Home studio massage therapy

Local residents wanting regular relief from tension, stress or sports strain, often booking monthly or every few weeks.

A set price per session, with options like 60 or 90 minutes, add-ons, packages of several sessions, or a monthly membership for regulars.

• Hands-on massage techniques
• Creating a calm, clean environment
• Client intake and record keeping
• Building repeat clients

• Most states require a massage therapy license, so check your state board
• Home occupation permits or zoning rules may apply, and some HOAs or landlords do not allow client visits
• Professional and general liability insurance, including coverage for clients visiting your home
• Privacy and boundaries when clients come to your residence
• Slow early weeks while you build a regular client base

Estimates put startup costs at typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much you spend preparing your treatment room, on equipment and supplies, and on insurance. Costs vary with the space you already have available.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many clients you see and how often they rebook. Expect slow early weeks while you build a regular client base.

Most states require a massage therapy license, so check your state board. Check home occupation permits and zoning, and whether your HOA or landlord allows client visits. Also look at professional and general liability insurance, including coverage for clients visiting your home.