Mobile foot massage service

Bring foot and lower-leg massage to offices, events and homes with a portable chair and kit.

Therapist massaging a client's feet in a calm treatment room.

Startup cost$1.5k to $6k

Monthly revenue$1k to $5k

Time needed8+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

$1.5k-6k
Side hustle
Out and about
Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

What it is

A travelling foot massage service. You bring a portable chair, a footrest and supplies to workplaces, wellness days, parties and clients' homes.

Your first three steps

Check your state's massage therapy and reflexology licensing rules and get any training or license you need
Buy a portable chair, footrest, towels and sanitizing supplies, then practice setting up quickly
Offer a trial session to a local office manager or event planner and ask for a testimonial

Who pays

Employers booking staff wellness sessions, event organizers, and individuals or groups booking at home.

How it makes money

A price per session for individuals, or a per-hour or per-day rate for offices and events. Repeat corporate bookings give steadier income.

Skills that help

Massage or reflexology technique
Friendly, professional manner
Organizing bookings and travel
Basic marketing to local businesses

Watch out for

State and local licensing for massage, since some cities also regulate mobile massage; check with your city or county
General liability insurance that covers work at clients' locations
Venue rules at offices and events, and getting permission to work there
Hygiene, including clean linens and sanitized equipment between clients
Physical strain on your hands and back, so limit sessions per day

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a mobile foot massage business?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your portable chair, supplies, travel setup and insurance. Your costs will vary with the equipment you choose.

How much can a mobile foot massage service earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many workplace and event bookings you win and your session prices. Part-time work starts at about 8 hours a week.

What rules should I check before offering mobile foot massage?

Check state and local licensing for massage, since some cities also regulate mobile massage. Also check insurance that covers client locations, venue rules and permission at offices and events, and your hygiene practices.