Home treatment room acupuncture clinic

Private clients paying per session, plus some who claim back through private health insurance if you are on an insurer's approved list.

A fee per session, usually with a longer first appointment, and follow-up visits as clients return for a course of treatment.

• Recognised acupuncture training and clinical practice
• Calm, listening manner with clients
• Careful record keeping and hygiene
• Basic marketing and bookings

• You must be a trained, qualified acupuncturist before treating anyone. This idea is only for people who have completed recognised acupuncture training, not something to start without it
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, check what your insurer needs
• Many councils require acupuncturists and their premises to be registered or licensed, check your local council's rules
• Permission from your landlord or mortgage lender, and possible effects on home insurance or business rates
• Clean needle handling, clinical waste disposal and good client records, including data protection (ICO registration)
• Avoid making health claims you cannot support, advertising rules apply

Yes, you must be a trained, qualified acupuncturist before treating anyone. This idea is only for people who have completed recognised acupuncture training. Also check whether your local council requires you and your premises to be registered or licensed.

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,000, depending on your treatment room set-up, equipment and insurance. This is an estimate, so check what your insurer needs and whether your landlord or mortgage lender must give permission.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many clients you see and how quickly you build your client base. It is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and the idea assumes around 6 hours a week to start.