Natural therapy practitioner in a shared clinic

Local clients who find you through the clinic, referrals from neighbouring practitioners, and your own regular patients.

Fees per consultation or treatment, minus room rent (often a daily, hourly or percentage arrangement), with extra income from products or packages where allowed.

• Recognised training in your therapy
• Building referral relationships
• Scheduling and client records

• Room agreements: check lease terms, notice periods and what is included before signing
• Check whether your therapy is registered with AHPRA or needs particular qualifications for private health fund rebates
• Advertising and health claim rules from the TGA, AHPRA and the ACCC
• Privacy and safe storage of client health records
• Quiet weeks early on while rent still has to be paid

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on the room rental terms, equipment and insurance. Check what is included in the room agreement before signing, as rent is payable even in quiet weeks.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the days you work, your fees and how quickly you build a client base. Estimates start from about 15 hours a week.

Check lease terms, notice periods and what is included in the room agreement. Check whether your therapy is registered with AHPRA or needs particular qualifications for private health fund rebates, plus advertising rules and safe storage of client records.