Start where costs are low
- Rent a room in a doctor's clinic, hospital, gym or society by the hour or month.
- Home visits first: a vehicle, a portable kit and your phone. See mobile physio caseloads.
- Part-time first: keep a job while your own practice grows.
Spend on what matters
- Registration and any local licences. See the clinic setup checklist.
- A few good pieces of equipment: a treatment table, bands, weights, a TENS or IFT unit if you use them.
- Software for booking, notes, bills and reminders, with a small monthly fee and no big setup cost. See running a clinic for ₹250 a month.
Skip expensive interiors, many machines and big advertising until your patients are steady.
Get your first patients
- Tell everyone: doctors you worked with, former colleagues, gyms, societies and sports academies.
- A Google Business Profile with correct timings and a booking link.
- Online booking so patients can book anytime. See online booking.
Keep fixed costs low
Fixed costs hurt in a slow month. Hourly room rent and monthly software keep them small.
Track from the first day
Patients seen, income, costs and returning patients every month. See thinking like a business owner.
Grow when the numbers say so
A full diary, a waiting list and steady income are the signals for a bigger clinic. See running a solo clinic.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a physio clinic in India?
It can be modest if you rent a room or start with home visits, using a few machines and monthly software.
Can I start part-time?
Yes. Many physios build their own practice alongside a job.
What should I spend on first?
Registration, essential equipment and simple software to run the clinic properly.