Massages for Foreigners

I lived in Mexico City for a while and I LOVED IT! If you use some common sense, it's not that dangerous at all, and there is quite a huge expat community of people living there. Most of these foreigners were moved their by their company, so they get a lot of perks, including a nice salary. Often, the spouse doesn't work, so that means someone is spending that nice salary. Some of my most lucrative times were in Mexico City! It was especially good because I speak English, and lots of foreigners don't feel comfortable with a Spanish speaker or don't trust a foreign massage therapist. I did not set up a formal company, but just let people know I was accepting clients, and that I was certified in the USA, and that was it!

I worked out of my home, setting up a studio in the spare room, and I charged a fair rate, but since I had little expenses, and wasn't paying taxes, I made good money. This is quite common in the expat community in Mexico City, especially as it is really hard to get a work visa without a sponsor. That means you can't really work for yourself in Mexico as a foreigner. Most English speakers were quite content that I was certified in the USA, and both men and women felt comfortable with me. I felt comfortable because someone was always referred by someone else. I didn't do any formal advertising, just word of mouth and the occasional mass email.

I did keep up with my certification in the USA and occasionally travel to take classes to learn to improve my technique. I also did not accept walk-in appointments. If you get the opportunity to move to a foreign country and can connect with a community that speaks the same language you do, it is a GREAT way to get business and make money, but you have to make sure you are qualified.