Reflexologist in a rented therapy room

Local adults seeking relaxation, plus walk-in and referral clients from the centre or neighbouring therapists.

A fee per session, minus room rent. Extra income comes from gift vouchers, courses of treatments and sometimes retail products.

• Recognised reflexology technique
• Client consultation and record keeping
• Building relationships with other therapists
• Basic business management

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check whether the venue also requires its own cover
• Read rental agreements carefully for notice periods and minimum days
• Rent is a fixed cost, so start small until bookings are steady
• Check whether your local council requires any registration for treatments
• Avoid medical claims and refer clients to a GP when needed

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,000, depending on room rental, your equipment, your insurance and your training. Rent is a fixed cost, so many people start with just a few days a week.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many days you rent, your session prices and how quickly bookings build. This is revenue before room rent and other costs, and it can start at around 8 hours a week.

Check your public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and whether the venue requires its own cover. Read the rental agreement for notice periods and minimum days, check whether your council requires registration, and avoid medical claims.