Mobile sports massage therapist

Runners, cyclists, gym members, local sports club players and busy office workers with aches from desk work.

A fixed price per session, often with a small extra for travel. Regular clients booking every few weeks and block bookings help keep your diary steady.

• Recognised sports massage qualification
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• Clear, friendly communication
• Reliable time keeping and diary management

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check your insurer covers mobile work
• Whether you need a council licence for massage, as rules vary by area, check with your local council
• Know when to refer a client to a GP or physio, and record their health history and consent
• Working alone in clients' homes, so think about personal safety and share your diary with someone
• Physical strain on your own body, so plan your daily session numbers

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on the equipment you buy and what you already have. Your own costs may differ, so list each item before you commit.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many sessions you book, from a minimum of around 6 hours a week. This is revenue before travel and other costs.

Check that your professional indemnity and public liability insurance covers mobile work, and whether you need a council licence for massage, as rules vary by area. Also check when to refer a client to a GP or physio, and how to record health history and consent.