5 Steps to Become a Massage Therapy Center from Home


Who doesn’t like a nice relaxing massage? Many people do, and yes, it’s a very lucrative business that you should consider. First, let’s talk about the costs of starting this business and some things you would need. To start a massage therapy center, you may need up to $7,000, and these are some of the things you would spend it on-:
 

Starting a Massage Therapy Business – How Much Does it Cost

  • A. Business Registration- You would need about $150 to get a license to start your own massage therapy center, and then you would also have to pay a massage center establishment fee, of between $200 and $300. Also, you would need to register your business with the secretary of state and pay filing fees ranging from $10 – $200 depending on the state where you choose to start your business.
  • B. Training: Many states favor trained massage specialists. This is the most important ingredient for success in this business, so you should ensure that you enroll in training and obtain a license from the Department of State Health Services.
  • C. Insurance—You can choose any general insurance policy according to your specific business needs, but it is important for you to obtain liability insurance to protect you from sexual harassment law suits and other similar lawsuits that may involve professional misconduct and negligence.
  • D. Location: You would need to rent a commercial space and, of course, equip it to standard. The rates would depend on the specific area where you choose to start your massage therapy center.
  • e. Promotion and Advertisement: You would also need to spread the good news of your business to people so that they can patronize you. You can advertise your business in newspapers and healthcare magazines, distribute flyers, partner with hospitals and medical centers, and advertise your business on radio and television. Word-of-mouth advertisements and referrals are also very effective.
  • f. Equipment-You would also need to purchase equipment to run your business. Some of the equipment you would need include-:


Massage Tables: 

You will need at least one massage table on which your clients can lie while you perform your massage miracle on them.
 

Flannel Sheets: 

These would be used to cover your clients during massage. Choose soothing, relaxing colors like white.
Pillows-You would also need pillows for positioning and maximum comfort.
 

Music Players: 

The magic of soft music during massage cannot be underestimated. You should buy an audio player and some CDs with soft, relaxing music to help further calm your clients.
 

Towels: 

Your clients will use towels to cover their bodies after the massage, so you should also invest in quality towels. White is a preferable color.
Scented Candles-Another thing you need to buy is scented candles with soft fragrances that are not too strong or offensive to your clients.
 

Massage oils and lotions: 

You would also need massage oils and lotions of varying scents and types to aid the massage.
 

Brochure-: 

You should create a business brochure stating all the services you offer, your charges and how you can be reached, and then you should distribute them to as many people as you can as a form of advertisement.
 

Client Cards-: 

You would also need to keep records of client appointments and information relating to each client. So, you should consider hiring a printer to design client information cards for your business.
 

Business Cards: 

This is yet another networking and business promotion tool. Ensure that you have a business card designed for you that you carry around and hand out to people to encourage them to visit your massage therapy center.
 

Washing Machine and Dryers: 

Hygiene is very important in this business. Your towels, sheets, and pillowcases have to be kept neat and fresh at all times. It may be easier to keep up with that with a washing machine and a dryer.
 

Throw an opening party-: 

When you are done finding a suitable location and buying equipment, you are ready to start your business. You should throw an opening party to enable friends, families and other potential clients visit your massage therapy center, get free massages enjoy the feeling and keep coming back for more; this time with cash in hand or a credit card in the wallet.
 
Least i forget, you will also need a business plan for your massage therapy center.
 

Starting a Massage Therapy Center – Tips for success

I wouldn’t tell you how to start a massage therapy center without telling you how to succeed at it-:
  1. Understand the body and learn effective massage techniques: In this business, your massage skills earn you money, so you have to keep improving your skills and learning new techniques and methods. You can attend training and continuing education programs to update your business knowledge.
  2. Hygiene is important too-: You must pay special attention to cleanliness to succeed too. You would be working with people on a ‘contact level’, and if they feel that you are not a clean person, they may be hesitant to patronize you. So you should ensure that you are always clean and tidy, your towels and other materials you use are squeaky clean, your staffs are clean and organized and your office is kept clean and tidy too. Endeavor to provide privacy for your clients too.
  3. Keep to appointments-: Ensure you stick to appointments and avoid lateness. You should also encourage your clients to do the same and have a strict policy for dealing with lateness to protect other clients in case on person’s lateness causes another client’s appointment to be delayed.
  4. Develop a good working relationship with your clients so they can feel comfortable around you and refer others to you.
  5. Lastly, you should diversify your service strategies: Provide home-based services, partner with gyms and fitness centers, work as a consultant for clinics and hospitals, and also work with hotels and spas to generate steady revenue and income.

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