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Permalink Reply by Emily Ghormley on
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Hi Abbie! I am in the same spot! I am looking into growing my house call clientelle in the new year and am not quite sure where to start. Thought this website would be a good place to pull from some more experienced practitioners...let me know if you get some good jewels of advice and I will do the same.
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Permalink Reply by Christopher Vallo on
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Basics are covering costs, time constraints and exploring options to generate client leads.
Concerns are safety, travel, payments, scheduling and having enough income or savings to weather the slow ramp up.
A great way to make your change positive is to look at it as something in your control.
The amount of effort and time you put into it, coming from a place that is representative of you and what you can offer, is very powerful in attracting clients. What you offer can be unique and if you work on making your sessions ones that connect with people and their needs, they will return as repeat clients.
The financials are easy, open up a spreadsheet and plug in the numbers.
Retaining clients and paying your bills will be harder but starting your own practice will be a great experience.
Remember to make it all in your control: without action on your part, it cannot succeed and you'll find satisfaction in what you love to do.
Best of luck!
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Permalink Reply by Gloria Coppola on
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Well said Christopher!!It's a great way especially if you love to travel .
Take into consideration travel time/expense too
Also take into consideration that you don't always know the parameters of a work space
at someone's home. Remember to ask them if you have to climb stairs too!
As a woman, I would always tell someone where I am going and what time I am expected to finish my session.
If you work with clients who are able to afford their own massage table, have them purchase one because it is MUCH easier for you! They like the idea too of having their own personal table.
Be careful how you haul your table - it can be bearing on your body and you don't want to hurt yourself.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me at massageproce@gmail.com
I used to do house calls and have a few colleagues who love it!
A former student of mine even set up a mobile operation and is VERY successful
Christopher Vallo said:Basics are covering costs, time constraints and exploring options to generate client leads.
Concerns are safety, travel, payments, scheduling and having enough income or savings to weather the slow ramp up.
A great way to make your change positive is to look at it as something in your control.
The amount of effort and time you put into it, coming from a place that is representative of you and what you can offer, is very powerful in attracting clients. What you offer can be unique and if you work on making your sessions ones that connect with people and their needs, they will return as repeat clients.
The financials are easy, open up a spreadsheet and plug in the numbers.
Retaining clients and paying your bills will be harder but starting your own practice will be a great experience.
Remember to make it all in your control: without action on your part, it cannot succeed and you'll find satisfaction in what you love to do.
Best of luck!
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Hi Abbie,
I'm practically new too, just received my MD license last week! I'm in the same boat.
Staring out, you should get massage insurance through ABMP or AMTA so you'll be covered. I would not advise working on clients without insurance. I just filled out everything last night on their site. They have several differerent membership types. Just be sure to read everything thoroughly. The annual fee is $199, which isn't bad.
#2, You should obtain your business license to cover your derrierre, depending upon your state. I know here in MD a biz license is needed. I would hate to build by practice, then have Uncle Sam shut me down because he thinks he's not getting his cut. As always, LLC, Sole Proprietor is up to you. I'm going LLC just to protect my assets.
I have jobs lined up, but, like you would prefer to work for myself. Just make sure you always cover yourself when it comes to your business, no matter what type of business it is your running.
Let me know if this helps.
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I have found that going to ones home didnt work for me. I started renting in various doctors offices and salons, then went on to my own office.It takes time to build that pt/client list but that worked for me. If you put yourself into a salon atmosphere the upside to that is there are people around. And alot of the girls refer to you, you want to go to a place where there is no massotherapist. There were times when I wasnt sure what path to take, but I let the good lord guide me and it all came together.Blessings to you!!!! :)
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