Ayurvedic treatment room in a wellness centre

Local adults seeking relaxation, stress relief or a traditional wellness approach, plus gift buyers.

A fee per consultation or treatment session, with package deals for repeat visits. Your main cost is the room rental, often by the hour or day.

• Hands-on treatment skills from recognized Ayurvedic training
• Hygiene and client care
• Marketing yourself locally

• Massage therapy is regulated in some provinces, so check whether your treatments fall under it and which titles you may use
• Check with your municipality for a business licence and any health or sanitation rules for treatment rooms
• Commercial general liability and professional liability insurance
• Do not claim to treat or cure medical conditions, and refer clients to a doctor when appropriate
• Selling herbal products or oils for ingestion usually involves Health Canada rules, so check first
• Rent is a fixed cost, so start with few days to see if demand covers it

Estimated startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the room you rent, your treatment equipment and insurance. Rent is a fixed cost, so consider starting with a few days to test demand.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on the days you rent, how many clients you see and what you charge. Rent comes out of that, so check that demand covers it.

Check whether your treatments fall under massage therapy rules in your province and which titles you may use. Also check with your municipality about business licences and sanitation rules, and Health Canada rules before selling herbal products or oils.