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 they rarely teach 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 physiotherapist needs to confidently start and grow in their career in private practice physiotherapy and healthcare. You’ll finish this course with clarity on what to expect when starting and growing your career, how to evaluate job offers, how to manage your money, and the confidence to advocate for yourself as a professional.
Who this course is for:
Early-career clinicians ready to understand the business side of private practice
New grads stepping into their first roles and wanting clarity on contracts, billing and clinic operations
Clinicians considering starting or growing their own practice and wanting a strong foundation
Internationally trained clinicians transitioning into Canadian private practice
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 how private practice clinics function and what to look for before joining or launching one.
Understand how to build and sustain a caseload using strategic positioning and referrals.
Feel confident negotiating contracts, pay structures and long term business implications.
Understand compensation models, income forecasting, taxes and when incorporation makes sense.
Know how to seek effective mentorship and evaluate clinic systems for long term growth.
Build a career plan aligned with your financial goals, lifestyle priorities and business direction.
Leave with clarity on whether clinic ownership or starting a business is right for you.
Gain a deeper understanding of how clinic revenue, expenses and systems impact your earning potential.
Learn the foundational business skills needed to navigate future leadership or ownership opportunities.
Develop confidence in making informed, strategic decisions throughout your career in private practice.
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 (limited availability).
Weekly Topic Outline:
(subject to change)
Week 1: Understanding Private Practice - How clinics function, clinician staffing models, red flags to watch for
Week 2: Marketing and Building Your Caseload - Realistic timelines, referrals, reputation building and ethical marketing
Week 3: Money Matters - Employment models, pay structures, contractor vs. employee models and incorporation
Week 4: Contracts and Negotiation - How to advocate for fair terms, protect your options and understand perks
Week 5: Insurance, Licensing and Billing - Professional insurance, business licenses and extended health billing set up
Week 6: Professional Growth - CE planning, niche development, financial planning and career pathways in practice
Week 7: Lifestyle and Balance - Charting, admin time, boundaries and sustainable workload habits
Week 8: Future Outlook - Clinic ownership, renting, contracting, incorporation considerations and long term planning
Meet the Teacher:
Danielle Boyd MPT, BHK, PMP
Physiotherapist, project management professional and business 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 (limited availability).
-
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!
-
No not at all! While my personal experience is in physio, many of the business principles learned here are applicable to all allied health and private practice clinicians like kinesiology, chiro, RMT, osteopathy, counselling, acupuncture, dental hygiene and many more!