How to Market a Massage Business Without Becoming a Discount Junkie or Burnt-Out Therapist

November 09, 2025
Topics: Massage Spa
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

Spoiler: Loyalty pays better than Groupon ever will
By: Your brutally honest, fun-loving guide to recurring revenue freedom


Tired of Clients Treating Your Massage Biz Like a One-Night Stand?

You’re amazing at healing people’s backs.
Your hands are magical. Your room smells like lavender and peace.

But let me guess…
Your bank account feels more like a horror story than a happy ending.

You post on IG, run promos, maybe even dabbled in Groupon (), and still…

Crickets.
Or worse — one-time clients who ghost you faster than a bad Tinder date.

Here’s the thing nobody tells massage therapists:

“Marketing isn’t about getting more people in the door. It’s about making the right ones STAY.”

And today, I’m going to show you how to market your massage business using the #1 tool that turns your stress into scalability: memberships.

Not just any membership — a smart one powered by BoomCloud™.

Let’s roll.


STORY: From Hustle Mode to $17K Monthly Recurring Revenue With One Simple Shift

Meet Jason.

He ran a solo massage practice in Nashville. His schedule was full-ish, but his income was all over the place.

Monday: booked
Tuesday: empty
Wednesday: discount day
Thursday: no-show
Friday: he prays

Jason was exhausted. His marketing plan? Post memes and beg for bookings. Relatable?

Then a colleague told him about BoomCloud™ and how they used it to set up recurring monthly memberships.

Jason launched 3 simple plans:

  • Basic: $79/mo = 1 massage/month

  • Deluxe: $139/mo = 2 massages/month + 10% off products

  • VIP: $199/mo = 2 massages + hot stones + priority booking

No paid ads. No gimmicks. Just email + signage + word of mouth.

90 days later:

  • 127 clients joined

  • $13,000/month in Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)

  • Clients booked more consistently

  • His stress dropped faster than a client’s shoulders after deep tissue


You Don’t Need More Clients. You Need Recurring Clients.

Here’s the truth about how to market a massage business:

It’s not about followers.
It’s not about discounts.
It’s not about doing everything, everywhere, all at once.

It’s about doing one thing really well:
Creating a system that keeps clients coming back.

“Most massage therapists are stuck in a transactional model. But the ones who WIN build recurring revenue and optimize revenue per client.”


BoomCloud™ = Your Massage Business’s Secret Growth Weapon

If you’re serious about scaling your massage biz, you need a platform that:

✅ Automates memberships
✅ Builds loyalty
✅ Tracks usage and revenue
✅ Makes your income predictable

BoomCloud™ is like your back-office boss bestie. Here’s what it does:


1. Create & Automate Membership Plans

No more awkward “Are you coming back next month?” convos.

  • Custom packages (1 or 2+ massages/month)

  • Add perks: priority booking, discounts, free birthday massage

  • Charge clients automatically — monthly, bi-weekly, yearly


2. Build Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)

Predictable cash flow = spa nirvana.

Let’s say:

  • 100 members @ $99/mo = $9,900 MRR

  • That’s $118,800/year you can count on — before tips.


3. Grow Your ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue)

Spa owners who track ARR sleep better.

You’ll be able to project revenue and even sell your practice one day — yes, it becomes an asset.

MRR x 12 = ARR
Think like a SaaS company, not just a service provider.


4. Increase Revenue Per Patient (RPP)

Membership clients:

  • Show up more ✅

  • Tip more ✅

  • Buy more products ✅

  • Refer more people ✅

  • Are easier to upsell ✅

Clients in BoomCloud™ spend 2X to 4X more per year than non-members.
That’s not a marketing gimmick. That’s math.


CASE STUDY: How Maya Turned Her Massage Room Into a Revenue Machine

Maya was working 50+ hours a week in her massage studio in Austin, TX.
She had loyal clients, but they booked on their own schedule — if at all.

She heard about BoomCloud™, got a free demo, and launched:

  • “Wellness Club” at $89/month

  • “Zen Pro” at $139/month with hot stone or cupping

  • “Ultimate Chill” at $189/month with 2x massages + skincare

She added a QR code at checkout, trained her receptionist, and BOOM:

  • 163 members in 4 months

  • $15,800 MRR

  • 92% retention rate

  • Her income became predictable, not panic-inducing

Maya now works less, earns more, and has waiting lists for her VIP plan.


HOW TO MARKET A MASSAGE BUSINESS THE SMART WAY (Step-by-Step)

Here’s your no-fluff, no-BS plan:


✅ Step 1: Launch Your Membership (Keep it Simple)

Start with:

  • 2–3 tiers

  • 1 service/month minimum

  • Add small perks (priority booking, product discounts, etc.)


✅ Step 2: Promote It Internally First

Use what you already have:

  • Tell existing clients

  • Add signage in rooms + lobby

  • Add a QR code to business cards and receipts

  • Train your team to mention it at checkout


✅ Step 3: Use Automation (Not Hope)

With BoomCloud™:

  • Set it and forget it

  • Charge members automatically

  • Send reminders, updates, & promotions

  • Track retention, churn, and usage


✅ Step 4: Market With Confidence

Now that you’ve got MRR in place…

  • Run ads to your membership, not just single services

  • Promote “member-only” perks to create FOMO

  • Let your members become your best marketers

Hot Copy Idea:
“Massage once a month? You deserve it. Massage on autopay? You’re royalty.”


THE MONEY MATH (Because Feelings Don’t Pay Rent)

Members Price MRR ARR
100 $89 $8,900 $106,800
200 $129 $25,800 $309,600
300 $149 $44,700 $536,400

This is the foundation of a 6-figure (or multiple 6-figure) massage business that doesn’t require 10 new clients a week.


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“You don’t need more clients. You need better systems, loyal members, and a revenue model that doesn’t kill your body.”

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Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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