Mobile foot massage service

Bring relaxing foot and lower-leg massages to homes, offices and events.

Therapist massaging a client's feet in a calm treatment room.

Startup cost£500 to £2k

Monthly revenue£400 to £2k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

£500-2k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

A mobile foot and lower-leg massage service. You travel to clients with a portable chair or stool, towels, oils and a tidy kit, and offer sessions of around 30 to 60 minutes.

Your first three steps

Complete a recognised foot massage or reflexology course, and compare prices of local therapists
Get treatment and public liability insurance, then buy a portable chair or stool, towels, oils and a hygiene kit
Offer discounted first sessions to friends and local workplaces, and ask for reviews

Who pays

Busy professionals, older people at home, office teams, hen parties, wellbeing days and small events.

How it makes money

A fixed price per session, with extras such as longer sessions, group bookings at workplaces or events, and gift vouchers.

Skills that help

Massage or reflexology technique
Friendly, calm manner with clients
Good time and travel planning

Watch out for

Treatment and public liability insurance, and check what qualifications your insurer expects
Check with your local council whether any registration or licence applies to massage in your area
Do not claim to treat medical conditions; know when to decline a treatment (for example, some circulation problems or open wounds)
Personal safety when visiting new clients, and clear hygiene routines between sessions

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Questions people ask

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

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £500 to £2,000, depending on the portable chair or stool, oils, towels and other kit you choose. Insurance and any training you need should be part of your budget.

How much can a mobile foot massage service earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many clients you see, your prices and how much time you spend travelling. Revenue is before costs such as insurance, supplies and travel.

What rules and insurance should I check for mobile foot massage?

Check you have treatment and public liability insurance, and what qualifications your insurer expects. Check with your local council whether any registration or licence applies to massage. Do not claim to treat medical conditions, and know when to decline.