{"product_id":"sensory-integration-therapy-startup-costs","title":"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup Costs: $843K Plan","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\u003eYou’re budgeting for a clinic, not just a therapy room, so the opening budget needs to separate \u003cstrong\u003e$108,000 in CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e from payroll, rent, credentialing, launch marketing, and cash runway In the researched base case, the model shows a \u003cstrong\u003e$843,000 minimum cash need in Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e during the early ramp-up period The goal is to fund the first operating year with enough cushion for buildout, sensory equipment, staff readiness, and reimbursement timing\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=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice 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=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX only\" data-note-text=\"Covers capitalized startup assets only. Excludes rent deposits, insurance premiums, licensing fees, marketing, payroll runway, reimbursement runway, debt service, inventory, and working capital.\"\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 sensory integration therapy practice, with spend phased across Month 1 to Month 4.\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\u003eSensory Gym Structural Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eLoad-rated frame, room size, and install work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"sensoryGymStructuralEquipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Sensory Gym Structural Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Load-rated frame, room size, and install work.\" data-lean=\"38000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-full=\"55000\" name=\"sensoryGymStructuralEquipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"45,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialized Therapeutic Swings and Mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSuspension points, mounts, and rigging hardware.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"specializedTherapeuticSwingsAndMounts\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Specialized Therapeutic Swings and Mounts\" data-capex-note=\"Suspension points, mounts, and rigging hardware.\" data-lean=\"9500\" data-base=\"12000\" data-full=\"16000\" name=\"specializedTherapeuticSwingsAndMounts\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandardized Assessment Kits and Tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDiagnostic kits, testing tools, and setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"standardizedAssessmentKitsAndTools\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Standardized Assessment Kits and Tools\" data-capex-note=\"Diagnostic kits, testing tools, and setup.\" data-lean=\"6500\" data-base=\"8500\" data-full=\"11000\" name=\"standardizedAssessmentKitsAndTools\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"8,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Furniture and Treatment Tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTables, seating, and treatment room furniture.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"clinicalFurnitureAndTreatmentTables\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinical Furniture and Treatment Tables\" 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type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"27,500\"\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 install overruns and small scope changes.\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\"\u003eTotal CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$118,800\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$108,000\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$10,800\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eSensory Gym Structural 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\u003eGym\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"sensoryGymStructuralEquipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"sensoryGymStructuralEquipment\"\u003e42%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSwings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"specializedTherapeuticSwingsAndMounts\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"specializedTherapeuticSwingsAndMounts\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eKits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"standardizedAssessmentKitsAndTools\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 8%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"standardizedAssessmentKitsAndTools\"\u003e8%\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=\"clinicalFurnitureAndTreatmentTables\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 14%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinicalFurnitureAndTreatmentTables\"\u003e14%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"itHardwareSoftwareAndComplianceSetup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 25%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"itHardwareSoftwareAndComplianceSetup\"\u003e25%\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\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers capitalized startup assets only. Excludes rent deposits, insurance premiums, licensing fees, marketing, payroll runway, reimbursement runway, debt service, inventory, and working capital.\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;\"\u003eDoes the CAPEX tab show funding need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sensory-integration-therapy-financial-model\"\u003eSensory Integration Therapy Practice Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e shows startup costs and CAPEX by timing, amount, and depreciation or amortization. Open it and check reimbursement lag, credentialing, hiring, lease, and install assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScreenshot checks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$108k\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX, Months 1–4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$843k\u003c\/strong\u003e Month 2 minimum cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$12.55k\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$284k\u003c\/strong\u003e admin payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$70.16k\u003c\/strong\u003e revenue ramp\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\/sensory-integration-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_72fe7610-8fd0-4bfe-8d40-73fddfab1ec3.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/sensory-integration-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_72fe7610-8fd0-4bfe-8d40-73fddfab1ec3.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Financial Model capex inputs, listing startup and growth capital items and allows customization of equipment, facility fit-out, and one-time investments for scalable planning and investor-ready 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;\"\u003eHow much does sensory gym equipment cost for a therapy clinic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003eSensory Integration Therapy Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sensory gym and clinic setup in your source data totals \u003cstrong\u003e$88,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before IT hardware, adaptive software, and HIPAA systems. Here’s the quick math: \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensory gym structural equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for specialized therapeutic swings and mounts, \u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e for standardized assessment kits and tools, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for clinical furniture and treatment tables, and \u003cstrong\u003e$7,500\u003c\/strong\u003e for waiting area and sensory-friendly decor. Vendor prices are not guaranteed, and room size, ceiling suspension, crash mats, wall protection, installation complexity, and safety inspection can push the final number up or down.\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\u003eCore setup costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sensory gym structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e swings and mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and tables\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\u003eWhat moves the price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeiling suspension adds labor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrash mats and bolsters cost more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing and balance gear raise spend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation and inspection aren't fixed\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 come with opening a sensory integration therapy practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hidden costs in a Sensory Integration Therapy Practice show up before you treat the first client: rent deposits, lease timing, credentialing delays, liability insurance, workers’ compensation, legal setup, billing setup, background checks, staff training, and payroll before collections. For a deeper look at margin pressure, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/profitability\/sensory-integration-therapy\"\u003eHow Increase Profits Sensory Integration Therapy Practice?\u003c\/a\u003e The fixed monthly overhead is \u003cstrong\u003e$12,550\u003c\/strong\u003e before Year 1 admin payroll of \u003cstrong\u003e$284,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$23,667\u003c\/strong\u003e a month, so Month 2 can get tight when \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional liability and credentialing\u003c\/strong\u003e hit at \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue and marketing\/referral outreach runs at \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\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\u003eBefore opening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate setup cash from CAPEX.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePay rent deposits early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect credentialing delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget legal and billing setup.\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\u003eMonth 2 pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed overhead is \u003cstrong\u003e$12,550\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmin payroll adds \u003cstrong\u003e$23,667\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiability and credentialing take \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutreach can run at \u003cstrong\u003e80%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 sensory integration therapy practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need about \u003cstrong\u003e$843,000 by Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e to start a Sensory Integration Therapy Practice, with \u003cstrong\u003e$108,000\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to CAPEX for buildout and sensory gym assets. That funding covers setup, facility readiness, pre-opening payroll, launch marketing, insurance, credentialing, billing setup, and working capital; for margin levers, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/profitability\/sensory-integration-therapy\"\u003eHow Increase Profits Sensory Integration Therapy Practice?\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\u003eStartup funding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$843,000\u003c\/strong\u003e total Month 2 funding need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$108,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX for gym and setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund payroll before client cash arrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude insurance, billing, and credentialing\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\u003eRevenue capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e168 senior OT visits × \u003cstrong\u003e$175\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$29,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 junior OT visits × \u003cstrong\u003e$140\u003c\/strong\u003e = \u003cstrong\u003e$10,920\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55 adult visits and 91 assistant visits = \u003cstrong\u003e$18,640\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 evaluations × \u003cstrong\u003e$350\u003c\/strong\u003e; total capacity \u003cstrong\u003e$70,160\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the cash catch: the model shows a \u003cstrong\u003e180% variable cost load\u003c\/strong\u003e from supplies, billing fees, marketing, liability, and credentialing, so billing \u003cstrong\u003e$70,160\/month\u003c\/strong\u003e does not mean cash lands that month.\u003c\/p\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=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice 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 table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table breaks startup spend into five launch assets plus excluded cash needs for a sensory integration therapy practice.\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$108,000\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$843,000\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$951,000\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=\"53000\" data-base=\"57000\" data-high=\"62000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensory gym equipment and mounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$57,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRigging, installation, and buildout 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=\"13000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical furniture and treatment tables\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\"\u003eRoom count and furniture quality\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=\"7000\" data-base=\"8500\" data-high=\"10000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandardized assessment kits and tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$8,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTesting volume and kit completeness\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=\"17000\" data-base=\"20000\" data-high=\"24000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT hardware, networking, software, and compliance systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDevice count, network setup, and compliance 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=\"6000\" data-base=\"7500\" data-high=\"9500\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaiting area and sensory-friendly decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$7,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eFinish level and patient-safe decor choices\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=\"760000\" data-base=\"843000\" data-high=\"930000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening cash reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$843,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 2 operating reserve, payroll runway, and reimbursement 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 use researched assumptions; excluded cash covers runway and pre-opening non-CAPEX needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSensory Integration Therapy Practice Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFacility And 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 is CAPEX\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a sensory integration therapy practice, facility setup is a \u003cstrong\u003emajor CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e item and a pre-opening planning cost. Start with the \u003cstrong\u003e$9,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e clinical lease, then separate any lease deposit from true leasehold improvements. The final buildout depends on square footage, landlord allowance, ceiling load, plumbing, electrical, accessibility, and local permits.\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 goes in it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuildout covers treatment-room layout, sensory gym space, flooring, wall protection, lighting, sound control, storage, signage, contractor work, and inspection timing. The source CAPEX includes \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensory gym structural equipment and \u003cstrong\u003e$7,500\u003c\/strong\u003e for waiting area and sensory-friendly decor, but it does not give a separate contractor quote. Don’t turn that into a fixed renovation number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit deposits from improvements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for contractor quotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm permit timing early.\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 keep it tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the budget by tying every buildout dollar to a room count, a landlord allowance, and a code need. One line matters here: \u003cstrong\u003eno square footage, no fixed renovation cost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order the work by opening risk, not by aesthetics, and keep deposits, contractor labor, and leasehold improvements on separate lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice code items first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay decor if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep deposit cash separate.\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;\"\u003eOpen-ready timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan buildout around inspection dates, not just contractor availability. Accessibility, sound control, signage, and safety clearances need to be finished before the first visit. If landlord approvals or permitting slip, the lease keeps running at \u003cstrong\u003e$9,500 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e while the space is still not revenue-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eSensory Equipment 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\u003eDurable Gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line item should cover only durable gear: \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e sensory gym structural equipment, \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e swings and mounts, \u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e assessment kits, \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e furniture and treatment tables, and \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e adaptive tech. That totals \u003cstrong\u003e$86,500\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e (capital spending). One clean rule: replaceable supplies belong in Year 1 \u003cstrong\u003eCOGS\u003c\/strong\u003e, not startup CAPEX.\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\u003eBudget this from room count, ceiling structure, and your child versus adult caseload. A child-heavy clinic usually needs more suspended swings, crash pads, and climbing elements; adult rooms lean harder on tables, bolsters, balance tools, and tactile bins. Ask vendors to separate equipment, mounts, shipping, install, and safety inspection. No split quote, no clean budget.\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\u003eKeep Supplies Separate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fastest control is to phase noncritical buys after opening and keep consumable therapy materials in Year 1 \u003cstrong\u003eCOGS\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e45%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue. Don’t roll fine-motor supplies, weighted items, or other replaceable materials into CAPEX. Compare at least two install quotes, and skip duplicate kits until utilization proves the need.\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;\"\u003eInstall Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA licensed installer should confirm ceiling load, anchor points, wall protection, lighting, and safety checks before the first swing goes up. If the space needs structural work, that belongs in facility buildout, not equipment CAPEX. Separate labor, equipment, inspection, and rework in the quote so you can compare vendors on the same scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing Insurance Credentialing And Compliance 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\u003eState registration, OT licensing, \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional liability\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egeneral liability\u003c\/strong\u003e, workers’ comp, HIPAA policies, legal review, and billing compliance are launch costs, not extras. Model them off revenue: \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1 for professional liability plus credentialing, falling to \u003cstrong\u003e19%\u003c\/strong\u003e by Year 5. Do not plug in state fees without state-specific data.\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\u003eHIPAA Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in CAPEX covers security and HIPAA compliance systems such as secure devices, access controls, and protected data handling. Estimate it with vendor quotes, user count, and coverage months, then fold it into pre-opening budget with insurance and legal setup. If rooms are ready but credentialing is not, collections can still lag.\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\u003eCredentialing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart payer credentialing early, because it can delay collections even when therapists and rooms are ready. Build in legal review and billing compliance before first visit. One clean rule: if the claim can’t be submitted, the clinic isn’t really open. Track this as working capital, since the cash gap can be bigger than the spend itself.\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;\"\u003eControl Spend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one compliance lead, one HIPAA policy set, and one credentialing calendar instead of fixing problems later. Get at least \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e broker quotes for liability coverage, but don’t trim workers’ comp or billing controls. The real savings come from fewer claim rejections, fewer delays, and less rework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinical Technology Billing And Administrative 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\u003eStartup tech stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup separates \u003cstrong\u003e$20,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of one-time CAPEX from recurring software costs. Use \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for hardware and networking, \u003cstrong\u003e$6,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for adaptive technology and software licenses, and \u003cstrong\u003e$4,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for security and HIPAA compliance systems. Keep \u003cstrong\u003eimplementation time\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estaff training\u003c\/strong\u003e in pre-opening expenses, not CAPEX.\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\u003eMonthly run rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget the operating stack at \u003cstrong\u003e$450 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for the EHR and \u003cstrong\u003e$250 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for telecommunications and the patient portal, or \u003cstrong\u003e$700 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e before usage fees. Add \u003cstrong\u003eEHR and billing transaction fees at 30% of revenue in Year 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. This covers scheduling, billing, claims, portal access, and HIPAA-compliant communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for per-user pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm claims fee terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice training before launch.\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\u003eHow to keep it lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce waste by buying only the devices and licenses needed for day-one volume, then phase in extras after intake starts. The big mistake is folding training, data migration, and setup labor into hardware. One clean rule: if it doesn’t stay on the balance sheet, it’s not CAPEX.\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 timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild security, HIPAA controls, and billing workflows before first patient intake, because this stack handles \u003cstrong\u003eprotected health information\u003c\/strong\u003e, claims, and payments. If credentialing and setup slip, collections slip too. That delay hits cash fast, even when therapists and rooms are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness And Launch Payroll 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 payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat staffing readiness as \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e, not CAPEX. The Year 1 admin team totals \u003cstrong\u003e$284,000\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, or about \u003cstrong\u003e$23,667\u003c\/strong\u003e per month, before any billable session cash comes in. That budget has to cover recruiting, onboarding, background checks, front-desk setup, training, and early payroll float.\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\u003eStaffing build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Year 1 staffing plan needs a \u003cstrong\u003ePractice Director at $125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOffice Manager at $65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBilling and Intake Coordinator at $52,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eReceptionist at $42,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Clinical capacity also assumes \u003cstrong\u003e2 senior occupational therapists\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 junior occupational therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 adult sensory specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 pediatric OT assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 clinical evaluation lead\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount salaries before revenue starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap each role to cash timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch staffing to launch volume.\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\u003eReadiness inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: estimate months of runway, then add recruiting time, onboarding, background checks, front-desk setup, documentation training, billing workflow setup, and therapist ramp-up time. If payroll starts before collections, the gap becomes a real cash need. Use headcount, start dates, and first-bill timing to size the reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice the gap, not just salaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssume collections lag launch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack each hire’s start month.\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;\"\u003eFunding check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore final funding, reconcile \u003cstrong\u003efounder salary runway\u003c\/strong\u003e with any separately modeled \u003cstrong\u003eclinician compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e. If both sit in the plan without coordination, payroll gets overstated or underfunded. The clean check is simple: one cash plan, one headcount calendar, and one launch date for each paid role.\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=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Sensory Integration Therapy Practice Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These scenario ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes from vendors, landlords, or payers.\"\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\"\u003eRoom count, equipment depth, and reimbursement runway drive cost swings here. The Base case anchors the model at $108,000 CAPEX and a $843,000 Month 2 cash need.\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\"\u003eSmall-room fit\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\"\u003eModel anchor\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\"\u003eLarge-clinic 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=\"A smaller solo or limited-room start with fewer sensory stations and tighter payer setup.\"\u003eA smaller solo or limited-room start with fewer sensory stations and tighter payer setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"This is the anchored model: 6 Year 1 clinical provider slots, 424 paid treatments or evaluations per month, about $70,160 monthly revenue at Year 1 capacity, and a $843,000 Month 2 cash floor.\"\u003eThis is the anchored model: 6 Year 1 clinical provider slots, 424 paid treatments or evaluations per month, about $70,160 monthly revenue at Year 1 capacity, and a $843,000 Month 2 cash floor.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"A multi-room sensory gym clinic with deeper equipment, wider staff coverage, and a longer reimbursement runway.\"\u003eA multi-room sensory gym clinic with deeper equipment, wider staff coverage, and a longer reimbursement runway.\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 one to two treatment rooms with lighter sensory gym scope and basic equipment depth.\"\u003eUse one to two treatment rooms with lighter sensory gym scope and basic equipment depth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Run a mid-size clinic with a sensory gym, enough rooms for core pediatric and adult care, and payer readiness from launch.\"\u003eRun a mid-size clinic with a sensory gym, enough rooms for core pediatric and adult care, and payer readiness from launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Plan for more treatment rooms, a fuller sensory gym, broader adult and pediatric coverage, and stronger billing capacity.\"\u003ePlan for more treatment rooms, a fuller sensory gym, broader adult and pediatric coverage, and stronger billing capacity.\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=\"Smaller leased space; fewer suspension points; lighter equipment set; lower staff count; basic payer setup\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller leased space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efewer suspension points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elighter equipment set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower staff count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic payer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"About $108,000 CAPEX; $12,550 monthly fixed overhead; Month 2 cash peak; 6 Year 1 provider slots; billing and payer setup\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout $108,000 CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$12,550 monthly fixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 2 cash peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Year 1 provider slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebilling and payer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"More rooms; deeper equipment buildout; higher staffing; larger payer setup; longer cash runway\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeeper equipment buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigher staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elarger payer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elonger cash runway\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=\"Small-room setup band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eSmall-room setup band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower cash need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$108,000 CAPEX\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$108,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eAnchored setup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Multi-room build band\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eMulti-room build band\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher cash 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 founders testing demand with a lean footprint and slower hiring.\"\u003eBest for founders testing demand with a lean footprint and slower hiring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for operators who want the planned scale without pushing room count or staffing too early.\"\u003eBest for operators who want the planned scale without pushing room count or staffing too early.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for funded teams that want broader volume, more service lines, and a bigger clinical footprint from day one.\"\u003eBest for funded teams that want broader volume, more service lines, and a bigger clinical footprint from day one.\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 quotes from vendors, landlords, or payers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default 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