Starting a Business Can be Hard
But it doesn’t have to be
Are you a mental health or wellness professional aiming to launch or grow your private practice? You're in the right place. We provide everything you need to create and maintain a thriving practice, no matter where you are in your career.
Starting a business is an adventure, much like climbing a mountain. At the base, excitement mixes with the daunting view of the climb ahead. As you ascend, the summit may seem even further away—bringing doubts, fear of failure, and impostor syndrome.
Your path is unique, but you don’t have to go without a map.
We’ve created the ultimate guide to opening a successful service-based business. Our support helps you overcome obstacles and stay focused on your goals.
Let's celebrate your success at the summit together.
Your Path to Career Freedom
It’s easy to get quickly burnt-out in the professions of helping others. Being a healer is hard. But what is even harder is working for someone that treats you as their profit machine instead of a human. This looks like long hours, low pay, and feeling drained.
But you chose this profession for a reason. You love helping people. You just wish it was easier to make ends meet without grinding through 7, 8, even 10 sessions a day.
Here’s the secret. The dream of private practice ownership is within reach for any dedicated wellness professional. And getting there is easier than you might think—with the right guide and a proven system.
Imagine having the energy, freedom, and business acumen that comes with running your own private practice. If this sounds like what you need, we need to meet!
How We Support You
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Rental Space
Flexible private room rentals available by the hour, day, or month. Our beautifully furnished face-to-face and bodywork rooms are designed to impress your clients with their aesthetics while impressing you with cost-effective pricing. Coming October 2024
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Business Start-Up Coaching
Opening a business is just the beginning. Avoid wasting valuable time, energy, and money by going it alone. Our team will be with you every step of the way, turning your business dream into a thriving reality. Enjoy the benefits of in-person coaching with our rotating cohorts and access our on-demand online modules at your convenience.
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Clinician Supervision Support
When we say you can own a business at any stage of your career, we mean it. We provide mental health clinical supervision as you advance, so you can gain clinical hours without enduring a toxic work culture. Experience the freedom to grow your career in a supportive environment. Starting January 2025.
Do You Know How Much Start-Ups Cost?
It’s More Than You Think
Ashley is a real clinician that started a private practice, and was trying to keep her start-up costs low while maintaining a professional and comfortable environment for her clients. She opted for mid-range furniture and equipment. She found a small office that includes a 100 sq.ft private office, 250 sq.ft waiting room and 76 sq.ft backroom area. She has to sign a three year lease with her rent increasing $30/month for the second and then again for the third year.
Starting a practice involves several initial expenses. Here are some examples from Ashley's budget:
Examples of Ashley’s Start-Up Costs:
Office furniture (couch $300, chair $250, lamps $130, side table $60, clock $30, rug $150, desk $100, decor $200) $1,220
Waiting room furniture (couch, hair, decor, coffee cart, coffee, rugs) $1,330
Sound machine $50
Basic router with firewall protection $200
Printer and paper $350
Paint $100
Office Supplies $200
Basic professional headshot photography session $200
Start-Up Costs: $3,650
Running a practice also means ongoing expenses. Here’s a snapshot of Ashley's monthly costs:
Examples of Ashley’s Operation Costs
Rental office $550/month for year one ($580 year two, $610 year three)
Paper/ink $20/month
Internet $125/month
Office supplies $30/month
Professional cleaning $150/month
Directory marketing $30/month
Marketing $20/month
Business Coaching $175/month
Monthly Expenses: $1,100
This doesn’t cover all of Ashley’s expenses (think Electronic Health Records, phone, email, professional services, insurance), but gives us an idea of a bulk of her income that she is losing to overhead expenses.
To recoup her initial investment within a year, Ashley would need to conduct around 15 sessions each month, charging $100 per session.
15 sessions isn’t bad, but Imagine cutting overhead costs in half
With Elevate Health Collective, Ashley can reclaim seven sessions' worth of income each month. By joining, she gains access to superior quality furniture, comprehensive training, and professional services that surpass what she could manage alone.
Not only does this solution help Ashley save money, but it also enhances the quality and efficiency of her practice, allowing her to focus more on providing exceptional care to her clients.
Cost Saving Start-Up Packages
Full Time Room Rental
Seeing clients more than eight hours a week but not ready to sign a long-term lease? Our fully furnished private treatment rooms are available with flexible rental terms, so you don't have to commit to years at a time. Enjoy a professional and comfortable space for your therapy sessions without the long-term obligation. You also are automatically part of the Elevate Collective network. We will market for you, invite you to private business coaching and peer support group events, and help you gain client referrals.
Cost $650 + annual network fee $150
Start Up Package
Private Treatment Room + Launch Course or Cohort
Are you a professional ready to start your own business without the need for clinical supervision? Our Private Treatment Room Package offers everything you need to kickstart a successful venture. Enjoy full-time access to a furnished treatment room, waiting room, basic office amenities, Elevate network membership, client referrals through EWAP partnerships, and business coaching via our Launch Cohorts or on-demand.
For only $750/month, seize this opportunity to take control of your career and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
Business and Clinical Start Up Package
Private Treatment Room + Launch Course/Cohort + Clinical Supervision
Are you a new professional navigating the world of business and clinical practice? Our package offers you a private treatment room, access to our course/cohort launch, and clinical supervision to support your licensing journey. For just $900 a month, you'll also receive basic office amenities, client referrals, and valuable business coaching. Let us help you succeed in your career with our comprehensive support package.
Individualized Business Support
Business Launch Course
Are you eager to start your own business but feel unsure where to begin? We've crafted the ultimate guide to help you launch a successful service-based business. Our support is designed to help you overcome challenges and stay focused on your goals.
Why Choose Our Guide?
Comprehensive Support: Our guide offers seven detailed modules, packed with over eight hours of content and resources.
Flexible Learning: Join our in-person cohorts for a hands-on experience, or take the course at your own pace with our online, on-demand modules.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from our professional advice to turn your business dreams into reality.
Clinical Supervision
We are offering clinical mental health supervision in January 2025. Choose between individual or group supervision from Sara Bowe, LPC. Fill out our standard network membership application noting that you are looking for supervision services. Being an Elevate network provider is not a requirement to receive supervision services.
Rates for non-network members:
Individual supervision one-hour session $80
Group supervision one hour session $50
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We will be offering clinical mental health supervision in January 2025. Supervision will be offered by Sara Bowe who is a LPC in Wisconsin. Sara will be offering both one-on-one and group supervision based on your preference. You do not need to rent at Elevate or be a member to access supervision. Learn more about Sara at www.upliftcounseling.com
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We have a variety of different options based on where you are in your business and professional stage. We offer different network membership levels outlined on our provider page along with full-time rental options. Our physical space includes furnished private treatment rooms, waiting room, co-working space, basic office supplies, basic client amenities, and internet. Workshop space can be rented for additional fees.
Network membership also includes a professional headshot session, directory listings, and Elevate marketing for you. You will be invited to attend peer support business coaching groups and business advice from local professionals.
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We have created a course that is a complete guide on getting your business launched. You can join on of our in-person cohorts or complete everything online at your own pace. Check out our national website for course information. In-person cohorts can be signed up for by reaching out to admin@elevatehealthcollective.org