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How much would you expect to pay for an in-home massage?
An hour massage in the comfort of your own home by a licensed massage therapist. Table, sheets, music and organic natural oils all provided.
I am thinking about charging around 85 dollars.
3 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It totally depends on where you live and what the going rate for massage is near you. I would take a little poll of area massage practices or go online and Google massage in your area. Then go through the sites, since most will list their services and prices. Some may even have a price for 'off site' or home massage.
In any case, take the average price for an hour massage and add between $10-20 dollars to it. This will cover gas, wear and tear on your car and your time to bring your table, set it up and break it down again. I have found this to be a good formula for pricing since you are competing with other therapists in your area. You don't want to be too high or too low from others.
Also, for your safety, be sure someone knows where you are going. It is also a good practice to ask that someone else be home while you are there and that they not disrobe until you get there. If there is ever a doubt in your mind, DON'T GO. If you should encounter a personal threat of any sort, step away from the table at once and announce that the massage is over. Don't wait for payment, your safety is more important. Chalk it up to experience instead. In an extreme case, leave the table and just get out. Ask a policeman to accompany you to retrieve your things. If you are massaging in a hotel setting, go immediately to the manager and report what happened. Normally these things are pretty rare but don't be naive, be prepared. :)
- Anonymous1 decade ago
around 150