How to Set Up a Massage Therapy Clinic

Massage therapy is a lucrative profession in which therapists earn as much as $78,000 each year. This form of therapy treats stress and muscular injuries. These techniques are often offered at spas for relaxation and as alternative medicine techniques to treat illness. 

1. Determine whether you wish to simply become certified or if you wish to obtain a degree in massage therapy. The difference is that with certification you are limited as to where you could become employed. With a degree you would possess the skills necessary to offer these treatments for medical purposes. 


2. Obtain training by enrolling in a college and/university offering degree programs for massage therapy. While you are attending this program you should determine your specialization in this type of therapy. 


3. Register to take the massage therapy licensing examination. Your college and/or university could provide you with information pertaining to where and when to take this examination. Realize you are not allowed to practice massage therapy without this license. You are also required to renew this license according to the laws and regulations of your state of residence. 


4. Secure capital for setting up your massage clinic. You could obtain a business loan from a finance company and/or bank. Before you attempt to get a loan you should ensure that your finances are in order. Obtain copies of your credit reports and pay off any delinquent and/or any other negative debts listed on your credit reports. This will ensure that your credit score is high when you apply for this funding. 


5. Secure a location for your clinic. You have the option to rent and/or purchase this property. You should ensure that your location is in an area where it is marketable. Avoid areas in rural areas with small populations. Avoid also areas where there are already several massage therapy clinics as this will drastically hinder your massage therapy clinic.


6. Aggressively market your massage therapy clinic. Hiring a marketing consultant will provide you with the tools necessary to successfully market your massage therapy clinic and to attract clients.