10/29/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Focused Massage Therapies – Cassandra, LMT
Serving Montgomery County, PA and surrounding areas
Welcome
Before scheduling your first session, you may have questions about how mobile massage works, what’s included, and why pricing differs from traditional spas.
Below are answers to the most common questions I receive from clients — written to help you understand what to expect, what’s included in your investment, and how I keep every session professional, personalized, and stress-free.
Why Mobile Massage Costs More Than a Spa Appointment
Mobile Massage — Like All Mobile Services — Costs More
The reason is simple: just as with any in-home licensed health or beauty service, the convenience of having a professional come directly to you carries additional time, effort, and expense.
When you schedule a mobile session, your therapist isn’t simply showing up to perform the massage. They’re loading their vehicle with professional equipment — a massage table, linens, oils, bolsters, sanitizing supplies, and more — and then transporting, unloading, and setting up everything required to create a relaxing, spa-quality environment right in your home.
After your session, the therapist must sanitize all surfaces, pack up, and return everything to their vehicle before traveling to the next appointment. This includes added drive time, fuel, tolls, and vehicle maintenance — all absorbed by the practitioner to deliver a safe, professional experience in your space.
When you book an in-home massage, you’re not only paying for skilled bodywork; you’re paying for comfort, privacy, and convenience — the peace of mind that comes with receiving professional care without ever leaving your home.
You’re investing in the luxury of accessibility — and the higher cost reflects the time, travel, and preparation it takes to bring that level of care directly to your door.
The Extra Time Required for a Mobile Massage Session
It’s completely understandable that mobile massage services are priced higher — the difference lies in the time and effort required for each session.
Unlike a spa therapist who remains in one location, a mobile massage therapist invests considerable time before and after every appointment. This includes driving to and from each client’s home, loading and unloading professional equipment, setting up the massage space, and cleaning and disinfecting everything afterward.
Each of these steps takes time — and that additional work reduces how many clients a mobile therapist can see in a day.
A therapist working in a spa might treat six or seven clients in an eight-hour shift.
A mobile massage therapist, accounting for travel and setup, can often accommodate only two to three sessions in the same time frame.
For this reason, independent mobile therapists, small wellness businesses, and even national apps all charge higher rates than brick-and-mortar spas. The pricing reflects not just the quality of care, but the time, travel, and preparation required to bring that same level of professional service directly to your home.
If I Buy a Portable Massage Table, Can I Get a Discount on My Session?
Providing your own massage table doesn’t change the session rate.
The cost of mobile massage reflects the therapist’s time, training, and professional expertise, not just the equipment used. A licensed massage therapist is compensated for their hands-on skill, travel time, and the preparation required to deliver safe, therapeutic care in your home — regardless of who provides the table or chair.
In short, bringing your own table doesn’t reduce the professional time involved, so the session price remains the same.
If I Ask for Less Pressure, Will That Affect Pricing?
No — the amount of pressure you request doesn’t change the cost of your session.
At well-run mobile massage practices, all modalities are priced the same. Your fee covers the therapist’s professional time and skill, not the amount of force applied.
Some therapists or larger companies do charge a premium for what they label “deep tissue,” though in most cases that simply means Swedish massage with heavier pressure — not the true Deep Tissue modality, which uses distinct techniques and anatomical focus.
Pricing is based on the quality and professionalism of the work, not how deep the pressure goes.
Final Note
Every aspect of mobile massage — from travel and setup to customized care — is designed to make your session as seamless, restorative, and professional as possible.
My goal is to bring high-quality therapeutic massage to your doorstep with honesty, transparency, and respect for your time and wellbeing.
Contact & Booking
📞 Call or Text: 215-712-8824
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