Mobile hot stone massage service

Bring a relaxing hot stone massage to clients' homes, offices and events with a portable setup.

Heated smooth stones are arranged on a towel during a spa massage session.

Startup costC$1.5k to C$5k

Monthly revenueC$800 to C$4k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

C$1.5k-5k
Side hustle
Out and about
Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A travelling hot stone massage service. You bring a portable table, heated basalt stones, oils and linens, and set up a calm spa-style session in the client's home, workplace or at a private event.

Your first three steps

Check whether massage therapy is regulated in your province and what training or registration you need before charging clients
Buy a portable table, a stone heater with a thermometer, a set of stones and linens, then arrange liability insurance
Offer discounted first sessions to friends and neighbours, and ask local gyms, salons and offices about wellness days

Who pays

Busy professionals, couples, people who prefer treatments at home, and groups booking for parties, retreats or workplace wellness days.

How it makes money

A price per session (usually 60 or 90 minutes), with extras such as add-on treatments, gift certificates, travel fees and group or event bookings.

Skills that help

Massage technique and training
Calm, professional manner with clients
Scheduling and travel planning

Watch out for

Massage therapy is a regulated profession in some provinces, so check your provincial regulator before using the title or offering treatments
Commercial general liability or professional insurance, since clients' homes and equipment are involved
Burn risk: keep stones at a safe temperature and learn when not to use heat, such as with some medical conditions or pregnancy
Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile services
Winter travel and carrying equipment, so plan for weather and your own physical strain

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a mobile hot stone massage business?

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your portable table, stones, oils and linens, insurance, any extra training you need, and travel costs.

Do I need a licence to offer mobile massage in Canada?

Massage therapy is regulated in some provinces, so check your provincial regulator before using the title or offering treatments. Also check municipal business licence rules for mobile services, insurance, and safe stone temperatures and when heat should not be used.

How much can a mobile hot stone massage business earn?

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you book and your pricing. Plan for travel time and winter weather. The estimate assumes at least about 8 hours a week.