Home-based reiki sessions

Adults looking for relaxation and stress relief, often people already interested in meditation, yoga or other wellbeing practices.

A fee per session, with options such as session packs, longer appointments or gift vouchers. Repeat clients make up much of the work.

• Reiki training and practice
• Calm, respectful manner with clients
• Clear communication about what sessions can and cannot do
• Basic bookings and record keeping

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance for complementary therapists
• Council rules on running a business from home, including visitors and parking
• Avoid health claims or promises to cure conditions, as advertising rules apply (check with the ACCC and your state's health complaints body)
• Check whether joining an industry association is needed to claim private health rebates (most do not cover Reiki)
• Keep client information private and store records securely

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,500, depending on your equipment, insurance and how you set up your room. Treat this as a rough guide and get quotes for insurance and supplies before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many sessions you book and what you charge. Plan on at least about 5 hours a week, and treat these figures as rough estimates, not guarantees.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and council rules on home businesses, including visitors and parking. Avoid health claims or cure promises, as advertising rules apply (check the ACCC and your state's health complaints body). Keep client records private and secure.