Turn your idea into an actual plan.
Get clear on what you're building, who you want to serve, and what you need to think through before getting started.
A guide for physical therapists · by Kiley Robb, PT, DPT, CSCS
From Idea to First Patient
A step-by-step guide to starting your own cash-based physical therapy practice.
You've decided you want to start your own practice. Now what? From Idea to First Patient is a 30-page roadmap that walks you step-by-step through the logistics of starting a cash-based physical therapy practice.
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- 30 pages
Who it is for
This guide is for you if...
- You've been thinking about starting your own cash-based PT practice but feel overwhelmed by the logistics.
- You don't know what order to do everything in.
- You want a practical roadmap instead of spending hours piecing together information online.
Inside the guide
What you will learn.
Build the foundation of your business.
Work through the essential business setup without wondering if you are forgetting something or what comes next.
Set up your practice and systems.
Create the behind-the-scenes systems you need to operate professionally and efficiently.
Get ready to open your doors.
Make the final decisions and work through a master checklist so you can feel confident you're ready for patient #1.
Plus: my personal advice, resources I actually used, typical startup costs, estimated timelines, and lessons I learned while building my own practice.
How it is written
No 8-hour course. No 100-page manual.
This guide was intentionally designed to be practical and manageable. Each step tells you why it matters, what it may cost, how long it may take, and what you actually need to do next.