Therapy, New Age and personal care related ideas to make money from home

If you're interested in alternative therapy or have the type of personality that relates well to others, then you could consider a therapeutic, healing or personal care method of earning some extra cash.

Many of the occupations listed below are ideal for carrying out on evenings and weekends as this is the time when your potential customers are at home.

Don't forget though that many of these ideas also lend themselves to making extra cash in the workplace.

Even with the recession in full swing, many tired office workers and executives could spare the cost of a couple of day's lunches for a relaxing lunch-time head massage

Acupressure Beautician Acupuncture Alexander technique Aromatherapy Counselling Crystal Therapy De-cluttering Diet Group Leader Evening class teacher

Exercise classes Fitness Instructor Fortune telling Hairdresser Homeopathy Hypnosis Indian head massage Massage Meditation

Nail technician Personal trainer Pilates Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Shaitsu Spells Tai Chi

Yoga More ideas

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Ideas in Action

All of these ideas can lend themselves to making money on a part-time or work from home basis. If you have or can aquire the necessary, knowledge, skills and (where appropriate) qualifications, then you can run a class, tutorial or therapy session at minimal start-up cost.

If you're looking for space to run a class, ask at your local church or village hall, leisure centre or school if they can rent you a room. For more personal and one-to-one sessions you can visit the clients home or set up a room in your house if you have the space.

Try a search to find the appropriate teaching body or organisation which can help you to find the information you need to carry out, teach or lead in the area that interests you. Courses are available for most subjects - from brief introductions through to professional level couses which can take months or years to complete.

Dont forget that you may be able to get a career development loan

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Acupressure

Acupuncture without the needles. Can be used to treat a wide variety of problems ranging from travel sickness to headaches.

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese method of pain relief and therapy using very thin needles inserted into acupuncture points on various parts of the body.

Alexander technique

A holistic technique involving improvements to the posture and breathing amongst other things. Its adherents claim it can improve quality of life in many areas including mobility and performance.

Beautician

Like hairdressing and nail care, this is another great job to carry out on a part-time basis in clients homes. Don't forget that you can organise cosmetics parties, botox sessions and loads of other stuff to add value to your session.

Counselling

Counsellors work at all levels dealing with a huge variety of issues and problems. There are courses available at all levels from brief introductions to full time post-graduate courses. Many counsellors work with voluntary organisations. Find out more.

Crystal Therapy

Crystal therapy is a technique using stones and crystals as healing tools. The therapist places crystals on different parts of the body to create an aura of healing energy around the patient.

De-cluttering

De-cluttering is one of those things that's difficult to do for yourself but easy to do for someone else! Find out about how to de-clutter a home. If you are organised, tactful and sympathetic it could be for you!

Diet Group Leader

A diet group can be a good way to earn some extra cash. Maybe you've lost loads of weight yourself and want to evangelise about it or you simply relate well to people and enjoy keeping fit and healthy. Top diets

Evening class teacher

Got a hobby that you love and are knowledgeable about? Why not pass your knowledge onto others. Local authorities run evening classes on everything from art to wine-tasting and teaching a class can be rewarding both financially and socially.

Exercise classes and Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

If your idea of a good evening is a run or a session in the gym, you could earn extra cash by running classes. There is a huge demand for fitness and slimming help both in running classes and training sessions and on a one-to-one basis as a personal trainer.

Fortune telling

This is hugely popular as evidenced by the columns in newspapers and magazines, TV astrologers, phone lines and text services. If you have a gift in this direction why not use it to do do personal readings and predictions. At least there's no problem in doing the business's cash-flow predictions!

Hairdresser

'Nuff said - hairdressers are always in demand and it's the ideal job to carry out on a part-time basis in clients homes.

Homeopathy

Treating illnesses and other health problems with counter-irritants which mimic the symptoms of the original problem. These preparations are used at high dilutions.

Hypnosis

Hypnotherapy is used to treat a wide range of medical and psychological problems like addictions such as smoking and alcohol addiction, sleeplessness, stress through to phobias and obesity.

Indian head massage

Indian head massage can help with stress and tension and almost any problems of the head including sinus and migraines. Find out More

Massage

Massage can improve your health by acting directly on the body and also by promoting a feeling of well-being and reducing stress. Courses are available ranging from a one day introduction through to long term residential in-depth courses. Find out More

Meditation

Meditation classes can help with relaxation, anxiety, weightloss and a whole gamut of stress-related problems. If you have the ability to meditate and pass your knowledge on to others, then this could be for you.

Nail technician

Like hairdressing and beauty care, this is an easy one to carry out on a part-time basis in clients homes. Find out More

Pilates

Pilates is low-impact form of exercise which emphasises proper breath control. Using mat work and equipment pilates aims to work muscles in the abdomen, lower back, hips, and buttocks to improve posture and bring about better mental and physical health.

Reflexology

Reflexology is the practice of massaging or applying pressure to areas of the hands and feet to promote well-being or address problems.

Reiki

Reiki is the placing of the therapists hands on the patients body to channel healing energy or 'ki' through the body to improve mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

Relaxation

Relaxation classes can take place on a group or one to one basis. They can combine elements of meditation, yoga and other disciplines and can have a therapeutic effect buy reducing blood pressure and overall stress levels.

Shaitsu

Another massage related therapy. The practicioner uses his or her fingers , palms and thumbs to correct body imbalances and improve overall health as well as specific problems. Courses from one day upwards. Find out more

Spells

Like horoscopes, divination, and telling fortunes, some people believe in this and like to have spells cast on their behalf. Google 'casting a spell' to check out the market.

Tai Chi

Originating in ancient China, Tai chi is a form of exercise which uses a series of rhythmic postures and body movements and mental concentration to increase the flow of chi or qi through the body to improve health. Because of its gentle and non-impact nature, it is regarded as suitable for the frail, elderly and obese.

Yoga

Yoga is a system of poses and breathing control which aims for balance and harmony within the body to create health benefits.

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Legal Aspects

Legislation varies from area to area and country to country - in your jurisdiction, you may need to be licenced, registered or hold a specific qualification to carry out many of the above activities. You may also need public liability insurance.

Always check to see the legal requirements in your locality, you can do this by contacting your local authority, chamber of commerce, business bureau or the relevant professional body or association.

If you need to brush up on your skills or learn some new ones don't forget that there are often affordable or free classes in many types of therapy as well as lots of online support and advice.