skin problems
• Personal safety when visiting new clients at home, consider a booking and check-in routine
• You will need an ABN, and check when GST registration applies as your turnover grows

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the portable table, stones, heater, linen and oils you buy, plus insurance and any training you need before taking clients.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you book and your pricing. That is revenue before costs. Many people start at around 6 hours a week and build up.

Things to check: which qualifications and association membership insurers and health funds expect, public liability and professional indemnity insurance before your first client, safe stone temperatures and client health screening, an ABN, and when GST registration applies.