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Salaries for your massage studio

Automate commission calculations for every therapeutic massage or lymphatic drainage session — your therapists see their honest earnings in real-time, motivating them to expertly complete every 10-session package.

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Starta.one is an AI CRM for service businesses. It combines online booking, client management, finance, team scheduling, and marketing into a single system — configured and operated by AI. Over 1,000 businesses use Starta. Massage studios and salaries — Starta truly shines in this combination: AI already understands your industry's specifics and tailors the system to your processes.

Numbers for your business: Massage studio

−15
hours of admin work
3
treatment rooms on average
60
Visits per week
€2,700
Weekly revenue

When your administrator sells a 10-session package, the earnings for each procedure are calculated transparently and without errors. During a 90-minute session, your therapist can focus on technique, knowing they'll earn a higher rate for an intensive anti-cellulite massage than for a classic one. This eliminates disputes at the end of a shift, even if the client used a prepaid course. You easily control costs for massage cream and staff bonuses, maintaining team loyalty and high service quality in your studio.

Sound familiar?

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Clients don't complete their massage course

Massage requires regularity for results. Without reminders, clients keep postponing the next session, disappear, and never finish the course — you lose revenue and outcomes.

You can't answer the phone during a session

A massage therapist can't pick up mid-session. Every missed call is a potential client who books with your competitor instead.

How payment automation solves staff turnover and encourages completing full massage courses

In the massage services industry, one of the main problems is low staff motivation to sell long-term wellness programs. Often, a massage therapist perceives work as one-off sessions, not focusing on whether the client will return. When the financial model is based on transparent bonuses for a 10-session package, the situation changes fundamentally. The specialist becomes interested in thoroughly explaining medical contraindications and the benefits of regularity, as they receive compensation for stable studio occupancy.

The second critical aspect is the varying physical exertion for the therapist. For example, sports massage or LPG massage require significantly more effort than a standard relaxation massage. If staff are paid the same for every hour of work, it leads to burnout among the best talent. Flexible rate settings allow the owner to establish a fair, increased coefficient for energy-intensive procedures. This helps retain professionals specializing in complex techniques, such as osteopathy or deep therapeutic massage.

Additionally, automatic accounting for material usage, such as expensive massage cream or hot stone therapy kits, helps avoid misunderstandings during calculations. When a therapist sees that no extra amounts are deducted from their share, and every step is documented, loyalty to the business grows. The owner gains clear analytics: which type of massage brings the highest margin after all salaries are paid, allowing for effective adjustment of marketing strategy and studio development based on real numbers.

Why massage studio owners pick Salary Management

Three day-to-day moments where the difference is obvious.

1

How it works today

Massage requires regularity for results. Without reminders, clients keep postponing the next session, disappear, and never finish the course — you lose revenue and outcomes.

2

What Starta changes

Set different commission percentages depending on the complexity of the procedure. This allows for fair payment for intensive techniques compared to basic services.

3

The bottom line

Therapist payroll calculated automatically

What you get

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Differentiated rates for anti-cellulite and lymphatic drainage massage

Set different commission percentages depending on the complexity of the procedure. This allows for fair payment for intensive techniques compared to basic services.

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Bonus system for selling 10-session packages

Accrue a fixed bonus to the therapist or administrator immediately after selling a course. This incentivizes staff to work on client retention and increasing average ticket size.

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Automatic calculation for 60 or 90-minute sessions

The program automatically determines the payout amount according to the appointment duration in the calendar. You no longer need to manually verify each specialist's working hours.

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Transparent therapist portal with income details

Each specialist sees their earnings for classic massage or hot stone therapy in real-time. This resolves financial questions and increases trust within the team.

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Accounting for massage cream and supply costs

Set up automatic deductions for the cost of disposable materials before calculating the therapist's percentage. You will always see the net profit from each procedure.

How it works

1

Setting up financial profiles for specialists

An individual scheme is set for each massage therapist: for example, 40% for a sports massage and a fixed amount for conducting a consultation before the session.

2

Registering a visit and providing a service

When a client completes a therapeutic massage, the administrator closes the appointment, selecting the payment type — cash, card, or deduction from a 5-session package.

3

Instant accrual and payout

Earnings are immediately reflected in reports, considering the service category and package expiration, allowing you to generate a payroll statement in two clicks.

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Free AI audit for your massage studio

AI will analyze your business in 5 minutes and show you how much time you'll save on salary calculations and how to avoid errors.

Pricing

Starta Lite

Free

Access to StartaAI

  • StartaAI - built-in chat assistant, helps use CRM and simplify business management.
  • Access only for the business owner
  • Personal booking website
  • Unlimited bookings
  • SMS notifications to clients
  • Calendar and bookings
  • Vacation and schedule management
  • Push notifications in the Starta.one app
  • Integration with your website
  • Placement on various platforms to promote services
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Frequently asked questions

Is Starta a good fit for a massage studio?

Yes. Starta adapts to the specifics of your industry — from services and pricing to payroll and analytics. The AI takes massage studio workflows into account and helps you get the most out of salary management.

How much does Salary Management cost?

Starta Lite is free. Starta Pro pricing depends on team size and license duration. Calculate your exact price in the calculator above on this page.

Can I set different commission rates for different services?

Yes. Each service can have its own commission rate, and each specialist can have unique rates. You can also set tiered rates that increase as specialists hit revenue targets.

Can team members see their earnings?

Yes. Specialists can view their accrued earnings in real time through the Starta app. They see exactly how each order contributes to their salary.

How is salary calculated if a client comes in using a previously purchased package?

Payment to the therapist is accrued upon completion of each individual session. Even if a 10-session package was paid for a month ago, the specialist will receive their percentage on the day the client visits for the procedure.

Can I set different percentages for top therapists and trainees?

Yes, you can create an unlimited number of salary schemes. For example, an experienced osteopathy specialist might receive 50% of the service cost, while a newcomer performing a classic massage receives 30% until their qualifications are confirmed.

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