Craniosacral therapy in a shared clinic room

Clients who find you through the clinic, other therapists' referrals or your own bookings, and who want a professional setting away from your home.

A fee per session, minus room rent paid per hour, day or as a percentage. Revenue grows as you fill more days in the room.

• Completed craniosacral training from a recognised provider
• Building referral relationships with other practitioners
• Booking and time management

• Room rental terms, notice periods and whether rent is due when the room is empty
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and whether the clinic requires proof
• Avoid health claims in your advertising, check TGA and Australian Consumer Law rules
• Check whether private health funds will pay rebates, as this depends on your qualification and association membership
• Quiet weeks can leave you paying for room time you do not use

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your training, room rental terms, equipment and insurance. Check the clinic's rental terms closely, as costs vary between centres.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you see, your fees and the room time you book. The idea assumes at least about 10 hours a week. Quiet weeks can still leave you paying rent.

Check room rental terms, notice periods and whether rent is due when the room is empty. Check your professional indemnity and public liability insurance and whether the clinic wants proof. Also check TGA and Australian Consumer Law advertising rules, and private health fund rebates.