{"product_id":"vestibular-rehabilitation-startup-costs","title":"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup Costs: $756K Cash Need","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-plus-icon.svg\" alt=\"Key Takeaways\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBuildout starts at $60,000 plus $6,500 monthly rent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment can range from $63,500 to $138,500.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing and credentialing can delay paid visits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 staffing and marketing drive early cash burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy 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=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"CAPEX limits\" data-note-text=\"This calculator covers only startup capital items. It excludes payroll runway, inventory, deposits, debt service, working capital, marketing after launch, credentialing cash gaps, taxes, loan payments, and owner living costs.\"\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 vestibular rehabilitation clinic, before payroll runway and 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\u003eDiagnostic equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eVNG system, posturography plate, and infrared goggles.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"diagnostic_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Diagnostic equipment\" data-capex-note=\"VNG system, posturography plate, and infrared goggles.\" data-lean=\"80000\" data-base=\"92000\" data-full=\"105000\" name=\"diagnostic_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"92,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehab and safety equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSafety overhead harness and balance training set.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"rehab_safety_equipment\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Rehab and safety equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Safety overhead harness and balance training set.\" data-lean=\"22000\" data-base=\"26500\" data-full=\"32000\" name=\"rehab_safety_equipment\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"26,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment tables and furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTreatment tables and clinic furniture.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"treatment_tables_furniture\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Treatment tables and furniture\" data-capex-note=\"Treatment tables and clinic furniture.\" data-lean=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"30000\" name=\"treatment_tables_furniture\" 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\u003eIT infrastructure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eComputers, server setup, and clinic network gear.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_infrastructure\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT infrastructure\" data-capex-note=\"Computers, server setup, and clinic network gear.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"18000\" name=\"it_infrastructure\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignage and interior buildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBuildout, signage, and patient-facing finish work.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"signage_buildout\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Signage and interior buildout\" data-capex-note=\"Buildout, signage, and patient-facing finish work.\" data-lean=\"50000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-full=\"72000\" name=\"signage_buildout\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"60,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers vendor overruns, freight, install changes, and small scope misses.\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=\"25\" 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$240,350\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$218,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$21,850\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eDiagnostic 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\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"diagnostic_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 42%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"diagnostic_equipment\"\u003e42%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRehab gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"rehab_safety_equipment\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 12%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"rehab_safety_equipment\"\u003e12%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"treatment_tables_furniture\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"treatment_tables_furniture\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_infrastructure\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 7%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_infrastructure\"\u003e7%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"signage_buildout\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 27%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"signage_buildout\"\u003e27%\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 limits\u003c\/strong\u003e This calculator covers only startup capital items. It excludes payroll runway, inventory, deposits, debt service, working capital, marketing after launch, credentialing cash gaps, taxes, loan payments, and owner living costs.\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 should the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCAPEX tab shows startup costs, launch timing, and depreciation\/amortization in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestibular-rehabilitation-financial-model\"\u003eVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e; review \u003cstrong\u003e$218,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$756,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and assumptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCAPEX tab highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$218,500\u003c\/strong\u003e total CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$756,000\u003c\/strong\u003e cash bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 to 5\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\/vestibular-rehabilitation-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_861ec780-ac23-4f33-a166-d9fb2b695dc9.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/vestibular-rehabilitation-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_861ec780-ac23-4f33-a166-d9fb2b695dc9.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and timelines, letting users customize equipment, facility and startup investment assumptions for scenario-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;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs of starting a vestibular rehab clinic should I plan for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting \u003cstrong\u003eVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e takes more cash than the treatment rooms suggest: \u003cstrong\u003e$10,150\u003c\/strong\u003e in base fixed monthly costs hit before wages, and payroll starts before collections. If you want the setup path next, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-open\/vestibular-rehabilitation\"\u003eHow Do I Launch A Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Business?\u003c\/a\u003e fits here; plan for payroll, rent, billing, insurance, software, utilities, janitorial, medical waste, referral outreach, and owner living costs. \u003cstrong\u003eYear 1 wages total $325,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and those costs belong in working capital, not CAPEX.\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 before collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$10,150\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed monthly costs before wages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayroll\u003c\/strong\u003e starts before revenue does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent\u003c\/strong\u003e and setup bills hit early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner living costs\u003c\/strong\u003e need funding too\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\u003eYear 1 cost buckets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinic Director\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Patient Care Coordinator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$52,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Medical Billing Specialist at \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65%\u003c\/strong\u003e billing, \u003cstrong\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e referral marketing, \u003cstrong\u003e35%\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies, \u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e education materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat are typical vestibular rehab equipment costs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical \u003cstrong\u003eVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e equipment costs range from basic treatment gear to a much pricier diagnostic setup. A full build with the listed CAPEX items totals about \u003cstrong\u003e$143,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, but you can start with essentials like treatment tables, gait belts, foam pads, visual targets, mirrors, computers, and exercise equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced systems such as the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e VNG Diagnostic System and \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e computerized dynamic posturography plate materially raise opening cost, so many founders stage premium tools only after referral demand and payer coverage are proven.\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\u003eEssential rehab gear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for tables and furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e balance training set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam pads, gait belts, mirrors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual targets and exercise tools\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\u003ePremium diagnostic tools\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 VNG Diagnostic System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e posturography plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e infrared video goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$18,000\u003c\/strong\u003e safety overhead harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much money do I need to start a vestibular rehab practice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e, the base-case startup funding need is \u003cstrong\u003e$974,500\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$218,500 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003e$756,000 minimum cash by Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e; see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/kpi-metrics\/vestibular-rehabilitation\"\u003eWhat Are The 5 KPI Metrics For Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Business?\u003c\/a\u003e to track whether that spend is turning into visits and cash. Year 1 projects \u003cstrong\u003e$482,000 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$89,000 EBITDA\u003c\/strong\u003e, but state rules, lease terms, payer mix, and clinic size can move the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund total startup: \u003cstrong\u003e$974,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAPEX base: \u003cstrong\u003e$218,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum cash by Month 2: \u003cstrong\u003e$756,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclude reserves, not just tools\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\u003eWhat It Covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical space and specialized tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayer setup and launch marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-opening payroll and cash cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 team: \u003cstrong\u003e7 full-time plus 2 half-time roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy 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 vestibular rehabilitation startup spending, split between equipment CAPEX and excluded opening cash needs.\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$183,000\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$756,000\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$939,000\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=\"54000\" data-base=\"60000\" data-high=\"72000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignage and Interior Buildout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$60,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eClinic fit-out scope and finish level\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=\"40500\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"54000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVNG Diagnostic System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eDiagnostic system spec and vendor pricing\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=\"31500\" data-base=\"35000\" data-high=\"42000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized Dynamic Posturography Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$35,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTesting platform configuration and installation\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=\"22500\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"30000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinic Treatment Tables and Furniture\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\"\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=\"16200\" data-base=\"18000\" data-high=\"21600\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Overhead Harness System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eSafety system size and spec\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=\"680000\" data-base=\"756000\" data-high=\"840000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$756,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eMonth 2 cash runway for payroll, rent, software, and startup losses\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 startup costs; opening cash excludes owner draw, debt service, taxes, and post-opening losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eVestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinic Leasehold 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\u003eLease cash stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with three buckets: a landlord deposit, \u003cstrong\u003e$60,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in buildout CAPEX across \u003cstrong\u003eMonths 1-4\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rent of \u003cstrong\u003e$6,500\u003c\/strong\u003e a month starting Month 1. That fit-out should cover reception, treatment rooms, open rehab space, signage, storage, flooring, lighting, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access.\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\u003eBuildout inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buildout math changes with square footage, market rent, space condition, treatment-room count, safety features, and whether clinical plumbing, electrical, and patient flow already exist. Here’s the quick math: rent during the build period is \u003cstrong\u003e$26,000\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e$6,500 x 4\u003c\/strong\u003e). Keep the deposit separate from CAPEX so pre-open cash is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk for landlord allowance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuse safe shell finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch rooms to demand.\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\u003eControl spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse landlord allowance to offset finish-out, and buy only the rooms you need on day one. The fastest cost overruns come from extra treatment rooms, premium flooring, or reworking an unfinished shell. One clean rule: if the space already has clinical plumbing and electrical, your buildout bill should fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay noncritical upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip vanity space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign for one-way patient flow.\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;\"\u003eRunway control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep lease deposit, buildout CAPEX, and rent runway on separate lines. That way you can see the cash drag before revenue starts, and you can test whether \u003cstrong\u003e$6,500\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly rent still works if opening slips past Month 4. If move-in is delayed, rent burn stays live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eVestibular Equipment and Treatment Tools 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\u003eCore Therapy Gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment tools\u003c\/strong\u003e for a vestibular rehab clinic can start at \u003cstrong\u003e$63,500\u003c\/strong\u003e if you buy the model set: \u003cstrong\u003e$12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e infrared video goggles, \u003cstrong\u003e$18,000\u003c\/strong\u003e safety overhead harness, \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e treatment tables and furniture, and \u003cstrong\u003e$8,500\u003c\/strong\u003e balance training equipment. Add gait belts, pads, mirrors, walkers, metronomes, and visual tracking tools based on therapist count and treatment rooms.\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\u003eDiagnostic Tools\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house testing\u003c\/strong\u003e changes the budget fast. A \u003cstrong\u003eVNG Diagnostic System\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and computerized dynamic posturography is \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, so premium diagnostics add \u003cstrong\u003e$80,000\u003c\/strong\u003e before setup. Keep these separate from treatment gear, since referral volume and whether you test on site should drive the buy. One line to remember: diagnostics cost more than the exercise tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy tests only if referrals support it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch gear to therapist capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse spaces by treatment room need.\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\u003eStart with capacity tools first, then add diagnostics later if patient flow justifies it. The usual mistake is buying the \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e systems before referral sources are steady. For many clinics, the faster path is a smaller treatment set now, then expand when rooms, staffing, and testing volume are real.\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;\"\u003eSize the Budget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: the model treatment package is \u003cstrong\u003e$63,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, and full premium diagnostics bring the total to \u003cstrong\u003e$143,500\u003c\/strong\u003e. That spend should track your room count, therapist count, and whether you will test in-house. If you only need rehab capacity, skip the diagnostic layer and protect cash for launch volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing, Insurance, Compliance, and Payer 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\u003ePre-Open Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget \u003cstrong\u003estate PT licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e, business registration, \u003cstrong\u003eNPI\u003c\/strong\u003e setup, Medicare enrollment, commercial payer credentialing, and legal or accounting support before day one. Treat this as a \u003cstrong\u003epre-opening expense\u003c\/strong\u003e, not operating cost. Verify each fee by state and payer, because the real input is filing time plus quote-based fees, not one standard national number.\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\u003eInsurance Runway\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for professional liability insurance and \u003cstrong\u003e$200\u003c\/strong\u003e a month for accreditation and membership fees, then add any general liability your lease or payer asks for. That is \u003cstrong\u003e$1,400\u003c\/strong\u003e monthly before rent, payroll, and software, so keep it in \u003cstrong\u003eworking capital\u003c\/strong\u003e while claims are still being set up.\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 Lag\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredentialing can delay reimbursed visits while rent, payroll, software, and insurance keep running. Start payer setup early, and build cash for the gap between opening and first paid claim. The cost is less about forms and more about timing, so launch dates should stay flexible until enrollment is live.\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;\"\u003eCash Timing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a vestibular rehab clinic, compliance setup is a one-time launch burden, but insurance is a monthly runway cost. If payer approval slips, the clinic still owes fixed costs, so the early budget should cover both the filing phase and enough months of coverage to bridge reimbursement delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTechnology, Billing, and Scheduling 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 Setup Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this clinic, the one-time technology setup is \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for IT infrastructure and server setup. That covers the base system needed for documentation, patient intake, scheduling, backups, phones, computers, payment processing, and basic cybersecurity. It is separate from monthly software, so keep this as \u003cstrong\u003eCAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e and fund it before opening.\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 Software Stack\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed software run rate is \u003cstrong\u003e$850 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for the electronic medical record and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance tools. In practice, this stack should support billing tools, scheduling, clearinghouse setup, and patient forms. The key input is months of coverage, so a 12-month runway means \u003cstrong\u003e$10,200\u003c\/strong\u003e before any claims-processing fees.\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\u003eClaims Workflow Cost\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 billing expense is modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e65% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the real cost is not just software. It also includes claims handling, clean-claim work, and reimbursement follow-up. That makes volume the driver: more visits mean more billing labor and processing load. Split this from fixed software so you can see true margin and cash needs.\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;\"\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy only what supports documentation, clean claims, and intake on day one. Ask for quotes on software seats, claims volume, and setup fees, then avoid paying for extra modules you will not use. The common mistake is mixing one-time setup with monthly software and variable billing work, which hides the real break-even point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Readiness 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\u003ePre-open payroll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-opening staffing is a cash item, not CAPEX. The clinic model needs \u003cstrong\u003e1 Senior Vestibular Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 Staff Physical Therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 PT Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus admin payroll of \u003cstrong\u003e$125,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Clinic Director, \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Patient Care Coordinator, \u003cstrong\u003e$52,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for Medical Billing Specialist at \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$65,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for Marketing and Outreach Manager at \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$38,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for Receptionist.\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\u003eLaunch setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers recruiting, onboarding, vestibular training, front-desk setup, billing readiness, physician referral outreach, website launch, local search, and community marketing. Here’s the quick math: the named admin payroll totals \u003cstrong\u003e$266,500\u003c\/strong\u003e a year before any clinical salaries. Use headcount, start dates, and months of coverage to size the cash need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassify as startup expense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFund before first billings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep payroll separate from buildout.\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\u003eReferral marketing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 referral marketing is set at \u003cstrong\u003e50% of revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the budget scales directly with collections. That means the key inputs are monthly revenue, campaign timing, and how fast physician referrals and local search start producing patients. Treat this as working capital, not fixed overhead, because the spend rises and falls with volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack spend as percent of revenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate launch fees from run-rate spend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch cash until referrals stabilize.\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 st yle=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eControl the cash burn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep labor and launch marketing in working capital buckets, not CAPEX, so the startup budget shows true cash burn. The main cost drivers are start date, time to hire, training length, and how fast referral outreach converts. If onboarding slips, payroll runs before revenue does, and that gap is the real funding risk.\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=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Scenario ranges reflect researched planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes or binding 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\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eSetup scale changes cash needs fast in vestibular rehab because rooms, diagnostic gear, and staffing hit early. Lean protects cash; Full speeds readiness and payer setup.\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 paths for a vestibular rehab clinic\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\"\u003eLower fixed risk\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 launch\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\"\u003eFull-service diagnostic\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=\"Use a compact or subleased clinic with staged diagnostic buys and a lean front desk.\"\u003eUse a compact or subleased clinic with staged diagnostic buys and a lean front desk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use the source case with the standard clinic build, core equipment, and normal staffing ramp.\"\u003eUse the source case with the standard clinic build, core equipment, and normal staffing ramp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use a larger multi-room clinic with broader equipment, more staff readiness, and deeper payer setup.\"\u003eUse a larger multi-room clinic with broader equipment, more staff readiness, and deeper 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=\"Start with fewer rooms, one core treatment area, and basic admin support.\"\u003eStart with fewer rooms, one core treatment area, and basic admin support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Plan around $218,500 of CAPEX, $756,000 minimum cash by Month 2, $6,500 monthly rent, and Year 1 revenue of $482,000.\"\u003ePlan around $218,500 of CAPEX, $756,000 minimum cash by Month 2, $6,500 monthly rent, and Year 1 revenue of $482,000.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open with more rooms, fuller diagnostics, stronger admin coverage, and a wider service mix.\"\u003eOpen with more rooms, fuller diagnostics, stronger admin coverage, and a wider service mix.\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=\"Subleased rent; phased diagnostics; lighter admin; lower working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubleased rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephased diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elighter admin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elower working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Clinic rent; diagnostic gear; billing setup; core payroll; working capital\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinic rent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediagnostic gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebilling setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecore payroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Multi-room buildout; broader equipment; payer setup; more staff; longer runway\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-room buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebroader equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epayer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elonger 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=\"$650,000 - $850,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$650,000 - $850,000\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=\"$950,000 - $1.0M\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$950,000 - $1.0M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eSource case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$1.1M - $1.4M\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$1.1M - $1.4M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher runway\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 if founder cash is tight, referrals are already coming in, and you want to test demand before opening full capacity.\"\u003eBest if founder cash is tight, referrals are already coming in, and you want to test demand before opening full capacity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best if you have moderate cash, steady referrals, and want the model's balanced launch path.\"\u003eBest if you have moderate cash, steady referrals, and want the model's balanced launch path.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best if you have stronger cash, payer access, and enough referral volume to fill a larger clinic fast.\"\u003eBest if you have stronger cash, payer access, and enough referral volume to fill a larger clinic fast.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scenario ranges reflect researched planning assumptions from the model, not vendor quotes or binding offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49304403050739,"sku":"vestibular-rehabilitation-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/vestibular-rehabilitation-startup-costs.webp?v=1782694738","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/vestibular-rehabilitation-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}