Craniosacral therapist in a rented clinic room

Adults seeking gentle, hands-on complementary care, and families who want sessions for babies and children, often found through the centre's own client base.

A fee per session, minus room rent paid by the hour, day or as a percentage. A steady week of bookings covers the rent and builds up a regular income.

• Completing a recognised craniosacral training course
• Calm, sensitive hands-on practice
• Basic marketing and bookings
• Working alongside other practitioners

• Room rent is a fixed cost, so check you can cover it in quieter weeks before signing a longer agreement
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and whether the centre has its own policy
• Advertising rules: check what health claims you may make, and avoid promising cures
• Read any rental agreement carefully, especially notice periods and what is included
• Client records and data protection, including whether you need to register with the ICO
• Training takes time and money, so check course length and costs first

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £4,000, depending on your training, insurance and setup. Training takes time and money, so check course length and costs first. Room rent is also a fixed cost to plan for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £3,000, depending on how many sessions you book and how your client list grows. Room rent is a fixed cost, so check you can cover it in quieter weeks.

Check professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and whether the centre has its own policy. Read the rental agreement for notice periods and what is included. Also check advertising rules on health claims, and data protection, including whether you need to register with the ICO.