You've probably met several people who are stressed out, burnt out, and just longing for a place where they can relax.
This scenario opens lucrative business opportunities like a massage therapy business.
Massage therapy also aids in the process of fast recovery from injuries and illnesses.
In this kind of business, you should like working with people, enjoy caring for them, possess the ability of empathizing with the distressed.

• Know the requirements.
  Find out the requirements of a massage therapist in your area before making any sort of investment.
  This will also provide the necessary information on your field of specialization.
  
• Choose your field of specialization.
  Research on what appropriate kind of massage appeals to you.
  Getting in touch with local therapists/schools usually helps.
  
• Undergo fundamental training.
  A training course teaching the dynamics of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Trigger Point Therapy should be opted for.
  Moreover, an in-depth knowledge on Myofascial Release or Reiki is considered an advantage in the field.
  Apart from learning these different massages, it is also recommended to specialize in a field like Pregnancy Massage, Medical Massage, or Animal Massage.
  Attending massage training courses will cost you around $150 to $350.
  
• Invest on high quality therapy materials.
  It is always better to go for renowned proven brands unless you personally prepare the oils, balms and potions.
  

Return on investments depend largely on the demand of your neighborhood at the initial stage.
Four to five massaging sessions a day can fetch anything between $50 and $100, making the monthly turnover anything between $1500 and $3000.