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A most interesting and comprehensive book...

I found this a most interesting and comprehensive book. There was guidance on most if not all aspects of the business of complementary therapy. I found the case study input and draft GP letters very helpful but the check lists provided were particularly useful in bringing together the information and important areas of each section or chapter.

I would recommend with confidence the book for all those venturing into private practice in complementary therapies. It is a lonely and daunting world at the outset and having such well researched and sound information to hand can only benefit the new therapist. Such areas as advertising, keeping accounts and treating awkward clients are very clearly stated and helpful. Registering with the Data Protection Act was also covered as was having a CRB check in place. All the information given was supported by sound advice and included details of where to contact organisations where a therapist may need to register for a license, a police check or other official organisations.

I have given my opinion as to why this would be a vital piece of literature for the budding therapist but I feel this is also a very important book to be kept on the shelf in the clinic of a well established therapist. As most therapists are self employed or lone therapists it is often easy to fall behind with the latest information and legal requirements however hard we try. This book will bring you up to date on even the latest information including that of the Independent Safeguarding Authority which is a vital board to register with.

I wish the authors every success and must thank them for producing such a supportive book full of good advice and useful information. I look forward to its publication and advise therapists in all disciplines to look out for it.

Wow! Having read the first edition of this book in 2003, I expected the new improved version to be more of the same but with updated tax, accounts and insurance sections. I was not expecting the book to make me question my own role as a theapist or my plans for the future.
In this second edition, Celia has joined forces with Helen Parkins and the result is a much meatier read. There are almost twice as many pages packed with sound advice in well set out chapters. Celia and Helen have thought of every question therapists ask at any time during their career, whether they arevstarting out, expanding their bsuiness or beginning to think of the next inevitable step.
Both Celia and Helen have a wealth of personal experience and share it generously. There is a feeling of comfort abou the style of wiritng, as though one of them were on the end of the phone sorting out any problems we may have.
The bullet points allow the reader instant access to relevant issues, and the taxation and accounts sections are plainly written with at-a-glance examples. At the end of each chapter is a check list, which encourages the reader to think rather than skim through. The index is a joy to flick through and makes locating topics simplicity itself.
It is easy to lose track of our aims principles and direction once we are involved with washing towels, filing, banking and trying to stop the portable couch collapsing. Celia and Helen bring us back to the ehre and now with a gentle nudge to consider our professionalism and resonsibility to our business plans and ourselves.
There is never time in a therapist's life when they can say either that they know it all or that they no longer need the support of others who have shared similar  experiences. This book is a worthwhile read and an important addition to any therapist's bookshelf.

This is a book that provides clear, concise information for anyone wanting to start and run their own complementary therapy business. There are plenty of tips on subjects such as how to set up a practice, making a name for yourself, and dealing with difficult clients. I particularly liked the chapters on 'becoming professional' and 'looking after yourself' and the section on 'dealing with stuff'. The last chapter, 'planning your future and moving on' poses interesting questions for us all.
A particularly well set out book, the clear text in small chunks plus the use of bullet points makes this easy to digest. Celia Johnson writes honestly about her own experiences as a therapist and presents information about her subject in an objective manner.
The summary checklists at the end of each chapter help ensure the reader will get the most from the material, and the appendices showing sample income and expenditure accounts are very helpful.
Using the sample business plan provided will certainly assist newly qualified therapists in getting to grips with the nuts and bolts of business, something that tends to get overlooked by those of us working in the caring in the caring professions.

Overall, a great little book.

Jane Johnson, The London Massage Company

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