Online biofeedback coaching with home devices

Stressed professionals, shift workers, students and people in smaller towns who can't easily reach an in-person practitioner.

Per-session fees or a monthly coaching package with scheduled video calls and check-ins. Some practitioners also sell a starter kit with the sensor.

• Clear teaching over video
• Comfortable with apps and data
• Patient, encouraging coaching style
• Self-motivated marketing

• Don't claim to diagnose or treat medical conditions, and have a plan to refer clients who need medical or mental health care
• Check your province's rules on titles and psychotherapy, and the rules for clients in other provinces or countries
• Use a video platform that meets Canadian privacy requirements, and check federal and provincial privacy law
• Professional liability insurance that covers online services
• Check whether GST/HST applies to your services and when you must register
• Check how any devices you sell or recommend are regulated by Health Canada

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on the sensors or apps you use, your video setup, insurance and training. You can start small and build up as you add clients.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on your client numbers and session fees. Plan for at least about 6 hours a week, plus time to review client data and market yourself.

Check that you don't claim to diagnose or treat conditions, your province's title and psychotherapy rules, and rules for clients in other provinces or countries. Also check privacy law for your video platform, online insurance cover, GST/HST and Health Canada device rules.