17+ Chair Massage Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]

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Updated: January 20th, 2022

17+ Chair Massage Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]

Interested in starting a chair massage business in 2023?

We put together 17 of the best chair massage businesses you can start in today.

For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other chair massage businesses to help you see what it really takes.

Here's the full list:

1. Start a chair massage supply and rental business

Examples of a successful chair massage supply and rental business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a chair massage supply and rental business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a chair massage supply and rental business ➜

2. Become a hair massage therapist

Examples of a successful hair massage therapist:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a hair massage therapist:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a hair massage therapist ➜

3. Start an on-site chair massage business

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000/month

View all 1 case studies

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Examples of a successful on-site chair massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a on-site chair massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting an on-site chair massage business ➜

Case Study

My name is Jenni Jo and I have always wanted a title. So I gave myself one! You can refer to me as Jenni Jo Tension Tamer®. I have been a licensed massage therapist since 2003, an Instructor of the Yamuna Body Rolling Self-Care method since 2011 and a dreamer since 1972. I have had the great pleasure of creating a niche market within the touring and entertainment world as “Massage therapist to the RockStars”.

I wanted something that I could drive up to a venue or to someone’s doorstep and the ambiance & environment is ready already! My Peace Pod is relatively new and working within the hours of my children’s school has kept my business flow a little limited (for now!) Even with limited availability, I’m super grateful for the interest, business and press I have received since my Launch: Airstream Life! Magazine, Massage & Bodywork Magazine & Willamette Week “Best Of”. I feel very lucky to have support and encouragement in my ‘Lil dream!

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How I Started A $2K/Month Mobile Bodycare Experiences Business ➜

4. Start a spa service kiosk business

Examples of a successful spa service kiosk business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a spa service kiosk business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a spa service kiosk business ➜

5. Start a tradeshow booth massage business

Examples of a successful tradeshow booth massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tradeshow booth massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a tradeshow booth massage business ➜

6. Start a gym chair massage business

Examples of a successful gym chair massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a gym chair massage business:

Learn more about starting a gym chair massage business ➜

7. Start a nail manicure & pedicure kiosk business

Examples of a successful nail manicure & pedicure kiosk business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a nail manicure & pedicure kiosk business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a nail manicure & pedicure kiosk business ➜

8. Become a massage therapist ($2.88M/year)

How Much Can You Make?

$2,000 — $240,000/month

View all 8 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$37,500

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Crafty Skills

Examples of a successful massage therapist:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a massage therapist:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a massage therapist ➜

Case Study

Hi there! My name is Sam Varnerin and I created Snuggle with Sam, my independent professional cuddling practice, while I was still working full-time as a construction engineer.

Here’s all of the contributors on the panel at CuddleXpo in Chicago presenting how we came up with the Code of Ethics for Professional Cuddling. Back left to right: Maryelen Reid, Madelon Guinazzo, Samantha Varnerin (me!), Samantha Hess, Jean Franzbleau, Fei Wyatt, Janet Trevino. Front left to right: Keely Shoup, Lisa Meece. Photo credit Rellian Chen Merrin

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How I Make A Living Professionally Cuddling With People ➜

9. Start a foot massage business

Examples of a successful foot massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a foot massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a foot massage business ➜

10. Start a shopper chair massage business

Examples of a successful shopper chair massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a shopper chair massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a shopper chair massage business ➜

11. Start a trade show massage business

Examples of a successful trade show massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a trade show massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a trade show massage business ➜

12. Start a massage chair rental business

Examples of a successful massage chair rental business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a massage chair rental business:

Learn more about starting a massage chair rental business ➜

13. Start a coin-operated chair massage business

Examples of a successful coin-operated chair massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a coin-operated chair massage business:

Learn more about starting a coin-operated chair massage business ➜

14. Start a massage parlour business

How Much Can You Make?

$8,800 — $200,000/month

View all 3 case studies

Average Initial Investment

$32,500

Skills

Business Savvy Skills

Self Motivation Skills

Customer Service Skills

Examples of a successful massage parlour business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a massage parlour business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a massage parlour business ➜

Case Study

My name is Marike van der Velden and I am the founder and owner of the largest high-end escortservice in The Netherlands: Society Service. The service we offer is called the Girlfriend Experience, which means spending time with an escort will feel similar to spending time with a girlfriend. The experience is very intimate of nature and often includes eroticism, but this is not the main focus of the experience, merely the cherry on top. The social aspect of booking is just as important, if not more.

At any given time, there are around 55 male and female escorts working with Society Service. They cater to clients from all walks of life, from ambitious businessmen to nervous virgins and curious couples. The aim is to create a mutually enjoyable, memorable, and extraordinary experience. This experience does come with a price tag of at least $1,000 per booking, resulting in a multi-million dollar annual turnover.

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How I Started An Escort Service At 21 That Now Generates $200K/Month ➜

15. Become a spa consultant

Examples of a successful spa consultant:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a spa consultant:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Learn more about starting a spa consultant ➜

16. Start a party massages business

Examples of a successful party massages business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a party massages business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Start Your Own Day Spa and More: Destination Spa, Medical Spa, Yoga Center, Spiritual Spa (StartUp Series)

Learn more about starting a party massages business ➜

17. Start a corporate chair massage business

Examples of a successful corporate chair massage business:

Here are some great videos on how to get started with a corporate chair massage business:

For further info, check out these books and products:

Marketing Your Chair-Massage Business: A Step By Step, Simple, Effective Guide To Building A Chair-Massage Practice

Learn more about starting a corporate chair massage business ➜

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