| The chair massage business can be an exciting | | | | to $600 or more. If you're just starting out, I |
| and well-paying way to gain extra income. | | | | would not recommend buying the expensive |
| However, in order for it to work as one's full time | | | | chairs just yet. And when browsing for a chair, |
| job requires a lot of work. For years, massage | | | | try to find one that is easily moveable (wheels |
| therapists have used chair massage as a way to | | | | are a plus). |
| generate money, market themselves, and help to | | | | Cleaning supplies will include things like paper |
| fill their appointment books with longer sessions. | | | | towels and some spray cleaner. I have used a |
| Here's what you'll need: | | | | variety of cleaning solutions in the past, and I've |
| A massage license (for nearly all states) | | | | found that a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water |
| A business license | | | | works well. You will also need hand sanitizer. |
| A massage chair | | | | Most chair massages are around 10 to 15 minutes |
| Cleaning supplies | | | | long. But, the time might vary depending on the |
| A timer or clock | | | | client, the event, etc. So it is important to keep a |
| *Business cards | | | | clock or timer within eyesight. You don't want to |
| *Appointment book | | | | keep the next client waiting too long. Many |
| *Receipt book (for those who ask for a receipt) | | | | therapists also invest in face-cradle covers for |
| *Music, candles, mood enhancers | | | | their chairs. They are comfortable, but I found |
| *Massage insurance | | | | the select-a-size paper towels to be more cost |
| If you're not a massage therapist, becoming a | | | | effective and most clients don't really care. |
| therapist is going to be your first and most | | | | Always remember that this is your chair massage |
| important challenge. In most states, you have to | | | | business, so you can run it however you choose. |
| obtain licensure from the state or city/county in | | | | However, you will probably want business cards |
| which you are living. In order to get licensed as a | | | | to hand out, an appointment book nearby to |
| massage therapist, you will need to get some | | | | schedule longer massages, and possibly a receipt |
| training. Many massage schools provide programs | | | | book for those who want receipts. You may also |
| that go over the number of hours required by | | | | want to bring music for your clients to listen to, |
| the state, but you may find several schools that | | | | maybe some candles, aromatherapy, and anything |
| offer only the precise number of hours that are | | | | else that will give them the best experience you |
| called for. You may very well find courses as | | | | can give them. |
| short as 7 months long. Various colleges are now | | | | Market yourself wherever you think people would |
| offering massage programs as well. Ensure that | | | | be benefited by chair massage. Many corporations |
| the school is accredited and has decent reviews. | | | | would love to have a chair massage during lunch |
| In addition to the massage certifications, etc., you | | | | breaks. Golf courses, radio stations, sporting |
| will need an occupational license. This permits you | | | | events, art festivals, malls, grocery stores, and |
| to accept money for services rendered. You will | | | | airports are all great locations for a chair massage |
| find many therapists who work "under the table," | | | | business. However, all of these venues will require |
| but you are legally responsible for claiming your | | | | you to go through some red tape before you can |
| earnings. A business license allows you to accept | | | | set up. |
| money, but it also means that you have an official | | | | After all is said and done, you should have fun and |
| business and that you are responsible for paying | | | | enjoy meeting all the different men and women |
| taxes on this business. | | | | you will encounter with this type of business. If |
| Of course, if you're going to have a chair | | | | your heart is in it, it will show through your hands, |
| massage business, you will need a chair! A | | | | and people will come back again and again. |
| massage chair can run anywhere from $100 up | | | | |