{"product_id":"hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-startup-costs","title":"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Costs: $656k Month 1 Burn","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cost to start a hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic depends first on chamber count, chamber type, installation, treatment-room buildout, oxygen systems, staffing, and working capital In the provided model, known Month 1 operating commitments are \u003cstrong\u003e$65,633\u003c\/strong\u003e, made up of \u003cstrong\u003e$19,800\u003c\/strong\u003e in fixed overhead and about \u003cstrong\u003e$45,833\u003c\/strong\u003e in payroll The model also assumes Year 1 treatment capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e600% to 650%\u003c\/strong\u003e across core clinical roles and variable costs of \u003cstrong\u003e120%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue, including oxygen, disposables, marketing, and payment fees Chamber and facility CAPEX are separate startup costs and need vendor, landlord, and code-professional quotes before you set the total funding need\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Scope note\" data-note-text=\"This calculator excludes payroll, rent deposits, licensing, insurance, marketing ramp, working capital, debt service, inventory, and other non-CAPEX funding needs. Model reference: Month 1 operating commitments already total about 65,633 before CAPEX.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eEstimates capitalized startup assets only for launch, including chambers, build-out, oxygen infrastructure, safety systems, and setup equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"full\"\u003eFull\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"fml-capex-inputs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyperbaric chamber equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTwo chambers drive the spend here. Includes purchase or lease structure, delivery, installation, and commissioning.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"hyperbaric_chamber_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Hyperbaric chamber equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Two chambers drive the spend here. Includes purchase or lease structure, delivery, installation, and commissioning.\" data-lean=\"650000\" data-base=\"700000\" data-full=\"760000\" name=\"hyperbaric_chamber_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"700,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility build-out and room construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers chamber-room construction, renovation, and other space work needed to fit the clinic layout.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"facility_buildout\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Facility build-out and room construction\" data-capex-note=\"Covers chamber-room construction, renovation, and other space work needed to fit the clinic layout.\" data-lean=\"165000\" data-base=\"185000\" data-full=\"215000\" name=\"facility_buildout\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"185,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygen supply and medical gas infrastructure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers the oxygen supply system, medical gas piping where used, and related install work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"oxygen_infrastructure\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Oxygen supply and medical gas infrastructure\" data-capex-note=\"Covers the oxygen supply system, medical gas piping where used, and related install work.\" data-lean=\"108000\" data-base=\"120000\" data-full=\"138000\" name=\"oxygen_infrastructure\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"120,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety, monitoring, and life-safety upgrades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers monitoring systems, ventilation, and fire and life-safety upgrades tied to chamber use.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"safety_monitoring\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Safety, monitoring, and life-safety upgrades\" data-capex-note=\"Covers monitoring systems, ventilation, and fire and life-safety upgrades tied to chamber use.\" data-lean=\"72000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-full=\"92000\" name=\"safety_monitoring\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"80,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT hardware, furniture, and clinical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers IT hardware, furniture, exam-room equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_furniture_clinical_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT hardware, furniture, and clinical setup\" data-capex-note=\"Covers IT hardware, furniture, exam-room equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) setup.\" data-lean=\"68000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-full=\"88000\" name=\"it_furniture_clinical_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"75,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers delivery overages, commissioning tweaks, and small scope misses across equipment, build-out, and safety work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency_reserve\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency_reserve\" type=\"range\" min=\"0\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"5\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eTotal upfront capital assets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$1,276,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$1,160,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$116,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eHyperbaric chamber equipment\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChambers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"hyperbaric_chamber_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 60%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"hyperbaric_chamber_equipment\"\u003e60%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"facility_buildout\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 16%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"facility_buildout\"\u003e16%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOxygen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"oxygen_infrastructure\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 10%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"oxygen_infrastructure\"\u003e10%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"safety_monitoring\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 7%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"safety_monitoring\"\u003e7%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSetup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_furniture_clinical_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 6%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_furniture_clinical_setup\"\u003e6%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope note\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator excludes payroll, rent deposits, licensing, insurance, marketing ramp, working capital, debt service, inventory, and other non-CAPEX funding needs. Model reference: Month 1 operating commitments already total about 65,633 before CAPEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat does the CAPEX and startup funding screenshot show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-financial-model\"\u003eHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX tab\u003c\/strong\u003e shows startup costs, timing, depreciation, amortization, and working capital. Review assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScreenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChambers, systems, equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1 to Year 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidate $65,633, 120%, 600%-650%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_5b9caaf9-185d-47f3-b9cc-6501552f33db.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_5b9caaf9-185d-47f3-b9cc-6501552f33db.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Financial Model capex inputs allowing customization of startup and equipment costs, facility build-out, and depreciation schedules; fully customizable for scenario-ready forecasting.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do I fund a hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFund a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e as \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e plus startup costs plus early cash runway, not just the chamber. The source model shows \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1 fixed overhead of about $65,633\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the ask has to cover buildout, deposits, payroll start dates, and reserve months. For Year 1, model \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 200 monthly treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e by service line at \u003cstrong\u003e$300 to $500\u003c\/strong\u003e per session, and keep \u003cstrong\u003epayer enrollment\u003c\/strong\u003e and reimbursement separate because they should not be assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse of funds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e: chamber, install, buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStartup\u003c\/strong\u003e: deposits and launch costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunway\u003c\/strong\u003e: cover \u003cstrong\u003e$65,633\u003c\/strong\u003e Month 1 overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayroll\u003c\/strong\u003e: start before revenue catches up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModel assumptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e: chamber delivery and install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemand\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e120 to 200\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePricing\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$300 to $500\u003c\/strong\u003e per treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk\u003c\/strong\u003e: model payer mix and reimbursement separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs can underfund a hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidden costs\u003c\/strong\u003e can underfund a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic long before the first patient, because rent deposits, permitting delays, design changes, fire inspection items, oxygen setup, legal review, and staff training hit before chamber CAPEX starts paying back. The monthly carry is already \u003cstrong\u003e$16,800\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e lease, \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e malpractice insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e EHR and scheduling software, and \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e professional services, plus Year 1 variable planning for \u003cstrong\u003e30%\u003c\/strong\u003e medical-grade oxygen, \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e disposables, \u003cstrong\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing, and \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of A Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Typically Make?\u003c\/a\u003e for the owner-side return picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePre-open cash drains\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e hit before revenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermitting delays\u003c\/strong\u003e burn runway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e items add rework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical director\u003c\/strong\u003e timing can stall launch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOperating exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalpractice\u003c\/strong\u003e starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEHR and scheduling\u003c\/strong\u003e run \u003cstrong\u003e$800\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional services\u003c\/strong\u003e run \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance reserves\u003c\/strong\u003e need cash from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to open a hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic\u003c\/strong\u003e, the funding need is \u003cstrong\u003echamber quote + buildout quote + pre-opening costs + cash runway\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the chamber price; start with vendor and contractor quotes, then model burn using the known baseline of \u003cstrong\u003e$65,633\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic\"\u003eWhat Is The Current Customer Satisfaction Level For Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic?\u003c\/a\u003e before locking the plan, because patient volume, reimbursement, and clinical outcomes aren’t guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding math\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse quoted chamber cost, not estimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd contractor buildout and permits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase burn: \u003cstrong\u003e$65,633\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix-month runway: \u003cstrong\u003e$393,798\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScenario check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean: single-chamber plus core staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: multi-room clinical setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger: more rooms, higher overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaff plan includes \u003cstrong\u003e6 roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table shows the main startup costs for opening a hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic, plus the separate cash reserve excluded from capex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$1,175,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$166,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,341,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"650000\" data-base=\"700000\" data-high=\"780000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHyperbaric Chambers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$700,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTwo chambers plus delivery and commissioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"100000\" data-base=\"120000\" data-high=\"145000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxygen Infrastructure \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$120,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eOxygen supply system install and commissioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"180000\" data-base=\"200000\" data-high=\"240000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Build-out \u0026amp; Life-Safety Upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$200,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRenovation, code work, and fire and life-safety upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"70000\" data-base=\"80000\" data-high=\"100000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedical Monitoring Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$80,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonitoring equipment and clinical devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"65000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-high=\"90000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEHR, Scheduling \u0026amp; Office Setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$75,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSoftware setup, furniture, and IT infrastructure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"150000\" data-base=\"166000\" data-high=\"220000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorking Capital Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$166,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 1 payroll, lease, malpractice, utilities, cleaning, software, admin, and professional fees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges use model data where available; row 6 excludes pre-opening payroll, rent, insurance, and launch cash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHyperbaric Chambers And Installation Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eChamber CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamber equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e is the main startup cost, so budget from vendor quotes, not guesses. Include purchase or lease terms, chamber type, quantity, delivery, rigging, manufacturer installation, commissioning, initial service setup, warranties, spare parts, and maintenance contracts. Single-patient and higher-capacity units price and install differently, so the final number depends on the exact configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGet Quotes First\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk each vendor for a full installed quote by unit count and chamber type. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e2 HBOT Technologist-related treatment roles\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e160 monthly treatments per line\u003c\/strong\u003e means chamber count has to support that volume at \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e per treatment. If the chamber setup can’t match the schedule, the model breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Controls\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse lease terms only if they lower cash strain without raising downtime or service risk. Compare the full package: unit price, freight, rigging, install, commissioning, and warranty coverage. Don’t forget spare parts and maintenance contracts. The cleanest savings come from right-sizing chamber count to demand, not buying extra capacity too early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCapacity Match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamber count should follow staffing and throughput, not the other way around. The Year 1 model assumes \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment roles, \u003cstrong\u003e160\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly treatments per HBOT Technologist line, \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e price, and \u003cstrong\u003e600%\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 capacity, so oversizing the chamber fleet can trap cash before the schedule is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinical Facility Buildout Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Scope\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep buildout separate from chamber equipment and the \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly lease. This line covers treatment rooms, exam rooms, reception, patient flow, \u003cstrong\u003eAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\u003c\/strong\u003e access, flooring, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sound control, storage, and staff space. The final CAPEX depends on local code, building condition, and chamber type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBudget Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo price the buildout, ask for \u003cstrong\u003esquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e, landlord contribution, contractor quote, architectural fees, permits, and a construction contingency. The lease is already modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, so this is a one-time leasehold improvement cost, not rent. More space and harder code work push the budget up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave money by reusing existing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC where code allows, and by choosing a layout that shortens patient flow and sound-control work. Don’t underfund permits or contingency; that’s where change orders show up. The goal is a clean, compliant shell, not the cheapest quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCode, Not Guesswork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal code, tenant finish condition, and chamber layout drive the final number. A simple shell with strong landlord support can stay manageable, but older space, ADA fixes, and utility upgrades add cost quickly. Get the contractor quote, permit plan, and contingency before you lock the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eOxygen Systems And Fire Safety Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOxygen Supply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan the core oxygen system as a volume-driven cost. The model uses \u003cstrong\u003emedical-grade oxygen at 30% of Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for utilities, but it does not include an install quote. Use licensed vendors for storage, delivery, piping, or concentrators, and match the setup to treatment volume, chamber type, and room layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBudget Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet pricing for oxygen storage, delivery contracts, medical gas piping where needed, concentrator systems where needed, ventilation, monitoring, and emergency systems. Ask for \u003cstrong\u003evendor quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e, then map them to expected treatment count, chamber count, and inspection timing. One line item can swing the build if the clinic needs more delivery capacity or more room controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote equipment and install separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch supply to treatment volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck chamber and room needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep savings inside compliance. The fastest way to waste money is oversizing oxygen delivery before volume is proven. Start with the chamber type and room count you can actually fill, then use licensed professionals for the final layout. If inspections come late, you pay twice: once for idle equipment and once for schedule delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overbuilding piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage upgrades by utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook inspections early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSafety Readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild in fire inspections, life-safety upgrades, monitoring, and emergency systems from day one. These costs depend on local approvals, room layout, and whether the clinic uses piping or concentrators. Don’t treat this as a generic contractor job; use licensed trades and get the approvals lined up before you lock the opening date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, And Medical Oversight Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLicensing First\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with entity setup, state and local licensing research, and a healthcare legal review. For HBOT, the rules change by state, clinical model, service scope, and ownership structure, so you need a site-specific plan before you sign leases or hire. Don’t assume payer enrollment will be approved; treat it as a separate workstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCost Drivers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model carries \u003cstrong\u003e$3,000\u003c\/strong\u003e per month for medical malpractice insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e per month for professional services, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$220,000\u003c\/strong\u003e annual Medical Director salary, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$18,333\u003c\/strong\u003e per month. Add general liability, workers’ compensation, and the Medical Director agreement to the quote set, then price compliance documentation and payer-enrollment work if reimbursement is part of the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for state-specific quotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate clinic and payer work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocument renewal dates early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one healthcare counsel memo, one insurance broker round, and one compliance checklist to cut duplicate work. The biggest waste is redoing contracts after the license review starts. What this estimate hides: carrier underwriting, filing fees, and any extra review tied to ownership or scope changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCompliance File\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep entity papers, licenses, the Medical Director agreement, insurance certificates, payer files, policies, and renewal dates in one live folder. That file becomes your opening-day checklist and your audit trail, so staff can see what is active, what is pending, and what expires next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness, Supplies, And Launch Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Readiness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bucket covers hiring, background checks, onboarding, technician training, clinical protocols, scheduling workflows, front desk setup, patient education materials, initial disposables, cleaning protocols, referral outreach, and launch marketing. \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 payroll is $550,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$45,833 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, so keep one-time readiness costs separate from ongoing labor and launch burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate this cost by counting hires, training days, and first-month launch needs. The model includes a Medical Director, Lead HBOT Technologist, HBOT Technologist, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. The quick check is simple: staff count plus onboarding time plus initial suppli\nes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun background checks first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain before first patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild written clinic workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch Spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 variable economics are heavy: \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e disposable supplies, \u003cstrong\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing and patient acquisition, and \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e payment processing. That means launch cash is not just payroll. It also has to cover consumables, referral outreach, and the first patient flow until volume stabilizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder only first-use supplies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse simple scheduling rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack referral source weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eKeep It Separate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not blend one-time readiness spend with payroll. \u003cstrong\u003e$45,833 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e is recurring labor, while onboarding, training, setup, and launch marketing are front-loaded. That split matters because it shows how much cash you need before the clinic reaches steady patient volume and repeat referral flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eStartup cost changes quickly with chamber count, oxygen systems, and the pre-open team. Lean keeps scope tight, base follows the model, and full adds more cash, compliance, and runway pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full launch cost comparison.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eQuote-dependent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eCompliance-heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eRunway-sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Start with one chamber and phase in services as demand fills.\"\u003eStart with one chamber and phase in services as demand fills.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open as a two-chamber multi-room clinic with the model's Year 1 core team.\"\u003eOpen as a two-chamber multi-room clinic with the model's Year 1 core team.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Build a larger multi-chamber center with more services and heavier compliance work.\"\u003eBuild a larger multi-chamber center with more services and heavier compliance work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Smaller buildout, basic oxygen infrastructure, light launch marketing, and tighter working capital keep the opening lean, but compliance still needs close control.\"\u003eSmaller buildout, basic oxygen infrastructure, light launch marketing, and tighter working capital keep the opening lean, but compliance still needs close control.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Pre-open staffing matches the model's Year 1 core team: 1 Medical Director, 2 HBOT Technologists, 1 Registered Nurse, 1 Patient Care Coordinator, and 1 Administrative Assistant, with working capital sized to the $65,633 monthly burn and the Month 6 $166k cash trough.\"\u003ePre-open staffing matches the model's Year 1 core team: 1 Medical Director, 2 HBOT Technologists, 1 Registered Nurse, 1 Patient Care Coordinator, and 1 Administrative Assistant, with working capital sized to the $65,633 monthly burn and the Month 6 $166k cash trough.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Broader oxygen infrastructure, more pre-open staff, stronger working capital, and a bigger marketing push support a fuller service mix, but the compliance load is heavier.\"\u003eBroader oxygen infrastructure, more pre-open staff, stronger working capital, and a bigger marketing push support a fuller service mix, but the compliance load is heavier.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"1 chamber; smaller buildout; lean pre-open staffing; basic oxygen system; light launch marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmaller buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elean pre-open staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic oxygen system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"2 chambers; Year 1 core team; larger oxygen system; standard compliance load; funded marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 core team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger oxygen system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estandard compliance load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efunded marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"More chambers; larger oxygen infrastructure; expanded staff; heavier compliance load; stronger working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore chambers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger oxygen infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpanded staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheavier compliance load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estronger working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Lower capital band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eLower capital band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLean capital band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1,200,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1,200,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase capex plan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Upper capital band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eUpper capital band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher runway need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a founder testing demand with tight cash control and a narrow patient mix.\"\u003eBest for a founder testing demand with tight cash control and a narrow patient mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for operators who can fund the Month 6 $166k cash trough and run a disciplined medical setup.\"\u003eBest for operators who can fund the Month 6 $166k cash trough and run a disciplined medical setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for well-funded groups that can support a bigger compliance load and longer ramp.\"\u003eBest for well-funded groups that can support a bigger compliance load and longer ramp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not vendor quotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303918477555,"sku":"hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-startup-costs.webp?v=1782684580","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-clinic-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}