Kinesiology sessions from a rented treatment room

Individuals looking for complementary wellness support, often people already visiting massage therapists, chiropractors, yoga studios or personal trainers.

A fee per session, often 45 to 75 minutes, with follow-up sessions and package discounts. Some practitioners also sell wellness workshops or simple take-home exercise plans.

• Completed kinesiology or muscle testing training
• Clear, careful communication
• Active listening and building trust
• Basic movement and anatomy knowledge

• Check your state's rules on what you may say and do; avoid diagnosing, treating or promising to cure any condition, which can fall under practicing medicine
• Some states regulate touch-based or bodywork services, so check with your state licensing board and your city or county
• Get professional liability and general liability insurance, and check your insurer covers muscle testing
• Use a written consent form and refer clients to a doctor for medical concerns
• Room rental agreements may include minimum hours or deposits, so read them carefully

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on your training, insurance and any deposits or minimum hours in your room rental agreement. Renting by the day or hour avoids a long lease.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many clients you see and how many hours you rent a room. Room rental and insurance costs come out of that revenue.

Check your state's rules on what you may say and do, and avoid diagnosing, treating or promising cures, which can fall under practicing medicine. Also check whether touch-based services are regulated, your insurance cover, and use written consent forms.