Home-Studio sports massage
Set up a treatment room at home and book in regular sports massage clients.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You convert a spare room or garage into a clean, private treatment space and see clients by appointment for sports and remedial massage.
Your first three steps
- Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business
- Set up a treatment room with a table, linen, good lighting and a separate entrance if possible
- Create a Google Business profile and booking page, then tell local clubs and gyms you are taking clients
Who pays
Local runners, gym members, team players and people with desk or manual-work tension who want regular treatment.
How it makes money
Price per session, with regular clients booking weekly or monthly, plus optional packages or gift vouchers.
Skills that help
- Recognised massage qualification
- Knowledge of anatomy and injury basics
- Client record keeping and privacy
- Simple online booking and marketing
Watch out for
- Council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client visits or signage
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check your home insurance too
- Whether your state or territory has registration or qualification rules for massage
- Client privacy and secure storage of health notes
- Parking and neighbour impact if you see many clients
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Everything you need to start: home-studio sports massage
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- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to set up a home massage studio?
Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how you fit out your treatment room, the massage table and supplies you choose, and your insurance. These are estimates, so get your own quotes.
How much can a home-studio sports massage therapist earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you book, your rates and how many days you open. The estimate assumes from about 8 hours a week.
What do I need to check before seeing massage clients at home?
Check council approval for home-based businesses and any limits on client visits or signage. Check your professional indemnity, public liability and home insurance, and whether your state or territory has registration or qualification rules for massage. Keep client health notes private and secure.
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