{"id":32269,"date":"2025-11-13T17:43:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.onedoc.ch\/?p=32269"},"modified":"2025-11-14T09:48:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:48:33","slug":"open-physiotherapy-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.onedoc.ch\/en\/blog\/physiotherapists\/open-physiotherapy-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 key steps to opening a physiotherapy clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row gap=”10″ kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Opening your own physiotherapy clinic is a rewarding venture, but it requires good preparation \u2014 both administratively and in choosing the right tools for your future activity.<\/p>\n

From defining your project to the daily management of your clinic, discover the 6 steps to follow to open a physiotherapy clinic in Switzerland<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763048877385{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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1. Define your project for your physiotherapy clinic<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763048958068{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]First of all, take time to lay the foundations of your project.<\/p>\n

Do you plan to work alone or as a team? Are you setting up in a large city or in a rural area? Will you serve a general clientele or specialise (sports rehabilitation, paediatrics, etc.)?<\/p>\n

Conducting a local market study<\/strong> will help you identify patient needs, the competition and the potential in your region. This initial phase will also let you assess the ideal size of your clinic \u2014 useful when defining your budget.[\/vc_column_text]

What is the most common legal form for medical practices?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762524251498{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”btf\u2011a”]For an individual practice, the sole proprietorship<\/strong> remains the most common choice: simple to establish, low setup costs, direct billing with a personal RCC. As teams grow and business responsibilities increase, many practitioners however choose a LLC\u202f(S\u00e0rl)<\/strong> or a corporation\u202f(SA)<\/strong> to limit risks and structure the organisation.[\/vc_column_text]

2. Budget for the opening of your physiotherapy clinic<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763049187114{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_class=”btf\u2011a”]Before you get started, it\u2019s helpful to have an order of magnitude. To the question how much does it cost to open a physiotherapy clinic in Switzerland<\/strong>, the \u201cKoDa \u2013 cost data\u201d study by Physioswiss indicates that the average investment in equipment and materials<\/strong> for a clinic is approximately CHF\u202f54\u202f500<\/strong> (treatment tables, devices, furniture, IT, small equipment). On top of that, you should add around CHF\u202f52\u202f000 annually in rent and infrastructure costs<\/strong> for a medium\u2011sized clinic. These are national averages and can vary considerably depending on region, clinic size and level of equipment desired.<\/p>\n

Here are the main spending areas for a physiotherapy clinic:<\/strong><\/p>\n