Massage therapist profile on Websta: what to include in Slovenia

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile is a working page, not a social media post. Start with a profile photo - a professional headshot or a photo of you in your work setting. Clients need to see who they are booking with.

Add a clear description of what you do. Write in plain language: the types of massage you offer (sports massage, relaxation massage, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, or whatever your speciality is), who benefits from your work, and what someone can expect during a session. If you are trained in specific techniques, mention them by name.

List your services as separate items. Each service should have a short name and a sentence or two describing it. If you offer services at different prices or durations - a 30-minute session versus a 60-minute session, for example - create separate entries so clients can choose and book exactly what they want.

Add photos of your workspace. Clients want to know if you work in a clinic, a wellness centre, a spa, or a home-based studio. One or two photos of a clean, calm treatment room build trust. Do not use generic stock images of massage studios that are not yours.

Choose your working languages. In Slovenia, publish your profile in Slovene and English. If you speak other languages and work with clients who need them, add those as well.

How to set up booking and quote requests

Websta offers two ways for clients to reach you: online booking for fixed services, and quote requests for tasks that need more discussion.

Use online booking if you offer standard services with set durations and you want clients to reserve time slots directly. For example, a 60-minute deep tissue massage on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 18:00. You manage your calendar, set your availability, and clients book their slot.

Use quote requests if clients need to describe their situation before you commit to a price or time. A client might request a quote saying they have chronic back pain and are not sure how many sessions they need. You can then contact them, discuss their needs, and make an offer. This works well if your massage work varies by client need.

You can use both: some services on booking, others open for quotes. Your profile can have a contact form as well, so clients can ask questions before booking.

Where people in Slovenia look for massage therapists

In Slovenia, people search for local services online, and Websta's marketplace is where they look by service and location. When someone searches 'massage near me' or 'massage therapist Ljubljana' or 'sports massage Maribor', they find providers listed by town. The marketplace also lets clients post a task - 'I need a sports massage therapist who can visit me at home' - and you can make an offer.

Websta has a small but growing list of massage therapists in Slovenia. This means less competition than on larger platforms, but it also means your profile needs to be clear and complete so clients actually find and contact you. Fill in every section. Clients judge whether to book based on what they see: your photo, description, services, and location.

What to sort out as an independent provider in Slovenia

As a massage therapist working alone in Slovenia, you need to be registered as a sole trader (samostojni podjetnik) or operate as a small business. Check with the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije) or your local tax authority (Finančna uprava) about the exact registration process and requirements for your area. The rules differ slightly by municipality.

You need a business registration number and tax identification number. You must keep records of your income and expenses, and file an annual tax return. Many massage therapists in Slovenia work part-time or alongside other health services, so clarify with the tax office what counts as self-employment income in your case.

Health and safety rules apply: your workspace must be clean and safe, and you may need liability insurance. Check with your local health authority (Zdravstveni inšpektorat) whether massage therapy in your region requires a permit or certificate. Some types of therapeutic massage may fall under regulated health professions; others do not. Do not assume - ask your local authority.

Stripe, the payment processor Websta uses, can pay out to a Slovenian bank account. You set your own prices in EUR, and you receive payments directly. Keep records of all transactions for tax purposes.

What to write in the first hour

Do not try to write everything at once. Start with what you can complete in one sitting.

First, upload a clear photo of yourself. This takes two minutes and makes a big difference.

Next, write a one-paragraph description of who you are and what you do. For example: 'I am a qualified massage therapist with 5 years' experience in sports injury recovery and relaxation massage. I work in a quiet, private studio in Ljubljana and help clients manage pain, reduce tension, and recover from exercise.' Keep it simple and honest.

List your three or four main services. Write the service name and a sentence about each. Do not worry about perfect wording - you can edit later.

Add your location and your preferred contact method. Say whether you accept online booking or quote requests.

This takes about an hour. Once this is live, people can find you and contact you. You can add more photos, refine your descriptions, and adjust your services as you learn what works.

Why Websta makes sense for massage therapists in Slovenia

You own your profile page. You are not competing for visibility in a large feed or building a following on social media. Your profile is a simple, professional page where clients in your area find you by searching for massage therapy.

You set your own prices and manage your own calendar. You decide when you work and what you charge. Payments go directly to your bank account.

The platform is local. Websta works country-by-country, which means you are visible to people actually near you in Slovenia, not to international browsers looking for something else.