Business of Physio 101

The business and career foundations every new physiotherapist in Canada needs.

Spring 2026 8-Week Cohort begins March 11th, 2026

Learn what school didn’t teach you.

Canadian physiotherapy programs teach anatomy, assessment, and treatment, but it rarely teaches how to choose the right clinic, negotiate a contract, or understand your pay structure.
Most new grads enter private practice unsure how billing works, how long it takes to build a caseload, or what a fee split really means as an employee or independent contractor.

Business of Physio 101 bridges that gap. This 8-week live course teaches the real-world business, financial, and administrative skills every new physiotherapist needs to confidently start and grow in their career in private practice. You’ll finish this course with clarity on what to expect when starting your career, how to evaluate job offers, how to manage your money, and the confidence to advocate for yourself as a professional.

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Who this course is for:

  • Final-year physiotherapy students in Canada preparing for private practice

  • New grads navigating their first jobs or contracts

  • Early-career clinicians wanting clarity on billing, contracts and compliance

  • Anyone in healthcare who’s ever thought: “Why didn’t we learn this in school!?”

The transformation you’ll experience

By the end of this program, you’ll:

  • Know what to look for in a clinic and how to spot red flags before signing anything

  • Understand how to sustainably build a caseload and how long it realistically takes in different settings.

  • Feel confident negotiating contracts and fee splits without awkwardness.

  • Understand how you’re paid, what the main compensation models are that exist and how to plan for taxes.

  • Learn the basics of ICBC, WorkSafeBC, and private insurance billing so you can hit the ground running.

  • Know what mentorship models can look like and how to ask for it effectively.

  • Build a career plan that matches your goals, finances, and lifestyle.

  • Leave with tools, templates, and a deeper understanding of the business of physiotherapy.

Course details and format

  • 8 weeks of live interactive learning (One 1.5-2 hour live call/week)

  • Next Cohort: Spring 2026 (beginning March 11th, 2026)

  • Recordings available after each session in the learning hub

  • Private dashboard with templates, checklists, and other resources

  • Community space for questions and peer support

  • Optional upgrade tier for a one-on-one mentorship call with Danielle

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Weekly Topic Outline:

(subject to change)

Week 1: Starting Out in Private Practice - How to choose the right clinic and what questions to ask before accepting a job

Week 2: Building Your Caseload - Realistic timelines, referrals, and marketing your skills as a new grad

Week 3: Money Matters - Employment models, (employee vs contractor) incorporation and financial/tax planning

Week 4: Contracts & Negotiation - How to advocate for fair terms and understand benefits and perks

Week 5: Insurance, Licensing & Billing - Professional insurance, business licenses and extended health billing

Week 6: Professional Growth - CE courses, specializations, and career pathways in private practice

Week 7: Lifestyle & Balance - Charting, admin time, boundaries, and avoiding burnout

Week 8: Future Outlook - Clinic ownership vs contracting, career pathways, and long-term planning

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Meet the Teacher:

Danielle Boyd MPT, BHK, PMP


Physiotherapist, project management professional and consultant based in British Columbia,
Danielle has spent her recent career helping clinicians and clinic owners understand clinical business, compliance, insurance, and operations. She’s the host of the Health of Business podcast and teaches the systems and strategies that make physiotherapy careers and clinics profitable and sustainable.

The Investment:

Standard Enrolment: $499 CAD

8 weeks of live classes, recordings, templates, and full resource dashboard.

Early-Bird Rate: $399 CAD

Early bird rate offered until Jan 15, 2026.

Mentorship Upgrade: Enrolment Price + $100 CAD

Includes the full course + a private 1-on-1 session with Danielle after course completion for personalized business or career planning.

  • Yes! Every session is recorded and uploaded to your dashboard for replay.

  • Absolutely. This course is designed for final-year students and new grads preparing to enter private practice.

  • Nope! While insurance and compliance examples reference BC, the business and career lessons apply to physiotherapists across Canada.

  • This program focuses on the business foundations of physiotherapy and private practice in general. If you’re ready to launch or scale a clinic, watch for the next cohort of the Clinic Opening Course!

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