Reiki in a shared wellness room

Individual clients booking sessions for relaxation and wellbeing, including walk-in and referred clients from other practitioners at the centre.

A fee per session, minus room rent. Some centres charge hourly or daily, others take a share of each session, so costs rise and fall with your bookings.

• Reiki training and practice
• Professional, welcoming manner
• Networking with other practitioners
• Managing your own diary and payments

• Read room rental agreements carefully, including notice periods and what happens if you cancel
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check whether the centre requires its own cover
• Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet weeks can cost you money
• Avoid health claims or cure promises in your advertising (check ACCC guidance and your state's health complaints body)
• Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your insurance, equipment and how you present your room. Rent is a separate ongoing fixed cost, so check the rental terms before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you see and your session prices. Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet weeks can reduce what you keep. Allow at least about 8 hours a week.

Read the room rental agreement carefully, including notice periods and cancellation terms. Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether the centre requires its own cover. Avoid health claims in advertising (check ACCC guidance), and check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold.