The 3 Mistakes Massage Therapists Make When Setting Their Business Up
The 3 Mistakes Massage Therapists Make When Setting Their Business Up
Many therapists jump into sessions without having the backend in place—and it shows.
They start taking clients, collecting cash, and doing the work they love…
But without the proper setup behind the scenes, it can quickly lead to burnout, financial stress, or worse—legal trouble.
I get it. You’re eager to get started. But skipping these early steps can cost you time, money, and peace of mind down the road.
Here are the 3 most common mistakes I see new massage therapists make when setting up their business—and how to avoid them.
🚩 Mistake #1: Mixing Personal and Business Money
Running your practice out of your personal bank account might seem easier in the beginning, but it gets messy—fast.
Not only is it harder to track income and expenses, but come tax time, it’s a headache you do not want.
→ Solution: Open a dedicated business checking account—even if you’re just starting small.
🚩 Mistake #2: Not Registering Your Business Name
You might have the perfect business name in mind—but if it’s not legally registered, someone else could scoop it up.
→ Solution: Check with your state to register your business name or DBA ("doing business as") properly. This protects your brand and helps you show up professionally from day one.
🚩 Mistake #3: Skipping Liability Insurance
Accidents happen, even when you’re amazing at what you do. Skipping liability insurance leaves you—and your business—vulnerable.
→ Solution: Get insured. It’s affordable, easy to set up, and gives both you and your clients peace of mind.
🛠 How START Can Help
Inside The START Program, I guide you through all the must-haves to set up your massage business the right way.
You’ll get a simple, step-by-step checklist covering:
Banking and budgeting
Legal registration
Insurance setup
Business policies and boundaries
AND the confidence that you didn’t miss a thing
It’s everything I wish someone had handed me when I started.
✅ Action Step This Week
Check two key things:
Is your business name legally registered with your state?
Is your current liability insurance active and up to date?
If the answer is no—or “I’m not sure”—this is your sign to take care of it today.
🚀 Don’t Leave Your Business Exposed
You’ve worked hard to build your skills. Now it’s time to protect them.
The START Program helps you set up your business the right way—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and zero second-guessing.
Keep an eye out for this program COMING SOON!
👉 Until then, sign up for my FREE Massage Biz Mastery Guide!
