Sports massage in a rented gym or clinic room

Gym members, clinic patients, local athletes and club players who want treatment in a professional setting.

A fixed price per session, minus either a room rent or a share of each session paid to the host. A full diary of back-to-back clients is the aim.

• Recognised sports massage qualification
• Good knowledge of anatomy
• Building relationships with gyms and clinics
• Managing a busy diary

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and whether the host also needs proof of cover
• Read rental or revenue share terms closely, including notice periods and who owns the client relationship
• Empty hours still cost you if you pay a fixed rent, so start with limited days
• Whether your local council requires any licence or registration for massage, check with them

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

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how full your diary is, from a minimum of around 10 hours a week. Rent or revenue share comes out of this.

Check whether the host also needs proof of your professional indemnity and public liability cover. Read rental or revenue share terms closely, including notice periods and who owns the client relationship, and check with your local council about any licence or registration for massage.