Treatment room, by appointment. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€8,000–€40,000
Hours / week
25–50
First income
~10 wks
Net margin
60%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€1,800–€6,500+
This ceiling is not a wall
The figure above is what this earns in the shape described — you, running it. Past that it keeps
going, but by hiring people or adding units, not by you working more hours. That is a different
job from the one you would be starting, and worth knowing before you start it.
What nobody usually tells you
High rates, steady referrals and demand that grows with the population's age. It is gated behind a real degree and registration, so it is only on this list if you already hold them.
The route, in five steps
The qualification is non-negotiable and takes years — this is for people who have it
Rent a room by the day inside a clinic before taking a lease
Get onto insurer and referral lists early
Sell treatment plans, not single sessions
One associate therapist roughly doubles the practice
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every physiotherapy practice pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
licence and registrationtreatment roomcouch and equipmentprofessional insurancebooking system
Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.