Sensational Start to Setting up in Private Practice

Workshop Duration: 3 hours

Cost: $295.00

Thinking about starting your own practice but unsure where to begin?

Not sure how to manage overheads, structure your business or attract clients?

This workshop walks you through the practical steps to confidently establish, position and grow your own allied health practice.

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What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:

Understand the foundations of private practice

Key considerations before starting your business
Common business models used in allied health
Understanding overheads, financial planning and accounting basics

Establish a strong business structure

Practical steps involved in setting up a private practice
Positioning your services for sustainability and long term growth
Creating systems that support efficient business operations

Develop effective marketing and visibility strategies

Using social media to build awareness and attract clients
Practical marketing approaches for allied health services
Strategies to support client engagement and retention

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals who are considering starting their own private practice or expanding into independent service delivery.

It will be particularly useful for:

Clinicians exploring private practice – gain clarity on the practical and financial considerations involved in starting a business
Early stage practice owners – strengthen your understanding of business structures, systems and sustainable growth
Allied health professionals transitioning from employment to self employment – build confidence navigating the business side of practice

Why attend?

In this workshop, you will:

Gain a clear understanding of the key steps involved in establishing a private allied health practice
Learn practical strategies for managing overheads, accounting and business models
Develop marketing approaches that help you attract and retain clients
Strengthen your confidence navigating the business side of allied health practice
Build a solid foundation for sustainable practice growth

What's included?

Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop

Sensational Start to Setting Up in Private Practice Resource Collection

Build your confidence navigating the practical and administrative aspects of private practice. Access tools, professional networks and technical guidance that support clear legal documentation, informed decision making and setting up the systems needed to establish and run a sustainable allied health business.

Sensational Start in Private Practice Checklist

Work through the key steps involved in setting up a private practice, from clarifying your long term vision to putting the right systems, documentation and referral pathways in place. Gain practical guidance on finances, technology, safe service processes and preparing your practice to launch.

Included with your workshop in your Verve OT Learning Library

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About the Presenter

Alyce Svensk is a paediatric Occupational Therapist, educator and mentor with a passion for helping therapists feel confident in their work and clear in their direction. Alyce has over 14 years of industry experience, which includes founding and leading paediatric private practice Sensational Start OT from 2017 to 2024.

Alyce now focuses on supporting OTs through a mix of supervision, mentoring, clinical education and business support, all grounded in real-life practice as The OT Coach Australia.

Alyce offers practical, down-to-earth workshops, 1:1 and group supervision, peer mentoring and tailored programs for therapists at different stages of their careers. The OT Coach can support you, whether you're new to paediatrics, building a private practice, leading a team or just trying to find your rhythm again.

Alyce's approach is always about making things clearer, more achievable and more sustainable for every therapist. Alyce helps therapists bridge the gap between theory and practice with confidence. This is achieved through the following podcasts hosted by Alyce:
🎙 OT Coaching Confidential – real-life mentoring conversations that help therapists feel less alone
🎙 OT Unplugged – big-picture reflections on the future of OT, co-hosted with Sarah Collinson and Nikki Cousins.

Across all of her work, Alyce’s focus remains the same: helping therapists build meaningful careers – rooted in clarity, connection, and confidence.

What Are Others Saying?

"Great workshop. Informative, straight to the point, realistic. My key takeaway is “start how you wish to proceed”. I can see how easy it is to say yes to everything. I like how thinking of the 5 year plan was discussed at the beginning of the workshop. OTs definitely need to get into this if they are thinking of working for themselves. There’s a lot of ongoing background work that we are not aware of while working as an employee"

Charlaine A, Occupational Therapist

"I am definitely feeling much more prepared, confident, and hopeful in starting out in my sole trader venture. I found the information shared on managing finances, establishing fees, and being purposeful with my time tips and advice especially valuable although the whole course was fantastic! Thank you!"

Natalie E, Occupational Therapist