Practical guides for setting up as a practitioner

    Are you a care, allied health or wellbeing practitioner preparing to set up? Finding the right space, anticipating costs, understanding regulations, choosing between renting and buying: each step raises practical questions that are not always easy to answer alone.

    This section gathers practical guides written to help you see more clearly. Each article addresses a specific question, with factual information, concrete benchmarks and advice drawn from real-world experience.

    These guides are primarily intended for practitioners preparing to set up in a private office or shared care space, particularly in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

    Frequently asked questions

    Care, allied health and wellbeing practitioners preparing to set up in a private office or shared care space, particularly in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

    In a shared space, expect €1,500–3,000 to start (deposit + basic furniture). For a standalone office, initial budgets range from €10,000 to €30,000 depending on renovation scope.

    Between 11 and 18 sqm depending on your profession. A psychologist needs 11–14 sqm, an osteopath 14–18 sqm. Common areas (waiting room, toilets) can be shared.

    Yes, under certain conditions: the space must be compatible with care use (planning designation, ERP standards, disabled access). Renovations are often required.

    Lower overheads, shared waiting area, structured professional environment, less isolation and the ability to start without heavy investment.

    When starting out, renting offers more flexibility. Buying may make sense after several years of practice, once finances are stable and needs are well identified.

    Prioritise accessibility (transport, parking), alignment with your target patients and neighbourhood ambiance. Chartrons, Nansouty and Jardin Public are popular with practitioners.

    Yes. I‑CA.RE offers ready-to-use consultation spaces in Bordeaux, specifically designed for care and wellbeing practitioners.

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