Opening your own clinic: Taylor Campbell on leases, costs, and backing yourselfThinking about opening your own massage or allied health clinic? Taylor Campbell, owner of Breathe Massage and Movement, shares how she turned the idea into a practical plan and built the confidence to take the leap. About this episodeHost Wallace Long speaks with Taylor about her journey from massage therapy training to working in established clinics and eventually opening her own space in South Australia. She explains how growing client demand, hands on experience with clinic operations, and support from the people around her shaped her decision. Taylor walks through the realities of setting up: choosing a location, assessing rent and finances, reviewing a commercial lease, planning the fit out, arranging insurance and utilities, and preparing for unexpected costs. She also covers how she kept many of her existing clients, attracted new ones through local marketing and word of mouth, and communicated a price increase. The conversation also looks at the client experience she wanted to create, and at setting boundaries so the business fits the way she wants to practise. Her advice: trust your instincts, back yourself, and lean on the people who believe in you. In this episodeMoving from study to full time practice and managing the physical demandsDeciding when to open a clinic: confidence, finances, and client demandChoosing premises, understanding the lease, and the fit outInsurance, startup budgeting, and pricingBranding, local marketing, and creating a calming spaceBoundaries, sustainable scheduling, and future plans Chapters00:00 Taylor’s journey to opening her own clinic 01:40 Transitioning from study to full time massage work 03:00 Managing the physical demands of the job 03:55 Building a client base and taking the first step 05:39 When the idea of owning a practice took shape 06:13 Confidence, finances, and deciding whether to take the leap 07:29 Finding the right premises 09:05 Planning the space and weighing the options 11:05 Choosing a location that works for clients 13:07 Getting support with business decisions 14:05 Understanding the lease and getting professional advice 15:38 Fit out, utilities, and setting up the clinic 17:07 Insurance and business responsibilities 18:13 Budgeting for startup costs 19:39 Pricing, retaining clients, and communicating changes 20:57 Scheduling and building a flexible work week 21:41 Refreshing the brand and attracting new clients 26:08 Creating a calming client experience 27:54 Client bookings, reminders, and communication 28:55 Classes, workshops, and future plans 29:52 Boundaries, confidence, and avoiding overwork 33:03 Professional associations and continuing education 34:08 Taylor’s advice for practitioners considering their own practice 34:34 Closing remarks GuestTaylor Campbell, owner of Breathe Massage and Movement https://breathemassagemovement.com/ https://www.instagram.com/breathemassagemovement/ https://www.facebook.com/breathemassagemovement/ Resources mentionedMassage & Myotherapy Australia https://www.massagemyotherapy.com.au/Home Share this episodeKnow someone who could benefit from hearing Taylor’s story? Feel free to share this episode with them. DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not constitute professional advice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content. You should consult your professional advisors for specific advice relating to your situation. Transcript[Paste transcript or link here] CreditsHost: Wallace Long Production: https://c2mpodcasts.com.au/ healthpracticeinsights@gmail.com About Health Practice InsightsHealth Practice Insights is your practical resource for growing your allied health practice. Discover growth strategies for your practice at https://c2m.com.au Follow UsApple Podcasts Spotify https://www.instagram.com/healthpracticeinsights/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Health-Practice-Insights-Podcast/61575815522554/
