Mobile sports massage therapist
Bring recovery massage to athletes at home, at local clubs and at race and tournament days.
- 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
Sports and recovery massage delivered with a portable table at clients' homes, club training sessions, races and tournaments. Sessions focus on easing muscle tension and helping people recover between training or events.
Your first three steps
- Check whether massage therapy is regulated in your province and what training, registration and title rules apply
- Buy a portable table, linens and oils, and get liability insurance that covers mobile treatments
- Contact local running clubs, gyms and race organizers and offer a trial session or event-day slot
Who pays
Recreational runners, cyclists and gym-goers, amateur sports clubs and teams, and organizers of races and tournaments.
How it makes money
A fee per session, usually priced by length (30, 60 or 90 minutes). Extra income can come from event-day rates or packages for clubs and regular clients.
Skills that help
- Recognized massage therapy training
- Knowledge of muscles and common sports injuries
- Clear communication with clients
- Good time and travel planning
Watch out for
- Rules vary by province: some regulate massage therapy and the title Registered Massage Therapist, so check your provincial regulator before you advertise
- Professional and general liability insurance, and whether it covers events and treating clients at their homes
- Whether your services are exempt from GST/HST or you need to register, check with the Canada Revenue Agency
- Winter weather and the off-season for outdoor sports can make income uneven
- Physical work on your own hands, wrists and back, so pace your bookings
- Training costs are not included in the startup estimate
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- Break-even example
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- 30-day launch plan
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile sports massage business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on your equipment, insurance and travel setup. Training costs are not included in that estimate.
How much revenue can a mobile sports massage therapist make?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many clients, clubs and events you take on. Winter weather and the off-season for outdoor sports can make income uneven.
Do I need to be registered to offer sports massage in Canada?
Rules vary by province, so check with your provincial regulator, as some regulate massage therapy and the title Registered Massage Therapist. Also check that insurance covers events and home visits, and whether your services are GST/HST exempt with the Canada Revenue Agency.
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