Craniosacral therapy in a shared wellness clinic

Walk-in and referred clients from the clinic, plus your own regulars. Many come through massage therapists, physiotherapists or other practitioners in the same building.

A fee per session, minus the room rental, which may be a flat monthly rate, a daily or hourly fee, or a share of each session. Booking more regular clients covers the fixed cost.

• Completed craniosacral training from a recognized school
• Building referral relationships with other practitioners
• Reliable scheduling and client records
• Clear, careful communication about results

• Read the rental agreement carefully for length of commitment, notice periods and who handles bookings and payments
• Professional liability and commercial general liability insurance; some clinics require proof before you start
• Craniosacral therapy is not regulated as its own profession in most provinces, so check what titles and claims your province allows
• Avoid health claims you cannot support; keep client records and privacy practices in line with your province's privacy rules
• Fixed room costs mean slow weeks still need to be covered
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold; check whether your services are exempt

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $12,000, depending on room rental terms, your table and supplies, and insurance. Fixed room costs continue in slow weeks, so allow for them in your budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how many hours you rent, your client numbers, and referrals from other practitioners in the clinic. Your session pricing will also affect the result.

Read the rental agreement for commitment length, notice periods, and who handles bookings and payments. Check insurance requirements, what titles and claims your province allows since the therapy is not regulated as its own profession in most provinces, and privacy rules.