Home studio massage therapist

Local residents wanting regular massage for stress, sport or desk-related aches, and people looking for a lower-cost alternative to a clinic.

Price per session by length, with regular clients, packages of sessions and gift vouchers building steady income.

• Recognised massage qualification
• Hygiene and client record keeping
• Friendly, professional manner
• Basic marketing and bookings

• Council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client numbers or signage
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Health fund rebates usually depend on association membership, check before promising them to clients
• Client privacy and keeping health notes secure
• Clear boundaries and safety when clients come to your home
• An ABN is needed, and GST registration applies once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on how much you spend fitting out the treatment room, plus equipment, insurance and marketing. These are estimates and assume you already hold a recognised massage qualification.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you see each week and your pricing. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and they will rise or fall with your bookings.

Check council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client numbers or signage. Check professional indemnity and public liability insurance, health fund rebate requirements, and how you keep client notes private. You need an ABN, and GST registration applies once turnover reaches the threshold.