Mobile massage therapist business

Busy professionals, older adults who prefer care at home, office managers booking chair or table massage for staff, and event organizers.

A flat price per session (often 60 or 90 minutes), usually with a travel fee or minimum for longer distances. Corporate and event bookings can be priced per hour or per visit.

• Hands-on massage techniques
• Understanding of anatomy
• Clear communication and professionalism
• Scheduling and travel planning

• Most states require a massage therapy license, so check your state board before you take clients
• Some cities or counties require a separate business license or have rules for mobile massage, so check with your city or county
• Professional liability insurance, and check whether your policy covers working at clients' locations
• Personal safety when visiting new clients: consider screening bookings and sharing your schedule with someone you trust
• Physical strain from carrying equipment and repeated hands-on work

Estimates put startup costs at typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on the portable table and supplies you choose and the insurance and licensing you need. Your equipment choices will affect where you land in that range.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many hours you work, how many clients you book and how much time you spend traveling. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week.

Most states require a massage therapy license, so check your state board before taking clients. Also check whether your city or county requires a separate business license or has mobile massage rules, and whether your insurance covers working at clients' locations.