Physiotherapy?

Zangetsu

Hey, not sure if this is the right place to ask but has anyone any idea how much a visit would cost? I'm getting pretty bad pains in my elbow from playing too much bass, I can't really cut back on my playing at the moment as we're in studio doing an EP. Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks.

Danye

The cost of going to see a physio would probably be between 40-50 euro.

RacoonQueen

40 euro? Where? :eek:
It's generally between 55 and 70 euro depending where you go.

eclectichoney

€50 (in south county dublin) from my experience, but the cost of not going may be more! :eek:

Zangetsu

True that... Gonna pop down on Monday and get it checked out!

Thanks

Charlie Charles 1

Hi, I think things have got cheaper over the last few years. Generally €40 or €45, that's what I've paid at a guy in kimmage. advanced physiotherapy. My experience was very good.
Charlie

calfmuscle

Charlie Charles 1 wrote: »

Hi, I think things have got cheaper over the last few years. Generally €40 or €45, that's what I've paid at a guy in kimmage. advanced physiotherapy. My experience was very good.
Charlie

Hey Im actually looking this at the minute as Im opening a clinic in tallaght and was thinking of charging 45. But Im curious how long you expect your appointment to last for that. I normally spend an hour with my clients?
If I only charge 45 I can't spend an hour with the person as I have to do their notes and any referrals as well.

thegreatiam

been to a few different ones.
most common was a higher initial consultation varying from 50-75
then follow up sessions were 35-55

initial consultation was usually a minimum of an hour, follow ups from 30 minutes+ up to an hour and a half depending on the treatment.

my last physio was 70 initial, then 45 per follow up, initial consultation was 1.5 hours, follow ups and treatment was 30-45 minutes.

Alf Veedersane

Had quite a few physio sessions lately and they've all been around the hour mark for €50.

calfmuscle

You'd think they would do some business type module with physio's in college!
The first clinic I worked in was 80 for initial consultation which was an hour and then 60 and hour and 40 a half hour. I think this is way too much though.

When I look at my expenses (rent, insurance, utilities etc) I really need to be earning 50 an hour for the first year. When I have more clients I can reduce the price but I really don't want to price myself out of the market either.

I normally spend an hour with most clients even on follow ups, but I could cut this down and make it 40 euro.

Hmm so much to think about!

Hanley

calfmuscle wrote: »

You'd think they would do some business type module with physio's in college!
The first clinic I worked in was 80 for initial consultation which was an hour and then 60 and hour and 40 a half hour. I think this is way too much though.

This is a simple Q to answer - do people pay it.

If yes, they value the service and the price is correct.

When I look at my expenses (rent, insurance, utilities etc) I really need to be earning 50 an hour for the first year. When I have more clients I can reduce the price but I really don't want to price myself out of the market either.

I normally spend an hour with most clients even on follow ups, but I could cut this down and make it 40 euro.

Hmm so much to think about!

"Cheapest"/"Affordable" NEVER equal "best".

You want to be aspire to be the best in the market. Not the best value.

It's great when you're young, enthusiastic and don't have many clients. But once you've kids and a family everything changes.

Don't cock block yourself from day one.

Ref: A tired and jaded 15 month veteran** of the "fitness industry"

**Neither tired nor jaded, but I don't plan on letting myself get that way either

thegreatiam

calfmuscle wrote: »

When I look at my expenses (rent, insurance, utilities etc) I really need to be earning 50 an hour for the first year. When I have more clients I can reduce the price but I really don't want to price myself out of the market either.

I normally spend an hour with most clients even on follow ups, but I could cut this down and make it 40 euro.
!

Consider sharing rent with an associate, or complimentary business. That will reduce your overheads. Consider finding cheaper location.
Look into alternative revenue streams, web based incomes which suit a physio.

Team up with trainers, gyms and clubs to help promote your self.

Realise that not every physio is entitled to have their own profitable practice.

I guess that, like similar businesses, you need to build up your client base and get your marketing down before you can do something silly like get a profit.

take a small business course at night school, see if that doesn't help you on your way.

calfmuscle

Hanley wrote: »

This is a simple Q to answer - do people pay it.

If yes, they value the service and the price is correct.

Yeah they did to be fair. But I still think 80 is way too much for an initial consultation.

Hanley wrote: »

"Cheapest"/"Affordable" NEVER equal "best".

You want to be aspire to be the best in the market. Not the best value.

It's great when you're young, enthusiastic and don't have many clients. But once you've kids and a family everything changes.

Don't cock block yourself from day one.

Ref: A tired and jaded 15 month veteran** of the "fitness industry"

**Neither tired nor jaded, but I don't plan on letting myself get that way either

Hmm very true, I like spending a lot of time with my clients and giving them the tools to manage conditions themselves. Which means I do need to spend the extra time with them. But I don't see them that many times. Plus I can always lower the price/give discounts, but I cant put the price up. Ah so much to think about!

calfmuscle

thegreatiam wrote: »

Consider sharing rent with an associate, or complimentary business. That will reduce your overheads. Consider finding cheaper location.
Look into alternative revenue streams, web based incomes which suit a physio.

Team up with trainers, gyms and clubs to help promote your self.

Realise that not every physio is entitled to have their own profitable practice.

I guess that, like similar businesses, you need to build up your client base and get your marketing down before you can do something silly like get a profit.

take a small business course at night school, see if that doesn't help you on your way.

Good advice thanks!!

The practice is in a large gym which is a big help! But I need to market market market. As you said building up the client base is the biggest priority, once that happens the clients self generate.

The room Im renting is big enough to one day divide into 2 rooms, so there is potential to get another physio or a professional in. But that will be a while down the road!

thegreatiam

calfmuscle wrote: »

Good advice thanks!!

The practice is in a large gym which is a big help! But I need to market market market. As you said building up the client base is the biggest priority, once that happens the clients self generate.

The room Im renting is big enough to one day divide into 2 rooms, so there is potential to get another physio or a professional in. But that will be a while down the road!

Also look at cross selling stuff. No harm in unloading a load of rehab bands or foam rollers from the office or website as a side line.

just keep it in line with your current business model, ie if you want to be seen as a good physio don't unload crappy bands for a shocking price, sell quality.

size5

Lot of experience with physios :-( here my thoughts

1- average price €55 for 30 min consultation

2- some physios appear to charge higher consultation price for initial visit but longer consultation €70 follow ups €45 for 30 min

3-then you have the physical therapists €45 for 60 mins