Reflexology in a rented treatment room

Regular wellness clients, people referred by other practitioners in the centre, and gift certificate buyers.

Per-session fees, multi-session packages and gift certificates, minus room rent. Add-ons such as hand reflexology or longer sessions can raise the average booking.

• Reflexology training
• Marketing and building local referrals
• Managing bookings and basic bookkeeping

• Commercial general liability insurance, which landlords often require
• Read rental agreements carefully for notice periods and minimum hours
• Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet months can hurt; start with fewer rented hours
• Check whether your province regulates reflexology and whether your title or claims are restricted
• Check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your room, equipment, insurance and marketing. Rent is a fixed cost, so many people start with fewer rented hours while they build a client base.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,500, depending on how many hours you rent, your pricing and how quickly referrals and regular clients build up. Rent is a fixed cost, so quiet months can hurt.

Check whether your province regulates reflexology and whether your title or claims are restricted. Also check commercial general liability insurance, which landlords often require, read rental agreements for notice periods and minimum hours, and check GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.