Online Holistic Wellness Consultations

Adults looking for a more natural or whole-person approach to wellbeing, including people dealing with stress, low energy, sleep habits or lifestyle change.

Fee per session, with a longer first consultation and discounted packages of follow-up sessions. Some practitioners add group workshops or short programs.

• Recognised training in your chosen approach
• Listening and building trust
• Clear, honest communication about what you can and cannot do
• Basic online marketing

• Protected titles such as naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, dietitian or doctor, which are regulated differently by province. Check your provincial regulator before using any title
• Never claim to diagnose, treat or cure illness, and check advertising rules on health claims
• Professional liability insurance that covers your specific modality and online sessions
• Privacy rules for client health information in your province, and a home-based business licence if your municipality asks for one
• GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold; some health services may be exempt, so check with the CRA or an accountant

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000 CAD, depending on your training, equipment, insurance and how much you spend on marketing. Your own figure may differ, so build a simple budget before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many clients you see, your session prices and the hours you put in. The estimate assumes working from about 6 hours a week.

Check your provincial regulator before using titles like naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist or dietitian. Also check advertising rules on health claims, never claim to diagnose, treat or cure, and check insurance, provincial privacy rules, any home-business licence and GST/HST registration.