Home Studio Facials and Massage
Set up a private treatment room at home and offer facials and massage by appointment.
- C$2k-8k
- Side hustle
- From home
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A single treatment room in a spare room or converted space at home, where you offer facials, massage and body care by appointment to a small base of regular clients.
Your first three steps
- Check your municipality's rules on home-based businesses, including client visits, parking and signage, and read your lease or condo rules
- Set up a private, washable treatment room with a table, storage and a hand-washing routine, then get insurance
- Launch with an opening offer, set up online booking, and ask early clients for reviews
Who pays
Local residents who want a quiet, personal alternative to a large spa, usually booking monthly or every few weeks.
How it makes money
A price per treatment, plus product sales, add-ons, treatment packages and gift vouchers.
Skills that help
- Hands-on treatment skills from a recognized programme
- Creating a clean, relaxing space
- Booking, record-keeping and client follow-up
Watch out for
- A home-based business licence or zoning approval may be needed, so check with your municipality
- Regulation of massage and esthetics varies by province, so check your regulator and any public health inspection rules
- Commercial general liability and professional liability insurance, and check whether your home insurance allows client visits
- Landlord, condo or neighbour concerns about client traffic
- Keeping work and home life separate
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to set up a home facial and massage studio?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how you set up your treatment room, your equipment and insurance. Check whether your home insurance allows client visits.
What rules should I check before seeing clients at home?
Check with your municipality about a home-based business licence or zoning approval. Regulation of massage and esthetics varies by province, so check your regulator and any public health inspection rules. Also check landlord, condo or neighbour concerns about client traffic.
How much can a home treatment studio earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your prices and how many regular clients you build. Plan on at least about 10 hours a week, with clients usually booking monthly or every few weeks.
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