Home-Based craniosacral therapy studio

Adults looking for relaxation and relief from everyday tension, often people with desk jobs, parents, or those already using massage or other complementary care.

A fee per session, typically 45 to 75 minutes. Some practitioners also sell packages of sessions or offer shorter follow-ups at a lower price.

• Completed craniosacral training from a recognized school
• Calm, attentive and respectful manner
• Clear communication about what the therapy can and cannot do
• Basic bookkeeping and scheduling

• Craniosacral therapy is not regulated as its own profession in most provinces, so check your province's rules on titles and on what you may claim
• Never promise to treat or cure medical conditions; use careful wording in your marketing and encourage clients to see their doctor for medical concerns
• Professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, and whether your home insurance covers business use
• Home-based business licence, zoning and client parking rules from your municipality
• Extended health plans often only reimburse regulated professions such as registered massage therapists, so clients may pay out of pocket
• Registering for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold; check whether your services are exempt

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your treatment table, room setup, insurance and booking tools. Your training costs may be separate, so check what you still need before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many clients you see, your session pricing and your hours. Extended health plans often cover only regulated professions, so some clients may pay out of pocket.

Craniosacral therapy is not regulated as its own profession in most provinces, so check your province's rules on titles and claims. Also check your municipality's home-based business licence and zoning, insurance, and avoid promising to treat medical conditions.