Be a Professional Cuddler – The Basics

Cuddle Sanctuary

  • Since 2014
  • Jean Franzblau and Fei Wyatt
  • Cuddle Expo

SELF-GUIDED COURSE FOR PROFESSIONAL CUDDLERS

  • $99 with coupon code: people person
  • 6-week online class
  • Sept 6 – Oct 11, 2025
  • $1,997

3 types that you can run

Treatment

  • quick fix – here and now
  • touch focused
  • relaxation
  • comfort

Coaching

  • transforming their lives
  • challenging you for long-term growth 

Relational

  • being with another human being
  • companionship

Emotional labor

  • meet clients’ emotional needs 
  • for coaching and relational, you need to take in burden of clients 

Consent

  • tell them which parts you don’t want to be touched, and ask them the same 
  • ask “may I hold your hand?” “may I touch your face?”

What happens in a session?

Beginning

  • make them feel welcome
  • tell clients I’m relaxed and ready 
  • where to put the things, where to sit, would you like some water, etc
  • take a deep breath
    • offer clients to breath with you

The middle

  • starring contest
  • watch movie 
  • nap 
  • offer options of touch or no touch so they know what can be done
  • navigate
    • when they talk so much, you can offer to cuddle so they feel their money is worth it

End

  • Create an ease 
  • keep time!
  • is there anything you wanna do before this session ends?
  • make sure you/they leave smiling so they will return 

Safety

Vetting process

  • social media research
  • referral by another professional 
  • 15-30 mins meeting/chat (charge or not is up to you)
  • what do you want when you reach out to me?
    • find out whether you are a good fitst

Agreement form

  • non sexual
  • shower 24 hours beforehand

Have a safety buddy

Get payment and ID first

  • make sure they are ready when they come to see you

How much can you make?

  • $60-100 per hour

Contact info