{"product_id":"private-practice-physiotherapy-startup-costs","title":"Private Physiotherapy Startup Costs: $181K CAPEX And $690K Cash Need","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section text-1_new_design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide sizes the private physiotherapy startup budget across \u003cstrong\u003e$181K in CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, pre-opening expenses, working capital, and total funding need for a US clinic The researched planning model runs through the first operating year and early ramp-up period, with \u003cstrong\u003e$73K in monthly fixed overhead\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$407K in Year 1 wages\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a modeled \u003cstrong\u003e$690K cash need by Month 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section image-1_new_design\" id=\"main_article_image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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=\"Private Physiotherapy 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=\"Private Physiotherapy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Scope note\" data-note-text=\"Excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, inventory, working capital, regulatory licenses, insurance premiums, and marketing spend. Use it for capitalized startup assets only; operating costs belong outside 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 a private physiotherapy clinic, not payroll runway or other operating cash needs.\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\u003eClinic Build-Out and Renovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eClinic shell work, treatment rooms, and fit-out tied to clinic square footage.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinic Build-Out and Renovation\" data-capex-note=\"Clinic shell work, treatment rooms, and fit-out tied to clinic square footage.\" data-lean=\"60000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-full=\"90000\" name=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" 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\u003eTherapy Tables and Modalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTables, treatment gear, and modality units used in patient care.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"therapy_tables_modalities\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Therapy Tables and Modalities\" data-capex-note=\"Tables, treatment gear, and modality units used in patient care.\" data-lean=\"30000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-full=\"50000\" name=\"therapy_tables_modalities\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"40,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExercise Equipment and Balance Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eExercise gear, balance tools, and rehab support items.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"exercise_equipment_balance_tools\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Exercise Equipment and Balance Tools\" data-capex-note=\"Exercise gear, balance tools, and rehab support items.\" data-lean=\"18000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"32000\" name=\"exercise_equipment_balance_tools\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurniture and Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWaiting room pieces, desks, storage, and other clinic furnishings.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"furniture_storage\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Furniture and Storage\" data-capex-note=\"Waiting room pieces, desks, storage, and other clinic furnishings.\" data-lean=\"10000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"20000\" name=\"furniture_storage\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology, Website, Signage, and Security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eComputers, software setup, website build, signage, and security system.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"technology_launch_assets\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Technology, Website, Signage, and Security\" data-capex-note=\"Computers, software setup, website build, signage, and security system.\" data-lean=\"18000\" data-base=\"26000\" data-full=\"35000\" name=\"technology_launch_assets\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"26,000\"\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\u003eBuffer for build-out changes, equipment overruns, and launch setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" 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\"\u003eCAPEX output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$199,100\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$181,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$18,100\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eClinic Build-Out and Renovation\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\u003eBuild-out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 41%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinic_buildout_renovation\"\u003e41%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClinical gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"therapy_tables_modalities\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 22%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"therapy_tables_modalities\"\u003e22%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExercise gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"exercise_equipment_balance_tools\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 14%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"exercise_equipment_balance_tools\"\u003e14%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFurniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"furniture_storage\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"furniture_storage\"\u003e8%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLaunch tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"technology_launch_assets\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 14%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"technology_launch_assets\"\u003e14%\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 Excludes payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, inventory, working capital, regulatory licenses, insurance premiums, and marketing spend. Use it for capitalized startup assets only; operating costs belong outside 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 tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/private-practice-physiotherapy-financial-model\"\u003ePrivate Physiotherapy Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e CAPEX tab shows startup expense categories, timing, and amortization. Review assumptions now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey screenshot points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$40K\u003c\/strong\u003e therapy equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25K\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15K\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture, \u003cstrong\u003e$10K\u003c\/strong\u003e technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$8K\u003c\/strong\u003e website, \u003cstrong\u003e$5K\u003c\/strong\u003e signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$3K\u003c\/strong\u003e security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$73K\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$407K\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 14 breakeven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$690K\u003c\/strong\u003e cash by Month 24\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\/private-practice-physiotherapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_f12aad52-3a07-43fb-ab5e-f0394e4f571e.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/private-practice-physiotherapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_f12aad52-3a07-43fb-ab5e-f0394e4f571e.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Private Physiotherapy Financial Model capex inputs letting users itemize and customize startup and ongoing capital expenditures, asset life and depreciation assumptions for scenario-ready, fully customizable projections.\"\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;\"\u003eWhat are the biggest costs to start a physical therapy practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest startup costs for \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Physiotherapy\u003c\/strong\u003e are the clinic \u003cstrong\u003ebuild-out\u003c\/strong\u003e and equipment. A typical setup can run about \u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e for build-out, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$40K\u003c\/strong\u003e for therapy equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$25K\u003c\/strong\u003e for exercise equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$15K\u003c\/strong\u003e for furniture, and \u003cstrong\u003e$10K\u003c\/strong\u003e for computer systems and software licenses. A lean manual-therapy clinic can stay smaller, but a larger rehab-gym buildout needs more space, accessible layout, treatment rooms, flooring, lighting, utilities, and signage.\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\u003eBiggest cost drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e clinic build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$40K\u003c\/strong\u003e therapy equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25K\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15K\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and fixtures\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\u003eHow to size the setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLean manual therapy needs less gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports Rehab needs more training tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic PT needs broader equipment scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen’s Health may need room-specific layout\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 should a founder expect before opening a physical therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Physiotherapy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the hidden costs are the cash traps around \u003cstrong\u003ecredentialing delays\u003c\/strong\u003e, rent deposits, insurance, EMR\/EHR setup, billing setup, compliance docs, card processing, legal review, accounting setup, front-desk training, and payroll before collections. Working capital is just \u003cstrong\u003ecash to survive timing gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a durable asset; for owner pay context, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/private-practice-physiotherapy\"\u003eHow Much Does The Owner Of Private Physiotherapy Typically Make?\u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003eCash you need first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly clinic insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly EMR\/EHR base subscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly accounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly legal retainer\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\u003eHidden startup drag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCredentialing delays\u003c\/strong\u003e slow first cash in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e hit before revenue starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilling and compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e need setup time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayroll before collections\u003c\/strong\u003e strains working capital\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 you need to start a private physical therapy practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou likely need to plan closer to \u003cstrong\u003e$690K in cash by Month 24\u003c\/strong\u003e to start and stabilize a \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Physiotherapy\u003c\/strong\u003e clinic, not just the \u003cstrong\u003e$181K\u003c\/strong\u003e asset budget for equipment and buildout; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/private-practice-physiotherapy\"\u003eWhat Is The Current Growth Trend Of Private Physiotherapy?\u003c\/a\u003e for growth context. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$690K minus $181K = $509K\u003c\/strong\u003e for pre-opening costs, ramp losses, and working capital not covered by assets alone.\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\u003eStartup Cash Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$181K\u003c\/strong\u003e asset spend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$690K\u003c\/strong\u003e modeled Month 24 cash need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$509K\u003c\/strong\u003e gap beyond assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$73K\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly fixed overhead\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\u003eRunway Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinic director: \u003cstrong\u003e$110K\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree therapists: \u003cstrong\u003e$255K\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmin assistant: \u003cstrong\u003e$42K\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakeven: \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 14\u003c\/strong\u003e; payback: \u003cstrong\u003e45 months\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=\"Private Physiotherapy Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Private Physiotherapy Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Private Physiotherapy 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 summarizes the main physiotherapy startup asset costs and the separate non-CAPEX cash reserve needed before breakeven.\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$165,000\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$690,000\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$855,000\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=\"70000\" data-base=\"75000\" data-high=\"85000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Build-out and Renovation\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\"\u003eLeasehold improvements and clinic fit-out scope\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=\"35000\" data-base=\"40000\" data-high=\"48000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTherapy Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$40,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTreatment tables and clinical modalities\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=\"22000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"30000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExercise Equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRehab machines and patient exercise setup\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=\"13000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice Furniture and Decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eWaiting area and staff workspace furnishing\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=\"8500\" data-base=\"10000\" data-high=\"12000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer Systems and Software Licenses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$10,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eWorkstations, devices, and software setup\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=\"640000\" data-base=\"690000\" data-high=\"770000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$690,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eYear 1 wages, clinic overhead, and breakeven lag\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 reflect researched planning assumptions; operating reserve excludes non-CAPEX cash needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePrivate Physiotherapy Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinic Build-Out And Leasehold Improvements 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\u003eClinic Build-Out\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this as \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, not overhead. For a private physio clinic, the base assumption is \u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eMonths 1 to 3\u003c\/strong\u003e for reception, treatment rooms, accessible layout, flooring, lighting, utilities, plumbing if needed, mirrors, storage, signage coordination, and landlord work-letter terms. The big question is simple: is this a \u003cstrong\u003esecond-generation medical office\u003c\/strong\u003e or a raw retail shell?\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 It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers tenant-paid finish work and any gap between the space and a usable clinic. Build the estimate from quotes for each item, then split \u003cstrong\u003elandlord-covered\u003c\/strong\u003e work from \u003cstrong\u003etenant-paid\u003c\/strong\u003e work. Use a low\/base\/high range from the lease plan, not one cost per square foot. The base model stays at \u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e until the work letter changes the scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReception and waiting area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment rooms and accessible paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlooring, lighting, mirrors, storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilities and plumbing if needed\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\u003eHow To Control It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep costs down by choosing a space with existing medical build-out, then push hard on the landlord work letter. Avoid paying twice for walls, HVAC, or plumbing the landlord should deliver. The main savings come from reuse, not cheap finishes. If the shell is raw retail, expect more tenant-paid scope and a bigger cash draw before opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for prior-use plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet tenant and landlord scope in writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice the gap, not the whole suite\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;\"\u003eLease Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you sign, confirm whether the lease gives you \u003cstrong\u003ebuild-out allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e, who pays for code-required accessibility work, and which items the landlord hands over finished. If the work letter is weak, your \u003cstrong\u003e$75K\u003c\/strong\u003e base can move fast. The fastest way to protect cash is to price the gap between the delivered shell and the clinic you actually need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinical Equipment And Rehab Assets 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\u003eBase Load\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e$65K\u003c\/strong\u003e startup line in the base model: \u003cstrong\u003e$40K\u003c\/strong\u003e for therapy tables and modalities, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$25K\u003c\/strong\u003e for exercise gear. Treat it as upfront capex, then size it by treatment rooms, therapist count, and whether your clinic is a lean manual-therapy setup or a sports rehab gym.\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\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spend covers treatment tables, resistance bands, weights, balance tools, mobility equipment, storage, sanitation equipment, and optional modalities if you use them. Here’s the quick math: with \u003cstrong\u003e4 active therapy lines\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e85 monthly treatments per line\u003c\/strong\u003e, Year 1 volume is \u003cstrong\u003e340 treatments per month\u003c\/strong\u003e, so equipment should match actual session flow, not just room count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse quotes by room and station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate tables from modalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch gear to monthly treatments.\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 Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lean manual-therapy clinic can start with fewer optional modalities and more core table-based gear, while a sports rehab gym needs more weights, balance tools, and mobility equipment. Don’t buy for peak capacity on day one. Buy the core set first, then add higher-cost items only when therapist schedules and treatment volume justify them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay optional modalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy durable basics first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandardize across rooms.\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;\"\u003eSize By Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right spend depends on how many \u003cstrong\u003etherapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etreatment rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emonthly treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e you plan to run. If each therapy line is booked close to \u003cstrong\u003e85 treatments a month\u003c\/strong\u003e, equipment should support fast room turnover, safe storage, and easy sanitation so the clinic can keep one-on-one sessions moving without downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTechnology, EHR, Billing, And Admin Systems 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\u003eTech spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a private physical therapy clinic, the base technology setup is \u003cstrong\u003e$18K\u003c\/strong\u003e upfront: \u003cstrong\u003e$10K\u003c\/strong\u003e for computers and software licenses plus \u003cstrong\u003e$8K\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first website build. The recurring floor is \u003cstrong\u003e$600 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e$450\u003c\/strong\u003e EMR\/EHR and \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e internet and phone, before card fees.\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 it covers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spend covers scheduling, billing integrations, patient intake forms, computers, tablets, phones, printers, cybersecurity basics, and data backup. Here’s the quick math: one-time setup = hardware and launch assets; monthly run rate = subscriptions and connectivity. Do not mix in card processing, since that is a separate transaction fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount each device and license.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice the website once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate fees from fixed costs.\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 the setup lean by buying only the devices needed for day-one patient flow and by using one system for charting, scheduling, and billing. The mistake to avoid is double-paying for overlapping tools or underbuying security and backups. A clean setup keeps the monthly base near \u003cstrong\u003e$600\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of drifting higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy for launch volume only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one integrated system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget security from day one.\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;\"\u003eBudget split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the startup budget, treat the \u003cstrong\u003e$18K\u003c\/strong\u003e tech build as CAPEX and the \u003cstrong\u003e$600 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e as fixed overhead. If internet, phone, and EMR stay stable, the real swing item is transaction fees, so keep those out of fixed cost planning and track them against monthly collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, Compliance, And Professional Setup 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\u003eSetup Costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a private physiotherapy clinic, most licensing and compliance spend is \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003erecurring overhead\u003c\/strong\u003e, not CAPEX. The model includes \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly clinic insurance, \u003cstrong\u003e$500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly accounting, and \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly legal retainer. State licensure, business registration, HIPAA documents, and payer credentialing can add upfront fees before the first patient is billed.\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\u003eWhat to Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget by input, not guesswork: state filing fees, ownership review, HIPAA policy drafting, malpractice or professional liability, general liability, and credentialing support if private insurance is accepted. Ask for quotes on \u003cstrong\u003eone-time setup\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003emonthly retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Costs move with state rules, payer mix, and entity type, so the same clinic can land very different totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState fees vary by state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsurance may renew monthly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredentialing adds admin time\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 Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one lawyer and one accountant who already work with healthcare setups, then keep the scope tight. Bundle HIPAA forms, entity review, and licensing questions into one engagement. Don’t treat compliance as a one-time project; renew insurance, accounting, and legal support on schedule so a missed filing does not block claims or delay opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle early legal work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit scope to needed states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack renewal dates\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;\"\u003eBudget Split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut filing fees, policy drafting, credentialing help, and setup work in the \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening budget\u003c\/strong\u003e. Put insurance, accounting, and legal retainers in \u003cstrong\u003emonthly overhead\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps clinic build-out and equipment in CAPEX while this line stays out of fixed assets. The clean split makes launch cash needs easier to track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003ePre-Opening Payroll, Supplies, And Launch Marketing 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\u003eCash Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-opening payroll, front-desk training, hiring costs, uniforms, linens, supplies, website work, local search setup, referral outreach, and opening promotion are \u003cstrong\u003eoperating spend\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e, not CAPEX. The durable items stay in CAPEX. Budget from the staffing plan first: Year 1 wages total \u003cstrong\u003e$407K\u003c\/strong\u003e across the clinic director, \u003cstrong\u003ethree physical therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one administrative assistant.\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\u003ePayroll Reserve\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinician payroll before collections\u003c\/strong\u003e is the biggest cash need because wages start before cash comes in. Build the estimate from s\ntart date, pay cycle, and months to first collections. One line: paychecks come first, collections come later. If hiring is staged, keep front-desk training and hiring fees in this same bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse signed start dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch payroll to visit ramp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack hiring fees separately.\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\u003eSupply Budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniforms, linens, clinical supplies, and office supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e are operating costs. Medical supplies run \u003cstrong\u003e20%\u003c\/strong\u003e per treatment, so estimate them from expected visit volume. General office supplies are \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly. If an item lasts and keeps value, put it in CAPEX; if it gets used up in care or admin work, expense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy only opening stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack supplies by visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep durable gear in CAPEX.\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;\"\u003eLaunch Promo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarketing and advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e is set at \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue in Year 1, so this is a major cash drain until volume builds. Include the website, local search setup, referral outreach, and opening promotion. Estimate it as expected revenue × \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e. To keep it tight, spend first on referral partners and local search, then review spend each month.\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=\"Private Physiotherapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Private Physiotherapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or lender offers.\"\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\"\u003ePrivate physiotherapy startup cost scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eA lean suite starts with fewer rooms and lighter gear, while a full clinic needs more build-out, staff, and payer setup. The base case sits between cash-pay speed and multi-specialty scale.\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 private physiotherapy launch budgets\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\"\u003eSmall suite\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\"\u003eBalanced clinic\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\"\u003eMulti-room build\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 therapist, fewer rooms, and a manual-therapy focus.\"\u003eStart with one therapist, fewer rooms, and a manual-therapy focus.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Launch with the model's core service mix and a steady hiring path.\"\u003eLaunch with the model's core service mix and a steady hiring path.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open a larger clinic with more rooms, deeper rehab gear, and broader payer setup.\"\u003eOpen a larger clinic with more rooms, deeper rehab gear, and broader payer setup.\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=\"Use light exercise gear, simple build-out, and lower pre-opening payroll.\"\u003eUse light exercise gear, simple build-out, and lower pre-opening payroll.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use the provided $181K capex plan, four Year 1 therapy lines, and $73K monthly fixed overhead.\"\u003eUse the provided $181K capex plan, four Year 1 therapy lines, and $73K monthly fixed overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Plan for stronger launch marketing, higher credentialing work, and more equipment upfront.\"\u003ePlan for stronger launch marketing, higher credentialing work, and more equipment upfront.\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=\"One treatment room; manual therapy focus; light exercise gear; lower pre-opening payroll; tighter marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne treatment room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emanual therapy focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight exercise gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower pre-opening payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etighter marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Four therapy lines; standard clinic build-out; $181K capex; $73K monthly overhead; Year 1 wages at $407K\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour therapy lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estandard clinic build-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$181K capex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$73K monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 wages at $407K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"More rooms; deeper rehab equipment; stronger launch marketing; higher credentialing burden; broader insurance participation\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper rehab equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estronger launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher credentialing burden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebroader insurance participation\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=\"$350,000 - $550,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$350,000 - $550,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLowest runway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$650,000 - $800,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$650,000 - $800,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModel baseline\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$900,000 - $1,200,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$900,000 - $1,200,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale budget\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 cash-pay founders testing demand with a small footprint.\"\u003eBest for cash-pay founders testing demand with a small footprint.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for private-insurance clinics that need a balanced service mix.\"\u003eBest for private-insurance clinics that need a balanced service mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for multi-specialty launches built to serve private-insurance volume and growth.\"\u003eBest for multi-specialty launches built to serve private-insurance volume and growth.\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 These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact vendor quotes or lender offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304228004083,"sku":"private-practice-physiotherapy-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/private-practice-physiotherapy-startup-costs.webp?v=1782690059","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/private-practice-physiotherapy-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}