Mobile sports massage therapist

Recreational runners, gym-goers, cyclists, local sports clubs, gyms and busy people with tight muscles.

Fixed price per session (often 30, 60 or 90 minutes), with repeat bookings and extra income from club or event work.

• Recognised massage qualification
• Knowledge of anatomy and muscles
• Clear communication with clients
• Reliable scheduling and travel planning

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what covers mobile work
• Whether your state or territory requires registration or specific qualifications for massage
• Health fund rebates usually need a recognised qualification and association membership, check requirements
• Client health conditions, know when to refer to a doctor or physio
• Personal safety when visiting new clients alone
• Physical strain on your hands, wrists and back

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on your portable table, supplies, insurance and any training you still need. These are estimates, so check your own quotes before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you see, your rates and how much time you spend travelling. The estimate assumes from about 8 hours a week.

Check what your professional indemnity and public liability insurance covers for mobile work, and whether your state or territory requires registration or specific qualifications for massage. Health fund rebates usually need a recognised qualification and association membership, so check the requirements.