Mental health in America has reached a crisis stage, and according to a recent CNN poll, a majority of adults agree. Two out of every five adults report feeling anxiety and depression. The White House has released a strategy to combat the issue. Problem is, the need is so great, with about 50 million Americans affected, that in a published report from an organization called Mental Health America, many Americans are having to focus on self-care and prioritizing wellness practices on their own.

Business Opportunities for Wellness 

For compassionate entrepreneurs who want to do all they can to help others, there are many business options to consider that are designed to support the mental health needs in the community.

Working in mental health doesn’t only mean clinical counseling or therapy services. There are many health and wellness opportunities to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

• For example, there are wellness programs that promote exercise and calming activities. Whether the mental health business is a gym or specified wellness center, providing solutions through activities like yoga or mindfulness meditation is both therapeutic and restorative for clients and a lucrative opportunity for business owners. Opening a business like this will take some work. You will need specialty trained staff who are well-versed in the latest techniques and innovations to maximize services for customers.
• Trending now are mental health apps that track mood, manage stress, provide relaxation techniques, and connect with mental health professionals. This is another consideration if you’re looking for a mental health business that has profit potential meeting consumer demand. This business is an ideal fit for tech-savvy people.
• Another business to consider is providing nutritional education and guidance to promote healthy food choices, meal planning and portion control. By focusing on optimizing physical health, clients can enhance their overall wellness through the mind-body connection. Specific skills are needed in this field to provide dietary advice. This business is well-suited for certified nutritionists.

Massage for Improved Mental Health

While these are all viable options, a mental health business you should consider is a spa franchise like MassageLuXe. We offer seven different types of healing massage that provide both physical and emotional benefits. Massage therapy can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. According to the Mayo Clinic, during a massage, the body releases endorphins, which are natural painkillers and mood enhancers. This can help clients feel more relaxed and reduce feelings of anxiety or depression. When people have awareness of their thoughts and emotions, they can learn to manage them in a healthy way, which improves mental health and overall wellbeing.

Financially Strong Business 

Although massage is an ancient form of healing, today, more and more people are understanding how important routine massages are to calm the body -- leading to improved emotional health, and a remunerative opportunity.  Massage is an $18 billion industry in the U.S. and growing. Couple that with the expansion of the franchise industry, estimated to have an output of $827 billion, and you’ve got what it takes to build a strong business as a franchisee.

At MassageLuXe, ownership has its benefits. You have access to guidance in all stages of start-up. Our in-house team of industry experts has extensive experience in all facets of business operations and is dedicated to your success. Whether that means guidance on how to hire and manage your staff to training you how to use our state-of-the-art management software program in your spa. We are with you every step of the way from choosing a site, to facility design, to financing resources.

We make it easy for you to access our detailed spa franchise costs because we want you to understand your financial commitment, so you’re fully prepared to be in business. This is an advantage you don’t have when starting a business from scratch. There can be many surprise costs as an independent business owner, which can slow your ability to turn a profit. As a MassageLuXe franchisee, you can make the most of our recurring revenue membership model enhanced by our expanding services and product offerings.

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