Online biofeedback and stress coaching

Stressed professionals, students, athletes and people who want to build calming routines. Some may be referred by therapists or doctors.

Session packages or a monthly coaching plan, sometimes with a one-time fee for setting up the client's device.

• Coaching and clear explanation
• Comfortable with apps and wearable tech
• Self-discipline for working alone
• Basic online marketing

• Rules differ by state, so check with your state board on whether coaching clients in other states needs a license
• Keep to wellness coaching and avoid diagnosing or treating medical conditions unless you are licensed
• Use a video and payment platform that protects client privacy, and check HIPAA if you work with healthcare providers
• Professional liability insurance for coaches
• Consumer sensors are less accurate than clinical equipment, so be honest about their limits

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the sensors and apps you use, your video and payment platform, insurance and marketing. Consumer sensors are less accurate than clinical equipment, so be honest about their limits.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you coach and your session prices. You can start with as little as about 6 hours a week.

Check with your state board whether coaching clients in other states needs a license. Keep to wellness coaching and avoid diagnosing or treating medical conditions unless licensed. Also check privacy on your video platform, HIPAA if you work with providers, and coach liability insurance.