Mobile spa treatments at clients' homes
Bring facials, massage and body care to clients' homes, or to small group spa parties.
- C$1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A travelling spa service. You bring a portable treatment table and products to clients' homes for facials, massage and body treatments. You can also run small group spa days for birthdays and bridal parties.
Your first three steps
- Check which qualifications and registrations your province requires for massage, esthetics or both, and choose the treatments you can offer
- Buy a portable table, linens and a small range of products, then price your menu against local spas
- Offer introductory sessions to friends and neighbours, collect reviews, and set up online booking
Who pays
Busy professionals, new parents, older clients who prefer not to travel, and groups booking a party or pre-wedding day.
How it makes money
A set price per treatment, with add-ons such as scrubs or hot stones. Group bookings and gift vouchers bring in extra income, and some clients book monthly.
Skills that help
- Hands-on treatment skills from a recognized programme
- Friendly, calm client care
- Booking and travel planning
Watch out for
- Massage therapy is regulated in some provinces and esthetics rules vary, so check your provincial regulator before advertising treatments
- Professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, including cover for working at clients' homes
- Cleanliness rules for tools and linens, and any municipal or public health requirements
- Winter driving and the cost of travel time between bookings
- Personal safety when visiting new clients, such as confirming details in advance
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Everything you need to start: mobile spa treatments at clients' homes
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- 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 start a mobile spa business in Canada?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your portable treatment table, products and insurance. Travel time between bookings and winter driving are also worth budgeting for.
Do I need a licence to offer massage or facials at clients' homes?
Check before advertising. Massage therapy is regulated in some provinces and esthetics rules vary, so check your provincial regulator. Also check professional and commercial general liability insurance for working at clients' homes, plus cleanliness rules and any municipal or public health requirements.
How much can a mobile spa business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many bookings you take and whether you run group spa days. Plan on at least about 8 hours a week, plus travel time between clients.
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