Get the basics right
- Registration with your state council, and any local licences your city needs.
- Professional indemnity insurance, covering clinic, home visits and video consultations.
- A place to work: a small clinic, a room in a hospital or gym, or home visits.
- Software that handles booking, notes and bills in one place. See starting on a small budget.
Let patients book themselves
You cannot answer calls while treating. Online booking lets patients book anytime, and WhatsApp reminders reduce no-shows. See online booking and handling calls while treating.
Plan your week
Fixed treatment time, admin time, a lunch break and a closing time. See a solo physio's week.
Keep your caseload manageable
Know how many patients a day you can treat well. See managing your patient load.
Do admin within the session
Notes, bill and next appointment before the patient leaves. Whatever you leave for later becomes your night. See doing your own admin and faster notes.
Get paid at every visit
UPI, cash or card at the end of each session, with a proper bill. See getting paid on time.
Plan for being away
Holidays, weddings and illness will happen. Plan cover, block the dates early, and tell patients in advance. See taking leave.
Know when to grow
When you are turning patients away or drowning in admin, it may be time for help. See when to hire.
Frequently asked questions
Can one physiotherapist run a clinic alone?
Yes, many do. Online booking, WhatsApp reminders and doing admin within the session make it manageable.
What software does a solo physio need?
One system for booking, reminders, notes and bills that works on a phone as well as a computer. See running a clinic for ₹250 a month.
How many patients can a solo physio see in a day?
It depends on session length and your energy. A steady number below your maximum is more sustainable.