Mobile acupuncture house calls
Bring acupuncture to clients' homes and offices with a portable table and kit.
- $2k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
What it is
A licensed acupuncturist travels to clients with a portable table, needles and supplies. It suits people who find it hard to travel, busy professionals and older adults.
Your first three steps
- Check with your state board that your license allows treating clients outside a clinic
- Put together a portable kit, set a service radius around your zip code and price your travel time
- Introduce yourself to senior communities, physical therapists and local employers and ask for referrals
Who pays
Individuals paying directly, plus some offices, senior living communities or gyms that bring you in for sessions.
How it makes money
A higher fee per visit than clinic sessions to cover travel time, plus package deals for regular visits. You keep costs low with no rent.
Skills that help
- State acupuncture license and training
- Reliable driving and route planning
- Setting up a clean treatment space anywhere
Watch out for
- Check state and local rules on mobile or in-home practice
- Malpractice and general liability insurance, with auto insurance checked for business use
- Safe needle handling, sharps disposal and infection control away from a clinic
- Keep client records private and secure on the road
- Travel time can eat into your earning hours, so group visits by area
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